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Old May 18, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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I think this section might appreciate this from
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Oh my God - that led to some fascintaing links!

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i'm on dial-up here but wow
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and think of all the comp. ratio you could run! shame its a little on the large side for motoring applications!

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i'm back to the WOW that would need a engine guru
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Looks like where Lotus got the idea for the LT-5.

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Definitely takes title for "WTF of the day"!
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