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Old 21-02-2006, 08:32 PM   #1
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whats the EL XR6 97 like?
are they all that powerful with a 4spd automatic, and how would they go with one of those adjustable shiftkit from www.shiftkits.com.au ?
whats the most common problem on these is it headgasket?

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Old 22-02-2006, 08:06 AM   #2
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In automatic form the performance is nothing to write home about. At Heathcote I've seen and raced quite a few stock to mild E-series XR6 autos and they are usually running 16s.
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