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Old 21-07-2008, 07:28 PM   #31
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the GOVERNMENT created this paper did they?

think i'll avoid it..
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Old 22-07-2008, 03:59 AM   #32
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Agreed. I had a shootout with my friend in an EL vs my VX Commodore. The VX absolutely munched the EL, but I later used both to two the same boat.

The EL did it much better than my car. Must be the difference between the I6 and the V6.

Torque and gearing would make the EL better. Look at diesel cars (without turbos) they aren't quick but they do have alot of pull.
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Old 22-07-2008, 05:34 PM   #33
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How did people pull boats, horse floats and caravans 10 years ago when the most powerful Ford, the XR8 was only 185kw and the Falcon/Fairmont was only 175kw, that is, LESS powerful than a current I6?
not how they pull boat's, caravan's !!
but how much fuel would a prius/corolla use, compared to a xr8/ss..
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