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mongrelEB · 03-19-2004, 03:12

As it says. A little short of money to do it myself, does anybody know what RPM the top and bottom ends are good for?

XCHASR · 03-19-2004, 03:21

roflmao! good question.. my friends mum has an AU.. might see if i can take it for a test run!

Casper · 03-19-2004, 03:22

Well, I've bounced mine off the limiter a few times
Seems to handle that ok!

davway · 03-19-2004, 05:04

um well i put mine up to 130kmh in FIRST once.....well into the red line and was she screaming like a bitch!!! i honestly reckon on a good motor you could get it close to 180kmh in first before it all let go!

MustangNicko · 03-19-2004, 05:06

180 in FIRST??? First redlines at "80". WTF? :/

davway · 03-19-2004, 05:14

put the auto shifter in 1st and leave it there.....dont say that it red lines at 80 coz i done it (to 130kmh) and i seen how red red can get...i swear i had piston dents in the inside of my bonnet. lol

Casper · 03-19-2004, 05:15

I think 180kph in first is a TAD over estimating the car
Your looking at about 11000rpm there! Probably more!
Hell, 130kph in first must have been over 7000rpm!

Casper · 03-19-2004, 05:21

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Originally Posted by davway

put the auto shifter in 1st and leave it there.....dont say that it red lines at 80 coz i done it (to 130kmh) and i seen how red red can get...i swear i had piston dents in the inside of my bonnet. lol

You did this in an AU???

philstoj · 03-19-2004, 05:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by davway

put the auto shifter in 1st and leave it there.....dont say that it red lines at 80 coz i done it (to 130kmh) and i seen how red red can get...i swear i had piston dents in the inside of my bonnet. lol

to get 180 k's outta first, you might wanna panel beat the firewall out a few more inches to get that little bit extra throttle travel....

davway · 03-19-2004, 05:34

i did yes....dont believe then do it yourself....even if it may be 11000 rpm or whatever at 180kmh i reckon youd get pretty close before the big BANG!!