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Subject:Re: Bus top speed, not about spelling!
From:Sami Dakhlia
Date:Sun, 10 Dec 1995 15:46:05 -0600 (CST)

On Sun, 10 Dec 1995, Crazed Idiot wrote:

> 	Just one quick question out of complete curiosity.  Just about
> 	how fast will a breadloaf bus with the 1970cc fuel injected
> 	engine go assuming its in proper tune and all that.  I know it
> 	ain't a rocket and I'm thinking it's somewhere around 70-75 mph.
> 	Close, way off, or what?

Personal best on my 1800 at full throttle on level road is 86 mph, 
wind in my back. Worst: 46mph, wind in my face. Best lateral speed: one 
lane in a heartbeat, gusty side wind.

Sami