Let's see....... The Javelin has 2.87 gears in the rear axle, a T-5 manual with .63 overdrive 5th. Tire circumference is 82 inches (255/45R-17) (26.1 diameter) engine revs are 5500 speed is 203 mph. interesting, any one else come up with some fantastic figures?? What, I'd need about 800 hp or more to do this?? that poor T-5 and AMC 20 axle..........he he he GAWD them tires aren't rated for that !!!!!! Armand ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Ames" <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx> To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [Amc-list] 195.6OHV: things that are not going to happen > With 30% overdrive, I figure 4700rpm at 132mph. > > Ken > > > Quoting Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>: > > > > > By the way, a '63 American, with OHV and Powerpak, 3.77 axle, OD, and 26" > > tires, road speed at claimed motor redline is 132mph. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Amc-list mailing list > > Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Amc-list mailing list > Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx > http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1192 - Release Date: 12/21/07 1:17 PM > > _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list