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  1. yellow75

    yellow75 MCCI Oregon State Rep Supporting Member

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    Well that should be pretty easy to do just got to spend a few $$$$ not enough to break the bank.

    Well I guess that depends on the size of your bank. Hit the swap meets and look for bargains. (y)
     
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    i still have alot of bookwork to do before i build it.so what do you think on compression?9.0:1 i need all the input i can get.also im still not sure about the n.o.s. dont know if i will even need it.
     
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    if you already have a good converter a stock 5.0 shortblock with your afrs and a moderate roller cam should run low 12's easily. With 10.5-1 compression you will need race gas to run nitrous imp
     
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    yeah mike we got a big all ford swap meet coming up in november in columbus ohio and im allready saving my pennys but most of the stuff i need will be new.or very good used
     
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    thats kinda the impression im getting so we will see probably wont run nitrous.and im getting a new 3200 to 3500 converter this winter and was thinking about the ford racing b-303 cam
     
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    Nitrous bottle refills aren't free either :(
     
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    9.0 would be fine with forged pistons. if you do run nitrous be sure and get a fuel pressure safety switch
     
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    yeah i know everything about this drag racing cost $$$$$$$$ and $$$$$$$$$ i only talk about nitrous just in case im not happy with my build results but i think i will be.
     

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