<VV> Re: Ad - Turbo question?

[Padgett]

>However, the caller is of the impression that a "properly
>restored" turbo should be able to go "80-90" mph.
>Despite the fact that I have had the turbo rebuilt and the car worked on
>over the years, I can not ever recall the car having that kind of speed.
>It's very likely that the local mechanics, not expert in Corvair rebuilding,
>did the best they could and the car is still not up to its potential.  I
>usually don't go that fast in our Volvo turbo, or my Mercedes AMG55 turbo.

Is there a "1" missing ? Believe the 400+ hp AMG55 turbo can easily exceed 
the ton and a half. My 110/PG cruises easily at 70 mph even with some 
suspected head issues. Think the Spyder was rev-limited to about 105. 90 
mph with a 3.55 and stock sized tires would be 4500 rpm which is wound 
pretty tight for any duration.

Low gears were common in the 1/4 mile era when muscle cars often hit 
redline in top around 110 mph. With the right gears, they would go far 
faster. Probably the limited top speed was a good thing since the tires GM 
put on new cars were not the greatest and lift at speed was an issue.

Padgett