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Old 09-18-2007, 09:25 AM
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Default Sounds like a nice trip.

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Originally Posted by ERA713
we took are first overnight trip in era 713 this weekend.400 mile round trip was very nice drive in wash state from stanwood to winthrop over 2 mountain passes on hwy 20 to a car show.car drives very good and was comfortable.my only complaint is my choice of gearing,tko 600 with the 0.64 od & 3.31 diff.2800 rpm @ 65 in 4th & 1800 rpm @70 in 5th.I will eventually change to 0.82.the car is very solid feeling with no rattles or squeaks.427 fe ran good @ 180 to 210 deg although still a little rich.very nice car & worth the wait for anybody considering this car.we won 1st place @ show.
Sounds like a nice trip. I only wish there were mountain passes that close to here

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