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Old 04-04-2009, 06:53 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Probably worth noting that the drop of 5 horsepower isn't across the board.
We're really talking about a reduction in peak (WOT) horsepower at xxxx RPM (probably something like 4200 RMP???). Peak hp at (or less than) the rpm required for 55mph in 5th gear has actually gone up!
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