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Old 02-22-2008, 09:22 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
Here's a thought:
Get a late-model C4 or early model C5 'Vette with a stick and instead of the 6.2 or 6.5, find a Benz engine out of a Sprinter van. 150 HP. 280 ft-lb @ 1200-2400 RPM. Much lighter and the RPM is OK for running chevy accessories.

I bet 60 MPG would be achievable. Would that ever give the TDI guys heartburn.
That would awesome. I do not think it would be that hard to find a vette with a bad or no motor for cheap.
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