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Author Topic: Faster than 85mph  (Read 1516 times)

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Offline Paul Revere

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Faster than 85mph
« on: April 07, 2022, 12:17:48 AM »
While I'm sure eagle's can go faster than the 85 printed on the speedometer, is the speedometer capable of spinning the needle all the way around without breaking?
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Offline MIPS

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Re: Faster than 85mph
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2022, 01:10:10 PM »
As long as the cable is well lubricated and the speedometer isn't binding I don't see why not.
But without an Overdrive gear that engine is going to not enjoy it. Neither will your fuel economy.
Once you get close to 5000rpm on a stock engine you can expect things to be at their limit.
« Last Edit: April 08, 2022, 01:21:38 PM by MIPS »
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Offline Paul Revere

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Re: Faster than 85mph
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2022, 06:56:33 PM »
I'm was more wondering if the needle would hit a stop on the guage face. Thanks for the reply though!
rest assured I'm not planning on taking my eagle to light speed, a cool 70 I'd probably the most she'll see
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