jsut wondering if the stock tranny gears are able to hit 200 mph? if not what would be a good gearing?

 

I'm pretty sure it has more to do with your rear end ( final drive ).

Manual FD's have a 4.10

A Auto has a 3.73 i think

So the Auto rear end would be better for top speed

But i dont see why a 4.10 cant hit 200 with enough power behind it.

 

4.10's might be pushing it a little. Do you plan on driving 200mph anytime soon?

 

auto is 3.90



I think there is enough gear stock but good luck with that...



How fast have you been? 165-170 feels like you are in a time warp..

 

200 MPH is insanely fast. Even at 156 (Fastest I've gone in the FD) things were coming up WAY faster than I expected. It felt like you saw a semi truck on the horizon and started braking when it's way out there, you might not hit it.. Point is - When you're going 100MPH faster than traffic you need to anticipate a whole lot more!

 

if you do the math, 200mph is something like 8500rpms. my buddy popped hs engine @188....

 

fastest i went in my old FD was 175 indicated......god that was dumb BUT FUN !

 

what blew his engine? bad luck? or is there more stress on it at high speeds?

 

I think I read that the FD is geared for 201 mph.

 

had mine to about 175 indicated also. I need my *** kicked for that too. There is no reason the car needs to go that fast if not on a track or you're attempting to break the speed record for the FD class or something at Bonneville.



It's kinda scary at that speed. If you are seriously gonna try to break 200 mph.... do some serious investment in some real aerodynamic work. (watch the racing beat video from about 1994-5)