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Old 09-21-2023, 07:47 AM
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Something made me think of this today. Remember "balanced and blueprinted"? How about "3/4 race cam"? LOL! What else ya got?

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ported AND polished.

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Old 09-21-2023, 08:06 AM
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Got a Crane cam and Holley carb.

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It was a Fireball Crane Cam and double pumper Holley!
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I got m/t N50's in the back with hi-jackers, hooks like crazy..!!! lol

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I got m/t N50's in the back with hi-jackers, hooks like crazy..!!! lol
Good stuff!

With Hi-jackers it probably wheel hopped like crazy!

How about racing "title for title".

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Old 09-21-2023, 09:05 AM
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Got me a "knotty roller" cam! (RIP Joe)

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Spotted him 2 cars.

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It’s got a 4 speed and 4.11 12 bolt Posi man!

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