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Old 09-13-2013 | 07:31 PM
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What programmer did you use?
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Old 09-13-2013 | 11:11 PM
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Local guy has done all my trucks,uses laptop and changes timing,fuel and trans.Its a noticeable difference once you know the changes stock tune is terrible,made changes the first week I bought truck charges me $200.
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Old 11-03-2013 | 07:24 PM
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4th Annual BIRDS on the BAY Formula Rendezvous OFFICIAL Movie is now up!

Enjoy!


http://youtu.be/qHD_k3pl4X0

Already looking forward to next year, who else???
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Old 11-07-2013 | 08:24 AM
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Definately need more Fastech and SS representation. PC's outnumber the fastechs 3:1. Embarassing. I'm calling out all NorthEast, LS, SR1, SS, and Fastech owners. Whether its by land or by sea, you need to make your best effort to get to Barnegat Bay next summer. You will not be disappointed, trust me, you'll be happy you made it.
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Old 11-07-2013 | 09:42 AM
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Good chance ill be there with the 303sr1 and a a friends 271sr1. i am from north jersey originally, and we are going to make the trip from NC.
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Old 11-07-2013 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Splitdecision271
I tow my 292, with a 1/2 ton, and it's pretty easy too. New GMC's are beasts. Anything bigger though, not only would I need a bigger truck, think it could be somewhat of a hassle to launch and retrieve every time. Got it down to a science now. Takes me longer to go get the truck then it does to put the boat on the trailer.
pulling the 303sr1 with a 2011 1500 chevy, 4:10 gears and programming, it works.
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Old 11-07-2013 | 12:40 PM
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292 & 303 a pretty similar. 303 probably a little heavier. What kind of trailer? Brakes? Electric?Hydra?Electric over Hydra? That will make a big difference too.

Always look forward to meeting new Formula owners. Hope you guys can make the trek up. We'd really appreciate it. We got people from all over PA, Central/South/North Jersey, NY that have all attended in years past. I know I called out the whole Northeast, but really we welcome Formula owners from all over. IDCE extended an invite to a Formula owner to just fly in and hop aboard any boat with room attend the festivities. Always looking to expand and grow. We all really look forward to these events every summer.

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Old 11-07-2013 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Splitdecision271
292 & 303 a pretty similar. 303 probably a little heavier. What kind of trailer? Brakes? Electric?Hydra?Electric over Hydra? That will make a big difference too.

Always look forward to meeting new Formula owners. Hope you guys can make the trek up. We'd really appreciate it. We got people from all over PA, Central/South/North Jersey, NY that have all attended in years past. I know I called out the whole Northeast, but really we welcome Formula owners from all over. IDCE extended an invite to a Formula owner to just fly in and hop aboard any boat with room attend the festivities. Always looking to expand and grow. We all really look forward to these events every summer.
Trailer is a galvanized bunk setup, 2- 8k axles with electric brake. truck is on 34" tires with 7inch lift. with the gears and new tune she pulls ok but its a hand full on the highway above 70mph. the boat pushes the truck around, the lift and tires dont help.... im def over loaded around 12k boat and trailer depending on gas and luggage. going to try weight distribution set up next to help out. and new brakes on the trailer over the winter.
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Old 11-07-2013 | 04:05 PM
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Worth every penny.

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Old 11-08-2013 | 08:40 AM
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New GMCs and Chevys 1/2 tons are beasts. Better (IMO) than the older 2500HDs. I got a standard 2011 GMC 1500 CC on 20" with the z60 suspension. 5.3L with 6 speed trans wth the external engine & trans cooler. Do wish I went for the 6.2L with the 3.73 rear instead of the 5.3L 3.42. The 3.73 wasn't an option with the 5.3L. I'm right around 9400-9600 tow capacity, which don't get me wrong still plenty. Never a lack of power hauling the boat. I had the truck built, so I had the luxary of picking what I wanted. Decided to save a couple pennies and went for the 5.3L instead. Just if I wanted to move up at all, I'll need another truck where I could have squeaked by with the 10400 capacity withe the 6.2L 3.73.

Truely, I only use the truck to haul the boat. It will be 3 years old in May and I just hit 20K mark. Thats mainly highway miles driving to and from home and the shore.
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