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  1. 06-07-2005, 01:00 PM #1
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    Default Mr. Bettencourt....

    Motor goes in the Jensen tonight..expected debut Roebling, July. Will have pictures soon.....the car looks great, here's to 2200 lbs of race weight. Hope she is competitive.
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    AWESOME!!!!!!!

    May the engine gods be with you young Skywalker...

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    Cool, I will be there too with the integra..it will be my first time there in practice for the SIC. If you need anything feel free to ask....just look for the white integra...i also plan to run the test day

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    Yeah, lest the Dark Side tempt me and I build a BMW from frustration with a JH!

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    Best wishes for the debut, guys. I kind of hope that you aren't TOO successful, lest the ITAC ballast gods pee in your punchbowl.

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    Given the teething problems we are experiencing with improving the TR8, I expect it will be a while before the JH sniffs anywhere near the front.

    BUT, at 2200 it is damn light for ITS. We think at Roebling and CMP, it could be the car to have. Think about it...it weighs 100 lbs LESS than an SM and has probably 30-40 more......
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    I'll get some pics up later today/tonight of the motor. It does look good, sort of falls into that "contraption" classification with all the exposed timing gears, pulleys, and twin carbs with lots of mechanical bits. Definitely more visual than modern engines with plastic engine covers!

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    Yep, when that thing comes apart, it will be SPECTACULAR.

    Evan, we will look for you at Roebling. We'll probably need help getting a hulk of some sort on the trailer, either the JH or the TR8.

    Kirk, you making the trip to Savannah?
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