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Graham of turbowerx automotive up here in QLD went 8.57 @ 163 second pass ever in his latest creation of a vl calais with built BA 4l six and 2 speed powerglide at winternats yesterday.
was on 28 psi, so theres plenty more to come
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great work boys good to see it going well and more to come
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congrats that's awesome for its second pass ever. how has that overflow lasted this long that close to the turbo.
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congrats guys awsome stuff now its tme to boost the thing
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Congrats, love this car, please tell me there is a video of the pass!
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This car come from nowhere and straight up mixing it with the best of them.
Amazing car, Love the motor choice.
Did he buy that shell or build it? There was no progress or builtup pics other then the one with no cooler piping then BAM, runs 8s.
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Also what type of fuel was he running? & turbo?
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What a tough car! As above, this car seems like it's just "appeared" from nowhere and running some strong times, and only on 28psi!
I'm sure there's more left in it.
Are there any engine or turbo specs?
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12-06-11, 11:21 GMT+10#10 crazy 8 seconds is quick for second pass
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12-06-11, 11:32 GMT+10#11 the motor seems to fit in there beautifly. Congrats to the owner
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12-06-11, 13:47 GMT+10#12 GT42, spool Rods, CP pistons, straight meth, 2 speed, owner built and driven. ill get some progress pics up tonight
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12-06-11, 16:44 GMT+10#14 well done on the pb,congrats graham
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12-06-11, 16:55 GMT+10#15 Quote:
Originally Posted by freEze_dK
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the heart of real power
Without the heavy useless skeleton called a 'ford'
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12-06-11, 17:32 GMT+10#16 Drag radials on backwards.
Awesome effort and great car! Love it.
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12-06-11, 17:38 GMT+10#17 well done guys! tuff combo!
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12-06-11, 17:42 GMT+10#18 Quote:
Originally Posted by PROGMH
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Without the heavy useless skeleton called a 'ford'
LOL. Well done mate!
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12-06-11, 18:27 GMT+10#19 Quote:
Originally Posted by 2rismo
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Drag radials on backwards.
Awesome effort and great car! Love it.
Haha good spot
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12-06-11, 18:43 GMT+10#20 Here are some of the build pics, all taken in the last 6 weeks
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