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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 11:13 AM
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If anyone out there has any input it would be greatly appreciated. I'm doing land speed racing these days and according to an online calculator I found the stock gear ratio in the S2K is capable of doing 201.8 mph at 9000 rpm in 6th gear with 255/35R18s on the rear. Any ideas if that's about right?
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 11:37 AM
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Larrym The Reverend, has a gear calculator set to S2000 ratios

http://reverendsgarage.net/index.php?conte..._calculator.php
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 12:35 PM
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Damn, I'm going to have to change the gears. =( Oh well. Such is life. Thanks Dan.
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 12:57 PM
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I don't see an aftermarket clutch in your list of mods (in your sig.). I seriously doubt the OEM clutch will hold up to that kind of speed. Do you have a hard top?
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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Clutch going in second week in October right after my custom exhaust install. The OEM is already fried. LOL. It lasted about all of 2 weeks after I got the turbo up and running. Oh well. Differential will be next...
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 01:06 PM
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So what about the hard top? I would think that a hard top would be a must for safety, and it would make the car more aerodynamic. I have been wondering for a while how much faster the top speed would be on a stock S2000 just by adding the hard top (especially the Mugen top).
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 01:08 PM
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Hard top is in the works but won't be on the "can do" list until spring. And yes I will be going with a carbon fiber top like the mugen. That alone will give me an additional 7-10 mph top speed.
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 03:36 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by BlackS2000Turbo
[B]If anyone out there has any input it would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 04:39 PM
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Which way to the salt flats? hopefully we can stop for cheetos and hookers.

how much does full tank of 91 octane weigh, what is it 6.6lbs/ gallon and 12.8 gallons?
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 07:03 PM
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I'm jealous...
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