85mph??
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85mph??
a stock v8 better be able to break that or you have problems
my old 302 in my 85 did 180 km/h which is 112 mph...it took a while to get there but the old girl did it.
(of course i measured off my buddys car's speedo)
my old 302 in my 85 did 180 km/h which is 112 mph...it took a while to get there but the old girl did it.
(of course i measured off my buddys car's speedo)
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From: Coutts Canada
85mph??
I can prove it to you that they don't have speed limiters/governers, I've my 83 up to 125mph and I still 4th gear to go and about 1000rpm till redline in 3rd.(someone change the rearend to a 2.20:1)
82' Flareside with 400 horse under the hood
82' Flareside with 400 horse under the hood
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85mph??
I here what your are saying my 84's only goes up to 140km/h and I ahve been there many times, I have never thought about testing it with another cars speedo, good thinking except where to do it with no Cops. Are there aftermarket speedos that would go higher?
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From: Plymouth US
85mph??
You could check out www.autometer.com you could pick up one of those cool 200mph units. That will really make that truck fly. Just remember you are trying to push the side of a barn through the air.
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From: Ludlow
85mph??
i'm stupid i didn't even think the topic through or i would've known....duh no computer!! o well it was late!!
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