<VV> Re: TURBO SPEEDS and other memories

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my 64 spyder went over 100 mph many times in its life, in fact my rampside 
did it when it was a 4spd  327 rear axle a few times but that did not feel 
secure at all. it does 75plus when pushed too hard with the powerrslide 355.  thats 
what probably finished it off. a 64 110 hp powrrglide monza would do about 
105 with no troubles . this was with a corrected speedo checked with the village 
radar gun setting on the seat. this stuff is not something i do much anymore 
but i have many hours of high speed running in a corvair over the years.  my 
new 64 4 spd with a 110  did 100 mph the first day i  owned it.  my wifes 64 95 
with a 95hp 3 spd would darn near keep  up with me. this was back in 64.  
doubt i would do much of that now. if ignition etc is upo snuff short toots of 
6000rpm plus are very real events in a corvair. so are full scale  boost 
readings in a spyder!  i have taken people on demo rides over the years to proove it. 
back then it was fun , now it would probaly scare the heck out of me if i 
lived through it.
regards, tim colson