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    how much top end>>

    I ran it in 5th gear and was at 5,700 rpm when I went through the traps. I still had a few rpm left and perhaps if I had made a better launch I could have coaxed a couple of more mph out of the old girl.
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    how much top end>>

    If you would like to watch my 175.3 mph run, I took a Go Pro video and here is the link. Please excuse the poor launch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVkeNxiG_xk&feature=youtu.be
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    Thanks again Jon B and Parts Rack

    I wanted to write about my latest interaction with Jon B at Parts Rack which was great. While returning from Mojave, California my 1999 RT-10 the electric fan motor started to make nasty sounds. By the time I got back to Washington it was barely working. Amazing how with a mere 100,000 miles on...
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    how much top end>>

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVkeNxiG_xk&feature=youtu.be Here is the link to my you tube video of my 175.3 run at Mojave. I had a bad launch, but it still was an enjoyable run with a car set up for shorter tracks and 3:55 gears.
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    how much top end>>

    My post (#27) mentioned that I was headed to Mojave to run my 1999 RT-10 in the Mojave Magnum 1 1/2 mile competition. I run 3:55 gears and pull 443 hp at the rear wheels. I only got one fairly good run, but was pleased to run 175.3 mph. I think If I could do some fiddling I could improve on that...
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    how much top end>>

    Thank you for the information. I didn't think that 6th gear would be a viable option. I am hoping that in the extra 1/2 mile I can get into the low 170's, but running at 3,200 feet and the expected high 80's for temperature I think I may be a bit optimistic. I will let you know what the results...
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    VCA Drama: what are the known facts?

    I am more than happy to refrain from joining VCA for next year as I did last year. I am still getting sporadic permission to post on the forum. So far it has been mostly talk about reforms. VCA has a very very long way to go to obtain trust of members.
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    how much top end>>

    I am heading to the Mojave Mile (and 1 1/2 Mile) event next week. I checked the gearing tables for my 3:55 gears and it looks like I could go 180 at 6,000 rpm in 5th. I realize that drag etc. will limit me. Does anyone have experience with using 6th gear with 3:55s above 150 mph and whether it...
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    Its worth saving, help john help you

    Wanted. Are you actually Chris Marshall in disguise??
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    VCA Drama: what are the known facts?

    I think VCA made a big mistake when they decided to have a fore profit business. There has been a minimum o transparency and the "petty censorship" has progressed to the point where my Washington regional president is not allowed to post on the forum. Yes, it is petty, like a lot of the other...
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    Moderators - What is your problem

    I have made as lot of posts recently in which I am civil and want to comment on events. You recently allowed a post from several days ago to be actually posted on the forum. My controversial comment was about an Ilmor marine V-10 engine. I said "625 HP". I just can't understand why all my other...
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    Have you ever seen one of these before?

    Why is my post from several days ago shown and all the others are not? What is your problem with the forums. I was a member (Venom for several years) before all this started going on. I am an enthusiast this year while I wait and see what you are going to do to turn this into a CAR CLUB.
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    Apology to Ralph Gilles

    Moderated?? Like me?? That is a good question.
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    Have you ever seen one of these before?

    I believe they are 625 hp.
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    Encounter with a "Tree-Hugger"...Has this ever happened to you?

    Just tell your car is a hybrid.. It burns gas and rubber.
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