richc 
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Not really    
 
A redtop can do what? 145-150 in 5th a let with f28 ain gonna do 100mph more in 6th its only gonna be an extra 10-20mph in the final gear. 
  
 
I know what your saying but it dont work like that
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Ste L 
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quote: Originally posted by john_c20xe 
how does it know what engine you have\? 
   
 
 
it's only calculating what your box would "theoretically" do... 
 
dont forget, load's of other variable's that would effect the top speed.. 
 
 
eg 
 
vx220 and a cavalier - both same engine, wheels, box's etc  the vx will have a higher top speed, more areodynanic c etc etc
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john_c20xe 
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but obviously a higher powered engine would have a faster top speed?
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john_c20xe 
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anyone knwo what the f20 would do? 
wont work for me
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Ste L 
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quote: Originally posted by john_c20xe 
anyone knwo what the f20 would do? 
wont work for me 
   
 
 
give this on a try 
 
http://slindborg.comuf.com/gears/index.php
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mattk 
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quote: Originally posted by john_c20xe 
but obviously a higher powered engine would have a faster top speed? 
   
 
not strictly, if you have a high powered engine with a really short top gear it will just sit on the limiter turning the wheels as fast as the box will let them 
 
think of as you vs an olympic gold medalist on a push bike, he only has first gear but you only have 10th gear you will be able to go fastest no matter how powerful he is
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Ste L 
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^^^ 
 
yep, it will just take you(less powered car) longer to get to the higher speed
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john_c20xe 
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oh yeh i supose
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Nic Barnes 
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i get 
 
1st - 39mph 
2nd - 65mph 
3rd - 97mph 
4th - 129mph 
5th - 159mph 
6th - 191mph
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Chris x 
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quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes 
i get 
 
1st - 39mph 
2nd - 65mph 
3rd - 97mph 
4th - 129mph 
5th - 159mph 
6th - 191mph 
   
Nic, have you ever done 191mph in your Corsa?  Or is that what it tops out at on the dyno? 
 
[Edited on 17-05-2009 by Chris Corsa B]
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Nic Barnes 
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thats what that link said it will do ive not had it past 177mph
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Chris x 
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177!  I shit my self at 110! 
 
Do love your car tho.  Amazing bit of kit!
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sand-eel 
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F13CR 
 
First gear ratio -  3.730:1   
Second gear ratio - 2.140:1  
Third gear ratio - 1.410:1    
Fourth gear ratio - 1.120:1   
Fifth gear ratio - 0.890:1  
Reverse gear ratio - 3.310:1  
Final Drive - 3.94:1 
 
 
[Edited on 19-05-2009 by sand-eel]
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DaveyLC 
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I get just over 120 on the rev limiter with my F13CR.
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neilb1 
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me gti before drive shaft went : 
1st -40 
2nd - 70 
3rd - 100 
4th - 120 
and i could get any were near 145 loses all power in 4th dont care really french shite never liked them . 
corsa with f15 box does 133mph on limiter in 5th did that in 1.4 16v and in 1.6 same gear box what other will fit.
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johnhara1 
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quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes 
thats what that link said it will do ive not had it past 177mph 
   
 
Mate, that must be scary as fuck. But   
 
I remember being on the limiter in 5th in my XE GSi, an indicated 142mph and i was bricking it. 
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