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Jan 13, 2008 | 08:33 PM

#21

sleeper_inc

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From: Regina Beach, Sask

RE: Question

Fastest I've ever had my 88 2.3 N/A auto (with cam and CAI) was about 170km/h (105-107mph) I had 215/75R14 tires on so my speedometer was a little low (between 5-10 km/h)

Jan 13, 2008 | 09:23 PM

#22

F1aReD

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From: Worcester, Massachusetts

RE: Question

wow! how do you guys get that fast? mine car is slow as a DOG lol flooring it i only get up to 35 mph lol i could prolly run faster

Jan 13, 2008 | 10:12 PM

#23

92lxsleeper

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From: Lincoln, Rhode Island

RE: Question

i had my 2.3 to over 120 on the bridge.

Jan 13, 2008 | 11:03 PM

#24

Mthd11

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RE: Question

my 2.3 couldnt break 140 downhill

Jan 14, 2008 | 07:42 AM

#25

sleeper_inc

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From: Regina Beach, Sask

RE: Question

IDK how fast my 2.3 turbo is, my gauge only goes up to 180km/h, 110mph[&:]

Jan 14, 2008 | 07:33 PM

#26

bacon57

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From: Lake of the Ozarks

RE: Question

At 108 mine really sucked. The weatherstripping around the convertable top was bad so there was a lot of wind noise and shaking. Never had it over 85 with the top down.

Jan 14, 2008 | 08:06 PM

#27

mg man 75

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From: Kentucky

RE: Question

One advantage of automatic. At least for turbo. You do not have build boost between shift. Mine stays in boost till let off.

Jan 14, 2008 | 08:15 PM

#28

sleeper_inc

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From: Regina Beach, Sask

RE: Question

Agree with MG man, your cars always in boost, but thats really the only thing I see appealing towards the auto (and commuting)

Jan 15, 2008 | 04:57 PM

#29

fordsbestcar

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RE: Question

on any fast car that has it available i will drive manual. its fun and u don't loose that much power to the wheels. especially if its dd, b/c when i race someone on the street then i has the advantage.

Jan 15, 2008 | 09:01 PM

#30

bacon57

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Posts: 507

From: Lake of the Ozarks

RE: Question

In a decently fast car an auto with a shift kit is pretty fun. First time I drove one it jumped sideways when it hit 2nd around a curve and I just about lost it.