how fast was i going?

Super_Stang · 08-26-2001, 12:44 AM

i was at about 5k in 5th gear with 3.73 gears...anyone know how fast that is? (My speedo is off)

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 08-26-2001, 01:18 AM

what size tires? what tranny?

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1988 Mustang GT, T-5
3.08's, No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe, K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box), Removed Air SilencerMy Stang
My Site (Not Done Yet)

exgmguy · 08-26-2001, 07:19 AM

About 150-155 if you have 26 inch tires. If you were going off the dash tachometer you were most likely going a tad slower. Most factory tachometers are off and read a couple hundred rpm higher than a reliable Autometer.

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1988 Mustang GT
11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01)
1992 BadAzz Wrangler
1993 Explorer

See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179

Stang Runner · 08-26-2001, 12:59 PM

Some a alot more of mine is more than 2000RMP's when it is up past 4000rpm;s

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14.28@103.0 on a G-Tech 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,
NOW it is time for Real power STUFF I Have and will put on after I get everthing: Mac cold intake, 70MM TB, Valve covers (COOL ONES)255 Fuel pump.
Next to get: rocker arms,Cam,TFS Heads,Injectors 26,Holley intake, What might I need???

Super_Stang · 08-26-2001, 06:30 PM

i dunno tire size..5th gear=t5 and it was an aftermarket tach

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08-26-2001, 01:18 AM	#2
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	what size tires? what tranny? ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT, T-5 3.08's, No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe, K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box), Removed Air SilencerMy Stang My Site (Not Done Yet)

08-26-2001, 07:19 AM	#3
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	About 150-155 if you have 26 inch tires. If you were going off the dash tachometer you were most likely going a tad slower. Most factory tachometers are off and read a couple hundred rpm higher than a reliable Autometer. ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT 11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01) 1992 BadAzz Wrangler 1993 Explorer See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179

08-26-2001, 12:59 PM	#4
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Some a alot more of mine is more than 2000RMP's when it is up past 4000rpm;s ------------------ 14.28@103.0 on a G-Tech 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, NOW it is time for Real power STUFF I Have and will put on after I get everthing: Mac cold intake, 70MM TB, Valve covers (COOL ONES)255 Fuel pump. Next to get: rocker arms,Cam,TFS Heads,Injectors 26,Holley intake, What might I need???

08-26-2001, 06:30 PM	#5
Super_Stang Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Refugio Posts: 67	i dunno tire size..5th gear=t5 and it was an aftermarket tach