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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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Does anyone daily drive with T-Rex? If you do, what do you have to compliment your set-up for the car to have good manners? What kinda gas mileage do you get? (I don't really give a sh t, I'm just curious )
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 01:34 AM
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Well I can tell you I am looking into a T-Rex for not exactly a daily driver, but a pretty often driver (ya that sounds ignorant as hell). I do know if you have a M6, you should really consiter 4.10's. That would help your cause a lot. Gas milage.......well don't count on anything great.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 01:50 AM
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I have an M6 with all bolt on's cept an electric water pump. I have 4:10's (12 bolt) I have a 78mm LSX, but I'll replace the top shell when I have the cash. I just wanted to see if anyone ever takes it out cruising how the street manners are etc. I might have to drive it everyday untill I can get a new beater and the SS can sit.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:05 AM
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i have a daily driver with the trex in it. 2000 t/a m6 4.10 gears eastside tuned. the cam sounds cool as hell just not working with my set up. changing the heads and cam setup.the cam really doesnt have the low end torge. i know its a high rpm but still. if u deside u want to go with it i could sell u mine pretty cheap.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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First and Foremost, you need a good tune. That makes all the difference in the world. That and a gear is what you pretty much need to support the cam. I'm daily driving mine with 4.57's, I get about 12-13 mpg in the city and about 19mpg highway.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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What do you guys usually run?
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