Re: Out of steam at 115 mph

From: Sam (sam_p@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Tue Aug 06 1996 - 11:27:18 EDT


You wrote:
>
*snip*
>At 115, my Dak seemed to be running out of steam. I didn't check the
>tach but I'm sure it was a few hundred away from red (not enough
>engine noise), and I don't remember if it was in 3rd or OD at the time. I
>did have the windows up and the A/C on and was seriously trying to
>make a new hole in the floorboard with the pedal. I kinda think it had
>something to do with having all the aerodynamics of a brick wall.
>
>Comments? Any other Dakota top speeds to talk about? How about
>from you slammers? Lower should be better for topping out higher.
>
>klm
>
    
    I took a 5.0 mustang from light to light on a two lane highway (about 4 miles
worth)... I got up to 105 in 4th gear, then went to 5th...Then was on the
brakes... 4th gear was about 4900 rpm.... BOY didn't he feel funny getting taken
by a TRUCK!!
    
    ...Sam

 



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