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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 04:06 AM
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ok any kind of specs i can find on the net all seem to be inconsistent, i have a 83 with a 12a, with a new big exhaust with no catalyic converter and the air pump disconnected, what kind of kW (or hp) should i be getting out of it? thanks
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 04:07 AM
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Well, depends on who you talk to.

I'm not sure on teh Aust. spec 12a's, they MIGHT have come with 115 hp stock. The US spec ones had 101 hp stock.

A full exhaust system CAN add up to 15 hp!
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 04:22 AM
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"ok any kind of specs i can find on the net all seem to be inconsistent, i have a 83 with a 12a, with a new big exhaust with no catalyic converter and the air pump disconnected, what kind of kW (or hp) should i be getting out of it? thanks"

im guessing your putting about 115-116 at the crank

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