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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Hey, my name is brice and i just bought my first vehicle. I found a 1998 NBM Formula with 54k on the clock for 6 grand. i have just gotten bit by the modding bug and have already bought a lid, ls6 intake and pacesseter lts, the car already had a magnaflow cat back. Im looking forward to learning more about these engines and getting some advice on how to make it faster
Oh and my first time at the track i got a 8.74 at 82.44 mph with a 1.99 60ft. Could anyone tell me if thats pretty good for stock with just a catback. Thanks!
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Hello fellow Indianan
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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always good to have more hoosiers!
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Ya, I noticed there wernt many people from indiana on here. And the few that are arnt close to where I live to meet up some time...
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Hey man I'm from Brazil,In. We outta meet up on the next Friday fun night? I'll be down there in my 99 Ws6. Is your car a m6 or a4?? I ran a 8.33 with just a stall so I'd say thats about right.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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mines an a4. Im usualy down there every friday. i average around a 8.9 but the air is so bad that its hard to till what it can actualy run. i should be there next friday to get some runs in. im just trying to find someone to help me put my headers and ls6 intake in because im a lil scared to do it myself, if anyone is willing to do it or help let me know, i will pay for the help.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Could anyone tell me if there is any performance shops in Indiana that are any good that could install my parts or give me a tune?
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Ya, I noticed there wernt many people from indiana on here. And the few that are arnt close to where I live to meet up some time...
I've spent some time in IN, born the same place where 1996firebirdformula is from ^^ and noticed there's not too many F-bodys around.
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Could anyone tell me if there is any performance shops in Indiana that are any good that could install my parts or give me a tune?
Yeah Bob from EPP is awesome from everything I've heard on here. Exotic Performance Plus 2080 E. Governors DR Columbia City, Indiana 46725
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wht01ws6ta
I've spent some time in IN, born the same place where 1996firebirdformula is from ^^ and noticed there's not too many F-bodys around.
There like 20 Camaro V6ers. Few Lt1 Ls1s In Seymour
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I've spent some time in IN, born the same place where 1996firebirdformula is from ^^ and noticed there's not too many F-bodys around.


Yeah Bob from EPP is awesome from everything I've heard on here. Exotic Performance Plus 2080 E. Governors DR Columbia City, Indiana 46725
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Thankyou, i know of another called greenlight motorsports but i want to do some research and some opinions on who is good at tuning and installing parts because i have a laundry list of parts i want, i just need the funds for them. lol. is there many car meets? Because all i see around here are ricers and retards....
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Thankyou, i know of another called greenlight motorsports but i want to do some research and some opinions on who is good at tuning and installing parts because i have a laundry list of parts i want, i just need the funds for them. lol. is there many car meets? Because all i see around here are ricers and retards....
Ha ha, ricers and retards, I'm not sure about the car meets, haven't lived there in a while
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Ya thats all there really is down here unless u go to the track. But thats only on friday nights and there are only a few quick street cars down there. I suggest anyone who is willing to drive to the track in terre haute on a friday night to do so because it would make for a fun time and make it more interesting than picking on 11 second hondas.....
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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I know exactly what you mean about the 11 second hondas at the track. How has the track been prepped this year? I have yet to go because my tranny was going out. But now I have a new tranny and a 3800 yank now. I put headers on my car not to long ago and its not bad at all, actually I just head them off a couple weeks ago and put them back on.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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awesome, if u could help me some time that would be appreciated! It has been prepped well, i cut a 1.99 60ft with street tires and a stock converter. the only quick street car is a mach 1 that runs 8.4s. anyone that could help me would be really appreciated and i would pay appropriatly.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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What headers did you go with? It wouldnt be a problem helping you put the headers on. Last year the track was horrible. I have yet to even go and watch this year. Me,my dad,brother, cousin and a couple buddys are supposed to go to the track on Sept. 19th.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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i went with coated pacesetters. the track was really good when i went, i dead hooked and chirped in second. i plan on going the 19th also. my friend at school is puting his 357 in his 86 mont. and is going to test it that day so it should be a pretty gook night. and do you know how to put on an ls6 intake?
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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I've never done it. But I know I can. From your avator pic the car looks good. I just posted a burnout video and a couple pics of me and my cousins car in the multi-media section, check it out if you want so you can see what to look for when we're at the track.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Ur car sounds sweet man, its going 2 be hard 2 miss at the track. lol. Im really happy about the deal i got on my car i paid 6,000 and it had 54,300 mi on it. Now i just got to get it going a lil faster because its kinda pathetic right now...
here is how it sounds now.

http://www.fquick.com/videos/viewvideo.php?id=6204
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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welcome from new ablany, indiana,goodluck with the mods..
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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thanks, i have only had the car for a few months and i already have the bug...
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