A few other points of trivia to consider, re: Project GTI...

** The engine is stock - as in "the same 122,000+ mile unit that came in the car", unopened and not refreshed in any way

** The gearbox has neither an LSD nor aftermarket final drive

** The car is inspected and licensed and is regularly driven on the street, albeit not for everyday transportation purposes

** In addition to the 13 hours, that car completed a double school, four regionals, the Blue Ridge hillclimb, two Tarheel club track days, and a rallycross this season

** We covered 938 miles at an average of over 70mph and approximately 11 miles per gallon of premium pump gas (purchased at the station out on highway 58)

** We earned the unofficial nickname of "Team Sawzall" when the crew removed the stock exhaust system and added a cheapo turndown in the paddock, between the test day and official practice

** Yes, the catalytic converter is still in place

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