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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Fender liners no. Under tray probably not but if you try to Racecar it may overheat
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Fender liners no. Under tray probably not but if you try to Racecar it may overheat

Meah, shadys been doing it for years.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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btw, its not going to hurt anything if I put the nose on but leave the fender liners and under tray off for a day or 2 right?
Only issues will be if it rains or if something gets kicked up into your AC condenser.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
Meah, shadys been doing it for years.
The only time I've overheated was outside of Vegas climbing a hill.... When I had my undertray in.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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did you pour water over your head after you overheated and take your tray out?
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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did you pour water over your head after you overheated and take your tray out?
of course
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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well no issues to date, under tray and what not didn't seem to be an issue.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
well no issues to date, under tray and what not didn't seem to be an issue.
It really doesn't do anything for cooling, its mainly for protection.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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That's what she said.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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I did hit 201 today that's the "hottest" I have been able to get it

we should all just dump our noses for the next hill country run!
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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That's what she said.
nice
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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So how is she running man? Wanna revert back to that old tune?
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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I am going to do that this afternoon, if I wash it and nothing bad happens I am going to call it "working". it will just be my luck when the car protests.
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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I am going to do that this afternoon, if I wash it and nothing bad happens I am going to call it "working". it will just be my luck when the car protests.
good good... now you will have time to give me and DC a hand! My engine is coming out this weekend!
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
good good... now you will have time to give me and DC a hand! My engine is coming out this weekend!
I have to work Saturday but I am available to help out on Sunday...
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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good good... now you will have time to give me and DC a hand! My engine is coming out this weekend!
I am game, I already packed up the engine stand and plan to bring it over. I iwll pack up all my tools and random whatnots.
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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Awesome!
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Awesome!

You coming down?
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Nope my friend is here remember?!
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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random whatnots? i have the same brand of tools!
small world.
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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its how I like to describe my hodgepodge :D

but I couldn't find the damn socket for the oil line on the block.....ugh
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 06:05 AM
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I'm guessing your car is running good . Hows it feel any updates on it.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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It's running like a champ **** Atkins.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Lol ^ true true about Atkins they only good for soft seals
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