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Old 07-07-2004, 07:56 PM   #1
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Volvo powered Opel Manta

Opel Manta A (the original model).

http://www.fastdrive.org/content.php?article.92

Volvo B230 with navy crankshaft
Max. 578Hp at 6300rpm, over 500Hp from 5200 to 7700rpm

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Old 07-07-2004, 08:28 PM   #2
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Lots of smoke

That's one fast car.
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Old 07-07-2004, 09:32 PM   #3
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Wow, that is really really nice. That is a solid 10.77. WOW, that is an awsome machine. That thing just SCREAMS!!!. The dyno at the end was really neat as well, those pipes was a glowing.
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Old 07-07-2004, 09:52 PM   #4
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Heh. Too fun.
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Old 07-07-2004, 10:39 PM   #5
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so ugly.

but so fast. *sigh*
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Old 07-07-2004, 10:53 PM   #6
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what the.. i tried saving and says i already have this file... must go refresh my memory of what it is

ah ok... just saw the pics. i LOVE that car. how can att say that its ugly awesomest bestest car...est.
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Old 07-12-2004, 09:58 PM   #7
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Funny thing. The B230 is originally designed to produce 110 bhp. On the other hand, it's known to be really durable.
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Old 07-13-2004, 08:00 AM   #8
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another thing that's cool about that car is how the suspension pops out from the hood. looks cool for some reason
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