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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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After the long *** wait i finally have my heads we mocked up the motor so i can order some pushrods that shoud be no biggie.The car shoud be up and running next week sometime.Now i need someone to get this bastard on the dyno and get her tuned.Im looking forward to see what kind of numbers this lil 408 will put down on nuts only.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:32 AM
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After the long *** wait i finally have my heads we mocked up the motor so i can order some pushrods that shoud be no biggie.The car shoud be up and running next week sometime.Now i need someone to get this bastard on the dyno and get her tuned.Im looking forward to see what kind of numbers this lil 408 will put down on nuts only.
hey tuff u the same guy from chitown had the chevy nova that did crazy wheels stands does the rsd events.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:47 AM
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nice mike keep us updated
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 06:33 AM
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hey tuff u the same guy from chitown had the chevy nova that did crazy wheels stands does the rsd events.
I only have the car in sig.It doe's pretty crazy wheel stands to.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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After the long *** wait i finally have my heads we mocked up the motor so i can order some pushrods that shoud be no biggie.The car shoud be up and running next week sometime.Now i need someone to get this bastard on the dyno and get her tuned.Im looking forward to see what kind of numbers this lil 408 will put down on nuts only.
Our dyno is waiting
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 4thGenCamaro
Our dyno is waiting
I can't wait to see that.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 4thGenCamaro
Our dyno is waiting
I left a message for tony with my number to call me.I was hoping he was able to do it next sat.I'm also going to the grove sun to get the cage cert and maybe make some passes if we can get her tuned.BTW i have open tubes so bring your ear plugs.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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