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theycallmeebryan · 01-13-2012, 02:35 PM

For a 1994-2004 S-10 Extended cab, The calculator shows 15.64hp to go 55mph.

THis is based off a .45Cd, Frontal area of 24.37sqft, and 3081lb curb weight

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