240MPH Speedo! Yes, 240!
04-30-2002, 10:08 PM
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 383 stroker
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I don't see why so many people judge speed of a car by the speedo. A lot of ricers ask "Oh yeah? Whats your speedometer go up to? Mine goes up to 125 and its a 4 cyl. Why does yours only go up to 145?"
04-30-2002, 10:19 PM
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dont talk about speed or your post will be closed like mine was......
04-30-2002, 10:21 PM
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Car: '87 Z
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MetalliCamaroRS: I know EXACTLY what you mean... these kids at skool are like "Oh yeah, well my carolla speedometer goes to 135" or some crap like that, then I show them a Grand National and they're like "Pshh, it's speedometer only goes to 85mph" LOL
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04-30-2002, 11:09 PM
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I've seen that speedo before. Well not in person, it was in a magazine that featured a thirdgen road racing car. Had a Rodeck block alll done up, blah blah blah, was radared at 220 on a California road course. Wish I still had that mag.
04-30-2002, 11:17 PM
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 383 stroker
Transmission: 700R4 3500 stall, TransGo shift kit
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 4.11:1
Originally posted by Hg
MetalliCamaroRS: I know EXACTLY what you mean... these kids at skool are like "Oh yeah, well my carolla speedometer goes to 135" or some crap like that, then I show them a Grand National and they're like "Pshh, it's speedometer only goes to 85mph" LOL
MetalliCamaroRS: I know EXACTLY what you mean... these kids at skool are like "Oh yeah, well my carolla speedometer goes to 135" or some crap like that, then I show them a Grand National and they're like "Pshh, it's speedometer only goes to 85mph" LOL
05-01-2002, 04:47 AM
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Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt, 3.45
I want to get a 200mph speedo because my goal is to get my car to do 160. I can bury my 85mph speedo no problem, and i have a 140 cluster from a GTA which I hope to be able to bury some day. Hehe it also has the 8000 rpm tach so I can see my motor doing like 7000 rpm when i go that fast...Oh wait, 400s dont rev to 7000... dammit! The 377 buildup is starting to sound like fun to me......
BTW, why does that speedo have 0 miles on it? Never been used?
BTW, why does that speedo have 0 miles on it? Never been used?
05-01-2002, 09:01 AM
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Car: 1992 RS
Engine: 406 Stealth Ram
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Originally posted by Ions91Z28
I hoping (and assuming) that was a joke about a 400 not reving to 7 grand...?
I hoping (and assuming) that was a joke about a 400 not reving to 7 grand...?
It takes a pretty dern hefty crank to be able to rev to 7k RPM SAFELY. I plan on bringin' mine up to 6.5k, maybe I'll stick with 6k though. Ahh, I dunno, its not even built yet
05-01-2002, 09:07 AM
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Car: 91 Formula, 79 Trans Am, 72 LeMans
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My redline on my engine is 7 grand. The most I'll ever take it though is 6800.
05-01-2002, 11:27 AM
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What's the point? The car's NEVER gonna hit 240 unless you push it off a cliff...
Anything over 150 on a speedo is worthless unless you're gonna be running the Silver State Classic...
Anything over 150 on a speedo is worthless unless you're gonna be running the Silver State Classic...
05-01-2002, 11:48 AM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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Originally posted by WS - 666
What's the point? The car's NEVER gonna hit 240 unless you push it off a cliff...
Anything over 150 on a speedo is worthless unless you're gonna be running the Silver State Classic...
What's the point? The car's NEVER gonna hit 240 unless you push it off a cliff...
Anything over 150 on a speedo is worthless unless you're gonna be running the Silver State Classic...
Going to try and finish up my motor swap and try the Standing Mile Speed run in NC on May 25-26.
05-01-2002, 09:45 PM
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Originally posted by capn_crash84
If your going 240 in a third gen, my bet would be that you couldn't even look at the speedo. I'd be scared so ****less i'd never take my eyes of the road.
If your going 240 in a third gen, my bet would be that you couldn't even look at the speedo. I'd be scared so ****less i'd never take my eyes of the road.
05-03-2002, 01:59 PM
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Originally posted by Camrs89
My redline on my engine is 7 grand. The most I'll ever take it though is 6800.
My redline on my engine is 7 grand. The most I'll ever take it though is 6800.
.....someday, it WILL be in my car.
05-03-2002, 02:07 PM
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Car: 1992 RS
Engine: 406 Stealth Ram
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Originally posted by MikeDwhoROCZImports
My dream engine is an all aluminum Twin Turbo 327 that redlines at like 7 grand......:hail:
.....someday, it WILL be in my car.
My dream engine is an all aluminum Twin Turbo 327 that redlines at like 7 grand......:hail:
.....someday, it WILL be in my car.
, although, I might trust this one: http://www.cnblocks.com/SmallBlocks.html#AnchorDat block is da shiznit, except for the fact that it doesnt have any water jackets, so its a purely race only piece.
05-03-2002, 03:15 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
Engine: 95LT4, 305TPI
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Originally posted by Scott_92RS
I'm not so sure I'd trust any old aluminum block at 7 grand, although, I might trust this one: http://www.cnblocks.com/SmallBlocks.html#Anchor
Dat block is da shiznit, except for the fact that it doesnt have any water jackets, so its a purely race only piece.
I'm not so sure I'd trust any old aluminum block at 7 grand
, although, I might trust this one: http://www.cnblocks.com/SmallBlocks.html#AnchorDat block is da shiznit, except for the fact that it doesnt have any water jackets, so its a purely race only piece.
It's so shiney
05-03-2002, 03:28 PM
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Car: 1992 RS
Engine: 406 Stealth Ram
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Originally posted by Zepher
That is a sweet block,
It's so shiney
That is a sweet block,
It's so shiney
But at $6500+ 
, I dont think ANY of us will be making a purchase anytime soon
05-03-2002, 03:44 PM
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Car: 89 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 - Demon 525
Transmission: 700R4
Pefect block for the strip.
>who here can actually go 240MPH. It looks cool but there is no need if you cant touch those speeds.
>who here can actually go 240MPH. It looks cool but there is no need if you cant touch those speeds.
05-03-2002, 03:45 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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I just ordered 3 of them, one for my T/A, one for my Firebird, and one as a backup.
Only costs $19,500 + shipping. lol
Only costs $19,500 + shipping. lol
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