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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Where is the best place in texas to get a 408? Or if you have a 408 where did you get it from? Thanks.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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Check out LME--------->
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Def id go with LME.....A friend of mine just picked up his iron 408 from them and it seems to be making real good power. No problems to speak of out of it. Msg beardws6 he can tell you more about his setup.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 07:36 AM
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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go with LME

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ARD , cant beat the prices and they come with a warranty that he stands behind his build
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LME without a doubt.
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Erik @ HPE, LME, or TSP. All of them build great motors.
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Another vouch for LME!
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If these guys are sponsors will someone shoot me a link. If not please email it to me. Thanks.
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