zx12richard

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posted September 16, 2003 04:11 PM
Stock 12 question.... 18/42 Will it reach redline??
Will 18/42 gearing reach redline on a bone stock 12r???
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RAC4IT

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Bergie
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posted September 16, 2003 04:25 PM
the question is- in what defined length of road?
my answer- probably NOT, not even on the salt flats, the stock engine doesn't produce enough power to overcome the aerodynamic forces at top speed with that gearing.
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zx12richard

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posted September 16, 2003 04:27 PM
Thanxxx Bergie I didn't think it would...
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swft

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posted September 16, 2003 05:09 PM
Whoa...18/42.... That's about 3800rpm at 70mph.
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EastBayDave

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posted September 16, 2003 05:15 PM
quote: Whoa...18/42.... That's about 3800rpm at 70mph.
Ya, but how many MPH @ redline?
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