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Originally Posted by MarkM66
Hell, if you want to try it, try it. I'd like to hear the results.
Be aware of your Critical Driveshaft Speed before you put an overdrive in that thing.
Probably why most high speed cars use 1:1 with high ratio rear end gears instead of 4:11's with a .50 overdrive.
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That's the most intelligent post in this thread. Overdrive is not really intended for top speed use.
So--just brainstorming here--you would make the following changes:
-Higher rate springs.
-Reduced ride height.
-Different tires (unless you have YR-minimum rated tires already)
-Different wheels (the downward forces applied to your wheel's hubs at that speed are extreme. You want something that is strong and has minimal runout)
-Aero aids designed to direct air up and over the car and add downforce--which must be overcome by more power.
-An approved roll cage (which will enhance stability as well as add safety) -Approved seat and safety gear.
-Increased caster.
-Serious brakes with cooling ducts.
-Higher final drive ratio (lower numerical).
-A roll of 200mph tape (Otherwise your windshield trim will fly off and your underhood area will build excessive pressure).
-A smooth, straight, long, unpopulated stretch of road.
-Someone who is crazy or dumb enough to ride shotgun. (not really necessary, but hey we're just bench racing here, right? Why waste the opportunity to share the moment with someone you love.)
-A tail wind
-A get out of jail free card
-A videographer or two (we wanna see)
-And a horse shoe up your ass (for good luck)