[RLG34750]

Originally Posted by ratspider2000

I passed 140 when it was stock, it just took a while then.

If you say so.......

The best advise i can give at this juncture is check the calibration on your speedometer.....

[Snake Pliskin]

Originally Posted by ratspider2000

I passed 140 when it was stock, it just took a while then.

Top speed with those cars new was just over 140. I did it in mine when it was new. Had to do it in 4th and it took a while but it did it.

[RLG34750]

Originally Posted by Snake Pliskin

Top speed with those cars new was just over 140. I did it in mine when it was new. Had to do it in 4th and it took a while but it did it.

225 hp @ the crank will not push a 3400 lb car to 140mph

unless you pushed it over a cliff......

[1995Beast]

Originally Posted by RLG34750

The speed limiter is approx 250 horespower at the crank with the mods listed above......

250 hp? Dont think mine has that much to crank and what does that have to do with speed limiter?

[RLG34750]

Originally Posted by 1995Beast

250 hp? Dont think mine has that much to crank and what does that have to do with speed limiter?

Not a 100% sure

i don't belive the sn95 EEC has speed limiter.....

it does have rev limiter which is set at 6250 rpm

[ratspider2000]

I know for sure that the 97 mustang had a speed limiter because i used to own one. it would start to sputter at 118 mph.

And my speedo is accurate.....

[RLG34750]

Originally Posted by ratspider2000

And my speedo is accurate.....

OK..........

[Snake Pliskin]

Originally Posted by RLG34750

225 hp @ the crank will not push a 3400 lb car to 140mph

unless you pushed it over a cliff......

A quick search on AFM search engine produced Eagle Autosports backing exactly what I said. I don't need any confirmation since I read every spec I cold find on my car when it was new and I personally rode in more than one stock or relatively stock mustang which would peg the speedo. I guess Ford miscalibrated all speedos? Even the SSP cars which were specifically calibrated for the police?

[2Manystangs]

Now go work on your suspension, being able to control the power is what makes a great performance car...I completely built my suspension on my cobra first, then worked on the power...now it's a total package and a joy to drive..

[RLG34750]

Originally Posted by Snake Pliskin

A quick search on AFM search engine produced Eagle Autosports backing exactly what I said. I don't need any confirmation since I read every spec I cold find on my car when it was new and I personally rode in more than one stock or relatively stock mustang which would peg the speedo. I guess Ford miscalibrated all speedos? Even the SSP cars which were specifically calibrated for the police?

I pegged the speedo in my 88 LX ......

oh yeah that was a 85 MPH unit......

Do to the fact i don't feel getting into a lenghty physic decussion about this....

it all about.... Coefficient of Drag

the 225 hp at the crank BTW......

is not capable of pushing a 3400 pound car that has the aerodynamics of a brick to a 140 mph.....

on paper possibly .....

in reality there is a 99.0% never.....

For all you Bonneville Salt Flat or See how fast i can go on public highways People
This equation will show you how much Horsepower it
would take to run those high speeds.

This is just an approximation.

Uses Cd (coefficient of Drag) and Square Foot Area of your vehicle to calc
how much HP would be needed to run a certain speed.
This is just the HP necessary to sustain that speed, not what your engine total HP is.
I.E. It takes almost 197 HP to be able to run to 150 MPH.
So, if your car only makes 180 HP, you won't be able to get to 150 MPH.

The prosecution rest......

[ratspider2000]

Originally Posted by RLG34750

I pegged the speedo in my 88 LX ......

oh yeah that was a 85 MPH unit......

Do to the fact i don't feel getting into a lenghty physic decussion about this....

it all about.... Coefficient of Drag

the 225 hp at the crank BTW......

is not capable of pushing a 3400 pound car that has the aerodynamics of a brick to a 140 mph.....

on paper possibly .....

in reality there is a 99.0% never.....

For all you Bonneville Salt Flat or See how fast i can go on public highways People
This equation will show you how much Horsepower it
would take to run those high speeds.

This is just an approximation.

Uses Cd (coefficient of Drag) and Square Foot Area of your vehicle to calc
how much HP would be needed to run a certain speed.
This is just the HP necessary to sustain that speed, not what your engine total HP is.
I.E. It takes almost 197 HP to be able to run to 150 MPH.
So, if your car only makes 180 HP, you won't be able to get to 150 MPH.

The prosecution rest......

Have you ever tried? because I have done it.....

[wetback]

hey Reggie wait a min...225 hp AT THE CRANK? minus the loss of power through the drivetrain what horse power would that put me 18 years later on a bone stock engine?

[Snake Pliskin]

Originally Posted by RLG34750

I pegged the speedo in my 88 LX ......

oh yeah that was a 85 MPH unit......

Do to the fact i don't feel getting into a lenghty physic decussion about this....

it all about.... Coefficient of Drag

the 225 hp at the crank BTW......

is not capable of pushing a 3400 pound car that has the aerodynamics of a brick to a 140 mph.....

on paper possibly .....

in reality there is a 99.0% never.....

For all you Bonneville Salt Flat or See how fast i can go on public highways People
This equation will show you how much Horsepower it
would take to run those high speeds.

This is just an approximation.

Uses Cd (coefficient of Drag) and Square Foot Area of your vehicle to calc
how much HP would be needed to run a certain speed.
This is just the HP necessary to sustain that speed, not what your engine total HP is.
I.E. It takes almost 197 HP to be able to run to 150 MPH.
So, if your car only makes 180 HP, you won't be able to get to 150 MPH.

The prosecution rest......

The defense calls B.S. I've been there and done that. Car in question. 1990 Gt purchased new by me. Mods: Silencer delete, panel K&N, welded in flows (can't remember if cats were cut out at that time) Initial timing was advanced and the bug screen in the intake prior to the throttle body was removed. Rear was 2.73 and 140 was attained after at least 2 miles in fourth gear. Location was starting at the Sugar Limb exit in Loudon County TN. (I-75) heading North before the Lenoir City exit. Date was Christmas morning 1990. Stick to drag racing if that's your forte.

[RLG34750]

Originally Posted by Snake Pliskin

Stick to drag racing if that's your forte.

I will stick to drag racing

but it still takes horsepower to do what you said.....

which is something the car you are referring to lacked

Just to keep from being starting a major conflict....

I will let you believe that car went a 140 mph ......

if i had the time or patience i would pursue this further.......

but i'm done.......

[ratspider2000]

Originally Posted by RLG34750

I will let you believe that car went a 140 mph ......

I do not believe my car went 140 mph, i know my car went 140 mph....