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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Hello everybody.I have a 2000 trans am conv.Mods are lid,tsp rumbler,sway bar,and Ithink it has a built tranny and converter because when I punch it of the line it flashes to 3000-3200rpm.My ? is what do you think it will run in the 1/4 mile.I want it to be a mid 12sec car just to keep up with all the new cars coming out now a days.My other questions is on the rpo codes it says ws9 is this some package in it or is it just whatever.thanks.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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Go run it and see. Some tires will help.

My questions:

1. Is your car black?
2. Do you have a big flamming chicken decal on the hood?
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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Go run it and see. Some tires will help.

My questions:

1. Is your car black?
2. Do you have a big flamming chicken decal on the hood?



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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BurtReynolds
Hello everybody.I have a 2000 trans am conv.Mods are lid,tsp rumbler,sway bar,and Ithink it has a built tranny and converter because when I punch it of the line it flashes to 3000-3200rpm.My ? is what do you think it will run in the 1/4 mile.I want it to be a mid 12sec car just to keep up with all the new cars coming out now a days.My other questions is on the rpo codes it says ws9 is this some package in it or is it just whatever.thanks.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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Is Frog riding shotgun, and is there a Bonneville following you?

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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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