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Old 12-31-2003, 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by Tom Decker


JBL Richard, Thank you for your kind words, your a true technoloical innovator in this industry. Why my decision JBL+600HP+Road Race+My ability=2 Orphans or (Kirkham+600HP+Bench Race) + (Retired Nascar+800HP+Road Race)=Long Life MotoCross has personally given me all the pain and death I want to see in this lifetime Regards Tom
Tom.

As you and others may know, I have never been an advocate of 600 hp in one of these types of cars.

(Unless it is a race car only. Then you can never have too much.)

As a point to support my thinking.

Chuck Miller's JBL has a bone stock FMS 351 crate engine. This car is used almost daily, (40k miles at this time) has served as a parts delivery car, and is used up and down the coast between San Diego and Carmel with abandon. (He must be a madman to drive it in LA freeway traffic.)

But with only a tire change to Hoosiers, it is always in the top 5 "Cobras" at Willow Springs.

But, you are correct. For bench racing, 600 hp is perfect.

By the way, I certainly understand about motorcycles, I gave them up early on. Everytime I got on one, it spit me off. I did not even have to start them, just get on it and I would find myself in very close proximity to the ground

Once again, Great choice of car. You will be more than pleased with the Kirkham.
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