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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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Who has some winter plans for thier car and what are you doing? I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do.

Btw, does anyone know who bought KP's roller here in Chicago?

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I kinda know who bought KP's roller but the new owner wants privacy around the info. But it's gonna be a BBC car no longer LSx powered. Just like mine will be too.

My winter plans will be to buy another LSx powered car to play with, or two.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Over the winter im gonna try to make my car fast
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Andy i sold my m6 trans and got my th400 so that will be swapped soon ....and more weight reduction im pumped for the spring.....
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BRE T4P heads/cam, M9 rear, some suspension work.. that's about it... but might run into 2010.. I'm not in a big rush... and getting that H/C package could take until mid summer.. Bret's a busy guy.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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My first winter project was to replace the heater core on my Nova, along with a bunch of little detail stuff. But that's mostly done now. Maybe it's time for a new crate motor?
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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I'm gonna work with Andy on some "Hooked on phonics" and "Introduction to typing & grammar"
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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either turbo-ing my 00 TA, or buying a 86-87 grand national and making it run 11s
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Some minor suspension and exhaust stuff.
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Originally Posted by Matt D
I'm gonna work with Andy on some "Hooked on phonics" and "Introduction to typing & grammar"
Your so smart! I should come work for you,lol .. Get a life.
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Install my wideband and looking into doing a new wiring harness in my engine bay to clean things up a bit.


And maybe get some Bogarts by spring
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I think I'm going to do a 25.5 so I stop getting kicked out of the tracks!
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^ thats a big job
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What converter you going to run Tom?
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Most of my winter plans are either in the mail or done. Just had the new RST clutch installed last week. Ordered an ABS delete kit, tires (Tom I took your advice and went with the 275/50/15), and should be picking up my Billet Streetlites sometime later this week or next week (Thanks Jason). Other than that I plan on putting the car on a minor diet and shooting for 11s next year. Good luck to everyone with their builds.

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Originally Posted by ndfrsd6
Andy i sold my m6 trans and got my th400 so that will be swapped soon ....and more weight reduction im pumped for the spring.....
Wow Tom, your car looked pretty gutted when I saw it. What is on your list for weight reduction?
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I might buy a snowmobile.
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I might buy a snowmobile.
Me too
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
What converter you going to run Tom?
i dont know yet John .... maybe a yank but i really dont know ....actually need advice i want the car to hit so hard ! the stall will be in the 5000 range though
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