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  1. michael86532

    michael86532 New Member

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    i need to know what i can do to my straight 6 to make it run better and make it faster
     
    michael86532, Jun 22, 2007
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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  3. bmcdaniel

    bmcdaniel Senile Member Supporting Member

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    :Welcome: Depends which 6 you have. I think 250s have more go-fast parts available.
     
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  4. michael86532

    michael86532 New Member

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    do u have a site i could probaly go to
     
    michael86532, Jun 22, 2007
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    Rick Book Member

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    Nope. Can't think of a one. :banghead:

    :whistle:
     
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  6. michael86532

    michael86532 New Member

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    alright thanks
     
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  7. michael86532

    michael86532 New Member

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    how much horse can i get
     
    michael86532, Jun 22, 2007
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  8. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    theres a stang with like 350 N/A horses on a 282 i believe cant remember the right size...but it all come down to money
     
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  9. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    for the amount of money you'd have to spend why not just change it to a 302.:)
     
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  10. michael86532

    michael86532 New Member

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    because i have 4 lug wheels and dont want to have to convert to 5 lug then i would have to change my rear end too because i have drum brakes
     
    michael86532, Jun 23, 2007
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  11. luckyirishpride

    luckyirishpride "Youngest Comet Owner"16!

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    Most people have drum brake rear ends.... they work perfectly fine with power.
     
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  12. michael86532

    michael86532 New Member

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    i have all four drum and i noticed that you have a vinyl top were did you get the trim for it
     
    michael86532, Jun 23, 2007
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    luckyirishpride "Youngest Comet Owner"16!

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    My car came with the trim... I am willing to sell it if you would like it?
     
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  14. michael86532

    michael86532 New Member

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    how much
     
    michael86532, Jun 23, 2007
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  15. luckyirishpride

    luckyirishpride "Youngest Comet Owner"16!

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    im not sure.... which pieces are you looking for exactly
     
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