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Is a Mini Spool ok?

Old Oct 9, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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1981 GMC Pick up! Will a mini spool work for me? Most likely the truck will go to the track every now and then and 20-30 mile to shows sometimes!
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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How much power are you making? I ran a mini spool in my old 87 pickup and ran a 13.6 or so and it lasted.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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How do you feel about turning and parking?
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluchevypick
How much power are you making? I ran a mini spool in my old 87 pickup and ran a 13.6 or so and it lasted.
not sure 375-400 it is a 406 sbc.
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How do you feel about turning and parking?
I really don't know,people says its hard to drive in town or park anywere. (don't like to hold up traffic so i guess like it the way it is now
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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I never had a problem with parking mine. It did chirp the tires while turning but that didnt really bother me.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Ok that wouldn't be that bad then yea the guys i talk to befor are all just friends of guys that had tham so yea It's only 100 dollars and if i can park it thats all i really need thanx for the help!
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