Date:         Sat, 22 Feb 2003 14:22:52 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
Subject:      Re: VW V-8 engine
Comments: To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com>
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On Fri, 21 Feb 2003, Jim Arnott wrote:

> Back in the days before the CHP could use radar, I had the pleasure
> of finding out how fast their best would go.

That was also in the days before electronic speed limiters. ;)  The days
of special police engines are pretty much over, from what I've heard -- a
police-spec Crown Vic has the same engine as the V-8 version your grandma
can buy.  The "police kit" consists mostly of upgraded suspension, now,
and a few other strengthening mods.  Otherwse it's basically just a
"stripper" fleet version Crown Vic.

> He wrote the "E" ticket for "147 and pulling away." I assumed that was
> because that was all the faster his pursuit Mustang would go.

So now you gotta tell us -- how much was the ticket? :)

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