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My top speed

Old Oct 15, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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I have pegged my car after all the mods just for the hell of it.

Never recommend doing it though.
 
Old Oct 15, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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I topped out the Monte Carlo while racing before and tried to confuse the computer like I've heard works to go faster but it didn't work. It was a lot of fun though but upsetting that I couldn't go faster than this import who looked to be topping out right where I was.

The fastest I've ever gone was in my Firebird Formula (now sold, probably for the best, I'm still alive haha). I went about 170ish, maybe a little lower while eating up a 2000-2004 mustang gt, biggest adrenaline rush of my life. I could compare it to being on a good roller coaster with a freedrop x 5.
 
Old Oct 15, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by zipper
I've never really been much higher then 100mph in my Monte. Never saw the point in it.

Also just an fyi, going into 4th gear at that speed might ruin your 4th gear. That seems to be a common problem with these trannys. The shaft is not very strong and tends to fail.

Thank you for that nice information. That is good to know... Is it possible to get a "stronger" shaft i guess? Just out of curiosity.
 
Old Oct 15, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Yes, there are parts to strengthen the tranny fortunately, although I still probably wouldn't do it. Here's the part that ZZP offers:

http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...=151&catid=105
 
Old Oct 18, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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I've only ever had my Monte to the lovely speed limiter at 107 MPH. :P

The fastest i've ever driven was recently in my Dads 2002 Mustang GT, 140 mph, and then I let off the gas. It was at 140 is 4th in no time.
 
Old Oct 18, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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Ive had the monte pegged at 140

been well into the 200s in my buddys LP640

but the funnest was goin 160+ in the camaro with the top down & getting pulled over & let off with a warning
 
Old Oct 18, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Very cool!

I had my 74 Monte up to 120. Bone stock '74 350 2-bbl 145 HP
I had my 98 Monte up to about 110. Again, bone stock 3.1.
 
Old Oct 18, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
Ive had the monte pegged at 140

been well into the 200s in my buddys LP640

but the funnest was goin 160+ in the camaro with the top down & getting pulled over & let off with a warning

Sweet man what year is your buddies Lambo? Got any pics? Also doesn't the LT1 convertible cars speedo only go to like 110mph?
 
Old Oct 18, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 01MonteSS
Sweet man what year is your buddies Lambo? Got any pics? Also doesn't the LT1 convertible cars speedo only go to like 110mph?
yeah but you tell me... hha

 
Old Oct 18, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by trewyn15
yeah but you tell me... hha


The only thing I see 160+ in that picture is the temp gauge

I just was wondering where he came up with 160mph+...
 

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