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LMR Twin Turbo Corvette runs 8.37@173mph!!

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Old 06-14-2010, 12:47 PM
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Exclamation LMR Twin Turbo Corvette runs 8.37@173mph!!

I believe this is the quickest and fastest IRS Corvette to date. This car is equipped with an LSX 427 and LMR custom twin 78mm turbo kit. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRzf_D7AFhg
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sick!
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Good work guys. She is making some big power.
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Wow, that is awesome!!!
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congrats!
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Raceweight? 60'?
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Damn!
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Daaamn this is getting out of hand. Dunno if I'll be chasing that one down!
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Badass!!! Congrat LMR and the owner...
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ooo damn
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Wow! Looks like theres more to be gained in the short game too!
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Congrats... Looked like a hand full though....
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Congrats guys! So yeah what'd it 60' & trap?
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what transmission ?
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This is far from the final ET we will be achieving with this build. The track we attended was horrible and only made 21lbs of boost down track. We have another 10+ lbs to throw at her still! First 7 sec IRS Corvette we here come! =)
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congrats, car is definetly a beast.
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What it 60ft?
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Soft launch too.....nice job Steven and Josh!
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Damn that is just nasty with IRS. Cant wait to see it make a better pass!


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