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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
Anybody runnin a T-56 and topped out their car yet...just curious [Confused] I don't want what some calculator says you should hit, what did you hit?
 
Posted by 88gt (Member # 579) on :
 
You realize that there are more variables to your top speed than just the tranny right?
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
I've been 145+ mph in 5th gear on a T56 car no problem.
 
Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
yes I understand that rear gers and all, i just want to know if someone around here as hit 200MPH yet. That is one of my goals so I want to know what I need besides the power to get there. [patriot]
 
Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
with the calculator I've been using looks like a 26" tire with 3.27's and a .69 tanny gear will hit 200mph at only 5,700 rpms. I just want to know how legit that number is [Confused]
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
With enough power and the right Aerodynamics it can be done. Cars are either top speed limited by drag or by RPM/gear. Online calculators only tell you the RPM/gear limit of a car.
After about 120 mph it becomes a drag force vs power issue rather than a weight vs power.

If you want a calculator that takes into account drag force, seach the web for a program called 'cartest'

[ December 29, 2003, 02:01 PM: Message edited by: st5150 ]
 
Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
well do you think 500+rwhp is enough to get there in a fox vert [Confused]
 
Posted by GOT 50 (Member # 1960) on :
 
damn my goals were only 190...
 
Posted by ray95 (Member # 752) on :
 
why set a top speed goal? is this for a race car? when will you ever get up to that speed and where do you plan on testing? just curious.
 
Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
Probably take a drive down to Arizona or something. Just a goal I have and I love speed. Hitting 200 in my book is the Holy Grail. Just to say I did it and get some video footage would make my life. [patriot]
 
Posted by racercosmo (Member # 1864) on :
 
http://silverstateclassic.com/
http://www.openroadracing.com/
http://www.bborr.com/

Go out to one of these and try it.
 
Posted by DV92Camaro (Member # 2739) on :
 
i hit 153 with my bone stock 305...i have 3:73s btw...and yea there are lots of variables. my car is similar to a stang 5.0 since its mostly stock. jus given ya an idea. 6spd is fun. [Wink]
 




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