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Old 02-07-2007, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TROVERMAN View Post
Thanks for the replies so far--
The person driving was making an 85mph pass up a two-lane hill. RPM's were probably around 5000+, which is no problem for this engine.
Car was obviously in a low gear at the time, undoubtedly after downshifting when you -- er, I mean the nameless driver -- floored it to make the pass, guaranteeing belt failure.

Consider yourself lucky that this did not happen in the heat of summer.
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