Top End Speed

[Redtruck-VA]

Hey guys, isn't there a track in NC that the guys run top end at? Seemed I read something about bikes hitting 200mph, maybe an abandon military strip.
I think that would be great fun to see what Red would do...

Hell, even my puppy likes top gear.....

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8264/dsc00566web.jpg (http://img577.imageshack.us/i/dsc00566web.jpg/)

[SmokedRam]

Greg, I believe you are thinking about the Laurinburg/Maxton Army Airbase, but according to East Coast Timing, who leases the 1.9 mile runway where you are allowed to run, 2011 will be it's last year, as the group who leases the strip to them will not renew their lease in 2012, as they are going to once again use the strip for increased training and traffic.

http://www.ecta-lsr.com/?page_id=51

I dont know if yall know it, but most of the land speed records back in the day were set in Ormond Beach, here in Florida before everyone started going to Bonnevile. Just a ''now you know" kind of deal...hahaha

[Redtruck-VA]

Adam, that's the one.
Are ther any other places to run top end? Looks to me like great fun.
Thanks,

[SmokedRam]

Not that I am aware of...at least not in the eastern US...

[Stealth Mode]

Highway 39 is great for top end pulls'. But you're 13 hour's away... Lol

[AWE Daniel]

Any highway in levy county works fine, they dont believe in curves, only 90 deg turns every 100 miles

[Redtruck-VA]

Highway 39 is great for top end pulls'. But you're 13 hour's away... Lol

Well 13 hours is a bit far, but any highway run is really dangerous for many reasons but critters like wondering around is a real problem here. Faster you go the smaller a critter can be to ruin your day. Really bad juju.

[SmokedRam]

Yeah and running top end you really want as little elevation fluctuation as humanly possible...which is why old airport air strips fit the need perfectly...Greg, since you are a military man, are you friends with anybody that can get you a couple runs on an active air strip maybe? Maybe while they are down?

[Silverbullet08]

texas mile
http://www.texasmile.net/

[4XLGator]

It'd be cool to know top end speed of my truck but I would probably need like 5 miles or so. LOL

[Silverbullet08]

if u dont have a tuner then i think the ctds are like 105 or something from the factory...

[SmokedRam]

Yeah Aaron (03Rammer) got a tuner for his CTD recently...gave his ALOT more spunk...

[Redtruck-VA]

Yeah and running top end you really want as little elevation fluctuation as humanly possible...which is why old airport air strips fit the need perfectly...Greg, since you are a military man, are you friends with anybody that can get you a couple runs on an active air strip maybe? Maybe while they are down?

I'm a old sailor, maybe I can get a carrier luanch? You can go terminal really quick, but there is no shut down area...... lol

[4XLGator]

^^ Who's Aaron? Are you confusing Nick and his black mustang with Aaron (AF Hemi) and his black mustang? LOL

Yes, tuners make a helluva difference. And if you're truck and tranny aren't built for one, you will tear shit up in a hurry. I don't have one yet, but I have been researching and asking questions about them to what guys there are on here an another forum with CTD's.

And for the record, I was actually impressed with the power mine has when I bought it...especially after test-driving a brand new '08 F350 SRW with a powerstroke.

[SmokedRam]

^^ Who's Aaron? Are you confusing Nick and his black mustang with Aaron (AF Hemi) and his black mustang? LOL

Yes, tuners make a helluva difference. And if you're truck and tranny aren't built for one, you will tear shit up in a hurry. I don't have one yet, but I have been researching and asking questions about them to what guys there are on here an another forum with CTD's.

And for the record, I was actually impressed with the power mine has when I bought it...especially after test-driving a brand new '08 F350 SRW with a powerstroke.

Aaron is 03rammer on here...he has a 3rd gen CTD

[SmokedRam]

Here is a link saying what tunner he got:
http://semopars.com/showthread.php?t=1204

[4XLGator]

^^ I actually PM'd and asked about what tuner and other mods he has done to his truck. I didn't know his name was Aaron though, my bad. He told me about getting rid of the SC and getting the Quadzilla. Those tuners are way cool but you can tear stuff up in a hurry while smokin' 5.0 mustangs. I would want one for mpg increase and for towing the RV. Well...maybe hot rod it once in a great while. LOL

[Silverbullet08]

haha:Wedgie:

[SmokedRam]

"Mustang Killa"



lol...sorry Nick,I had to

[Silverbullet08]

lol its all in fun. just wait till i graduate, procharger here i come

[SmokedRam]

Nicks's gonna kill himself..hahahaha

[4XLGator]

procharger? friggin sweet!

[Silverbullet08]

nah i wont ill have the car built up by then. the engine can take 8lbs its built really well
http://www.procharger.com/2011_v6_mustang.shtml

[old man]

here is a place for top end racing
http://www.dragtimes.com/blog/exotics-rally-miami-1-mile-event-pictures-videos-2010

[Redtruck-VA]

here is a place for top end racing
http://www.dragtimes.com/blog/exotics-rally-miami-1-mile-event-pictures-videos-2010

Dennis, very cool....

[SmokedRam]

Greg, you ever thought about putting Redtruck on ole VIR? Would be nice to see how she handled over the road course...

[4XLGator]

Very cool indeed, Dennis.

[Redtruck-VA]

Red would need a more sophisticated suspension to play on a track. But I do want to change spring rates and try some different things. Red is just a street truck that's fun to drive and play with a little.