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Old 03-01-2015, 08:51 PM
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Default Naked 918 engine startup with no mufflers
A training 918 partially stripped and being shown to PCA members at the Tech Tactics seminar in Easton, PA



Some photos of the event here:

https://flic.kr/s/aHsk8VnxJ1
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Old 03-01-2015, 09:10 PM
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That sounds unbelievable!
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Old 03-01-2015, 11:16 PM
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It was amazing to see how low the engine really sits in the car. The technical discussion was good to. Ken really knows the car.
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And remember, they could only rev the 918 up to 4500rpm, since there is a limiter when dry revved.
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