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Old 10-02-2013, 06:04 PM   #13
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Help me understand

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Originally Posted by SSeniorMoment View Post
I'll go out on a limb and say you'd have a tough time with a L99 (let alone a 5.0) that has long tube Tri-Ys, Cold Air Inductions CAI w/ scoop, lighter wheels than stock and tune. What the L99 loses in diff gear ratio, it makes up in trans gear ratios.

Your Flowmasters and K&N may sound good, but they make minimal performance gains.
I quoted you, but my question is to all. Why is the 5.0 faster than our SS Camaros? Is it because of the lighter wheels and the cars weight. Is that the basic reason?

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