by Rich Jordan <jordan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Sep 10, 2007 at 10:30 AM
On Sep 9, 6:21 am, Brian <standingwa...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:
> Bryan wrote:
> > Mitsu employed a "silent shaft" in their I4 engines of the time. I
found
> > 85mph was top speed in a '76 Arrow 1.6L.
> >> Remember. Pinto. Vega. Chevette.
>
> I could get a 1980 Chevette to 86 mph, and airborne too! :-)
I thought those cars topped out at 85 due to the restricted 85MPH
speedo putting too much back pressure on the trans output shaft via
the pinion gear once the needle hit the peg. There's only so much
torque in a 4-banger and those little speedo magnets are stronger than
they look...
