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Old 10-09-2007, 07:50 AM
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wow know this should be fun to see!!! get some vids!!!
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Originally Posted by speedracer5532
Bob, how is your top secret inlet hat working out? Could you provide the K&N part number for this inlet hat? This looks like the ticket to be able to keep our a/c.
some one should do some testing to see how much/if this intake is better than the ati setup. im sure epp would sell a ton of these if there was a good gain
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Originally Posted by 02NBMFormula
some one should do some testing to see how much/if this intake is better than the ati setup. im sure epp would sell a ton of these if there was a good gain
I will let everyone know if I see any increase in boost. I have been running my car with EPP inlet hat which is 2 4 inch 90 degree elbows cut and made to work. I didn't buy it to try to get more boost, I bought it to give me more room so I can easily put my a/c condenser back on.
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
Update: We're going to try a Powerglide that Ted had in his racecar for the LSX Shootout. The same shifter will work, and Ted has a converter that will handle the power without a problem. I Called Tim, Moser's new ace fabricator and told him what we were doing. Tim had a new front torque arm crossmember designed for the glide, it just needed welded. I sent Tony over to Moser's, and it was ready when he got there. Bob
Be interesting to see how a glide works out for you, I have everything to swap over to a glide but been too lazy to do it since everything seems seems to be working OK. I think it will work out well for you with 4" stroke.
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im with youKP it sounds like the boys @ EPP are buliding a bad *** car
Old 10-09-2007, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by kp
Be interesting to see how a glide works out for you, I have everything to swap over to a glide but been too lazy to do it since everything seems seems to be working OK. I think it will work out well for you with 4" stroke.
I hope so, I've always been curious how it would work. You're right, the added torque should help offset the lack of a good 1st gear. This converter may stall around 5500, which should help as well. Bob
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Originally Posted by Rickys S/C Z28
im with youKP it sounds like the boys @ EPP are buliding a bad *** car
I added more picks tonight, and I have another set of subframe connectors headed your way, Ricky. Thanks! Bob
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
I hope so, I've always been curious how it would work. You're right, the added torque should help offset the lack of a good 1st gear. This converter may stall around 5500, which should help as well. Bob
At least its keeping you busy until race day
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Originally Posted by kp
At least its keeping you busy until race day
Haha, the glide went in just today. If it was not for the flex plate scatter shield, it wouldn't have been hard, but the TCI one we got was a bear to install, lots of massaging on the trans tunnel.
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I'm amazed at the amount of work you guys have accomplished in no time. Good luck at the race.
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I'm amazed at the amount of work you guys have accomplished in no time. Good luck at the race.
Thanks, I have a great group of guys that work here at EPP. Bob
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Haha, the glide went in just today. If it was not for the flex plate scatter shield, it wouldn't have been hard, but the TCI one we got was a bear to install, lots of massaging on the trans tunnel.
Well you are the first to fit one of those in there I know of
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Well you are the first to fit one of those in there I know of
Haha, me and the good ole snap-on air hammer made quite a racket today

All that is left is minimal stuff, ready to drive tommrow.

We added some decals of sponsors and gave it a wax tonite, so it looks good!
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Looked like too much for me, on a lift maybe but on my back swinging a thor hammer with the engine n the car just wasnt going to happen

You guys planning on being there Thursday or Friday?
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Looked like too much for me, on a lift maybe but on my back swinging a thor hammer with the engine n the car just wasnt going to happen

You guys planning on being there Thursday or Friday?
Hi Kevin, the semi with most of the guys are leaving sometime late this afternoon. My wife, Jesse, and possibly Tony are leaving early tomorrow morning. I figured we wouldn't really know when we were leaving until the last minute as we had (have...) a lot to do.
The guys are going to leave a spot next to them open for you.
Look for this truck. Bob

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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
I added more picks tonight, and I have another set of subframe connectors headed your way, Ricky. Thanks! Bob
thanks bob you rock!! and good luck!!!
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Good luck Bob, Brent, Jake, Ted and others!! Keep us up to date!
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good luck!
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
Hi Kevin, the semi with most of the guys are leaving sometime late this afternoon. My wife, Jesse, and possibly Tony are leaving early tomorrow morning. I figured we wouldn't really know when we were leaving until the last minute as we had (have...) a lot to do.
The guys are going to leave a spot next to them open for you.
Look for this truck. Bob
Appreciate it, I wont be there until Firday around 9am. Was going to get there Thursday but cant do it. See you guys there.
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Good luck guys!

P.S that wrap is the ****!


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