top speed

burnout5.0 · February 4th, 2008, 08:11 PM

i have a 95 automatic 5.0, two days ago i topped my car 130mph i was very dissapointed. lol is there anyway i can improve top speed without sacrificing acceleration??

kpoirot · February 5th, 2008, 01:41 AM

Reduce rotating mass such as aluminum wheels, drive shaft, also under drive pullies, they all let the engine spin more freely. Unless you have the computer modified to raise the top speed limit i wouldn't worry about it because the 5.0 shuts off in the 130s anyway.

burnout5.0 · February 5th, 2008, 02:27 AM

i see... ok thanks.

nba1341 · February 5th, 2008, 04:21 AM

dont go fucking 130 your going to kill yourself

8t6gt · February 5th, 2008, 05:46 AM

I dont recomend going faster than that. But go ahead

Bullitt95 · February 5th, 2008, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by burnout5.0

i have a 95 automatic 5.0, two days ago i topped my car 130mph i was very dissapointed. lol is there anyway i can improve top speed without sacrificing acceleration??

If you were in overdrive and you still have the stock 2.73 rear end, that'll be the reason. With stock gearing, you'll get a higher top speed in 3rd on an automatic. The best mod you can do is swap in a 3.73 ring & pinion. That way top speed will be in overdrive and the engine will be in its optimum operating range.

nba1341 · February 5th, 2008, 01:47 PM

darwin award?

Goblin · February 5th, 2008, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by nba1341

dont go fucking 130 your going to kill yourself

Ummm, what about the guys that go 160...170...180mph in the 1/4? Are they going to kill themselves too?

Juggalo_X · February 5th, 2008, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Goblin

Ummm, what about the guys that go 160...170...180mph in the 1/4? Are they going to kill themselves too?

It is possible lol

nba1341 · February 5th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Goblin

Ummm, what about the guys that go 160...170...180mph in the 1/4? Are they going to kill themselves too?

no actually they have roll cages and parachutes

and are on a flat paved safe road

duh

no one should be going 130 on public streets thats just how people die

Goblin · February 5th, 2008, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Juggalo_X

It is possible lol

Sure, its possible. On the flip side, you can kill yourself going 40mph.. doing 130 doesnt make it more likely to happen... just causes a bigger mess to clean up. Speed doesnt kill you, the crash does.

nba1341 · February 5th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Goblin

Sure, its possible. On the flip side, you can kill yourself going 40mph.. doing 130 doesnt make it more likely to happen... just causes a bigger mess to clean up. Speed doesnt kill you, the crash does.

lets see if i tried going 130 the car would get really shaky and out of control and the crash would happen a lot quicker

Goblin · February 5th, 2008, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by nba1341

lets see if i tried going 130 the car would get really shaky and out of control and the crash would happen a lot quicker

(Laughing) Okay, if your car gets shaky at 130, and out of control as you put it.. then something is seriously wrong in the chassis or suspension... or both. Likewise, if something is wrong with the setup, you shouldnt be driving the car that fast in the first place. A properly setup car will handle just as good at 130mph, as it will at 40mph.

nba1341 · February 5th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Goblin

(Laughing) Okay, if your car gets shaky at 130, and out of control as you put it.. then something is seriously wrong in the chassis or suspension... or both. Likewise, if something is wrong with the setup, you shouldnt be driving the car that fast in the first place. A properly setup car will handle just as good at 130mph, as it will at 40mph.

its 40 years old with no power streering.........

4 drum brakes etc

Juggalo_X · February 5th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Goblin

Sure, its possible. On the flip side, you can kill yourself going 40mph.. doing 130 doesnt make it more likely to happen... just causes a bigger mess to clean up. Speed doesnt kill you, the crash does.

your right speed dont kill its the sudden stop

Goblin · February 5th, 2008, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by nba1341

its 40 years old with no power streering.........

4 drum brakes etc

How in this world, is a 95 GT 40 years old, with no power steering and drum brakes?

burnout5.0 · February 5th, 2008, 04:08 PM

you guys are nuts lol look at what i started, yeah bullitt getting back to your post i have an automatic i hit 130 in third gear o/d off. 4th gear doesn't pull at all.

Goblin · February 5th, 2008, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by nba1341

no actually they have roll cages and parachutes

and are on a flat paved safe road

duh

no one should be going 130 on public streets thats just how people die

I dont know how, but i missed this post.

People die riding bycicles, or walking down the street. Going 130 on a pubic road is stupid... i absolutely agree with you there, but it doesnt make him more likely to get killed.

Now come here so i can spank that lil ass of yours for arguing with me!

kpoirot · February 5th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Isn't the whole point of the forums is to answer peoples questions? He wanted to go over 130, thats his choice and none of yours. Its our jobs to just answer his questions and help him out.

Goblin · February 5th, 2008, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by kpoirot

Isn't the whole point of the forums is to answer peoples questions? He wanted to go over 130, thats his choice and none of yours. Its our jobs to just answer his questions and help him out.

Now where did you get a foolish idea like that?

February 4th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#1
burnout5.0 Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 284	top speed i have a 95 automatic 5.0, two days ago i topped my car 130mph i was very dissapointed. lol is there anyway i can improve top speed without sacrificing acceleration??

February 5th, 2008, 01:41 AM	#2
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 73	Reduce rotating mass such as aluminum wheels, drive shaft, also under drive pullies, they all let the engine spin more freely. Unless you have the computer modified to raise the top speed limit i wouldn't worry about it because the 5.0 shuts off in the 130s anyway. __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

February 5th, 2008, 06:46 PM	#19
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 73	Isn't the whole point of the forums is to answer peoples questions? He wanted to go over 130, thats his choice and none of yours. Its our jobs to just answer his questions and help him out. __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

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February 5th, 2008, 02:27 AM	#3
burnout5.0 Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 284	i see... ok thanks.

February 5th, 2008, 04:21 AM	#4
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,195	dont go fucking 130 your going to kill yourself

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nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,195	darwin award?

February 5th, 2008, 04:08 PM	#17
burnout5.0 Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 284	you guys are nuts lol look at what i started, yeah bullitt getting back to your post i have an automatic i hit 130 in third gear o/d off. 4th gear doesn't pull at all.

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