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Old 06-06-2006, 09:49 PM   #1
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85 Scarab II Stock 375 hp 454's trs drives 1.5 ratio....Currently running 23p Mirages ....getting 55 mph on stock speedo....@ 4300 rpms.... I put a set of 23p Cleavers on it and got 60 mph and 4600 rpms ....My question is can i get more rpms and how much rpms is to much....
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Old 06-07-2006, 11:15 AM   #2
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You are probably good for at least 5,000 rpm. Thats where we run our Velocity with 330h.p., 454's.
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I Would Try A 21p That Should Put You Around 4900 Rpm.
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Old 06-07-2006, 03:20 PM   #4
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I Would Try A 21p That Should Put You Around 4900 Rpm.
I agree try the 21
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You Could Also Have Them Labbed Which Will Help
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anyone wanna trade for a set of cleaver 23p's for some 21p
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