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Re: Amazing top speeds? Was: Oh Sh#%

To: ccrobins@ktc.com, tboicey@brit.ca
Subject: Re: Amazing top speeds? Was: Oh Sh#%
Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 07:23:53 EDT
Cc: cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Absolutely.

Top speed is limited by engine BHP assuming the gearing is correct.  I would 
guess that there are some 5 speed cars on 3.9 diffs that will attain a higher 
top speed in 4th (assuming a tuned engine that will safely rev to 6,800 rpm 
or whatever).

Daniel1312

In a message dated 24/09/00 11:49:41 GMT Daylight Time, ccrobins@ktc.com 
writes:

<< I'd like to add one item to this discussion.  Just changing the
 effective rear end ratio, such as by adding an overdrive  won't
 necessarily raise the car's top speed if the engine can't pull the
 gear.  Been there, done that.
 
   Cheers,
 
   CR >>

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