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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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I've had my TII up over 140 a couple times, and I'm sure it still had some room to breathe.
Old Aug 13, 2003 | 01:39 PM
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This is not top speed but my 87 GXL is as smooth as can be at 110 mph. Had her there this morning.



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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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I think FC's are geared to go to 200mph...
Old Aug 13, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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TII's are geared for about 160-170 at redline in 5th.
Old Aug 13, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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I have had my '87 TII up to 134, that's in 5th gear. I think I shifted too early, prolly could get more out of it if I would've left it in 4th for longer. Funny thing is my car was really shaky at 90mph but at 130 it was silky smooth.
Old Aug 13, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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Here is a pic I took in my vert like 2 years ago. I was bored. LOL!
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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i've taken my n/a to 225km/h



i usually drive around 160-180km/h (god bless radar detectors and laza cops)
Old Aug 13, 2003 | 10:30 PM
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the gearsplit software says:



Pegged in 5th (8k) with a 3.90 rear end a FC will do 190-195 mph



you'll need about 400-500hp
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 02:41 AM
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i have done 120 i know it could have gone farther but i was worried about cops
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 02:49 AM
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ive gone to 135-140 ... did that like twice



but i go like 220 usually



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