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Old 30-04-2011, 04:33 PM   #1
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Question What to expect???

Guys,
A mate of mine is coming up to run his XD Sedan ..well built 250 Turbo for the first time just to sort it out before throwing a few more bucks at it.
He says its running a GT42R (74mm)about 8 pound...is dedicated LPG..4 speed auto..runnin a tall 2.77 what do you reckon he should expect from it??
And being a week out any suggestions that he may consider???
Thanks in advance!!


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Old 30-04-2011, 05:23 PM   #2
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Default Re: What to expect???

How long is a piece of string?

Way to many blanks to fill in

What power does it make and at what RPM
How heavy is the car
How tall are the tyres
What stall convertor is in it
When does the power come in
How grippy are the tyres
What suspension settings/mods are on the car
How good can your mate drive

As you can see there are a lot of different things that will affect what the car will run
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Old 30-04-2011, 06:01 PM   #3
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Default Re: What to expect???

I knew I would get that sort of response .... Waiting for a reply from him so I can shorten that piece of string !!!
Will be an education for both of us!!!
He hasn't driven for years but used to run a Mid 10's TC 302 Cortina,
Current ride is all stock apart from drive train... No susp mods as yet....Standard weight.....
May grab some decent rubber to replace stockies ...Suggestions??

Cheers!!
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Et Drag radials on light weight rims will help
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