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    Arrow Jeff Young's New TR8 Motor

    Jeff had a new long block built that will allow him to run a fuel injection setup for the TR8. We've been spending all the spare weekends converting everything over for the new motor - wiring, FI system, etc. Big project for the off season, I think we're probably easily 60-80 hours into it and still not done....but, it is looking good!
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    Last edited by Ron Earp; 12-15-2008 at 08:30 AM.

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    Nice! It'll be interesting to see what sort of power this makes... at the very least, morning starts will be a bunch easier
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    It will probably make bankruptcy class power.

    Can't thank Dr. Earp enough for the work on the car. Have overcome a lot of issues via his good thinking.
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    Jeff - good luck with the project. looks great so far.

    and I promise not to look at it in person until after the race...

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    Quote Originally Posted by JeffYoung View Post
    It will probably make bankruptcy class power.
    Only if you "Jeff it up."

    Looks good, good luck. Lot's of work involved, that's for sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pballance View Post
    Only if you "Jeff it up."
    Make sure not to "Ruck it up" either
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    Hey, you cheaten' bastard!! That thing has four extra cylinders!!!!!

    Ya didn't think anyone would notice???


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    Quote Originally Posted by pballance View Post
    Only if you "Jeff it up."
    He's got that covered on this project!

    The garage has been Jeff'ed up for about five weeks now. We managed to clean it a bit over the last few days and it does look better, much better. You can now walk around in there without fear of injury and Ed the Dog doesn't get trapped in nooks and crannies from which he cannot escape.

    Pretty exciting project and a lot of work. I wish I had the ability to run some sort of FI, I'm jealous with these old boat anchor carbs!
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    Parrish, you know you can get a $7000 turbo kit for the Titan motor. It will make over 600 hp. That will tow that new trailer.
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    ... adding fuel injection to a carbed car... now that's a fascinating concept! taking advantage of the change in rules are we? nice

    i wonder how many folk will do this to their cars?
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