Recent content by DeuceCoupe

Taller gear probably best suggestion. A simpler way would be taller tires (and easier to switch back too). Tall skinny 15s like the old Triumph TR6 used to run, something like that. Going slower helps - at 60mph you get at least 10% better MPG vs 70mph. As engines get smaller this becomes true...

FYI I added the average of Road Tests of stock z28 cars - the z28 was a good combo but not in the same league as the big stuff. Even in stock or SS, the best I am seeing is about 116mph. Everybody (Chev, Ford, Mopar, Pontiac) had their best stock and SS cars in the 120+range in heavier cars. I...

First of all I think gregcon hit it right on – articles written to push folks buttons to get clicks & ad exposure. That said here is how I would look at it: The ZL1 was a great combo but not a street car. First of all, with less than 100 made, it just doesn’t count. I am doing a big road test...

Hope I am not out of date on this reply, just found the thread. The list of car model /engine to go along with the et/mph records is very helpful. I am trying to Gonkulate all these combos but without the car model and engine/horsepower, not much can be done with the list. However, I could not...