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Old 11-17-2011, 04:05 PM   #10
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Re: How fast in your ol truck

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Originally Posted by Super C10 View Post
So the other day was comin home and got bored so i wanted to see how fast my old super would go so hammered down. Mined you this truck has a so what stock 350 backed with a turbo 350 and 3.08 gears. Look it up online with the engine tranny and rear gears at 5300 rpm it was real close to 155 some thing like 152 mph really. I wasnt to concerning till i thought about it later lol
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Originally Posted by hjewell2 View Post
Using your vehicle Speed of 152 MPH takes 172.61 HP to overcome air drag.
Rolling resistance is 20.02
For a total of 192.64 HP to run 152 MPH
Really? You got "bored" and did 152? Really?
Too damn funny Seriously, I think you better check your speedo cable and follow hjewell2's calculations.
You kids these days, you crack me up.
HEY, since I have a SWB that means I can go at least 156 due to a shorter bed!! Yeah, that's right!!
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