Quest for 200 mph

[brandontinley]

So I posted this before and can't find it now.one of my big life goals is to go 200. So what's the best way to get there.. Anyone wanna volunteer, I wanna do it in either a race or street car I am not picky,so what's your opinions.i can pay or whatever so what's everyone's ideas

[GH]

In 2001 I put together a 53 Studebaker, 509 BBC, 6-71, Enderle injector, Ford 9" 2.43 gear, powerglide with a Gearvendors and went 207 MPH. It was too high geared and would only turn 5600 RPM. The body was stock with a spoiler and an air dam. This might give you some idea.

[Russell]

Is this it

http://www.bangshift.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-5088.html?

http://tv2.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/5088-my-dream-of-200mph/page4

[Russell]

Go 200, lsr rental
Own 200, buy a known 200 mph race car.
Build 200, car lots of safety crate 572 + n2o

[DanStokes]

Really, if 200 is the goal I'd rent seat time from Dennis Zainfield or a similar operator. It'll be cheaper. I like to build the vehicle and see what I can do with it - a whole different deal.

Dan

[CTX-SLPR]

As impressive as running 200mph in a street/production type car is... I like the idea of running it in special contruction just because the amount of personality those cars have. That and the aero lets you do it with far less motor.

Honestly, If I had the time and resources I want to build the "oddliner" that's really a lakester but designed to fit pretty much any engine imaginable into it and just go for pushing ______ to 200+ mph. Not for SCTA/ECTA/xxTA records but the record of saying "I have the worlds fastest Willy's Go Devil at XXX.XXmph". First engines I'd do would be a Series II/III Buick V6 and either a Jag 4.0 or Volvo 3.0 I6's. Then hot rod the crap out of a a GMC V6 (the big ones) and an early Buick I6.

[DanStokes]

Guys do that, for sure - and we cheer them on! The guy with the Crosleys, for example.....

Dan

[Bob Holmes]

I was standing at the starting line, like the rest of the gawkers, when Speed Demon was getting ready to go. Right next door the Crosley took off. What a juxtoposition.

[greenjunk]

What kind of driving experience do you have, how much do you want to spend, do you want to do it at bonneville or in a mile type event? Do you want a 200club hat, or do you just want to go 200? All important questions to answer. The cheapest way is a motorcycle in maine.

[brandontinley]

I mean the validity of doing it at one of those places would be awsome but I would do it anywhere, I plan on having a camera with me for any proof and nostalgia moments needed. I raced go karts as a kid the jr dragsters then I bracket raced and did a bit of street racing. I don't even know if me piloting the car is that big of an issue or justa ride along would prolly be good for now

[Monster]

I don't even know if me piloting the car is that big of an issue or justa ride along would prolly be good for now

They don't allow "passengers" ... the driver only.
I'd suggest you start by attending an event as an observer first.

[brandontinley]

I meant that a race car may not be my only option maybe a very fast street car

[greenjunk]

You answered none of my questions really...
Steve WTF have you been man, hadn't hurd from you in a month give a ... a call

[brandontinley]

Well I listed my driving experience, and I don't want to spend the money to build a car if I can just rent one. I don't know what I would spend cause I don't know what it would cost to do that

[brandontinley]

I am starting to think a sport bike with a side car