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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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Hey everyone. I have a 67 Pontiac lemans and I'm dropping a Buick 455 in it. What I'm doing is building a drag car I can post pics when I get home but anyone have any tips for me?
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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welcome, what kind trans, and rear are going to use?
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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Nice to have ya 67 pontiac lemans
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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Welcome to the forum! Make sure you post lots of pics, those Lemans are great lookin cars
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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Welcome to the site. Look forward to seeing the car. Make sure the trans can handle the power. Drag racing is about pushing until something breaks, fix it stronger and wait for the next part to break. Rear end, drive shaft, and trans are going to be your breaking points.
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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exactly what dan said,


didnt get a pic of the old 10b this is the 10bolt on steroids im running now
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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Welcome cant wait for pics.what mods are done to the engine.is the car tubbed? what class are you building for
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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il have the pics up soon trying to learn how to do it haha and yeah everything will handle the power. i did have a 68 which ill put some vids up but that was the first car i raced but i gave it back to dad. but this 67 is going to be wicked its suppose to have about 500 to the wheels so im pretty excited !!!
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 02:04 AM
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the rear end im rebuilding so i might go stock but with stronger axles and differ gears. and the trans is a turbo 400 with a 3500 stall. and could anyone tell me the rpm range on the cam thats in my engine. ii have the specs on the engine pic.
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welcome sounds like a nice build
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