Re: [Amc-list] 195.6OHV: things that are not going to happen

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Just run it in a vacuum so there's no wind resistance. Duh!

Matt

Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Either 800 hp or a really long down hill straight stretch of road! :]
> 
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> Mark Price
> Morgantown, WV
> 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
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>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> 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.
>>>>
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