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:
dodge man
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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....
Sprinklerman
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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
LD1
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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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Retiredguy2
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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...
