3.69 gears
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Originally Posted by bartonmd
Also keep in mind that the 'vette weighs a solid 600lbs less than this car, and has less frontal area, and a lower coefecient of drag... It's going to get higher mpg, even with the same drivetrain...
Mike
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Originally Posted by bartonmd
Also keep in mind that the 'vette weighs a solid 600lbs less than this car, and has less frontal area, and a lower coefecient of drag... It's going to get higher mpg, even with the same drivetrain...
Mike
Mike
Originally Posted by Kazmaniac
Hey, relax dude - you probably missed the "cheers" part of my message. My Z28SS is getting 4.11's this spring for the same reason.
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Originally Posted by hexxLS4
No hard feelings at all man..I was just making a point that for you the MCSS may be a daily driver, but for me it's my project car. =)
I want to drive the car a few years, so keeping the reliability is an issue. But who knows what will be released in a couple of years. Next to my Z28SS, it's the 2nd best car I've owned in the past 12 years. If I just focus on balance and functionality, it's the best.
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From: K.C.
Originally Posted by Kazmaniac
Same! I'm "trying" to leave my MCSS "alone", but per usual, I buy a few parts here and there. Installed Magnaflow exhaust, K&N and removed intake tube already. Downpipe, removing the resonator and programming coming next.
I want to drive the car a few years, so keeping the reliability is an issue. But who knows what will be released in a couple of years. Next to my Z28SS, it's the 2nd best car I've owned in the past 12 years. If I just focus on balance and functionality, it's the best.
I want to drive the car a few years, so keeping the reliability is an issue. But who knows what will be released in a couple of years. Next to my Z28SS, it's the 2nd best car I've owned in the past 12 years. If I just focus on balance and functionality, it's the best.
in reality, thats all im doing as well
making it breathe. i don't want to be the fastest {doh!}
i don't want to be the slowest. slap me in the middle, and im happy
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Originally Posted by Area47
in reality, thats all im doing as well
making it breathe. i don't want to be the fastest {doh!}
i don't want to be the slowest. slap me in the middle, and im happy
making it breathe. i don't want to be the fastest {doh!}
i don't want to be the slowest. slap me in the middle, and im happy
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From: K.C.
Originally Posted by Kazmaniac
Nothing like lining up next to another of the same car and beating it, leaving the other driver scratching their head.
no badges, just shiney paint and wheels. looks like any other gp on the road. aside from the v8 rumble from the exhaust.
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