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Would someone explain to me the difference between the Euro and NA S4, and what makes the diff.in hp

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Old 10-04-1999, 11:24 PM
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rob
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Default Would someone explain to me the difference between the Euro and NA S4, and what makes the diff.in hp

thanks
Old 10-05-1999, 06:22 AM
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Some insiders say that the US #s are made up and both models have 265HP
Old 10-05-1999, 08:48 AM
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Default For starters, Euro gas starts at 98 octane. Gotta back down that US timing to increase longetivity.

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Old 10-05-1999, 10:08 AM
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Default BTW, (nt) automatically shows up in your subject if there's no text, but doesn't work if you type

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Old 10-05-1999, 10:26 AM
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Another reason: emissions requirements in US are much more strict.
Old 10-05-1999, 10:31 AM
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they run a different Ocatane scale there. their 98 is not 4 octane above our 94
Old 10-05-1999, 11:27 AM
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Couldn't make it fit in subject line. Sorry.
Old 10-05-1999, 11:29 AM
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Right. about 2 points below. But 98 is minimum..Ours, 87.
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