thanks will i was just wondering how fast it will go because a guy told me
today that he didnt think that my truck could do over 120 even with out the
speed limiter.
arnold
----- Original Message -----
From: "Will Coughlin" <willcoughlin@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: DML: what is the fastest speed anyone has gone here?
> Arnold, I won't make any comments on the actual testing of this, but I
will
> tell how you how to figure your theoretical top speed.I can tell you my
> engine speed at any given speed.With my 255/65/R15 goodyears, 3.92 gear
> ratio, and overdrive(5th) in my 5-speed, my effective gear ratio is 2.86:1
> I could then use that in a mph/rpm calculator to calcualte my engine rpm
at
> a given speed. All you would really need to do is use the calculator the
> other way, enter 6000 rpms(the 4.7L rev limit), and it will spit out a
speed
> in mph that you can estimate to be your top speed.Now, If I remember
right,
> you have the 45RFE auto, and you have changed your wheels/tire size.So,
you
> would need to adjust the effective gear ratio to match your equipment.
> Remember though, that unless you have had your 4.7L PCM reprogrammed with
> the speed limiter removed, you will only be able to go as fast as the
> limiter is set on your truck, which depends on the OE tires you had.
> Again, be careful,and please don't try to test this physically!
>
> Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
> '00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/NV-3500HD5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
> http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Arnoldo Silva" <silva@rio.bravo.net>
>
> this is dangerous and stupid i know but what is the fastest speed that
> anyone here has gone in a gen III dakota and what rpm were you at and what
> gear do you have in rear end?
> thanks
> arnold
>
>
>
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