junkyardhero
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the exercise is entirely speculative without a more complete data set.
size of the motor is irrelevant.
Replacement 68 340 four speed cams
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size of the motor is irrelevant.
junkyardhero
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coefficient of drag, frontal area, rolling resistance, tire height, gear ratio, transmission gear ratio
eta: and wheel hp, not rated or whatever.
this will give you the closest *theoretical* top speed.
junkyardhero
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the interwebs lists the impala as 0.33 (Cd) and 25.9 (frontal)
weight of the tires is inconsequential. total weight of the vehicle is what matters and was implied.
weight of the tires is inconsequential. total weight of the vehicle is what matters and was implied.
Well I'll give in. 12 Impala, little 240ci, n/a, tires do weight 70 lbs ea. Power windows, power brakes, power locks, power drivers seat, power trunk, ac, cooling ducts for frt. brakes (did I give it away?) 100% factory stock with cat conv., almost 200k, runs 14's, turns 6700, and extremely limited to 151. H.P. must be at least 650 according to the sq. root to the square root. but Chevy must have got it wrong at only 300. But 300 from a 87 octane 240ci with 280 lbs. of rolling stock? HOW? WHY? O and it does circles in city streets and much more. WHY? O yes old ppv cruiser.
It matters in the 1/4. 14's in or out of traction control.
junkyardhero
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i thought we were discussing top speed, not drag racing.
JDMopar
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Just sittin back waitin for AJ to come in and drop a formula on this that will explain it all so it makes sense!junkyardhero
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no thread is ever about what the title insists
cookietruck
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Freaking glory days in here
junkyardhero
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unsurprisingly, Carroll Smith does have such a formula!
and for us believers in physics and slide rule nerds, it's generally right on the money.
Yes it went into the weeds, a feeling got hurt and then it was about a Chebby…at least that is my synopsis.
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TT5.9mag
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This thread is hilarious. Absolutely hilarious. I’ll say one thing, I was part of a team that earned two FIA world records at bonneville in two days. We went 164.669mph officially and 171.642 mph peak. I know what it takes to get there. No charger, dart, barracuda or any other old hooptie with a stock 340 is getting there. I dont care what the speedo said, who saw it, and/or how many people saw it, I ain’t believing it. I’ve personally been clocked at 211mph on two wheels at El Mirage and my Speedo said 231. Just sayin.
Hardly accurate enough for any land speed records.
Just for the driver's immediate acceptance, then they can take the gauge reading from there and do with it what they choose.
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JDMopar
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TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
I so wish that was true. Next time I’ll do it just for you.Wait?.......You rode a motorcycle 211mph at El Mirage wearing a Speedo?!?!
junkyardhero
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i wasn't there for it, but i can confirm that turbo mike has the gams to pull off the banana hammockWait?.......You rode a motorcycle 211mph at El Mirage wearing a Speedo?!?!
TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
mopar head
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Have a guy that comes to our cruise in that fondly tells the story of his old Cutlas that did 170. He judges how far beyond the 120 mark the needle swings I guess
scatpackbee
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I now regret bringing this thread back from the dead…
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