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Old 05-09-2012, 08:42 PM   #580
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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN View Post
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...

Yeppers! I think that means a lot! It's also why the El Caminos had trouble hooking --- too light on the rear end!
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