My project progress

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by Joe Dirt, Feb 22, 2009.

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  1. Joe Dirt

    Joe Dirt BBF life

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    Gotta do something to stay sane nowdays lol
     
    Joe Dirt, Dec 16, 2011
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    are you using a blow thru carb? if so how much cfm,
    i am amazed of your progress
     
    bLaH_hA, Dec 17, 2011
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    Looks awesome! :bowdown:

    Good luck with work, we went through it about 2 years ago. Stay positive, buddy!
     
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    chirt Carlos Hirt

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    Ohh boy.. there he goes again!:rolleyes:
     
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  5. Joe Dirt

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    Always doing something I enjoy making things even if they are not the nicest out there.
     
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    chirt Carlos Hirt

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    I think It's Awesome! I wish I had the energy you have!
     
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    Nice, Russ! How does it run compared to just the carb?
     
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    Haven't ran it yet earl still got some small things to do before its drivable. I expect it to make around 550-575 hp on 7 psi time will tell.
     
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    few more changes today
     
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    Really nice looks good.
     
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    Very nice! Great attention to detail and superb fabrication work. It looks as if it came frm the factory, "or better than it wud have came frm the factory." :thumbs2:
     
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    Very nice.......be sure to put it on a dyno!:thumbs2:
     
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  13. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I wanna hear what it sounds like!
     
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    ill try to throw a video on facebook later dave
     
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    Joe, I can't express my joy for you. You have a great Passion for those cars. Keep up the great work friend. :clap::tiphat:
     
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