chrishill 0 Posted March 17, 2004 just been testing my car on a private road, i got to 120mph with the revs sitting at a steady 5500, and it would go no futher, roads nice and flat, no funny engine noises, but thats all it'd give me. Is that about normal? seems a bit low to me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesy 0 Posted March 17, 2004 Not sure when i tested mine on private road, i was registering 140mph and 500rpm short of red line. At the time mine was exhaust and induction kit and 17's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted March 17, 2004 I think you all need to go get a VR and find out some home truths! chrishill, when you coming out for a spin in mine? I was doing over 150mph last night still with plenty to go :wink: Cheers Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 17, 2004 I'm hoping for about 160-165 top speed in my 20v T but not much point as you can't use it in this country (maybe occasionally.... 8) ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted March 17, 2004 i was registering 140mph and 500rpm short of red line thats what i mean, i dont understand why it'd just 'stop' at 5500rpm :? i'd have expected it to hit redline at least, especially as i held it there for a good half mile trying to get a little bit more out of it. Cheesy - mines got a custom exhaust, K&N and drilled box Chris - good job theres a good supply of friendly private road owners up here ;) we need to get together about your site soon mate, gimme a shout. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted March 17, 2004 Why should it hit the redline? A car only hits the redline in top gear if it's massively undergeared... (Or massively overpowered) (Or on a rolling road... Or going down a REALLY steep hill...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris CORRADO 0 Posted March 17, 2004 i have had my Corrado *2.0L 16v* in germany doing 148mph then i did not want to go any further coz the redline was aproaching. induction kit was too lould lol on full bore. started to get anoying lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted March 17, 2004 We've heard about your "standard" 2.0 16v before, Chris. We've still not seen any pics of the "standard" 2.0 16v engine under that bonnet tho... ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted March 17, 2004 Why should it hit the redline? point taken, i've not taken any of my previous cars up to anywhere near that speed so i wasnt sure what to expect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted March 17, 2004 As Dr Mat says, if the engine doesn't have sufficient torque and power to pull the car through the air at that speed, 120mph might just be your lot I'm afraid. But (and there's always a but!), an old MK2 Valver of mine did exactly the same thing, couldn't even get the book speed of 128mph.....just plain gave up at exactly 120mph almost as if it had a BMW style limiter. A quick trip to Stealth revealed a fuel pump that was 1 bar down.....therefore the car would accelerate normally up to the point where lots of fuel was required at high speeds in top gear. Fitted a new pump and the needle sailed past 120mph! Many people only look at the pumps when they're noisy or dead but a seemingly good one could be down on pressure, which won't be apparent until you try and pull the car's top speed! K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted March 17, 2004 thats worth looking into then, its a shame steath is so far away, i'd realy like to get down there and let them have a butchers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris CORRADO 0 Posted March 17, 2004 dr_mat, lol yeah i'm toooo lazy but see my thead on my bling bling engine bay LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
