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Old 05-09-2012, 07:12 PM   #572
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Originally Posted by The IOM Ninja View Post
It's 3rd Gen Magnetic Ride Control not 2nd Just saying.......
The MRC system employed on the Camaro is an updated version first used (directly) on the CTS-V...ergo, my (apparently to the 500 fans) errant reference. In GM's total history, Gen-3 MRC is correct. Which also helps explain why it's specific attributes, dialed in for the ZL1, may lend assistance in it's excellent 60' times...

ZR1s were mentioned. 51-49 distribution (same as a ZL1!!). 3353 lb. Curb. Almost 400 fewer lb. over its 335s than the ZL1 plants its 305s with...

Ever wonder why, in the "old days", 6- and 9-passanger Wagons in Stock and Super Stock pulled such wicked 60' times? Extra weight over the rear wheels...

Here's an O/Stock-Automatic 350-255hp Impala Wagon...(NO transbrake!) pullin' daylite...

BTW, good luck with your Shelby in Sherwood...
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