[Mr9146]

What seems to be glossed over is the fact that this is not a stock motor. Now, what exactly has been changed internally is not known, as the only thing that's been off the motor since this guy bought the car have been the valve covers.

It's at least a 2.7, possibly a 2.8, and who knows what kind of head work has been done.

The 165mph claim may or may not be actual, but it very well could be indicated based on changes in tire size.

Example A:
I drive a 1963 356 T-6 B with a 2.3-liter four banger. Stock heads, high compression, nothing fancy. It's our weekend racecar, but serves more time as a daily driver. It has a 5spd 901 gearbox. The speedo was calibrated by North Hollywood Speedo in July. In August on the way to the Historics, with me, my girlfriend, a back seat full of luggage, a spare tire, tools, and a full tank of gas I hit an indicated 140mph on highway 101. It was in 5th gear at roughly 5500 RPM (+/- 200) and still charging. I lifted for lack of road.

It'd be a chore, but it can be done ...