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jeffster
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5/25/2001
03:09:37

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OK here it is. I just took the truck on the highway and burned almost $15.00 in gas in an hour but got the info I wanted.

The truck. R.C 4.7 Dak sport 3.92 gears 5 speed.

Top speed was around 117mph @ 5000 RPM's in 4th.

Top speed was the same 117mph @ only 3800 RPM's in 5th.

For the record I passed no vehicles doing these stupid speeds. The 117mph was the point at which the computer shut me down. I was still gaining speed nicely on the flat when shut down at 3,800 RPM's. With computer upgrade and 5000+ RPM's in 5th you should be good for around 135-145 mph. Just a guess. If someone wants to crunch the numbers please post the results.

I won't do it again untill a computer mod but had to know the limits. When I get the computer done I will get street V rated tires before trying for 5,000 rpms in 5th.







kota on 20s
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5/25/2001
12:31:51

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the aero dynamics of the truck might stop you before you get to 5000 rpm's

Eric



jeffster
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5/25/2001
13:11:03

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I think you are right on that front Eric.

I hear that you can get to 150 MPH with X amount of hp but to get another 50 mph you need to double your the HP it took to get to 150 MPH or something along those lines. That's why 200 MPH was such a huge deal when that special Corvette (sorry don't remeber the name, but it's turbo charged.) broke that barrier on the track. It took a huge amount of horse power to get an extra 20 miles an hour to break through. Atmosphere resistance is the the only real factor that limits speed. It's amazing how quick some very box shaped vehicles get up to speed. The first 100mph atmosperic resistance is negligable.



George
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5/27/2001
21:37:36

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Calloway Sledghammer Corvette, 800 HP



kota on 20s
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5/28/2001
03:41:01

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I think he was talking about the lingenfelter corvet (twin turbo) went like 220.
well wait untill the hennisey twin turbo viper gets tested 831 hp

Eric



jeffster
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5/28/2001
12:34:41

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That's the one Eric. Thanks



kota on 20s
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5/28/2001
14:18:37

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I just saw the new motortrend today, the twin turbo viper (833 hp) went 193 mph...oh that was in 1 mile. they said guessing the top speed would be about 230. and it still has A/C. and street legal.

Eric



Ken 1
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5/28/2001
14:44:36

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The Sledgehammer Corvette went to a top speed of 254.7 mph and no the Lingenfelter Corvette won't touch it.The Sledgehammer was also twinturbo but was made by Reeves Calloway.



Ken1
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5/28/2001
14:47:08

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Oh yeah the Sledgehammer has 880hp and 1000 ft lbs torque.



kota on dubs
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5/28/2001
14:47:24

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the calloway vett is a race vett. i hope it can beat a lingenfelter wich is street leagle and still has A/C.

Eric



kota on dubs
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5/28/2001
14:52:13

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any car with GM emblems needs to come with a sledge hammer... to beat the crap out of it when it breaks down.

Eric



cbsdakota
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5/28/2001
15:21:29

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I did 110 in my 2000 RC V6 auto. That was with only a Flowmaster and an Airaid. Was still climbing but I chickened out. I WAS passing people on a highway here in England, chasing a VW Golf that flew past me when I was doing barely over the speed limit. Figured, if there was a cop, he'ld get the car before he got me.



cbsdakota
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5/28/2001
15:22:15

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Oh yah, 3.55's in mine!



Ken1
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5/28/2001
19:53:13

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The Sledgehammer has A/C,just roll the windows down at 250mph and feel how cool it gets!The Sledgehammer was street legal but at $255,000 not many could afford it.The next fastest car would be the Mclaren(sp?)F1 and as for street legal there aren't many places to run a vehicle up 200mph anyways so save it for the tracks boys.



Mike Balls
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5/28/2001
20:03:30

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Here we go again,another fish story!What a bunch of BS cbsdakota!110 in a stock V6 in England!Hehehehe Come on,if your going to play,you got to do better than that.



kota on 20s
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5/29/2001
00:05:45

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its not that not many can afford the $250000 vett, its just who in their right mind would pay that price for a vett?!

Eric



jeffster
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5/29/2001
03:59:00

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Mike, what's so fishy about doing 110mph with a mildly modified 2000 V6?? I did 117 mph @ 3,800 RPM's and was climbing when the computer said sorry to fast. Granted it's a V8 but it has 3.92 gears. His V6 has 3.55's which is even better for maximum top speed and with his mod's should be at around 190hp or slightly more.



cbsdakota
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5/29/2001
05:37:47

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I dought I have 190hp but thanks anyways! I do have a bed cover which helps with the wind drag. Believe what you want. I know what I was doing and that's all that matters!



jeffster
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5/29/2001
12:36:37

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Exaust and intake should be good for around 15hp. That would give you 190 at the crank. I had no bed cover either when I made my run. We all beleive you. Mike's just having one of his moments.



George
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5/29/2001
16:33:41

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Calloway has air, and originally it had 1000, HP but they found that it was too much for the street so they detuned it to 880. They also drove it a number of hours over the road to get it to the test track where it did 254.7 MPH.



kota on 20s
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5/29/2001
21:20:26

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ok so it does 255 mph (which you could never use) ITS STILL A VETT!! with a ugly ass body kit!! like 880 hp is much more streetable than 1000. how reliable is this car?! i know for damn sure it wont pass smog here in cali. for that much money you could buy a bently red lable. I'd rather have the ferrari 550. hmmm lets see... top of the line ferrari, or a chevy...yea, give me the ferrari

Eric



cbsdakota
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5/30/2001
05:01:22

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If you want to discuss vetts, go elsewhere. I saw a dragster that had a radically modified 1600cc VW beetle engine and a 2 speed powerglide that did 7 sec quarter miles. Whoopty shit! Anything can be made fast but we are here to discuss DODGE DAKOTAS and exchange knowledge with fellow Dakota owners! :)



cher0169
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5/30/2001
06:48:34

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I love my dak quad with its 4.7! she's awsome and can blow the doors off most of the cars/trucks i encounter on the parkway with ease. And she's a family truck. Tailgate and all...no SUV. She's a meaty 4x4 mud driven, grocery getting, dog hauling, kid and there gear, work truck!!



kota on 20s
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5/30/2001
11:59:43

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cbsdakota, i come on this site because like all of you i have a dakota. but i love ALL cars and trucks (most GM's excluded). if some one wants to get a little side tracked and talk about another type of car, whats the big deal? if YOU dont want to join in on the conversation dont. but dont tell the rest of us what the hell to talk about.

Eric



cbsdakota
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5/30/2001
19:29:59

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Kota on 20's. You are a bitch. This is dodgedakotas.com. I come here to read info about, what do you know, Dodge Dakotas. Just get sick of you Cheby lovers talking about Chebies. But, whatever. I ignore most things you have to say because you just seem to like to cause trouble. You are all talk!



jeffster
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5/30/2001
19:35:40

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That's not nice. Eric's a good guy and there is nothing wrong with some topic's that go astray. Half of mine do,but I think some here would call me a bitch anyways.



kota on 20s
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5/30/2001
20:13:35

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cbsdakota, IM NOT A CHEVY LOVER! why dont you read my post's. im STICKING UP FOR MOPARS you stupid idiot! you are the one tring to start sh*t!

jeffster, thanks for your support

Eric



cher0169
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5/30/2001
20:50:40

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What about mine? I was talking about my dak you guys never said anything about my post. I've had other cars and trucks all different makes. But I keep coming back to MOPARS! So how bout we get back to talking about them!!



cher0169
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5/30/2001
20:53:32

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What about mine? I was talking about my dak you guys never said anything about my post. I've had other cars and trucks all different makes. But I keep coming back to MOPARS! So how bout we get back to talking about them!!



kota on 20s
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5/31/2001
03:48:07

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cher, all i got out of your post was you like it, its a 4x4 and its fast. your post was more of a statment than a question or something needing a reply. we ALL like our trucks, and EVERYONE here thinks they can blow the doors off every one else. what did you want a respons to? and if you want to talk mopars talk. i'm listining.

Eric



cbsdakota
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5/31/2001
06:03:53

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Sorry, KOTA, I got you, Mike Balls and someone else mixed up. I got involved in to many posts at the same time with my wife bitching in the background. My bad. You can slap me if you want. :(



kota on 20s
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5/31/2001
12:42:02

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cbskota, thats ok iv got people mixed up before. apology accepted.

Eric



Candy
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5/31/2001
16:14:31

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Cher, I like your truck even if THEY don't.



cher0169
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5/31/2001
20:58:29

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Thank you Candy! What do u drive?



Mike Balls
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5/31/2001
21:16:22

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Jeffster,you are slipping,did you see Candys email address?



surferpug
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5/31/2001
23:34:02

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hey jeffster when you get that computer mod, please post which one, I have the same problem with computer shut down



Jeffster
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6/01/2001
01:35:29

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I won't be doing many mod's for the next several months other than intake and cat back so won't have an answer on that. I think Mat has done his PCM mod so hopefully he will post.

Mike I am not slipping at all. I abandoned my dream of being with Candy when I found out she is a he. Hey how would you know that I didn't email her anyways unless like I said before your are her and she is Wayne.

Hmmmmmm something to think about.



Matt Barret
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6/04/2001
07:56:59

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Jeffster, What info are you looking for about my Mike Leach PCM ??? Quickly, it cost $400 plus shipping from LA, generated around 10 hp to the rear wheels, 10 Ft lBS TQ to rear wheels, advanced the timing 5 degrees, increased fuel curve by 5%, set the speed limiter from 113 to 255 mph ;), and raised the rev limiter to 6500 (not that it will go there anyway :) Oh, and they put an AC lockout switch in, that will turn the AC off under WOT .

Matt Y2K-HEMI
'00 RC 4.7L 5spd 217 rwhp
14.23@ 94.49



Jeffster
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6/04/2001
22:40:04

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Thanks Mike. Can you easily swap the PCM in and out to avoid paying throught the nose for Supreme during the daily drive.



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