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Fun with R32's
Shame on them for exceeding the speed limit.
I would never (ahem) do anything like that. :)
Scirocco content: Only 110?!?
Chris
Sayeth He whom led the Honda to a FAT ticket.
On 6/28/05, Dan Bubb <jdbubb@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> I think I've mentioned my nephew and his "junkyard" turbo Scirocco.
>
> 1.8 JH that's pretty beat, but with Volvo CIS injection, Ford Probe
> intercooler and Megaspark he's running 12 psi boost.
>
> The car is non-gloss brown with a few small dents and he likes it that
> way.
> No flash, nothing to attract any attention.
>
> Well, last night he was merging onto the highway right behind an R32. The
> R32 punches it at 60mph and runs up to about 110 mph.
> And there's Mike on his ass all the way!
> The R32 had two passengers, but Mike had one, so not too uneven!
> Probably couldn't beat him, but fun suprising the shit out of someone with
> a
> $1500 junkyard turbo installation!
>
> Now we're into a major engine rebuild with forged pistons, P & P head and
> a
> conversion to electronic fuel injection and MSnS-extra.
>
> Maybe someday, when I grow up, my car will be faster than my nephew's :'(
> Dan
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