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Old 07-07-2017, 08:40 AM   #16
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Default Re: Steve Sullivan's 88 LX.... Article

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Originally Posted by DRAKE VISCOME View Post
Hey Tom...guess Joe did advise/remind you Marty's car is indeed a 2.3 litre 4 cylinder turbo car...not meaning in any way to start controversy...BUT Marty's car certainly the fastest fox body Mustang automatic transmission stock eliminator vs INDEX...on the planet...yet again a true testament to his effort...he a great "caballero"...besides being a fine,fine racer !!!...for Brett...do speak with Dave Lindsey regularly...we did this supposed...double throw down trick piece (motor)...hasn't exactly turned out that way...it's basically a .65-.70 under deal on average in decent not great air @ legal NHRA M/SA weight (3180 lbs. w/driver)...kinda' am lost (am not the "smartest" guy ) at present...car is not very repeatable...varies .003-.004 run to run..so we're fooling with fuel system...in meantime...we're running old friend Larry's LX (M/SA)...probably just a tad slower...very basic "aged" combination too...very repeatable though...last two X out...runner-up...@ Carolina Class Racer s Association meet...went 5 rounds @ IHRA Pro Sportsman Race vs. some pretty good competition...so...going to keep testing/working with your X-GT...but...U get the idea...we've got a ways to go !!! Steve way past that both as a M or N car...BUT...for sure...not giving up...just yet...
Hey Drake, Dave keeps me posted on what you guys are doing, keep up the great work. And it sure isn't easier trying to make this combo go fast in Super Stock either!!!




Bret Velde
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