Getting to 150MPH stock. Can it be done?
04-10-2012, 03:27 PM
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Getting to 150MPH stock. Can it be done? I've had it to 120MPH a few times just because, and last night on the highway I had an awesome opening in which I took it to 130MPH but because it was so noisy and the top felt like it was gonna fly off I backed out of it.
Has anyone done it stock? And is my top safe lol? This is my first LS1/t-top car.
Has anyone done it stock? And is my top safe lol? This is my first LS1/t-top car.
04-10-2012, 03:55 PM
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Yes, people have gone 150mph with a stock LS1 engine.
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04-10-2012, 04:42 PM
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I hit the limiter and the GPS said 162.3 with only a lid & catback. Was really scary though because the frontend felt very light. feels much better and controlled with the Strano springs, bars and Konis on it now. Broke 174 with my old H/C/I stock bottom motor and haven't tried a long pull on this motor yet....
04-10-2012, 05:09 PM
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I've had it to 120MPH a few times just because, and last night on the highway I had an awesome opening in which I took it to 130MPH but because it was so noisy and the top felt like it was gonna fly off I backed out of it.
Has anyone done it stock? And is my top safe lol? This is my first LS1/t-top car.
Has anyone done it stock? And is my top safe lol? This is my first LS1/t-top car.
04-10-2012, 05:18 PM
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Stop going that fast on public roads.
04-10-2012, 05:24 PM
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I make all my top end runs down Main Street at 5:00PM.
C'mon son! Of course I don't attempt 150MPH with cars around, what kind of moron would do that? The worst I have ever done (as far as traffic around) is 100MPH merging onto the Interstate when I first got the car and it got there way faster than I anticipated. Since then the most I've done around traffic is about 80MPH, again, merging and cruising.
I try to be safe, as contrary as that sounds to 150MPH, but I have my fun as well. I will NEVER endanger the life of someone else because of my stupidity.
C'mon son! Of course I don't attempt 150MPH with cars around, what kind of moron would do that? The worst I have ever done (as far as traffic around) is 100MPH merging onto the Interstate when I first got the car and it got there way faster than I anticipated. Since then the most I've done around traffic is about 80MPH, again, merging and cruising.
I try to be safe, as contrary as that sounds to 150MPH, but I have my fun as well. I will NEVER endanger the life of someone else because of my stupidity.
04-10-2012, 05:31 PM
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Nope 162 . Yes they will do it/ yes you should have your car up to spec mechanically/ and no don't do it if your car shakes and shimmies already. Don't think that you can always take a decade + old fbody and run it's stock estimated max speed without making sure everything is up to snuff. Don't want to see another fbody wrote off, nor another fellow member. You can kill yourself real quick, know this. We all have fun but just remember that, coming from experience.
. Yes they will do it/ yes you should have your car up to spec mechanically/ and no don't do it if your car shakes and shimmies already. Don't think that you can always take a decade + old fbody and run it's stock estimated max speed without making sure everything is up to snuff. Don't want to see another fbody wrote off, nor another fellow member. You can kill yourself real quick, know this. We all have fun but just remember that, coming from experience.
04-10-2012, 06:04 PM
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You chill. Of course I speed. Going over 150MPH on a public street is stupid especially when OP has no idea what the car can do which means he has no experience at high rates of speed in his car. Not only can he hurt himself but someone else.
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I appreciate the concern guys, I really do. However, this isn't my first rodeo with 100+ and it was actually my old GT that took me the fastest I've ever been, which was 135. Trust that I don't take 100+MPH joyrides with my buddies unless their over 18 and request such (because I have). I also do NOT street race with people in the car or others around. And finally, I'm not taking a ragged out car with crappy suspension 100+.
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I make all my top end runs down Main Street at 5:00PM.
C'mon son! Of course I don't attempt 150MPH with cars around, what kind of moron would do that? The worst I have ever done (as far as traffic around) is 100MPH merging onto the Interstate when I first got the car and it got there way faster than I anticipated. Since then the most I've done around traffic is about 80MPH, again, merging and cruising.
I try to be safe, as contrary as that sounds to 150MPH, but I have my fun as well. I will NEVER endanger the life of someone else because of my stupidity.
C'mon son! Of course I don't attempt 150MPH with cars around, what kind of moron would do that? The worst I have ever done (as far as traffic around) is 100MPH merging onto the Interstate when I first got the car and it got there way faster than I anticipated. Since then the most I've done around traffic is about 80MPH, again, merging and cruising.
I try to be safe, as contrary as that sounds to 150MPH, but I have my fun as well. I will NEVER endanger the life of someone else because of my stupidity.
Only Morons speed with cars around.
