RE: 69 Corvette

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Mon Aug 14 2000 - 08:46:03 EDT


I had 3.23's in my Camaro (Moroso Brute Strength 10-bolt) and she hit 162mph
(max) at 6800rpm (285/50-15 Comp T/A's). That was max and holding 150 for
more than an hour wasn't a problem. (Hot August Nights - Reno, NV to San
Jose, CA in just about 2 hours.) I had a buddy at that time who had a '69
Charger (with 440) and he could keep up with me up to about a 140mph...after
that, bye bye. Plus, the suspension on the Camaro could handle it - Vette
Products Mono-Leaf Suspension.

But that's all in the past and yeah, I do miss the car, but the Dak is more
fun now. ;)

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of MyS10PU@aol.com
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 1:10 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: 69 Corvette

In a message dated 8/14/00 1:05:39 AM Central Daylight Time,
OLZNUT@webtv.net
writes:

<< Hmmph, my 4-4-2 with the 2.56 "Turnpike Cruiser" rear gear would do
 100......in 2nd gear!! (TH-400)
>>

ut uh...i see me needed two different rear ends for this s-10 i'm
building...
(mild 350, hoping to make 275-300 hp) one with 4.56's, and one with
2.56's....LOL...4.56's and a th400...i'd never see 75 mph again...2.56's
with
the th400, and i'd get 15-18 mpg...lol...be like having overdrive
again...wait a minute...2.56's and a th700r4! LOL...'nuff of my ramblin...

-Will Reed



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