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Old 04-21-2014, 10:13 PM
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Took the family and new (refreshed) motor out to the track for a few shakedown runs. Had a great time with the kids, GF, and my father on a beautiful Saturday at the track.

Car ran better than expected in not the best of weather. Previous best 60ft time was 1.31....this weekend 1.30, 1.30, 1.29!

The car was cranking off the line with same tuneup as last year and same suspension setting as 5+ years ago. Have not touched the suspension since I installed my bolt in suspension 5+ years ago.

This is a full car with the stereo still in it, aftermarket block, and naturally aspirated for those not familiar with it. Change the tires and exhaust and drive it on the street.

Here are some photos: Fun beating an 8sec dragster off the line! went red by .o14, he went red too...haha



Here is the video!

http://s26.photobucket.com/user/ski_...10beb.mp4.html

Hope you enjoy them.
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Wow...it's been a long time since I have seen you post, Ski...hope all is well...I see the car is still killer...you run a 434 as I recall...I went to a dedicated drag car and run this now...81 with a 465 BBC on pump gas...good to hear from you...


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Old 04-22-2014, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Fuzzy Dice
Wow...it's been a long time since I have seen you post, Ski...hope all is well...I see the car is still killer...you run a 434 as I recall...I went to a dedicated drag car and run this now...81 with a 465 BBC on pump gas...good to hear from you...

yeah the place started to get repulsive with those that talk but dont do.

yeah its a 11:1 NA fuel injected 434.
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Hey Jess........it was good talking to you the other day. I see your car still does nice wheelies.

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