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#450623 09/09/2008 8:47 PM
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You know, I don't see one thread here that looks like a HI-PRO
topic.

gazim #450644 09/09/2008 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by The HiPo Shop description
Thinking about a hotrod, street rod or other custom work? Stop in here. Shoot, we'll even talk about power brakes, power steering and CD players!
Well I'm always thinking about hot rodding when I'm not thinking about that other things guys always think about. That means pretty much every post I make could fit in here.

Apparently its the thought that counts.


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gazim #450920 09/10/2008 4:09 PM
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Originally Posted by gazim
You know, I don't see one thread here that looks like a HI-PRO topic.

Just right now on page one I'm seeing.
Power Steering, Non-Stock Carb Linkage, Late model engine swap, Must II front end questions, Fuel injection on an early Six, AC, V motor sixes, 261 questions, automagic tranny's, lowering, jag conversions, etc..

The short definition of Hi-Pro as I understood it was any modifications done to improve handling or performance. IE.. Not Stock. Any of these topics should fall in here.

Please fill us in on what you feel the definition should be and what kind of threads you'd like to see here and we'll be happy to do our best.
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KCMongo #450926 09/10/2008 4:41 PM
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So, at risk of being accused of being a devil's advocate, why don't you start a couple of HiPo threads, Gazim?

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I wonder if the clue to what he is asking is the term HI-PRO VS HiPo?


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I agree with KC that to me, it's stuff that is nonstock or has otherwise been modified to improve streetability, handling, or other parameters besides just power. I mean, when you look at the antique technology in an AD truck, even a change to radial tires is "HiPo".

To me, it's a broader definition.


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Hot Rod Dad #451262 09/11/2008 2:10 PM
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Mongo, the last line in your post with the a. Lincoln quote probably should be my new guideline. I just always thought that high performance should have been about performance improving things. not c.d. players.

gazim #451267 09/11/2008 2:35 PM
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The simplicity of the AD Trucks is originally what drew me into old trucks (that and the styling). As with everything else in my life I've overcomplicated many of my truck projects, I think that's what landed me here. We do have a pretty broad definition, although I don't think we've had any CD player threads for a while, I usually point those folks over to the Electrical bay.
If you have any questions or concerns on any threads feel free to shoot me a PM about it.
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