Wanted Coupe gt turbo driving impressions.

[Burl Vibert]

JShadzi at aol.com wrote:
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> 5kcstq at sisna.com, it sounds like you may have an issue, any turbo converted
> car isn't going to have aerodynamic drag problems at a measly 120mph, no
> matter how brickish.  Figure this, your car weighs about 2500, your putting
> out 160hp, that is plenty of power to get you to redline in 5th, considering
> that would be about 125-130mph.
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> Sounds like you may have another problem that aerodynamics, turbo converted
> Coupes should be clawing up the freeway at 4k rpm in 5th.


Hi Guys:
Actually weight has very little to do with top speed.  It does effect
how long it takes you to get there though.
I believe the drag coefficient of a Coupe is 0.37  while the drag of a
type 44 is 0.30, I guess the Coupe is a bit of a brick.  Despite this
I would still think it should still be a bit faster than it is.
Perhaps your timing is out?  Mixture?  Just guessing.

Burl Vibert
1987 5kcstq
Kingston, Ontario