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Old 09-08-2010, 11:31 AM   #227 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by GZ3 View Post
so I test drove a 5.0 yesterday, and other than the TQ(AWESOME!), i was not impressed or blown away as other have been gasing it up to be. I will say this is the first respectable pony car since the ol school era. but it did not feel so much OMGness faster than my Z, infact at highway speeds it felt the same, and it def felt slower than my C6. I still say that motor trend glorious stock run of 12.7 was inflated bologna, especially after driving it.
the one you drove probably had the stock 3.31 gears, the 3.55s/3.73's would add quite a bit to the low end grunt, and yeah, guys are posting mid to high 12's in stock trim with the 3.73 gears, which if installed by yourself, can be had for less than $200
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