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Old 03-05-2012, 05:43 PM   #66
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Originally Posted by cyde01 View Post
the problem with cars that have weak low and mid range is a matter of torque curve more than peak torque numbers. the peak number doesn't really tell the story. from the dynos we've seen, the new 86 has a very flat torque curve, a very good indication. at least drive it for yourself before you knock it.
Its not that flat. It actually dips in one of the most important parts of the power band, the mid range. Between 3k-5k rpms there is a nasty dip in torque.
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