With the goal of running taller rear tires, Sam and Nate swap in a Bus transmission, with it's bigger ring and pinion being better suited for that tire.


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With the goal of running taller rear tires, Sam and Nate swap in a Bus transmission, with it's bigger ring and pinion being better suited for that tire.
Sam and Nate get back to work mocking up 3x3 trailing arms. The car gets a new urethane pivot and spring plate bushings, but needs some clearancing for the new trailing arms.
Sam gets to work prepping the engine that we are assembling for EMPI’s 2024 Engine Battle.
With some setbacks and time constraints, our engine build has been delayed. Sam gives us an update on whether it will be done in time for EMPI's 2024 Engine Battle.
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