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Texas Mile - Porsche Edition - Eddie Bello runs 226.8mph in the Mile!

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Old 03-31-2008, 09:05 PM
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Another supra was faster... 229.8mph on 32psi.. still some more boost to go

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How many HP needed to get to 226.8? Impressive! Was this the top speed at Texas Mile or something was faster?
 
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No Porsche videos ????????????
 
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Congrats to Eddie Bello and RPM team!
 
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Another supra was faster... 229.8mph on 32psi.. still some more boost to go
Thanks chidoks!
 
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Good Show! I think I need that kind of speed!!
I wonder what difference a non-vented hood would make? I am assuming that the headlights were done not only for aesthetics....
 
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Good Show! I think I need that kind of speed!!
I wonder what difference a non-vented hood would make? I am assuming that the headlights were done not only for aesthetics....
Everything has a purpose.
 
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It doesnt get any better then this!
That car is just sensational!
 
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Absolutely amazing...
 
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Absolutely amazing...
Youuuuuuuuuuuu know it!

Go on aim!
 
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any video yet
 
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Eddie wanted to thank a few people as we were just talking on the phone.

A big thanks to, Tim, RPM North, Maciej, Joel Osteen.com, HKS, Edwin Mangune, DR Camshafts, Haltech, Tial, Yokohama, NYCE1S.com, and The Shop CT.
 
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Hey Congrats to Eddie (Tito)!!
 
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Why Joel Osteen? Is he a Porsche guy too?
 
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that is freaking awesome! so many people talk big but Eddie delivers!
 
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Here some footage of Eddie's run at the Texas Mile courtesy of your freinds @ RPM North Let us know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hUi2H4Ejn0
 
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