200mph?
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Melting Slicks
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200mph?
I am curious what speed will I see at let say 6500rpm in 5th gear?
Car is a 6 speed 3.45 gear, weight about 3400bls and 1000rwhp? I want to know at what rpm in 5th gear before I see 200mph on my car. Since my car will have plentiful of hp, perhaps I could keep it in 6th gear? what are your thought?
Bruce
Car is a 6 speed 3.45 gear, weight about 3400bls and 1000rwhp? I want to know at what rpm in 5th gear before I see 200mph on my car. Since my car will have plentiful of hp, perhaps I could keep it in 6th gear? what are your thought?
Bruce
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I am cool now. I went to the other thread top speed 160mph. Found the speed calculator there and it works.
Well, look like I will have to keep it in 6th gear to reach 209mph at 6000rpm. Which is alright. Since turbo motor like engine load. So to keep it at 6th gear is work for me.
Bruce
Well, look like I will have to keep it in 6th gear to reach 209mph at 6000rpm. Which is alright. Since turbo motor like engine load. So to keep it at 6th gear is work for me.
Bruce
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
If you have a dyno curve, I can figure that out for you.
Very very soon we will be hitting the dyno. Because right now we are still working on the 8 point roll bar and all other misc stuffs.
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Originally Posted by Bruce
I am curious what speed will I see at let say 6500rpm in 5th gear?
Car is a 6 speed 3.45 gear, weight about 3400bls and 1000rwhp? I want to know at what rpm in 5th gear before I see 200mph on my car. Since my car will have plentiful of hp, perhaps I could keep it in 6th gear? what are your thought?
Bruce
Car is a 6 speed 3.45 gear, weight about 3400bls and 1000rwhp? I want to know at what rpm in 5th gear before I see 200mph on my car. Since my car will have plentiful of hp, perhaps I could keep it in 6th gear? what are your thought?
Bruce
5th @ 6500 = 180mph
5th @ 7200 = 200mph
6th @ 5600 = 200mph
Hope this helps.
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I have no facts to support this, but having watched lots of aerodynamic VERY FAST cars at the drags over the years get sideways or flip at the 1/4 finish line, the profile of a C-4 could become something of a "wing" and the car could become airborn at that speed. Be careful. We want to hear your stories! 
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Well high speed stability should not be a factor. I read an article with a quote from John Lingenfelter that said " The C4 is the most stable production car I have ever driven over 200 MPH alot more so than the C5."
I figure he has more high speed runs in vettes than I do so I figure he can be trusted..
I figure he has more high speed runs in vettes than I do so I figure he can be trusted..
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Originally Posted by GeosFun
I have no facts to support this, but having watched lots of aerodynamic VERY FAST cars at the drags over the years get sideways or flip at the 1/4 finish line, the profile of a C-4 could become something of a "wing" and the car could become airborn at that speed. Be careful. We want to hear your stories!
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well I did 160mph in a stock bodied....actually pretty much "stock" '93.
it was loud as hell breaking loose but the stability was awesome. I suggest you do it and find out, because it was better than sex.
it was loud as hell breaking loose but the stability was awesome. I suggest you do it and find out, because it was better than sex.
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I want to try a 200mph barrier some day, but before I am attempt to do this, first I must get 4 brand new tires and up grade suspension. And dual calipers per wheel setup with 13" rotor.
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St. Jude Donor '10
Originally Posted by Bruce
I want to try a 200mph barrier some day, but before I am attempt to do this, first I must get 4 brand new tires and up grade suspension. And dual calipers per wheel setup with 13" rotor.
Bruce
Bruce
Id check into Rippie's Wilwood package or some big Brembos. Ive heard really mixed reviews about that dual caliper setup. JeffVette has the Porsche Brembo system on his ZR1...its a sweet setup.