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Old 06-22-2008, 11:01 AM
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I agree, you should be able to climb at 4000 ft./min. so it won't take long to get to cruise altitude!
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Old 06-22-2008, 09:30 PM
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We're awaiting more news on a new PSRU being developed in the NW for 250+ hp engines. It will be properly designed and testing using modern methods.
Hey Ross, you mentioned this on the phone, but I forgot to write down which engines it works with. Is this going to be a v8 setup or subaru? If subaru are all of the mounting patterns the same or is the new 3.6l engine different?
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Old 07-03-2008, 10:36 AM
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I wish you naysayers and doubters would please be quiet around our engine and drive, as when we fly 1200 miles from home I would hate it to think it can't make it home. When set up with a proper drive they don't know if they are in a field turning a water pump, or in a boat pulling up to 5 skiers, or in a plane where they think they are in heaven, because as they go up the MAP and load goes down. As for myself and others we are going to continue to enjoy the "ride" flight as ever before.
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Old 07-03-2008, 10:41 AM
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Jess I am glad to see you posting again.
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Old 07-03-2008, 04:38 PM
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I mean lets face it, unless GM, Ford get their act together and invent some competitive small cars then there won't be an American car industry either.
And if the American people don't recognize when GM and Ford DO build a competitive small car and continue to be enamoured with Toyota and Honda based off of decade-old prejudices, that American car industry will never have a chance.

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Old 07-03-2008, 06:38 PM
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I think some of the newer American cars have great engines but don't cut it on the rest of the car. Too much bean counting and cost cutting on the chassis, suspension, materials and fit.

I'm sorry to say that most American designed models still fall well short of most Japanese models in long term use. Resale value 5 or 10 or 15 years down the road is usually a good indicator of overall quality. There are only a handful of American vehicles recommended by Consumer Reports based on feedback from consumers who have lived with them.

One good thing is that American cars are WAY better than they were 10-20 years ago. That fact unfortunately is not helping GM at the moment. I hope they can rebound from their serious woes today to show us what they can really do. Get that Chevy Volt to market ASAP before the Japanese beat you to it.
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:29 AM
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And if the American people don't recognize when GM and Ford DO build a competitive small car and continue to be enamoured with Toyota and Honda based off of decade-old prejudices, that American car industry will never have a chance.

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This is true, but I'm sorry to say, we who hold these prejudices payed dearly for the priveledge.

I broke in my driver's license in the early 80's when most of the cars in our price range were mid 70 vintage.

For years, I thought it was normal for an automobile to cost 150 or so a month in maintenance and repair.

Then I bought a Toyota and learned first-hand that it is possible to drive a car daily for 14 years and rack up a total repair/ maint. expenditure of less than 2500 bucks.

After I wore that car out, I purchased a Chevy S-10 (under the mistaken impression that quality had found it's way to our shores) and was immediately retuned to the world of 100 dollar a month repair costs.

I'd fly a Subaru, but NEVER a GM or FORD automotive engine. EVER.

Just my opinion, so YMMV of course.
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:38 AM
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I'd fly a Subaru, but NEVER a GM or FORD automotive engine. EVER.

Just my opinion, so YMMV of course.
.....either Ford or Chevy. It's the gearbox that's questionable. However, it seems that there's some light at the end of the tunnel.

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Old 07-07-2008, 07:43 AM
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.....either Ford or Chevy. It's the gearbox that's questionable. However, it seems that there's some light at the end of the tunnel.

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That's the train coming the other way!
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Old 07-07-2008, 04:54 PM
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WELCOME BACK JESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i will piggy back by saying it is good to see you posting again!!

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