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Old 07-27-2011, 04:54 PM   #91 (permalink)
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I would also point out that the GT-R's transmission had no predecessor, and their failures showed it.

Further, Nissan was pioneering Ford's technology for them regarding the engine in the GT-R, referencing the cylinder "lining". I am unaware of any production Ford vehicle that actually used this plasma transfer process as early as the GT-R. Is anyone else?
From what I read a few months back, the 2011 GT500 was the first car Ford used it on, but had been researched by them since the early 90's.
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