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I have enjoyed some nice cars over the years. But Heavy Trucks are in the blood. One car I owned was a Ford 71 Model Torino GT. It had a 351 M bored out, headers, 750 CFM Holley Dual pump, High riser from Eldebrock (Spelling?) and glasspack exhaust. It was never any good on the line or on the 1/4 but the top end was always kicking and could run with most cars except some really beefy supercars (Lamborghnini Diablo for example) I sold it after one winter destroyed the wiring thru rust and there was a bit too much ... activity by the local barracks dedicated to Traffic enforcement (And they should be =) The car was rated 126 mph at Factory, Ive had it close to 135 only to be crippled by a "Jitter" or Chatter in the ignition system that occured at about 5100 RPM with the red line being somewhere 5700. I planned to place a "Hotter" ignition that was capable of operating faster than the stock coil but never did get around to it. Just as well because the peak was between 3400-4800 RPM. (Or 50-110 mph on a C4 Tranny) I was a wild and somewhat ruthlessly fast driver in my day only caring about tractive force on the curves versus the braking required for some of the sharper ones. I am much more "Mellowed" and thank god for it. I used Michelins I think was 220 or 225's on 14" rims with a 70 Aspect. They were medium to hard tires with a high speed rating and good tractive ability. On par with what the state police was using for thier cars at the time. I work with cars part time and occasionally treat myself to a blast now and again. Some are outright junkers and others well... they are dreams. My Modern favorite happens to be the Chrysler 300 with the 340 Horse power plant. I think that car is my ideal when you consider top end, gross weight and good comfort. ($45,000 for one brand new I think... never can own one) Be safe out there!
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