Mustang MPH

#1 Pony · 07-30-2001, 11:06 AM

Does anyone know Mustang MPH. Like V6, GT, Cobra, Saleen, Steeda.

Are most the same or do they vary greatly?
Plus can up your mph?

And what's the highest MPH? I know you can add hp, but what about mph...
Because I've been looking a Mustang MPH.. but not many places list it's actually MPH.. but I have seen some numbers like 150, & 170mph.

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#1 Pony · 07-30-2001, 05:35 PM

I need some help on this topic, I know nothing about cars... and I just need to get all of my facts right. Please... can you ever increase your top end speed?

Stang Runner · 07-30-2001, 06:33 PM

140-149MPH for the 5.0 87-92 years

dinomite · 07-30-2001, 07:23 PM

ya, the 87-93 are 135ish with 2.73s. anything that you do to improve the power of the car will generally improve the top speed, although it really depends on where that power comes in at (ie, offroad H, 1 3/4 headers, and nothing behind on a stock motor would give you more top end power at the price of off the line umpfh and you would therefore have a higher top speed). why do you want a higher top speed? and why do you call it mustang mph? it doesn't matter what you measure it in, its all velocity (speed).

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#1 Pony · 07-31-2001, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinomite:
why do you want a higher top speed? and why do you call it mustang mph? it doesn't matter what you measure it in, its all velocity (speed).

Wondering about a true top speed of an aftermarket Mustang. Sorry I called it Mustang MPH... just my way of thinking. I know it's all speed, but I just wanted to know if a Mustang can handle those types of speeds without something burning up, cracking, or breaking every time you hit that speed. Besides this question was coming up in a conversation between me and another person I know.

oldman · 07-31-2001, 01:06 AM

We have three Mustangs in my yard, 71, 82, and 89. THe 71 is mothballed now but at one time it would run up to about 130 if you had the cajones to keep your foot on the floor. THa 82 now has the same 351-C/C-6 and it too runs about the same and although it is a little more civilized at speed it's still an exercise in controlled fear. My son tells me his 89 went about 135 stock and about 145 with the 3:55 gears and the new 306. I'm sure he calculated this since those speeds are illegal in Texas. Funny thing is, it doesn't matter whether you're in fourth or fifth gear, top speed stays pretty much the same. THese are all indicated speeds so don't quote me on accuracy. I did have an opportunity to go 125 in an 89 and it was steady as a rock at that speed. (and yes the old fart was driving)

exgmguy · 08-01-2001, 03:24 PM

I've been to almost 5000 rpm in 5th gear. That is about 155-160 mph in my car. It got there easily.

Old Guy with 87 GT · 08-04-2001, 11:26 PM

had the old 87 cranced up to 3800 rpm in nevada....got 273s figuer i was 145-150 somwhere around there.....car had no troubles cruised smooth as it does at 80....didn't get much more out of it .....it mighta kept creeping up if i would have kept on it ...

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old guy with 87 gt....well not so old guy
87gt,T top -165,000 on odometer-mods-2 1/2 ex,cold air(home made),adj.clutch 5.0 shifter,kyb shocks,and a stereo that can overcome the wind noise at 100 mph with the T tops off(he he)......also got/78,6banger,mustang/80 capri(future project)

dinomite · 08-04-2001, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by #1 Pony:
Wondering about a true top speed of an aftermarket Mustang. Sorry I called it Mustang MPH... just my way of thinking. I know it's all speed, but I just wanted to know if a Mustang can handle those types of speeds without something burning up, cracking, or breaking every time you hit that speed. Besides this question was coming up in a conversation between me and another person I know.

sorry to rag on you 'bout the naming. the only thing that will heat up are your tires, check the rating. the problem with telling performance by top speed, is that you get very few opportunities to test top speed. thats why ricers focus so much on it, cause they drive tiny little cars (small wind resistancd) with ONLY top end power, so they generally have higher top speeds (maybe 140-150). they measure performance in top speed and redline, mostly. fargin morons.

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Best 1/4: 15.277@92.25 (2.27 60')
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Stang Runner · 08-05-2001, 08:24 PM

what speed could you hit with about 330RWHP and what would be the best gear for top end? I would like to go about 155mph in the at the Silver State Classic Challenge I will try to get the car ready by next year. I might want to go 130mph my frist time out.

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Suspension: MAC Control Arms, Maximum Motorsports Front Grip Package, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstein Shocks
Exhaust: 1 5/8 UN-Equal Length Mac Headers, X-pipe W\cats, Edelbrock cat\back
Cooling: 3 Core Radiator

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07-30-2001, 11:06 AM	#1
#1 Pony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 268	Mustang MPH Does anyone know Mustang MPH. Like V6, GT, Cobra, Saleen, Steeda. Are most the same or do they vary greatly? Plus can up your mph? And what's the highest MPH? I know you can add hp, but what about mph... Because I've been looking a Mustang MPH.. but not many places list it's actually MPH.. but I have seen some numbers like 150, & 170mph. [This message has been edited by #1 Pony (edited 07-30-2001).]

07-30-2001, 05:35 PM	#2
#1 Pony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 268	I need some help on this topic, I know nothing about cars... and I just need to get all of my facts right. Please... can you ever increase your top end speed?

07-30-2001, 06:33 PM	#3
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	140-149MPH for the 5.0 87-92 years

07-30-2001, 07:23 PM	#4
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	ya, the 87-93 are 135ish with 2.73s. anything that you do to improve the power of the car will generally improve the top speed, although it really depends on where that power comes in at (ie, offroad H, 1 3/4 headers, and nothing behind on a stock motor would give you more top end power at the price of off the line umpfh and you would therefore have a higher top speed). why do you want a higher top speed? and why do you call it mustang mph? it doesn't matter what you measure it in, its all velocity (speed). ------------------ 90LX AOD Convertable: Lakewood control arms, FMS springs. Best 1/4: 15.277@92.25 (2.27 60') AIM: dinomite1, roadracestang dinomite@softhome.net

07-31-2001, 01:06 AM	#6
oldman Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Amarillo, Texas, 79107 Posts: 78	We have three Mustangs in my yard, 71, 82, and 89. THe 71 is mothballed now but at one time it would run up to about 130 if you had the cajones to keep your foot on the floor. THa 82 now has the same 351-C/C-6 and it too runs about the same and although it is a little more civilized at speed it's still an exercise in controlled fear. My son tells me his 89 went about 135 stock and about 145 with the 3:55 gears and the new 306. I'm sure he calculated this since those speeds are illegal in Texas. Funny thing is, it doesn't matter whether you're in fourth or fifth gear, top speed stays pretty much the same. THese are all indicated speeds so don't quote me on accuracy. I did have an opportunity to go 125 in an 89 and it was steady as a rock at that speed. (and yes the old fart was driving)

08-01-2001, 03:24 PM	#7
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	I've been to almost 5000 rpm in 5th gear. That is about 155-160 mph in my car. It got there easily.

08-04-2001, 11:26 PM	#8
Old Guy with 87 GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 379	had the old 87 cranced up to 3800 rpm in nevada....got 273s figuer i was 145-150 somwhere around there.....car had no troubles cruised smooth as it does at 80....didn't get much more out of it .....it mighta kept creeping up if i would have kept on it ... ------------------ old guy with 87 gt....well not so old guy 87gt,T top -165,000 on odometer-mods-2 1/2 ex,cold air(home made),adj.clutch 5.0 shifter,kyb shocks,and a stereo that can overcome the wind noise at 100 mph with the T tops off(he he)......also got/78,6banger,mustang/80 capri(future project)

08-05-2001, 08:24 PM	#10
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	what speed could you hit with about 330RWHP and what would be the best gear for top end? I would like to go about 155mph in the at the Silver State Classic Challenge I will try to get the car ready by next year. I might want to go 130mph my frist time out. ------------------ 14.62@96.9 Engine: Steal Mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, Home ported Lower Intake, No power steering, No A/C Drive Train: 3.55, World Class T-5, Lakewood Bell housing, Adjustable Clutch Cable, AL Driveshaft Suspension: MAC Control Arms, Maximum Motorsports Front Grip Package, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstein Shocks Exhaust: 1 5/8 UN-Equal Length Mac Headers, X-pipe W\cats, Edelbrock cat\back Cooling: 3 Core Radiator [This message has been edited by Stang Runner (edited 08-05-2001).]