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      10-06-2007, 10:41 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by AJ~ View Post
...or possibly survive. Read the posts on the other forum about maximum input torque ratings for the manual and automatic transmissions these cars are factory equipped with. Then, discover that the transmission replacement cost is comparable to a nice used car.

Ouch.

The engine can be modified to put out very high power, with outputs exceeding the drivetrain's capabilities.

Sobering when parts costs are considered.

Yeah, but 400hp/400ft-lb tq is not exceeding the engines or tranny's rating. If you plan on moding beyond this, then you will have to start to consider other options.
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