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Subject:Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the transmission...
From:Mark Dorm
Date:Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:28:01 PDT
This concern about the transmission doesn't apply to the Automatics, they
can handle the power upgrade... per other listees up to 200 hp.

>From: Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@AOL.COM>
>
>When you are thinking about engine options also factor in 'The
>transmission' as part of the package.
>
>In SA, with the basic engine (2.3L 5 cylinder) comes with the four speed.
>ALL other engine options come with the close ratio .457 five speed.  The
>five speed makes better use of the engines power, while giving you a
>overdrive.

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