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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Default 13's The Easy Way

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2.../lx/index2.php
pretty cool article. (sorry if it's a repost btw) i'm sure that with a small shot of nitrous (75-100) mid 12's are possible through an AOD. not bad imo
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:06 AM
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nice.
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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^^^ yeah not bad for those minimal mods right
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:58 AM
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ive alway's thought about removing my belt right as the line's start moving, the fan would cool the fliud in the rad WAY down, so once you got the belt back on, im sure it would cool it down in a heart beat.

just always been worryed it would heat up super super quick....


good article though!
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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Good article for sure.
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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Might have to try pulling the belt someday as well.
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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hmmm..i guess it doesnt hurt to take off the belt one time at the track! Maybe i'll get that 12.9 in this 100 degree weather...
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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yeah i never heard of the "belt trick" till i read that. would installing a colder thermostat help it run without the belt longer?
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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should...a 160 would be a good thing to do anyway...i ve heard about taking the belt off but where i live its so darn hot...
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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dunno if I'd take the belt off to run



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