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82 GT · 11-22-2003, 11:47 PM

Today was the first time I actually drove the '82 since I rebuilt the 351 for it.
I only drove it 2 blocks or so because it's not inspected or has tags.
Starting out is almost like your're on ice....no ****. I eased on the throttle up until about 25mph or so and mashed the throttle to feel how hard it pulled and the rear tires went up in a cloud of smoke!! I about crapped my pants!!
I got paranoid about the cops so I turned around and went back home and never got a chance to hit 2nd or 3rd gear.
This is going to one wicked car!! Traction is going to be a big problem I see already.
I think this can be an easy 12 second car once I get the traction problem solved.
I must admit, this engine turned out to be much more powerful than I expected. I'm happy though and plus it my first engine I ever built.

11-22-2003, 11:47 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	took the beast for first test drive today Today was the first time I actually drove the '82 since I rebuilt the 351 for it. I only drove it 2 blocks or so because it's not inspected or has tags. Starting out is almost like your're on ice....no ***. I eased on the throttle up until about 25mph or so and mashed the throttle to feel how hard it pulled and the rear tires went up in a cloud of smoke!! I about crapped my pants!! I got paranoid about the cops so I turned around and went back home and never got a chance to hit 2nd or 3rd gear. This is going to one wicked car!! Traction is going to be a big problem I see already. I think this can be an easy 12 second car once I get the traction problem solved. I must admit, this engine turned out to be much more powerful than I expected. I'm happy though and plus it my first engine I ever built. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274 Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.