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To: Slagle who wrote (67066)8/7/2005 12:12:24 AM
From: energyplay  Respond to of 74559
 
The Hemis would certainly come close to 200 mph - might need to clean up the aerodynamics a bit, like the Dodge Charger.

The Chevelle, being narrower and with less frontal area, would be more likely to hit 200.

I remember the Hemi costing another $ 900 - 1100 for the engine, which will get toward 3500-4000 with the heavy duty radiator, rear end, heavy suspension options, etc.

Now slowing down from those speeds was VERY interesting, especailly with drum brakes ;-)

Not to mention that you would be far beyond the capability of the tires to hold together for more than a few minutes.



To: Slagle who wrote (67066)8/7/2005 1:38:41 AM
From: Jim McMannis  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 74559
 
RE:"There were a whole bunch of those muscle cars that would run 200 but you had to have the steepest ratio rear end and solid lifters. And this with wide oval bias ply tires. Yikes. But with that gearing all they would do is smoke the tires on acceleration so if you wanted to go to the drag strip you needed to change chunks."

No, muscle car back then wold hit anywhere near 200 mph stock. I had a couple of them then.


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