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Rev · 10-04-2002, 07:13 PM

My '66 coupe weighs 2950 without me in it. That's with 1/2 tank of gas. My car does have extra sound deadener, 2 1/2" full exhaust system, and home made ram air/cold air system for some extra weight. Aluminum intake, water pump, and heads counterbalance the added weight.

The '65-66 stangs are a brick areodynamicly. The coefficient of drag (air resistance) is cosiderable compared to modern cars. It does take a lot of extra power to push these bricks through the air at high (100 mph+) speeds.

All wheel drive may help some off the line but sucks power big time at highway speeds. It does take extra power to turn that extra machinery both during and after the launch.

The 225 hp in the '65 is gross hp. The 230 hp I assume is net flywheel brake hp in the GSX. The weight difference should explain any advantage enjoyed by the '65. I'm glad it prevailed.

Rev

10-04-2002, 07:13 PM	#12
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	2950 My '66 coupe weighs 2950 without me in it. That's with 1/2 tank of gas. My car does have extra sound deadener, 2 1/2" full exhaust system, and home made ram air/cold air system for some extra weight. Aluminum intake, water pump, and heads counterbalance the added weight. The '65-66 stangs are a brick areodynamicly. The coefficient of drag (air resistance) is cosiderable compared to modern cars. It does take a lot of extra power to push these bricks through the air at high (100 mph+) speeds. All wheel drive may help some off the line but sucks power big time at highway speeds. It does take extra power to turn that extra machinery both during and after the launch. The 225 hp in the '65 is gross hp. The 230 hp I assume is net flywheel brake hp in the GSX. The weight difference should explain any advantage enjoyed by the '65. I'm glad it prevailed. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe