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Originally posted by Jim Smolka
Also, depending on the gears in tranny, one can simpy hit the red line and not be able to go any faster. I don't think a stock 915 gear box can reach 170 MPH at ~7000 RPM's
Good point. Assuming a 25" dia tire, a .83 5th and 8:31 R&P, it would take 7350rpm to hit 170.

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Old 02-16-2006, 04:46 AM
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