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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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We got the Rocket running on Friday afternoon but unfortunately we didn't get in done in enough time to test before Race Warz at Milan. We hope to test this week where ever we can get some track time!













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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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Now that is sexy
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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GOD DAMN that's pretty!
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Looking good!
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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thats a bad bitch
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Very clean looking engine.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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That is one Badass setup!!!! is that a 106mm beast?
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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New Motor looks awsome...... Block, heads and intake look sweet Tom.

Same turbo???

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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Thanks! Same turbo, just a 101mm.

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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Looks great!!! Can't wait to see some vids of it hauling down the track!
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Toonz
Looks great!!! Can't wait to see some vids of it hauling down the track!

Dont worry Bro ill have the video camera with me.....

Tom,

Who all is coming down with ya??
What day ya coming down??
PM me if ya dont want it posted.

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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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looks f**kin sweet guys!
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Good deal bro... you know I'd be there if I could.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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DAMN!!! what intake is that?? Looks great!!! 6 bolt ls7 head?
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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Pure Sex!!! Awesome work guys
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Looks awesome. Any events we can plan on seeing the car in action?
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
Looks awesome. Any events we can plan on seeing the car in action?

Memphis................
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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LOL, i love how you say its "just a 101mm" as if thats ehat everyone has.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Just so sexy, this is one of the nicest car's I have seen in here
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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sexy!!!
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