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TopChuckie · 02-03-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CoBeerToad

120 on the speedo on I-44 between Lawton, OK and Wichita Falls, TX. So that was actually only 112-114. That was plenty for me.

In my impetuous youth, Between Tulsa and OKC heading south about 20 years ago, I estimated 140mph in my Chevy Caprice. Used to drive it between Lawton, OK and Chicago all the time so I threw a 2.56 rear axle in it along with a 22 gallon gas tank.

I was so stupid back in the day. Had the cruise set at about 120 rolling through Illinois for about an hour. So stupid.

Ha, 140 in a Caprice has to be infinitely more crazy than 120 in a Boxster, especially 20 years ago.

woodsman · 02-03-2014, 02:12 PM

200 KPH/ 6500 RPM in 5th gear for 1 hour in northern Quebec, about 4 am in 1989. Temp gauge never budged. 1989 Civic Si

BYprodriver · 02-03-2014, 03:31 PM

135 in 4 different vehicles, mental governor I suppose. None of these was my DD Box I have had for 11years. Owners manual states top speed 165 & I figure the added 75 HP increased it to 170.

I think this one had a little left in it especially if not going uphill next time. :chicken:

CoBeerToad · 02-04-2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TopChuckie

Ha, 140 in a Caprice has to be infinitely more crazy than 120 in a Boxster, especially 20 years ago.

It ran pretty smooth. It might be because the car was floating a little bit, but it never seemed to be out of control. Loved that car. 1987 Caprice Classic Brougham LS.