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Old 03-11-2010, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GIZMO
We have talked about finding a 100,000 mile motor and throwing it in just to see what it would do. But in the end it really isn't worth the effort and expense just to set an internet record and then get called out about having a race car.
Totally worth the effort. YOU know you did it and thats all that really matters. Life is all about setting records! Anyone who calls you out on a thing like that is just jealous, plain and simple, because they feel their vehicle is sub-par. Of course your gonna strip some weight/rotating weight off a stock internals car...how else ya gonna make it fast besides suspension, which I would imagine is what really makes this car so fast!
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Old 03-11-2010, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
If it wasnt for the valve job would this be the "Bolt on Record"
Non stock/different heads are now considered a bolt on?
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Old 03-11-2010, 12:42 PM
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Its running stock heads with a valve job as far as I know. Hence the reason I said if it didnt have the valve job.
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Old 03-11-2010, 12:45 PM
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Sounds right to me. lol
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Originally Posted by GIZMO
We have talked about finding a 100,000 mile motor and throwing it in just to see what it would do. But in the end it really isn't worth the effort and expense just to set an internet record and then get called out about having a race car.
Do it!! The internet is SERIOUS BUSINESS!!! If the other cars that go for the bolt on record are not tin cans, I dont know what is.
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Old 03-11-2010, 12:53 PM
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No doubt!
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Old 03-11-2010, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
Do it!! The internet is SERIOUS BUSINESS!!!
Fckn a right..if it's not on the internet it didn't happen..
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Old 03-11-2010, 01:01 PM
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Awesome build. Its an inspiration to me to get the most out of the motor setup I have now before adding more power.
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Old 03-11-2010, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by B-Rad420
Life is all about setting records!
But setting IHRA National Records is more rewarding. When you do that you are running a weight to HP class and you actually have to tear down and prove that you are right. I know, because I have passed tear down a few times.
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Hey Gizmo when is the next time you are going to be at Mooresville or Shadyside? I would love to see the car in person.
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Old 03-11-2010, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by buzz12586
Hey Gizmo when is the next time you are going to be at Mooresville or Shadyside? I would love to see the car in person.
I think that the IHRA is at Mooresville in early April. I won't be there, but both cars will be running. Go by and visit the kids. They love showing off their junk.

You need to follow us up to the Shootout in September. It would be cool if we could have a whole group up there from the Carolinas and haul a bunch of those Opti-Spark trophies back!
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ill be there to see the car in sept!
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Old 03-11-2010, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
Its running stock heads with a valve job as far as I know. Hence the reason I said if it didnt have the valve job.
Read it wrong. I thought this class could have a different cylinder head. Dopey me...
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Which makes it even MORE impressive, huh?!
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Originally Posted by blackz93
Which makes it even MORE impressive, huh?!
That a 3000lb car was able to turn those times? Sure.
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Kick ***!!! Very cool car.
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Originally Posted by SS RRR
That a 3000lb car was able to turn those times? Sure.
Wow...just wow.

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Gizmo, Just wanted to say I'm very impressed with the performance of this build. I've followed it from the beginning, I think it was great to get the kids involved.You can't put a price on the the experience that they have gained.
I don't post much, but I had to chime in on this one.
I wish I could get to the shootout but we are in the landscape mulch buisness and May and June are out of the question.
Keep up the good work. Jeff
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Originally Posted by SS RRR
That a 3000lb car was able to turn those times? Sure.

If yours was 3000lbs it might run mid 11s.
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