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Old 05-15-2005, 12:55 PM
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I know you can run an RPM with a shaker, but it ends being bolted to the hood

Not true anymore.

Special aircleaner assembly available here.



To run in the low 12s you're going to need more cam and a lower gear, at least a 3.73 cog to move your heavy T/A.

If the car were a few hundred pounds lighter you might get there with the 3.42s, but at best I see 12.50s. Running your current combo of parts I see no better than 12.80s.

Lighter car, more gear and more cam will get you to the 12.30s or below.

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