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08-22-2008, 02:49 PM

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TheDon

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Pepper - '87 Mercedes Benz 300D
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wow, i figured it would be a heavier car. I suppose that is a BIT beefy for a 2-seater "sports" car. Congrats on a cool cult classic car.

its just under-powered.

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08-22-2008, 03:30 PM	#32 (permalink)
Red Master EcoModder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Do you plan on upgrading the PRV to the 190 HP version? Or just clean up the stocker?

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Do you plan on upgrading the PRV to the 190 HP version? Or just clean up the stocker?

I'm having a reputable PRV engine builder rebuild an engine for me to stock performance with the future option of cams and turbo's to be installed. I am going to get a set of headers for it though.

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Red Master EcoModder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Very cool

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