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thanks Bob...yeah, im planning on it, at this point... Finishing up the 4.88s tonight...and just got to put weight in( about 50#) and get headrest in,..also, put the new belts in,and it should pass tech, just fine... testing next Wed, supposed to rain this weekend

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4.88's ??

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Why not? It should hit the traps about 6500-6600... it was only trapping at 5900 on a 11.59/115 pass with 4.30 ... i have 94'' radials and am at 3635 lbs in 'F' ... Im running a 251/256* Comp cam, in @ 105*, ground on 106 with 108LSA... if its way too much , i will drop back to 4.56s. The ATi converter flashed 4800 with the 4.30 .. it may tighten up slightly with the 4.88...

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Sounds like it will be fine...looking forward to the results!

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yea, me too...but my shifter broke... was gettin ready to seat the gears in, and the lever fell off in my hand...

hurst 1/4 stick...gotta get it fixed , so i can test on Wednesday...hoping to go to Columbus 3rd week of July...

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That's the best place to break something. [in the garage] The dust and rocks aren't too friendly to lay on at Muncie.;)

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@ 6600 , you'll lose a MPH..which is what's going to happen, along with no 60' or 1/4 mi. et reduction.

Converter's too loose...Tighten converter, put good springs on it, keep the 4.33's

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well...i guess i will find out Wednesday...hehe I figured it would pick up, as i felt like the 4.30's were a little tall , for the converter... Im used to 455's, they like 5700-5800 trap rpm , with 4200 flash... i have a hard time believing that this deal willl nose over at 6200-6400... I figured 6500 or so, would be ok... I have a 4200 ATi, which i thought would be too tight, behind this engine....i thought 4.56 gears wouldnt be much of a jump... all i can say, is , i hope you're wrong... Will update Wed night, if weather is good for racing...

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Sometimes you have to go out and try different things. Nothing wrong with what Brent is doing. Flog that thing and figure out what it likes. At F weight in that bad summer Midwest air, it may not be as bad as you think.
This is what building and racing a class car is all about. Testing and finding your way. Good luck Brent.

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Todd, is dead-on about the Car telling you what it likes ? Keep testing & keep good notes , every- car is different... Watch the spring pressure , that's the key secret ? Good Luck & keep us updated ..