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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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So I was thinking, [sm=alcoholic.gif]I don't understand why everyone wants the forged pistons. Can't we just get the real ones? [sm=alcoholic.gif]
 
Old Oct 14, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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Thank you, It took a second then had my first good laugh today! oregonrider.
 
Old Oct 14, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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prolly the copies are cheaper to buy [8D]
 
Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: oregonrider

Thank you, It took a second then had my first good laugh today! oregonrider.
Glad to help - at least you got it.
 
Old Oct 14, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Don't even try it!

I hear you can get 5 to 10 for trying to forge pistons!
 
Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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Don't even try it!

I hear you can get 5 to 10 for trying to forge pistons!
5 to 10 more horsepower??!!!
 
Old Oct 14, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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Isn't where I thought this was going. Nice one!

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