Took the mav to the track today!

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  1. nastynickel

    nastynickel gearhead car junkie

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    Hey guys just got in from the track and put the mav to bed. Made it to the second round but broke out. Car ran best run of 13.97 @96.48 mph, not too bad for a stock 302. Found out the possi unit needs rebuilding couse after the tires get warmed up drivers tire stops spinning. Maybe I should replace the 8" with a stronger 9"? let me know what you guys think, rebuild or replace?
     
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    probably be cheaper to just rebuilt. doesnt sound like you really need the extra strength of a 9''
     
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    not a bad run for s stock 302. and i agree, just rebuild the 8"
     
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    Good time! even the high 13s are good with a stock 302. Are you running a C4? Do you have an auxillary cooler on it? Any mods?
     
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    Good times. Did you go out to the airport? Bremerton raceway?:)
     
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    I'm running a C-4 out of a 71 torino with a B&M compitition shirt kit,I have an aux cooler mounted in front of the radiator.Car is shifted via a B&M star shifter.
     
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