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Old Jul 13, 2018 | 12:22 PM
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This is crazy awesome. Way to go!

The highest I have seen in person was the M600 MINI drag car and I was told 600 HP and they were going towards 700hp or it was supposed to be. Dont know whatever happened to it.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s-release.html

This was back in 2006 I saw it.

 
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Old Jul 13, 2018 | 10:41 PM
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the drag car NEVER made a pass with 600hp, it blew up constantly. All those 10sec passes where on about 400whp
 
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 05:57 AM
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Thanks for the info, when i met the crew back in the day that's what they told me. I knew it had some engine problems.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 10:58 AM
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Anybody have any issues with making llabmik2 a member of the very prestigious NAM Hall of Fame? There is no higher honor.

And thanks for letting NAM in on this fantastic car that you get to drive and RWM got to build for you. The Monster of all MINIs and the God of all MINI Tuners.
What is the NAM hall of fame?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 10:58 AM
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This is awesome. Please keep posting.
Oh I will. Lots more to come.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 10:59 AM
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...l-of-fame.html

Its here and i think you already made it.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
This is crazy awesome. Way to go!

The highest I have seen in person was the M600 MINI drag car and I was told 600 HP and they were going towards 700hp or it was supposed to be. Dont know whatever happened to it.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s-release.html

This was back in 2006 I saw it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU7K27tikaQ
That was a drag car. This is 100% just a street car, on top of that.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Motor Works
the drag car NEVER made a pass with 600hp, it blew up constantly. All those 10sec passes where on about 400whp

How light was that car? 1000lbs?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 04:23 PM
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That was a drag car. This is 100% just a street car, on top of that.
Sure it is "just a street car" . . . .

George Strait has some "ocean front" property in Arizona if you believe that.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 04:33 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 04:35 PM
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Sure it is "just a street car" . . . .

George Strait has some "ocean front" property in Arizona if you believe that.
Look it up on YouTube. Under the name Eva Bomber. It's all street car.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 04:38 PM
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Its is just a little more than a normal street car . . . .

Still waiting for you to go on a national tour so us east coasters can see the "just a street car" up close as no video will ever do it full justice.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 04:39 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Whine not Walnuts
Sure it is "just a street car" . . . .

George Strait has some "ocean front" property in Arizona if you believe that.
Originally Posted by Whine not Walnuts
Its is just a little more than a normal street car . . . .

Still waiting for you to go on a national tour so us east coasters can see the "just a street car" up close as no video will ever do it full justice.
LOL my tires don't even have a wear rating. I wonder how far I would make it before I had to pull over and change the..
 
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 02:42 PM
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Started working on my Transmission before I went back to work. Going to see if I can't get some parts made for this thing. Think I found Syncros for it. So thats a plus.

I think one of the reasons this trans is so strong is because of the double layshaft design. Helps keep the gears from spreading apart from each other. A straight cut gear set wouldnt have the problem, but ours like every other factory gear set isn't straight cut.

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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 08:07 AM
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WPC treated pump showed up too while I was home. Sent it off to Jan for install on my upgraded 1.7L

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Old Dec 23, 2019 | 08:27 AM
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Bump for Updates!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2019 | 07:44 AM
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Bump for Updates!!!!!
Just getting started on it again. My daughter has some medical issues, and that has taken all my time and money. She is starting to show improvement though, so time to get back on it.

Jan has the engine for the refresh and piston change for more compression. Along with his v2 solid rocker setup.

When I get that back I'll put the 9174 on it, and get it caged.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2019 | 10:02 AM
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The Bomber will live again! WooT! Happy holidays to you and your family buddy hope all is well and your daughter is doing better. I have went a little over the top since you left FB. I am buying a Link or Ecu Master this week to 'complete' the build.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2019 | 12:49 PM
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This is f*****g amazeballs. Subscribed!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2019 | 07:42 PM
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So it’s a street car that has more power than most anything else out there. Have you had any confrontations with the normal hot cars on the roads? My limited build has been a lot of fun surprising most of the Porsche BMW crowd but yours is a whole different beast.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2019 | 05:53 AM
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Eva Bomber on YouTube.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by llabmik2
Just getting started on it again. My daughter has some medical issues, and that has taken all my time and money. She is starting to show improvement though, so time to get back on it.

Jan has the engine for the refresh and piston change for more compression. Along with his v2 solid rocker setup.

When I get that back I'll put the 9174 on it, and get it caged.
Just curious.....but what kind of money do you think you have spent on the entire "getting to 642hp" process? I would guess that you could have probably went out and bought a new Mustang GT with the money you have spent.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 04:07 PM
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Just curious.....but what kind of money do you think you have spent on the entire "getting to 642hp" process? I would guess that you could have probably went out and bought a new Mustang GT with the money you have spent.
Guessing 15k
 
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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Akumazeto
Guessing 15k
See post #1,2,3
I'd guess at least 3-4X that, not counting any labor.

You have to pay to play, esp in this neighborhood.
 

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