SS/TC vs Built 408 Trans Am
05-03-2012, 04:42 PM
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great run chase im glad i could accompany you on this journey. like we talked last night, once blake gets a new tune and bugs fixed we should take em out again 
vettes beware
vettes beware
05-03-2012, 05:55 PM
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finally got to watch the vids with sound... i cant even tell when anyone hits it lol ****** brake boosting and horn honking is a terrible combo. i say we do this again and make it 3 wide. someone get an air horn like in tx2k
05-03-2012, 10:15 PM
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05-04-2012, 12:37 AM
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05-08-2012, 04:18 PM
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It was nice of him to leave it in the wrong gear for you. That, or he's an idiot and put in it what sounds like 3rd . Didn't see gears listed either, that's a must with a big cube motor. edit: not saying your car shouldn't roll out on him, but the way he fell back so quickly indicates it wasn't in gear. Should have been pulling the longer the race went, not right off the bat. Have him start from something that puts him around 4500rpms to start the race, that will make it much more interesting.
I have a friend that has a similar 408 build, and it runs much better than that car.
Flow is good, but the velocity suffers. A good cathedral head is still king on a 408.
I have a friend that has a similar 408 build, and it runs much better than that car.
Flow is good, but the velocity suffers. A good cathedral head is still king on a 408.
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05-08-2012, 04:48 PM
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The 408 TA actually runs EXTREMELY hard. video isnt an accurate representation of how good it actually runs. even with it needing work up top yet. and for chases balt moving out... it flat out does.. im more than impressed with that thing after getting to line up next to it. both of em are bad ass rides. it even hooks with what most would consider minimal tire on the front of it. dunno if it does at 40 or not havent seen or asked but it sure as hell does at 60. chases balt sure as hell moves out harder than my SS did with the lysholm and bottle on it.
05-08-2012, 06:35 PM
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The 408 TA actually runs EXTREMELY hard. video isnt an accurate representation of how good it actually runs. even with it needing work up top yet. and for chases balt moving out... it flat out does.. im more than impressed with that thing after getting to line up next to it. both of em are bad ass rides. it even hooks with what most would consider minimal tire on the front of it. dunno if it does at 40 or not havent seen or asked but it sure as hell does at 60. chases balt sure as hell moves out harder than my SS did with the lysholm and bottle on it.
finally a fun run that didnt turn sour. compliments to you both
05-08-2012, 06:36 PM
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It was nice of him to leave it in the wrong gear for you. That, or he's an idiot and put in it what sounds like 3rd . Didn't see gears listed either, that's a must with a big cube motor. edit: not saying your car shouldn't roll out on him, but the way he fell back so quickly indicates it wasn't in gear. Should have been pulling the longer the race went, not right off the bat. Have him start from something that puts him around 4500rpms to start the race, that will make it much more interesting.
I have a friend that has a similar 408 build, and it runs much better than that car.
Flow is good, but the velocity suffers. A good cathedral head is still king on a 408.
I have a friend that has a similar 408 build, and it runs much better than that car.
Flow is good, but the velocity suffers. A good cathedral head is still king on a 408.
The 408 TA actually runs EXTREMELY hard. video isnt an accurate representation of how good it actually runs. even with it needing work up top yet. and for chases balt moving out... it flat out does.. im more than impressed with that thing after getting to line up next to it. both of em are bad ass rides. it even hooks with what most would consider minimal tire on the front of it. dunno if it does at 40 or not havent seen or asked but it sure as hell does at 60. chases balt sure as hell moves out harder than my SS did with the lysholm and bottle on it.
my car was never intended to be a dig car, thats the difference. If i wanted a dig car id finish up the camaro.
05-08-2012, 06:53 PM
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you really have no idea what you are talking about. The run was clean and he was in the right gear. I think you severely underestimate my car.
Thanks man i appreciate it. I like my nt05's
my car was never intended to be a dig car, thats the difference. If i wanted a dig car id finish up the camaro.
Thanks man i appreciate it. I like my nt05's
my car was never intended to be a dig car, thats the difference. If i wanted a dig car id finish up the camaro.
speaking of that camaro... finish it
05-08-2012, 11:37 PM
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i cant find r's in the right size i need. Theyre pretty damn sticky as they are lol. The camaro will be done in time, i need money first lol. It wont leave the garage until its 800+.
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