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is 85mph IT?

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Old 04-06-2005, 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??
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Old 04-06-2005, 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.
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Old 04-06-2005, 01:33 AM
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Maby in 2nd gear har har har...
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Old 04-06-2005, 01:35 AM
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no.. like 140, might be able to squeeze more but it floats like he said
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nah 85 is about it , probally 90 downhill
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Old 04-06-2005, 01:36 AM
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nah 85 is about it , probally 90 downhill
maybe in a 2.3
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Old 04-06-2005, 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>?
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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 04-06-2005, 02:07 AM
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..dude, are you loaded?
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Old 04-06-2005, 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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