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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Ya it seems like for the past 2 months all I've been doing is changing adjustments. Which its fun and aggravateing at the same time. Last night was a lot better though. I didn't do the best sixy ever but the car just felt like it was hooking better. Not only at the launch but mid track it was 20x's better. Which helped my mph. But I guess my next thing is to get my pinion angle where it should be,then maybe drag springs, then if it ain't better I'm going to a coil over 2 way adjustable shock. I may just do that instead of buying drag springs.

Another thing that sucks is I promised a friend of mine my turbo kit after next weekend. So now when I get back into things ill have a new motor,turbo setup and stall so that'll screw everything back up.

Which I'm scared with more power ill be slower. Shouldn't be but still I hate taken a powerplant out that's successful already.
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Which I'm scared with more power ill be slower. Shouldn't be but still I hate taken a powerplant out that's successful already.
We need more horsepower!!!

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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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this run was the most fun ive had racing yet. Me and greg were trying to tree the **** out of each other...
about the 60 ft mark he had a car on me and when we launched i wasnt even paying attention to where i was going because his wheels were up beside me and i was watching that.. unfortunately he had nitrous problems mid track and the race was a throw away. which i just noticed, HE STILL WON THOUGH! ahhaha
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Smitty06
I got a badass full Baer brakes system off a 2012 Camaro SS for sale in Lakeland if anybody would be interested. It's complete with 4 huge Baer calipers, brake pads, huge 14" rotors, brake lines, etc. The car had 200 miles on it! These would be badass on a fbody. First $600 takes full setup.
that would be awesome, just the only kicker is they would require a 20inch wheel i think,
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Yea they require a 19" wheel but have heard of some running with 18s with modification. These would be badass on a muscle car build if anybody is building one. And sorry they are Brembos not Baer lol.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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BLINGOLE - what size tires / wheels do you have on the back of your firebird?
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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he's running 28.5x13.5x15 et streets if I remember correctly
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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he's running 28.5x13.5x15 et streets if I remember correctly
Thanks.... I looked at them one day at his shop but couldn't remember what they were. How many pounds of air when he runs the track?
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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my ls1 calipers, spindles, and upper control arms were waiting at the door for me when i got home D
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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awesome, so all my plans just got trolled. lost my job completely unexpectedly today. FML
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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awesome, so all my plans just got trolled. lost my job completely unexpectedly today. FML
DAMN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, such a wonderful time of year for that to happen.!
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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tell me about it. first day back from vacation, walk in the door and get told to leave. and without reason
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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tell me about it. first day back from vacation, walk in the door and get told to leave. and without reason
That's wrong...............just outright wrong!
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Dang dude...
That really sucks...
On the brightside my offer still stands on buying your roller if you use you drivetrain in the truck
Lol
If I hear of any work I'll let you know
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mbaker3
Thanks.... I looked at them one day at his shop but couldn't remember what they were. How many pounds of air when he runs the track?
28x13.50 15 with about 10.5-11.5 psi.
The undialed in suspension is what's killing me right now.

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awesome, so all my plans just got trolled. lost my job completely unexpectedly today. FML
Just go to my dealership,both regals and all the other ones. Your get hired.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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tell me about it. first day back from vacation, walk in the door and get told to leave. and without reason
can we say unemployment..benefits
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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I am getting closer to pulling the trigger on this build. I have (I think) all of the engine parts ordered. Just ordered LS7 roller lifters, new rockers, ARP head bolts, head gasket, (because I ordered the wrong one the first time)

Getting close!............ haven't figured out which converter yet. I have bought a couple from FTI for drag racing, but haven't got a clue which one for the street. I'm going to see if I can get BLINGOLE to help me with that one!

Close..................real close!
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 2camaros6702
Had a blast out at Lakeland tonight even still having some nitrous problems.
Have you had any luck yet finding out what's making it surge???
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mbaker3
I am getting closer to pulling the trigger on this build. I have (I think) all of the engine parts ordered. Just ordered LS7 roller lifters, new rockers, ARP head bolts, head gasket, (because I ordered the wrong one the first time)

Getting close!............ haven't figured out which converter yet. I have bought a couple from FTI for drag racing, but haven't got a clue which one for the street. I'm going to see if I can get BLINGOLE to help me with that one!

Close..................real close!
Go ahead and get another FTI! Alot of people are using them in DD cars. I'll get one if anything happens to my Vig 4000.
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Anyone heading out to Bradenton this Sat. afternoon? Not sure when I'm heading out yet.
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