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Datsbad · #1 06-05-2006, 11:52 PM

Today we started out rolling down 75 fairly easy . We were just cruising along and the road is a 3 lane highway . we start jockeying for position, playing around but still keeping the speed reasonable... but then Bill Howell is in the far left lane, i was in the middle coming up on him . about that time i see Bob Johnson moving at a higher rate of speed than most , he's starting to move to the front. I look over at Rick (aka RICKS HOT ROD SHOP ) riding in the goat with Bill and smile at him and point back . he looks back and sees what is goingto happen .

I thought at this point it was now or never to take the opotunity to shake down Fuel and the Cuda of Bobs. !!!!!

I moved to the far right lane and went from 6th to 5th . Bob rolls up beside me and down shifts. We both throttle up and then down shift to 4th .

And BAM , were off. At this point i am pulling forth gear out to about 6,000 rpm . then i start to shift to 5th . at that point we are neck and neck , but then he starts to pull away slowly. As i keep it to the floor Bob is getting out on me about 1-2 cars. Keep in mind we start about 65 -70 mph. I think we were about 120 before i had some trouble.

I look up in the mirror and see nothing but smoke bellowing out of my car. OH **** , we all start pulling over . I knew i was losing oil , At that point i shut it down and coasted off the road.

Turns out 2 bolts came lose at the oil pressure sending unit ... lucky as i am we get off easy with just tightening up the bolts and checking the oil . I put in a half a quart and were off again

The best damn part was I had got to drag race the cuda on the highway , a once and a lifetime opportunity for me .

Bob flat out was pulling away , but i did pretty good and damn proud of how the car ran for me even though he kicked my ass.

And get this , Bob never stopped !!! After meeting him 200 miles later he asked if i was ok !!! Thanks Bob !! LOL

mazspeed · #2 06-06-2006, 12:09 AM

Cool story. Lucky for you it was only the oil pressure sending unit.

awr68 · #3 06-06-2006, 12:21 AM

Some people have all the fun!! I on the other hand had to work today...want to hear about that!?! j/k

Have fun guys!!

6D9 · #4 06-06-2006, 01:18 AM

Cool times for sure...whats the Cuda running under the hood??

zbugger · #5 06-06-2006, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 6D9

Cool times for sure...whats the Cuda running under the hood??

Three gerbils and a muskrat.

youthpastor · #6 06-06-2006, 01:23 AM

Awesome story! Please keep 'em comming-I GOTTA GO WORK ON THE CAR!!!

**jonny51** · #7 06-06-2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 6D9

Cool times for sure...whats the Cuda running under the hood??

zbugger · #8 06-06-2006, 01:50 AM

Damnit Jonny!!! You had to go and ruin it for me, didn't you.......

CAMAROBOY69 · #9 06-06-2006, 09:15 AM

Cool story Jason! The highway driving was by far the best part of when I went on the power tour a couple years ago. Soo many awesome driving moments. Even with the rain we had. Im glad to hear your beating the heck out of your car too.

Must have sounded so awesome hearing all of you over 6,000rpm!!!!

**61Bubbletop** · #10 06-06-2006, 09:36 AM

Has it ever NOT rained on Power Tour?