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RE: SP rules on catalytic converters

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Subject: RE: SP rules on catalytic converters
From: "Mohler, Jeff" <jeff.mohler@wilcom.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 10:55:20 -0600
> A pretty fair amount.  I think an LS1 car with headers etc. could put out
> 20-30 more than stock.  An L98 car ain't close, we couldn't legally get
> 300.  But, that really has nothing to do with it.  Fact is a Supra, or
> Eclipse or about any turbo car can use extra power.  Whether it be because
> of the IRS in a Supra, AWD in a DSM, or the fact they aren't that torquey.
> But, F-bodies and Mustangs will always be at a handicap (all else being
> equal like HP, weight, wheels) just simply because they have a huge live
> axle that can do nasty things.
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        But once you get it in a straight line..instant-on torque.  You dont
get that in a turbo car at 8.x:1 compression and tons of lag.

        Parity.  You cant turn, I cant instantly GO.



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