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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Is there any estimate on how many running 20Bs there are in the states?
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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That's a good question. I'll say less than 20 since were talking RUNNING cars.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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Roll call would be kinda nice. Maybe a roll call with pictures?
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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*Raises hand*
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:21 AM
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Roll call would be kinda nice. Maybe a roll call with pictures?
The RXX-7 is running well, now, with its freshly re-built motor.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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i know of a 3 rotor b2600 pickup, thats running happily. and we're about 2 weekends away from having my friends 20b vert running too.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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this is awesome. National 20B meet....
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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Here in Puerto Rico we have 2 rx-8s, 2 third gens, 1 second gen convertible and1 mustang running in the streets.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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I figure less than 40. If I remeber correctly Pettit did about 20 conversions.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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The FD ran flawlessly on its 5000mile road trip to seven stock!
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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I figure less than 40. If I remeber correctly Pettit did about 20 conversions.
As to my knowledge, less then 15 of those original pettit ones are still on the road. I have tried to track them...

P.R. always in the house.

Sevenstock this year for sure...

How many of the 20B guys you think actually go on the forum...
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Thats beautiful. I wondered who owned it.
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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The FD ran flawlessly on its 5000mile road trip to seven stock!
what kinda gas mileage did you see? j/w
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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Had to fill up every 2 - 2-5 hours. The few times I drove a full 2.5 hours the low fuel light came on. Spent approx. $1500 on fuel.
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Had to fill up every 2 - 2-5 hours. The few times I drove a full 2.5 hours the low fuel light came on. Spent approx. $1500 on fuel.


Thats ******* great.
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mirabile
How many of the 20B guys you think actually go on the forum...
two people i mentioned, arent on the forums
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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up to about 10 so far.
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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mine runs!

i get about 10-15 mpg depending how i drive, should do slightly better when i finalize my tune, its a little rough right now.

i'll post up some pics sometime tomorrow if i get a chance
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by black93RX7
The FD ran flawlessly on its 5000mile road trip to seven stock!
What a trooper. Hit a deer mid way there and still made it. Hope you fixed the car man.
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