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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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I'm not psychic or anything, but: THAT THING IS GONNA RUN LIKE A M*THERF*CKER!!
ya know, ive had that same hunch brewin in my own head as well.......
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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Nice!

How much more does that block weight over a stock block?
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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now you need an auto so it will hook and run just pullin yo leg. lokks nice im jealous.
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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how much does a stock block weigh¿ this shortblock checked in at 325lbs

the clutch is a stage 3+, its supposed to be a little lighter feeling than the 3 with enhanced performance, but i may have to switch to an auto eventually due to bad knees
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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plus, its not going to be going to the strip very often(once, maybe 2 a year)

it is going to be hitting the road courses, however.
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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What are you going to put on there so that you actually need a dart block?


<--- jealous
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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What are you going to put on there so that you actually need a dart block?
twin turbos.
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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this is what prompted my "need" for a block. and i figured if im gonna buy a new block, why settle for something other than high quality¿




Old Sep 10, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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nice, im starting my 347 build tomoro nite
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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I think stockers are in the high 3's.
ORIGINAL: tokinGLX

how much does a stock block weigh¿ this shortblock checked in at 325lbs

the clutch is a stage 3+, its supposed to be a little lighter feeling than the 3 with enhanced performance, but i may have to switch to an auto eventually due to bad knees



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