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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by tom281
Hey dly are you going to the show or not? Nick, what about you? Cody, I know you said likely you'd show up for a little bit...... anyone else? Don't tell me I'm gonna drive 2 hours and not see anyone.

sorry man I was outside throwing mud ***** at my car to give you guys a chance. But yea I should be at the show
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dly
sorry man I was outside throwing mud ***** at my car to give you guys a chance. But yea I should be at the show
Yeah after I drive 2 hours into your hick area my car will be a mess too so things will be even.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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****!!....The owner of my company just bought a 2009 Dodge Viper. 600 hp /6 speed close ratio gearbox. We just came back from him letting me drive it. That thing will hit 120 it about 4 seconds in 3rd gear. Going to make the stang feel pretty lame on the way home from work.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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So, are you going to come clean with your Mustang? Tell her you had a weak moment. They can sense when you have been in another car. Oh, the jealousy.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Wow, I don't know what I'd say if someone let me drive their Viper. Cool stuff. I was completely shocked when a guy at a local cruise night wanted me to drive his Shelby GT500, what a sweet car that was.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by red454
So, are you going to come clean with your Mustang? Tell her you had a weak moment. They can sense when you have been in another car. Oh, the jealousy.

Ohh... yes I will confess my sins to her on the way home in about 1/2 hr. But there are definitely 2 different ways to make horsepower. High tech small cubic inch motors like ours and the brute way. Lots and lots of cubic inches.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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Oh yes - I have often thought about doing something fancy to the 454 in my Impala, but the car is just too big and heavy...
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Lucky man Scott. I bet that was fun how far did you drive it??
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Lucky man Scott. I bet that was fun how far did you drive it??
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Maybe 5 miles. On the highway and back roads. I never floored it. Maybe 3/4 pedal. You have to ease into the throttle on that thing. It's power is totally linear. No need to get the rpm's up. It's a beast for sure. This is his 3rd Viper but the only one I have driven. About 10 years ago he had a Corvette that was built up by Linginfelter(spelling) That was a hoot to drive. He ran that car in Nevada in that 90 mile run where they close the highway. He had it up to 205 mph. And averaged the 90 miles at like 156 mph.

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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Just got to work from being at the Michiana Mustangs show....Decent Turnout! Tom and Darrel's cars were pretty B-A....I never saw Darrel or mustangJack though. The best car in the show imo was the metallic green '65 fastback with the Magnum 500 wheels and 3 speed manual...that thing was SLICK! Nice to see you again Tom!
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tom281
Yeah after I drive 2 hours into your hick area my car will be a mess too so things will be even.

Tom is king.. 1st place Even I voted for Tom's beauty. Pics later

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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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cool beans Yo where are the pictures?
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dly
Here you go boys.. The same kit I got and I get 430 rwhp.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/USED-...mZ280254125043
dly,
you got 430 out of this, claim is 475???
Does this one require or come with an intercooler?
And is a fuel pump upgrade needed?

Tom,
Which kit did you have installed?

Thinking about this one, as the GT-500 is no longer an option anytime soon.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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dly,
nevermind about the numbers, I remembered as soon as I posted , crank vs. RWHP...duh

Tom,
Another question for you, what kind of clearance do you have to the hood with the Saleen? I'd hate to loose the Shaker.I know 1 person modified his with a twin screw.
Congrats on your 1st place

Loving this weather!
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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I'm gonna multi-quote these so that I'm not a true post ho like you all think that I am......


Originally Posted by codeman94
Just got to work from being at the Michiana Mustangs show....Decent Turnout! Tom and Darrel's cars were pretty B-A....I never saw Darrel or mustangJack though. The best car in the show imo was the metallic green '65 fastback with the Magnum 500 wheels and 3 speed manual...that thing was SLICK! Nice to see you again Tom!
Nice to see you again too! And I know exactly what car you're talking about- it was pretty slick as you said!

Originally Posted by dly
Tom is king.. 1st place Even I voted for Tom's beauty. Pics later

:h ail:
Oh enough already......... I was lucky to even place let alone win. Thanks though!

Originally Posted by Glenn
cool beans Yo where are the pictures?
working on them!

Originally Posted by aircare84
Tom,
Which kit did you have installed?

Thinking about this one, as the GT-500 is no longer an option anytime soon.
Mine is a mixture of the Stage 3 and Stage 4 kits. Basically a Stage 3 with a 3.2" pulley, upgraded heat exchanger, Saleen water pump pully, complete GT500 fuel system, and Saleen Extreme air inlet pipe.

Originally Posted by aircare84
Tom,
Another question for you, what kind of clearance do you have to the hood with the Saleen? I'd hate to loose the Shaker.I know 1 person modified his with a twin screw.
Congrats on your 1st place
You need a LOT of clearance. Larry, maybe you and Scott could somehow fabricate something but honestly I don't think it's even possible. There just is no room because the Saleen blower sits so high. Other people have made it work with Kenne Bell twinscrew blowers and I have seen one Saleen modified to make it work, however in my opinion it looked pretty cheesy. Now, you could always go with the new Saleen Supershaker setup- that would be badass!!!
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Oh yeah, Darrell and I looked around for Nick but he must not have been able to make it...... maybe next time.

Now time for some pix:

Darrell's car:




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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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And some favorites:





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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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