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Old 07-21-2010, 10:22 PM   #1
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Taking the A down to our local dragstrip this arfo,there is a dyno shootout,I,m running the A on at 6pm,going for the lowest HP,my boy is taking his XR6 Falcon ute as well,it made 560 hp at the wheels yesterday
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Old 07-22-2010, 06:32 AM   #2
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Back from the dyno,the A made 27.7 first up ,changed the main jets a few times and best was 38 hp,
My boys XR 6 turbo falcon ute got the most HP of the day at 760 at the tyres,
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Old 07-22-2010, 06:45 AM   #3
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38 is pretty good...since they only made 40 stock at the crank
i am guessing yours is warmed a little
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Old 07-22-2010, 04:34 PM   #4
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Would have to liked to see that power run! More interesting than one at work..

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Old 07-23-2010, 06:32 AM   #5
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Not quite the way Henry made it, eh? LOL Sounds impressive!

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