The V8 Club-a list of members

ANYTHING TO DO WITH SWAPPING A V8 OR DIESEL INTO THE ASTRO/SAFARI

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GEJ wrote::-$ :-$ :-$ Guys-make this our secret.Just install a line lock to make burnouts easier. :muhaha: :muhaha:
I filled the windshield washer reservoir with clorox and ran lines back to the rear tires. :-k
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I'm in!

Love my :heart: V8 :heart: more than friggen ever!! (more than I should :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: ).

The van gets soooooo many :supz: rockstar :supz: signs its crazy!!

Thanks again to all who posted on the conversion...you guys armed me with the knowledge to make it happen! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
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gabequest wrote:I'm in!

Love my :heart: V8 :heart: more than friggen ever!! (more than I should :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha: ).

The van gets soooooo many :supz: rockstar :supz: signs its crazy!!

Thanks again to all who posted on the conversion...you guys armed me with the knowledge to make it happen! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

Congrats on the conversion Gabe.

Sure would be cool for you to post some pics.
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GEJ wrote:Congrats on the conversion Gabe.

Sure would be cool for you to post some pics.
Ummm GEJ....he did! Didn't you pay any attention?

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LiftedAWDAstro wrote:
GEJ wrote:Congrats on the conversion Gabe.

Sure would be cool for you to post some pics.
Ummm GEJ....he did! Didn't you pay any attention?

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Opps. #-o #-o :muhaha: :muhaha:
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Move over Peter. Time to make room for Vance.
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-Vance
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phatmaxx87 wrote:Move over Peter. Time to make room for Vance.

-Vance
PS, its fun to talk in third person, you should try it some time.
Sounds awesome. Wish mine sounded like that. I got headers, 3" exhaust and 50 series and mine is still quiet. I've been told it sounds like a town car.
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phatmaxx87 wrote:Move over Peter. Time to make room for Vance.
Listen to Pops now, you young whipper-snapper. Ole Petey'll move over when you've beaten his saggy ole arse in the quarter. Gramps here'll make sure he shows up at the track running 27 inch street tires. When I'm finished with you, you'll be crying out to your momma to save your sorry butt. :muhaha:

Hmmmm, 383 cubic inches. That's like 2/3rds of the cubes Uncle Petey's runnin', son!
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haha! My 383 also prob. weighs 2/3's of your Big block. When Danny gets off is arse, we should all go to a track somewere and have some fun. So am I in the V8 club? I need someone to verify.

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phatmaxx87 wrote:haha! My 383 also prob. weighs 2/3's of your Big block. When Danny gets off is arse, we should all go to a track somewere and have some fun.

-Vance
Hey, Let me know the date. I might have my 383 done by that time. You distract Peter and I will remove the #3 plug wire. We'll tare him up!

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my 1990 windowed shorty with tbi 305 has been trouble free since i installed it in 2005,
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Jinmajay wrote:
phatmaxx87 wrote:haha! My 383 also prob. weighs 2/3's of your Big block. When Danny gets off is arse, we should all go to a track somewere and have some fun.

-Vance
Hey, Let me know the date. I might have my 383 done by that time. You distract Peter and I will remove the #3 plug wire. We'll tare him up!

Scat crank, flotech headers with duals, AWD with 4.10 gears, 31" tires, 1ton calipers, hot comp cam roller, roller rockers, bored TBI with 454 injectors, cold air induction, burned chip, aluminum heads, Elderbrock performance intake.

Scheduled for start up December 2008.
\:D/

LOLOLOL :smurf:
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knotheads wrote:my 1990 windowed shorty with tbi 305 has been trouble free since i installed it in 2005,

Welcome aboard then, knotheads!
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phatmaxx87 wrote:haha! My 383 also prob. weighs 2/3's of your Big block. When Danny gets off is arse, we should all go to a track somewere and have some fun. So am I in the V8 club? I need someone to verify.

-Vance
I'd say your in Vance, congrats :cheers:

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Congrats Vance. Fun ain't it ?? =D>
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