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Old 01-14-2006, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
I simply cannot imagine starting out in second with a 2.24 rear axle. Even with 5 liters of engine, the vehicle would feel like a dog.
So our old diesels that start in 2nd with much less displacement and power feel like... what's slower than a dog (in that sense)? A snail?!?
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