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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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It claims a 12 hp gain. I'm calling total bull. Anybody heard about these?
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/383-371
 
Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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there is no way that plug wires will give you 12hp
 
Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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there is no way that plug wires will give you 12hp
Gotta second that.
 
Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Thought so. I'm sure if it was true, then EVERYBODY would be running them.
 
Old Feb 15, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Must be a typo for 1.2 HP.
 
Old Feb 15, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Must be a typo for 1.2 HP.
Closer to .12 HP, IF that much!
 
Old Feb 15, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Only if you pair it with one of these.

 

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Closer to .12 HP, IF that much!
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bunkady bunk
 
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