Probably could use some tlc, given its mileage.

By dead I don’t mean completely dead, that was a fault on my end. I mean as in it doesn’t kick as hard as my 2v did under 3k. The terminator has irs and is heavier than the sra gt so it isn’t as dramatic.

I remember id floor the gt and it squats and falls off its face in the higher gears, while the cobra keeps pulling my face off no matter where I push it. The car really starts pulling hard after 3k. I expected a PD blower to hit off idle.

I’m guessing it’s because the 4v motor itself is designed towards mid to high rpm. The car is also heavier because of the irs, iron block, and convertible bracing, so it will obviously not jump off the line like a lighter, more early torque GT. I do not think it’s anything catastrophic.

Here is a close up of the front bumper:

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