I doubt it could do 150 mph, going downhill. :laughing:
Today's new cars are way overpowered...
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I doubt it could do 150 mph, going downhill. :laughing:
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When I take my 2010 Dodge Challenger drag racing, I use all the power, wish it had more. It puts 370 hp to the rear wheels.
There are two kind of people that buy cars. The first is the kind that uses a vehicle to get from one place to another. A car is just another item to own and use.
The other kind is a car person. They think a 707 hp Challenger Hellcat has just the right amount of power. I'm afraid to say I'm in this camp.
There are two kind of people that buy cars. The first is the kind that uses a vehicle to get from one place to another. A car is just another item to own and use.
The other kind is a car person. They think a 707 hp Challenger Hellcat has just the right amount of power. I'm afraid to say I'm in this camp.
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I had a chance to drive a BMW M3, Lexus 430, Porsche Carrera, and a Porsche Cayman back-to-back-to-back-to back in 20 minute track sessions at Lime Rock. The first two have over 400hp.
Without electronics on they are really twitching coming out of corners. I have a WRX with around 290 WHP and on a twisty course it will motor away from most of the high-powered 2WD machines. Except the Porsched Cayman, which is a scalpel compared to hatchets and axes....
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Back in the 70's I had just got my license and was looking for a Chevelle . I found , a sweet 1969 , 396 4 speed headers , posi rear and I had enough money . So Dad went with me to show off his negotiating skills . Dad looks the car over and starts it up . IT SOUNDS GREAT , I am excited . And then Dad looks at me and and says **** No . My heart drops . Looks at the guy and asks is this car fast , the guy laughs , of course it is its a big block .
Dad basicly told me " We are not buying your coffin today " I ended up with a 6 cyl ford falcon . I was 16
Dad basicly told me " We are not buying your coffin today " I ended up with a 6 cyl ford falcon . I was 16
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But I doubt you would buy it to be your daily driver to and from work every dingle day.
Betting you would own another vehicle to do that. This discussion applies more to that vehicle.
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I have a saying that refers to those who want to drive a 500-700 horsepower car:
"More horsepower than common sense...."
"More horsepower than common sense...."
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I bet it could, with some mods... I know someone with a 10 duramax, with a few mods, he says he has seen the aftermarket display show 145 MPH.
Sure, "With some mods". :laughing:
We've all seen a jet Kenworth go 250 mph.
One web site I just saw, estimated the 2015 Chevy Duramax 2500 top speed at 100 mph.
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A quick search says that there is a factory speed limiter set to 100MPH, but a tuner can bump it up to 150ish.
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I dont believe he has messed with the internals of the engine (injectors). Tuner, exhaust, maybe an intake...
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I can think of a couple of times driving around Chicago where it came in handy to avoid getting rear-ended by semi's. I used to drag race my street bike at a local dragstrip. I know several folks that take their street cars there. Also, there's quite a lot of people that road race street legal cars. And I'll admit that I've taken our car out to the industrial areas at night were there are loooong stretches of open 4 lane with NO driveways just to see what it'll do.
Personally, I hate driving a car that won't get out of its own way.
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Ohhhh, that sounds like fun! :thumbsup:
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Okay, if you're thinking your ride is a little short on power, think about this one:
Watch a Ridiculous 12.3-liter Quad-Turbo V-16 Dyno at 5000 Horsepower
Watch a Ridiculous 12.3-liter Quad-Turbo V-16 Dyno at 5000 Horsepower
What ever you guys want to believe.
It's only a 5 speed transmission. And, without bigger tires, or a gear change, as well as other mods, I do not believe it.
But, I rest my case. It's not going that fast without mods.
It's only a 5 speed transmission. And, without bigger tires, or a gear change, as well as other mods, I do not believe it.
But, I rest my case. It's not going that fast without mods.
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Rumors have it that 2011, 12 and 13 Impalas are speed limited to 112mph, unless you got the LTZ model or police package, which had W rated tires, and the speed limiter was bumped to somewhere north of 150.
Michigan State Police tests in 2012 had a 2012 V6 Impala hit 150 and that was on... GADS! E85!!! :laughing:
2012 Police Vehicles Reach 150 mph at Michigan Tests - News - POLICE Magazine
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Actually, its a 6 speed Allison 1000 (per: http://media.gm.com/dld/content/med...Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Specifications.doc).
6th gear is 0.61
Rear axle is available with a 3.73
Redline on the Duramax is 3450
Stock tires are LT265/70R18
As such (per: Gear Ratio Calculator - Cargister ) the theoretical max speed is 147MPH
Edit: I missed that you were talking about a 2010. Specs look to be the same though: Chevrolet Pressroom - United States - Silverado HD
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He does have bigger tires and wheels on at the moment...
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You are comparing apples to oranges. The surburban has that much room behind the first row. Which one is rated to tow more? The surburban is rated to tow almost double. Who really cares about a side by side comparison? Most people don't want a minivan.
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He compared them. Most parents compare them.
He did not mention towing. He mentioned mpg.
The danger of overpowered vehicles is inexperienced drivers and adrenaline junkies that don't make good decisions. When people panic or horse around under the wrong circumstances, 500 hp gets the chain of events started a lot faster than 100hp at the rear wheels. When a vehicle has the capability to break traction at will, it continues to have that capability by accident. I was fortunate to have a 4 cylinder Ranger and a straight 6 Rambler to cut my teeth on, and get the meathead out of my system. If I'd have had a muscle car or souped up truck like some of my peers, I'd have definitely left a lot more rubber around... likely worse. Teenagers and gobs of power are a dangerous combination.
