View Poll Results: Whats the fastest you have ever driven a truck?
65-70
11.11%
70-75
25.00%
75-80
5.56%
80-85
8.33%
85-90
11.11%
90-95
8.33%
95-105
13.89%
105-115
8.33%
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8.33%
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Old 11-25-2004, 10:04 AM
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The truck I run now is capable of 105mph (owner had someone test it with a radar gun). I have yet to run over 75mph, and even then, I'm very uncomfortable. I normally run 65-70.

Slow and steady wins the race.
 
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Old 11-25-2004, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Malaki86
The truck I run now is capable of 105mph (owner had someone test it with a radar gun). I have yet to run over 75mph, and even then, I'm very uncomfortable. I normally run 65-70.

Slow and steady wins the race.
I don't wonna test my truck with radar gun :lol:, but i'm still curios about, how fast it could actualy go!Do you mind telling me, what kind of engine, tranny and rear ratio, and tire size you've got on that truck, so i could compare? My is 475-1850 torque C-15 CAT, eaton 13 double over, 24.5 low pro tires, and 3.55 rears. I belive, it should be at about the same range 102-105 mph, but i might be wrong by few miles! 8) :wink:
 
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Old 11-25-2004, 12:34 PM
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:lol: !
 
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Old 11-25-2004, 01:48 PM
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I run an International Eagle with a 500hp Cat, 10 speed Spicer. Don't know the rear end ratio, but @ 70mph, it's @ 1,500rpm.
 
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Old 11-25-2004, 02:32 PM
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Yea, it should be about 3.55, so if your tires is 24.5, it's should be about the same. And for that 127mph, mr Rooster Cruiser posted, i doubt it very much, it's what is engine capable of, my ECM shows 127mph too, but to run that speed, your rear end should be like 2. something, which is not very practical, for working truck.
 
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Old 11-25-2004, 02:43 PM
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Oh, and one more thing! No state trooper will let you slide, for 127mph, you'll probably try those funny braslets, and visit local jail, and after you post a bail, you might loose your driving priviIeges for a whille! Not to mention some $$$ on lawers and fines! :sad: So, you should start that story-"YOU ARE NOT GONNA BELIVE ME..." :lol:
 
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OK, OK let's let this slide into something other than a BASHfest.
 
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Old 11-27-2004, 09:44 AM
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Nevermind I should of kept my mouth shut, But heres the story. Two National Carriers Drivers told the Schneider truck to get back in the right lane where I belonged, they did not see the slow 4-wheeler in front of me. They just would not shut up about the Schneider driver in the hammer lane, so when traffic cleared they passed me with all they had, then I passed them with all I had, then about a mile or two away ta da texas cop. After him being in awe that a truck would move that fast, I told him the story, then after cheking logs He let me loose. If I was a liar 1st thing I would not have my company leased to schneider it would be somebody like sammons or something, 2nd I would have big petes and western stars instead of freightliners and volvos. Soooo I forgive you for jumping the gun, if I did not know the whole thing I would not believe it myself.
 
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Old 11-27-2004, 11:45 AM
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Ok, miracle do happened! :lol: But still, do you mind telling me, what kind of gearing, that 127mph truck got? :?
 
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Goin fast on the flat is one thing, but fallin off the top of pass 60mph gross'n 105,000 er a 130,000 is much more fun.
 

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