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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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The new Volvo SC30 keeps tempting me...2.5L Inline 5, turbocharged, 2 door hatch, bucket seats front and rear...sounds dreamy and sounds like potential.
Yeah, those are pretty sweet. You should do it! :devil:
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Cohnster
The new Volvo SC30 keeps tempting me...2.5L Inline 5, turbocharged, 2 door hatch, bucket seats front and rear...sounds dreamy and sounds like potential.
It's a ford.
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ryball
It's a ford.
Euro Ford >>> U.S. Ford
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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It's a fraud.
thats better
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Snot Rod
Euro Ford >>> U.S. Ford
And this car is based on the Euro Focus platform.

Which is >> than the US Focus platform, and this car has the potential to be great.
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by nKoan
And this car is based on the Euro Focus platform.

Which is >> than the US Focus platform, and this car has the potential to be great.
My point exactly.
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Snot Rod
My point exactly.
Well then, we agree

Also, Ryan, would you turn down an Aston Martin, because its a Ford? You're insane if you would.
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by midnitewrx02
i think cohn just needs to get a manual!
Yeah, the six speed is just too tempting, I would get it in manual form
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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How many balance shafts do you need in a inline 5 cylinder?
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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just a fyi

saying euro ford is better then US ford is correct, but thats like saying that the HIV is better then the black plague
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Double Phister
How many balance shafts do you need in a inline 5 cylinder?
I just looked at my electronic parts catalog here at work, and none of the I-5 Acura engines from the early 90's used them.

On the other hand, I heard that the I-5 in the current GM small trucks used two balance shafts.
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Snot Rod
I just looked at my electronic parts catalog here at work, and none of the I-5 Acura engines from the early 90's used them.

On the other hand, I heard that the I-5 in the current GM small trucks used two balance shafts.

Japanese Vs American
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Double Phister
How many balance shafts do you need in a inline 5 cylinder?
All of them.
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Me so hongry
$5 all that you see here



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