Based on normal gearing in a later model Westy, that would mean that the
engine was turning nearly 5,200 rpms (depending on tires).  I don't think I
would let her drive the Van any more unless she is making major
contributions to an engine rebuild fund...

Given that Final drive ratio is 4.570:1 (Top gear is 0.85)
Then:
(Engine revolutions/mile: 3072 X 100 mph)/60 minutes/hour = 5,120 rpm
(unless I am too tired and my math is wrong)

In a a Syncro, this would be even worse: 6,083 RPM!

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: Riley Kettner <rileyk@home.com>
To: <bpchristensen1@home.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: Top speed of a vanagon

> I know it sounds strange but it was dowhill. not too much though.
>
> normal engine....
> she was a panicking mom rushing to get child that gone on the wrong
> ferry.......
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <bpchristensen1@home.com>
> To: Riley Kettner <rileyk@HOME.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 9:41 PM
> Subject: Re: Top speed of a vanagon
>
>
> > Unless that was down hill with a *strong* tail wind, I would be willing
to
> > testify that it is impossible to travel at that speed in a Vanagon Westy
> > (with normal engine)!  Sounds fishy to me...
> >
> > Brent Christensen
> > '89 GL Syncro Westy
> > Santa Barbara, CA
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Riley Kettner
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 4:45 PM
> > Subject: Top speed of a vanagon
> >
> >
> > Dear list members,
> >                 My mom got a speeding ticket in my Westfalia travelling
at
> > 157km/h.
> > This seems like an impossible speed but it was done.
> >
> > For the americans, that is roughly 100 mph?
> >
> > Curious to see what others have travelled,
> > Riley Kettner North Vancouver BC
> > '87 Westy
> >
> >
>