Fwd: IML: 1964 through 1966 Disc Brake Option with 800 HP 392 cu.

["Frank Cannavale, III" <fc3subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> It's not that hard.
>
> Figure a  15" radial has an outer diameter of about 27". That means  
> the tires circumference is about 85 inches. Roll the tire one full  
> revolution and it should travel 85 inches. Now, let's say you can  
> get the engine to turn pretty fast. A built V8 can do about 5,000  
> RPM. Since the transmission in high gear without overdrive is 1:1,  
> we don't need to consider that. Thus 5,000 RPM at the engine is  
> 1548 RPM at the tire. 1548 * 85  is 131,580 inch/min or 124 MPH.   
> With a 2,02 rear ratio, you're at 199.
>
> Best regards,
> Frank
>
>
> On Dec 12, 2007, at 3:38 AM, dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > Hi John!...how would I calculate what the TOP SPEED and TOP RPM  
> > woould be for my '66 LeBAron with the stock 440 engine, 3.23 rear,  
> > stock 15in. wheels and dual exhaust? there's probably a formula  
> > for this. I'd appreciate you sharing that. Feel free to email me  
> > directly at "dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" if you'd prefere so we  
> > don't bore the rest of the IML.
> > Thanks a bunch!
> > Dan Melnik
> >
> > ---- "John L. Chesnutt" <chesnutt@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > =============
> > Hi Remco Van Lent.
> >
> > What rear axle ratio do you intend to use? Because with the  
> > factory ratio you will not be able to make the 200 MPH mark. Run  
> > out of RPM.
> >
> > John Chesnutt, Portland, Oregon
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list- 
> > owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of REMCO VAN LENT
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 10:09 AM
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: IML: 1964 through 1966 Disc Brake Option
> >
> > Not only the brakes should be updated when going real fast.
> > Also the complete suspension and the rest of the drive train needs  
> > a lot of
> > work.
> > I live close to the german autobahn and will surely floor it when  
> > the new
> > engine is ready to go.
> > What's the use of building a 800 HP +++ supercharged 392 and not  
> > use the
> > power?
> > I hope to be able to hit the 200 MPH mark, not on a weekday's rush  
> > hour but
> > on a early sunday morning with a almost
> > empty autobahn for myself.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "PAUL WENTINK" <randalpark@xxxxxxx>
> > To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 2:26 PM
> > Subject: Re: IML: 1964 through 1966 Disc Brake Option
> >
> >
> >  There was a
> > post about needing better brakes to get the most out of the engine,
> > which makes me wonder if some folks think that by converting their
> > brakes they can drive faster or follow more closely. Those are bad
> > driving habits which have nothing to do with realizing the  
> > potential of
> > the engine. Public roads are a community of people who have to work
> > together to get along. If someone wants to find out how fast their  
> > car
> > will go, they need to make arrangements with a race track, not
> > experiment with fast driving and a different braking system on a  
> > public
> > road. The excessive burst of power available to Imperial Owner's is
> > there for safe passing on two lane highways and smoothly merging with
> > high speed freeway traffic.
> >
> > Paul W.
> >
> >
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