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I was told that the truck Wong is driving has a Billy Plage Motor in it. Congrats to all.
Chip Johnson

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An Autozone engine could have been #1 with that combo this year.

But congrats to Wong, Marshall, and Stew Pidasole.

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Autozone engine may be exagerating a little, but we get your point,it's about like the 4.3 started out..
I don't doubt Jim Marshal's engine will pass unless they have overlooked one small detail the truck has a 72 gram heavier assm weight than the vette has.
I have heard that there will be a piston and rod coming out it,but we'll have to wait and see.

I hope everyone makes it through the barn,but I doubt there has ever been Indy that everyone checked legal,it would stink to go be bounced.
Mike Taylor 3601

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I think thats awesome, congradulations to all involved, so how close to a Dime Rocket is this truck ?

Jerry

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He went 1.55 under going less mph in the quarter than in the eighth!

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now thats funny, probably thru it in neutral and coasted after the 1/8th lololololol!!!!!!!!
Only to conserve fuel of course, so they would have more beer money.

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If its so easy why didnt you do it?

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I don't think Jim's motor is legal the way it was in the corvette. There is a big difference in head cc's. shortblock should be fine though.

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The truck does have 72 gram heavier assm. weight than corvette so if is on min for vette it would'nt pass.
Mike Taylor 3601

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OK,
Chip is correct, Bill Plage did a hell of a job with the motor.
Jim sold the Corvette with the motor & spare parts .
The truck idea came from Jim I think, I'm not sure but I know we talked about it over 6 months ago.
Bill spent the better part of two months building the 350 !
I'll put a $1000.00 up that it will pass tear down, Bill is a good friend and I know He checked and doubled checked everything on that motor...Because He knew it would go to tear down,,,,,,
Those that don't know Bill should know that He's raced for 40 plus years and has always built his own stuff.
He moved to North Carolina 20 years ago and for a time worked for Hedrick Racing and Bill Davis Racing in the engine shop,, Enough said,,,,,
Is it a soft combo ? yeah, but no more than the new stuff out there...
Can it run faster ? You'll need to ask Paul or Jim.. lol
Congrat's to Bill , Jimmy, Paul and Guy's !!!
You earned that one !!!!

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I always appreciate support from the flying Hawaiian. The piston and rods are new and were carefully weighed before assembly. There are no corvette parts in the motor. I don't take Indy lightly.

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awesome job

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"Dime Rockets bomb Indy field! Film at 11!" Good job guys.

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Congrats Paul. and all your Merry Men!!....
Chip Foose has nothing on you guys....Thats OVERHAULIN... #1 at Indy
And you have 8 sparkplug wires on it.... lol..

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Glad to hear you have the right stuff,I had heard it was supposed to be Jim's engine out of his vette w/thicker head gaskets,so that's how assm weight came up.I thought if that was the case the weight may got overlooked in the plan.

Congrat's to class winners, guys that did'nt win at least you were there and had the chance to try. there's alot of us that still are trying to get there.
Billy
What channel?
Mike Taylor 3601

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Great job,Paul. I think you suprised a few people. Now show us what it will do tomorrow!

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Congratulations, Paul. Awesome job!

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Great job Paul and crew! Lloyd would be proud...

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To whom it may concern, the truck works like a late 80's pro stock, weight transfer is incredible, truck looks good.Congrats

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I suport Ken 100% about my frend Bill Plage.BTW I spoke to Bill yesterday about the talk on Class Racer about swaping the Corvette Engine to the Truck and he said and I quote that engine in the Truck is not from the Corvette and it is a complete new engine and would pass any teardown. CASE CLOSED

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Nice going Paul. You guys did good.

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Congrats from the Irving Crew on a Job well done.

BTW: We have raced and personally known Paul for the last 20 Years
and have never seen him LESS than Honest/Fair/Straight up Legal!!!


Irving Family Racing

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Paul,As Jeff said, Lloyd would be proud,great job and how did you manage to build the truck with all the other stuff going on?Regards,John Lobosco.

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#1 qualifer in a truck who would have thought of that? Very cool indeed. Lots of hard work for a big old smile!!! Enjoy.

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Anybody get a video of a run with the truck?

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You are right about Paul....It's that Marshall guy I'd keep an eye on LOL

Good one , boys !

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If anyone thought I was saying anything negative about Paul that was'nt how it was meant,
I was told that it was Jim's engine in Paul's truck,and when I mentioned assm. weight I did'nt mean that it could be wrong intentionally,I was saying it could have been a detail that had accidentally been overlooked had it been Jim's engine and had just been switched to the truck.
Congrat's on # 1 and class win Paul truck looks nice in picture,again if my comments were taken as negative that was'nt how they were meant.
Mike Taylor 3601

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Congratulations men. You guys did a "GREAT" job..............:D