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Old 01-05-2010 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by pagliahspizza
how does it stack up against the red skater 388 with 1250's that ran 185mph, and on pump gas
If your referring to Bill P.'s ride I think when he pushes it to 185 my guess is that if he's using pump gas it has a little in it...
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Old 01-05-2010 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by pagliahspizza
how does it stack up against the red skater 388 with 1250's that ran 185mph, and on pump gas
Yep, you're right 185 on 87 Octane. That's awesome! Unbelievable how mortal men can just bolt on a whipple and walla
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Old 01-05-2010 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Spine Tingler
Yep, you're right 185 on 87 Octane. That's awesome! Unbelievable how mortal men can just bolt on a whipple and walla

Mere mortals, I tell ya!
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Old 01-05-2010 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Spine Tingler
...and walla
Made me laugh ST on that one!!!

BTW from my French Canadian heritage.... it's "voila" not "walla" but I am sure with a mid-western twang all is fine with the expression!!!
The point came across loud and clear.
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Old 01-05-2010 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by pagliahspizza
how does it stack up against the red skater 388 with 1250's that ran 185mph, and on pump gas
Sweeeeet
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Old 01-05-2010 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by HotPursuit
Peter said it best at the boat show this year,,, told a customer,, do you want the rolex or a copy!!! :
Never knew a Rolex to keep time worth a chit.....but that's another thread
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Old 01-05-2010 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GLH
Made me laugh ST on that one!!!

BTW from my French Canadian heritage.... it's "voila" not "walla" but I am sure with a mid-western twang all is fine with the expression!!!
The point came across loud and clear.
You are correct G, I knu that didn't luk rit:-)
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Old 01-05-2010 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Spine Tingler
Yep, you're right 185 on 87 Octane. That's awesome! Unbelievable how mortal men can just bolt on a whipple and walla
93 octane
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Old 01-05-2010 | 02:16 PM
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93 octane
That's not really my point. It's the setup, and you have done an incredible job in spending the time and resources to do it right.
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Old 01-05-2010 | 02:36 PM
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Here's another MTI doing what they do best.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19BpD4uBbWU
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