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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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so i just got my 88 gt and i didnt step on it today but is 85 the top speed of an 88 gt??
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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i bet you can get it to go at least 140 with the stock gears. you better have tires rated for that kind of speed. also the car will begin to shake, and "float" so be careful.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:33 AM
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Maby in 2nd gear har har har...
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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no.. like 140, might be able to squeeze more but it floats like he said
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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nah 85 is about it , probally 90 downhill
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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nah 85 is about it , probally 90 downhill
maybe in a 2.3
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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so wat is 140/ so wat is pace pnoytalkinga bout 90 downhill. so its like 140 copuld i change the rpm/mph gauge or the whole panel? so dc mann why did u u cahnege ur rpms cuz i see one in ur picture wat are the advantages of it or is it just to look cool>?
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:52 AM
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so wat is 140/ so wat is pace pnoytalkinga bout 90 downhill. so its like 140 copuld i change the rpm/mph gauge or the whole panel? so dc mann why did u u cahnege ur rpms cuz i see one in ur picture wat are the advantages of it or is it just to look cool>?


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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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..dude, are you loaded?
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 02:32 AM
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you can change the cluster, get one from a 90-93 mustang and it will have a 140mph speedo. i have one i will sell you. pm me if interested.



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