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Subject:Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?
From:Benjamin Tan
Date:Fri, 29 Jun 2001 15:50:20 EDT

In a message dated 6/29/01 12:34:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
korkwood@SURFREE.COM writes:

<< Keep dreaming because i must know what "converted" engine propels your
87GL to
 such velocities. Not even HP choppers can dream of catching you...What about
 fuel mileage at 154 mph cruising speed?
 How do you get dreams like that? Do you use "Absolut" or other imported
 relaxant...?
 Sweat dreams! >>

Absolut-ly not. In Call-4-knee, we are obliged to put our alky in the gas
tank rather than getting tanked-up. Besides I only get 80 mpg when I'm going
154 mph.

BTW, I have tagged before at that velocity. It was many years ago in a
borrowed car. Got caught when I stopped at the rest area to pee. I didn't
even notice that someone was chasing us. I have to remember that loads of
caffeine can make you go in more ways than one.

Oh yeah. that was no Vanagon. Said borrowed car was a future donor for an
engine conversion -- Ruf 930. From flying to grounded all in one weekend.

BTexpress