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Will 30 HP make a difference on the street?

Old 05-29-2007, 05:59 PM
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I think mine is fast, it's fun to drop it into second from 40 and watch it go.

I do want more power though!
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Old 05-30-2007, 01:16 AM
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hm... 2nd for me only goes to 60ish... 40 would be a drop to third
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Old 05-30-2007, 01:20 AM
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yeah i just got my 5.0 yesterday and it feels like the fasting thing ive ever drivin. it is a big upgrade over a 4cyl eclipse tho. im not looking forward to when i want to start modding it. but the day will come.
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Old 05-30-2007, 01:22 AM
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Default RE: Will 30 HP make a difference on the street?

ORIGINAL: Swirl

I think mine is fast, it's fun to drop it into second from 40 and watch it go.

I do want more power though!
ha 2.73's rule
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Old 05-30-2007, 01:25 AM
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if you know how to drive, definetely
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Old 05-30-2007, 02:00 AM
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500rwhp and its slow...lol fastest thing i have driven is my mom's 06 F250 powerstroke and my towncar (its a 16.1 @ 86mph) lol thats slow...especially when i drive my moms truck with that damn turbo...bot thats feels awsome and the sound...lets not talk about that...i love to turn people's heads when i floor it in that thing! then i get in my car and i feel like im goin so slow lol
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Old 05-30-2007, 02:26 AM
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30hp on a stock car you can tell, 30 hp on a 400hp car and you cant.

the biggest gain you feel is from gears.
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