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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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9.40 best ET to date. I've since removed over 250 lbs from the car and upped the nitrous gaining almost 150 rwhp. I'm hoping to hook off the transbrake on a 400 shot. If I can, 8's will be mine.
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9.40 best ET to date. I've since removed over 250 lbs from the car and upped the nitrous gaining almost 150 rwhp. I'm hoping to hook off the transbrake on a 400 shot. If I can, 8's will be mine.
What weight reduction have you done?
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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I removed the:

!HVAC
!Windshield washer res.
!speakers & radio
!passenger airbag
lightweight hood
bogarts rims
!e-brake
!seat belts
ditched the factory leather seats, put in Kirkey Aluminum seats
!factory hood latches
lightweight carpet


And I lost 30lbs myself! When I get some extra money I'm going to go strange brakes all around.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Mike
I removed the:

!HVAC
!Windshield washer res.
!speakers & radio
!passenger airbag
lightweight hood
bogarts rims
!e-brake
!seat belts
ditched the factory leather seats, put in Kirkey Aluminum seats
!factory hood latches
lightweight carpet


And I lost 30lbs myself! When I get some extra money I'm going to go strange brakes all around.
I did the same, except for the windshield washer, speakers, radio & speakers.

They will be gone too very soon.

(I wish I could lose the weight myself.. gonna go to the gym!.. )
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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good luck ...damn a 400 shot!!!! eek!!! the sound of that makes me shake
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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good luck ...damn a 400 shot!!!! eek!!! the sound of that makes me shake
Yeah.. his eyeballs are gonna be plastered against the back of his skull!




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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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I figure either my eyes will go to the back of my head or my pistons and rods will land on the moon! I'm prepared for both!

Taner, what's the most nitrous your motor has seen?
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Mike you are still a 346ci?
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Mike you are still a 346ci?

Yes! Until it blows up!
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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400 out of the hole. WOW

I can't get 250 to hook out of the hole. What gears are you running and what size tires do you have?????????
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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400 out of the hole. WOW

I can't get 250 to hook out of the hole. What gears are you running and what size tires do you have?????????
3.73's and I just put a 28x10.5 W on the car. I've yet to try this new tire out.
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mike,

you will love the w's!!! my 60's are awesome with them on the car! your eyeballs will be at the back of your skull!!

you have a pm..
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mike,

you will love the w's!!! my 60's are awesome with them on the car! your eyeballs will be at the back of your skull!!

you have a pm..
W's are still sidewall?
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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Mike did u add the weight of the cage to the car?
I would think that added 125lbs or more?

I think u have a good shot at going 8's bro..
Be safe..
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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JS, yes, the weight 0f the 10 pt was added to the give/take equation. I took out the steel 6 pt and I am adding the chromoly 10 pt. That difference was already figured.
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Mike, what did you do to get that tire to fit?
I need a tire soon, but hate to cut my car up.
Im on a 27" DOT hooser QTP.
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Noyzee
Mike, what did you do to get that tire to fit?
I need a tire soon, but hate to cut my car up.
Im on a 27" DOT hooser QTP.

I had to hammer the inner fender and cut the rear bumper quite a bit.
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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Here is my car with a 29.5 on it. I am sure a 28W isn't quite this bad but close with the balloning of the tire. 2in in the front and 1.5in in the rear.
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Mike do you have a pic with your fender cut?
I realy hate to do it, maybe i will have to run my 27 for a while
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Originally Posted by GueSS Who
Here is my car with a 29.5 on it. I am sure a 28W isn't quite this bad but close with the balloning of the tire. 2in in the front and 1.5in in the rear.
That picture just really doesnt do justice to what your car looks like in person with the 29.5's on it
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