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Old May 7, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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Here is what you are looking for Lonny.

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Old May 7, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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yes sir, you understand 100%... :thumbs:
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Old May 7, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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I know the feeling, but 3.08s help a bit:



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Edit: I misread your tach, looks like we're in about the same boat.


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Old May 7, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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[QUOTE]Edit: I misread your tach, looks like we're in about the same boat./QUOTE]

looks like we had the same thought.... :thumbs:
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Old May 7, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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Couldn't imagine being without overdrive..
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**** off oliver..you know you can do 140 in a shirt distance..... :thumbs:

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Old May 8, 2004 | 01:23 AM
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Couldn't imagine being without overdrive..
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If one overdrive is good then two must be better.
There's nothing like doing 95 at 2000 RPM. (3.36)

Man, I gotta get some gears.


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Richmond 6 :thumbs: :thumbs: :party:
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**** off oliver..you know you can do 140 in a shirt distance..... :thumbs:

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:rofl:
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Richmond 6-speed with 3.08 gears. Performance gain at both ends, plus better fuel economy.
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