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Originally Posted by masraum View Post
I guess I'd also like to see if one of these could do one of those silver state challenges or drive the ring. I'm thinking, maybe (but probably not) on the SSC, but unlikely on the ring.

I remember reading an article many, many years ago about a guy building a '69 Camaro for the SSC. I think it averaged well over 200mph, and was clocked "in a bend" at 200 or 220 or something insane like that. I think it eventually become known as Big Red. I remember reading in the article that the guy had set up speedos or tachs for the front tires and rear tires and could use those to tell if the tires were spinning. (I think, it's been 25-30 years, so I could be wrong)
It was obvious the gearing was VERY tall (duh). It would need a different rear end for a regular track. I am also guessing with that much HP it would overheat with a long track like the ring or the SSC. So a cooling upgrade might be necessary or turn down the power mapping on the computer. Just speculation.
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