Buicknut Starkey
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Post by Buicknut Starkey on Nov 9, 2008 19:50:59 GMT -5
Approximately 6 days till the new arrival (had to count that on my left hand ;D). Its like I should hand out cigars or something. Rick
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Post by Buicknut Starkey on Nov 11, 2008 10:37:16 GMT -5
4 days ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Dave on Nov 11, 2008 21:45:24 GMT -5
So, Rick, Hmmm? are you slightly excited about your new motor yet?
Dave
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Post by Buicknut Starkey on Nov 13, 2008 10:40:14 GMT -5
2 days ;D Dave excited naa,,,,, heck yes Thanks Rick
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Post by danomt on Nov 15, 2008 9:26:22 GMT -5
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Post by Buicknut Starkey on Nov 15, 2008 12:45:27 GMT -5
How did you know? Why don't you guys let me know when he goes through Glasgow.
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Post by danomt on Nov 17, 2008 13:34:12 GMT -5
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Buicknut Starkey
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Post by Buicknut Starkey on Nov 17, 2008 16:03:29 GMT -5
Unloading this afternoon.
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Post by killerbee20 on Nov 17, 2008 20:49:03 GMT -5
Well, ain't that how it goes. With the manufacturers explanation as a "decimal point error", Rick received a spanking new "50.0 cubic inch" engine.
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Post by Buicknut Starkey on Nov 18, 2008 11:14:27 GMT -5
Ok here is the scoop 470 ci 592 #tq @4200 588 hp @5700 This motor has taken a 3560# car to a consistent 10.3, now lets shave about 800#. I would post a picture but can't figure it out. Thanks Rick
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Post by danomt on Nov 19, 2008 16:07:39 GMT -5
Looked in ricks shop last night, this is what I saw?!?! my calculator says to run a 3760 lb car w/driver at 10.3 you need 671 hp at the wheels or 738 at the flywheel..
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Post by prariehawg on Nov 19, 2008 21:37:25 GMT -5
Congrats, that thing should move!
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Post by killerbee20 on Nov 19, 2008 21:41:16 GMT -5
Looked in ricks shop last night, this is what I saw?!?! my calculator says to run a 3760 lb car w/driver at 10.3 you need 671 hp at the wheels or 738 at the flywheel.. Well, let that be your lesson, never buy an engine on ebay... ...lol...
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Post by Buicknut Starkey on Nov 20, 2008 10:39:25 GMT -5
Thats my spare bullet
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Post by Buicknut Starkey on Nov 20, 2008 17:53:29 GMT -5
Dan So if the car now weighs 2700# w/driver whats your calculations come up with? Thanks Rick
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