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Old 14-10-2008
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Has anyone used a 7.5l novak motor in there pred??? If so what did you gear it at???

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i havent personally, dont know about others, but i run my 6.5 on a 19, so try from there?
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I have run a CS electronics (cfr orion,feigeao) with a 22 or 23 pinion

motor wasn't hot at all
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have run a novak 6.5 normal, we geared it on a 19 so start at a 20 and see how it goes from there.

are you at worksop this weekend, if so we will give you a hand with it
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i run a Novak 6.5L, and it needs gearing down to that of a 6.5R, or it'll overheat and be slow (i think they rev more)

The lights do feel nice in a car such as a pred, i have to say (probably cos i'm too gay to cope with the acceleration of the car with a more manly motor in)
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