Anyone going over 200 mph???

[nitrorocket]

Just curious if you guys go 200+ mph in a '71 Chevelle. I want to do some road racing type stuff. I am thinking about changing the trans or gearing to do this but am wondering if anyone has any pointers. I might have to swap to a 6 speed unfortunatly, but I guess that comes with the turf.
My concerns are wheel bearing possibly failing due to the speed they will be turning and possible lift issues. It will just be for the quick occasional blst and will most likey not be a sustained speed for too long.

What do you guys do??

[MarkM66]

If you have a wife and kids, first thing you should do a get a good life insurance policy, .

I'd check the rules on what is required to run 200 at such and event, build the car to those safety specs, then worry about power/tranny/gears.

[nitrorocket]

I do 150+ on a pretty regular basis and have had 0 issues so far.

As far as safety, It is just more of a daily driver type street car that I go to shows in, but I like to play around. That would really suck If I needed safety equipment.... I never thought of that!

[Streetking]

Originally Posted by nitrorocket

I do 150+ on a pretty regular basis and have had 0 issues so far.

As far as safety, It is just more of a daily driver type street car that I go to shows in, but I like to play around. That would really suck If I needed safety equipment.... I never thought of that!

I have run over 200 at Silver State many years ago. There is a huge difference between going 150 to going 200. Everything changes especially in the aerodynamics , suspension dampening ect. On a heavy car like yours, don't skimp on ANY suspension peices at all. Remember even if you replace all the "wear" items with new stuff, it's still old technology and was never ment to go those speeds. Safety equipment is a must. Good luck and be safe..

SW

[Elusive R]

If you really want to go that fast, you might want to talk to a shop that builds Bonneville cars for some pointers.

Originally Posted by nitrorocket

As far as safety, It is just more of a daily driver type street car that I go to shows in, but I like to play around. That would really suck If I needed safety equipment.... I never thought of that!

Uh.....duh?

Also, if you're ever on a public road near me and I hear about/see you going that fast, I would not hesitate to call whoever necessary to have you thrown in jail. I'd like to see a "quick blast" to 200.

As said, get a good policy and the rest of us will just hope you don't hurt someone else.

Ryan

[T Bell]

just put bigger turbos on it and "say" it can go that fast. Most people wouldn't want to get in the car with you to verify it anyways. Hot Rod had an article a while back about a black mopar that they modified to go faster. I remember them saying that the aerodynamics of the car made it very hard to get past 150 or so.