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Old 09-27-2010, 12:47 PM
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like it say's just started on Mike's Z06 ,will be a 4 link car, with a turboed small block ford.

a few picts from last weeks start....
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wo hoo way to go Mike
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Old 09-27-2010, 02:36 PM
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Looks like a fun build!

But, I gotta ask, why the sb ford? (you had to know someone was going to ask)

Power to weight?
Better for boost?
Cheaper to build?


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Old 09-27-2010, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Capthuff
Looks like a fun build!

But, I gotta ask, why the sb ford? (you had to know someone was going to ask)

Power to weight?
Better for boost?
Cheaper to build?


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cause the owner is a corvette guy stuck in a mustang guys body

he had all this stuff in a stang, had an accident with that and picked up this vette...
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Old 09-27-2010, 03:22 PM
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seen them go the other way with an lsx in a mustang..should be interesting to see it go this way.
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Old 05-18-2012, 12:39 AM
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So how did build come through? Did it ever get built. I just Bought a 1989 to do just that and put a 351w stroked to 427 in it.
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Old 05-18-2012, 10:12 PM
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So how did build come through? Did it ever get built. I just Bought a 1989 to do just that and put a 351w stroked to 427 in it.
going on 2 years old here.. Vette must not like the ford.
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Old 05-18-2012, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by robert miller
going on 2 years old here.. Vette must not like the ford.
The build was delayed due to a deployment and engine builder. It will continue in July once I get back home. Below is a picture to hold you over.
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http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/c...cpZZ1QQtppZZ20
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Update: It's finally running.



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Wow glad to see they didn't scrap that project,Sounds nice!Even after 4 years from the first post.
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Wow glad to see they didn't scrap that project,Sounds nice!Even after 4 years from the first post.
he was a little busy serving his country,and the car was not his first priority
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Old 06-09-2014, 07:52 AM
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Looks and sounds great! Thanks for keeping us updated.
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Have you had that at the track in Fayetteville? I think I have seen it before....
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Old 06-13-2014, 07:21 PM
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That Ford-Vette sounds sick!!


Good job!!!

New Plate: FV Z06
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Old 06-13-2014, 11:49 PM
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Yes it was at the track in Fayetteville. I retired from Bragg in Mar and will move back to Fayetteville next month. Thanks!
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Old 06-14-2014, 07:14 AM
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Congrats on your 20 and thank you for your service.

I have about 7 left myself lol.
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Thank you bro! Good luck and God bless!
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I LOVE IT !!!
That ford motor must have cost a fortune
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Old 07-02-2014, 07:23 PM
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I have met you before at the track in Fayetteville a couple of times. I have a black C5. Glad you have it up and running!!
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Old 08-04-2014, 12:14 AM
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What did this car run in the 1/4 out of wild curiousity
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Old 08-12-2014, 04:33 PM
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that's a first... one ford put in Vette per 1,000 of LS motors put in Mustangs.

Nice build!
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