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Re: Does 74 out perform 75?

To: "Pugsracer" <Pugsracer@aol.com>, <Bricklin@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Does 74 out perform 75?
From: "Greg Monfort" <wingracer@email.msn.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 13:23:10 -0500
Were these races from rest or roll-ons from some specified mph? Was this
true of top speed also? The road test results fall in line with the
published gearing which gives 75s a distinct edge. Driver skills are a big
part of the equation also, especially from rest.

GM
-----Original Message-----


>>From personal experience - yes. My father was a Chevy / Brick dealer and
my
>younger brother and i used to race each other out on the highway by our
house.
>I usually drove the 74  4 sp ( which my dad decided to keep when it
arrrived
>at the dealership and i now own it) and he drove a 75. There was no
comparison
>in stock form. the ford was definitely slower. Although the rear end in the
4
>sp is a pain at high speeds and the other may have cruised easier i don't
>remember. Pugs
>





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