brian
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Yeah that's the problem right there.
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Yeah that's the problem right there.
X2 Brian is right- a 20% loss in compression of a "good" benchmark number equates to maybe a 25 h.p. loss. Yikes!
With 33's as mine also at 50 on the speedo you are really going 60 mph as the speedo is off with those tires................Yes mine is slow too-but better without brake drag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I fire mine up I'm just glad to be Gone In Sixty Seconds.
Many years ago, I timed my FJ60 (at 7000' elevation). 0-60 took 40 seconds. After I put in a much-newer engine, it dropped to 26 seconds. So, I told my hot-rodding friends to 'ask me how I shaved 14 seconds off my 0-60 time'. They looked puzzled.
You are using the wrong App on the phone, when I time mine I use the calendar app
When I took mine to the drag strip a long time ago, I had a crappy holley carb and a header. I pulled 21 seconds with 33 inch tires at 5000 feet altitude. Now that I have fuel injection on it, its a bit faster, and I get 16mpg with 35 inch tires doing 70.
GA Architect
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Ran a 5K this morning and came across this sticker. I remembered this thread, so I snapped a photo. Want to know how long it takes from 0 to 60.......
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It wasn't on a FJ40, rather a Honda Fit, but felt it was apropos for this thread! Albeit their 0 to 60 is mileage and not mph.
fyton2v
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My truck can get to 60 with stock gearing and stock sized tires, but it's not too interested in going faster. So I guess it'll do 0 to 60 in about ... Yes.
Ran a 5K this morning and came across this sticker. I remembered this thread, so I snapped a photo. Want to know how long it takes from 0 to 60.......
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It wasn't on a FJ40, rather a Honda Fit, but felt it was apropos for this thread! Albeit their 0 to 60 is mileage and not mph.
Saw one of those type of stickers on a 60. So naturally when I bought my 80 I added one as well
Saw one of those type of stickers on a 60. So naturally when I bought my 80 I added one as well
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I've seen those (or similar) on a lot of VW Buses.
Mine is stock 2F. 31" tires. 3.70 gearing. 0-60 takes a while. Probably close to 20 seconds or so, but never timed it. I always state that it will go from 0 to 60 eventually. I am in no hurry.
Found this nice article...
Four-Wheel Drives - Comparison - Motor Trend Classic
Found this nice article...
Four-Wheel Drives - Comparison - Motor Trend Classic
What was your trap speed?
I've seen those (or similar) on a lot of VW Buses.
My gasser cruises have always felt similar to my old 1600 bus power-wise. But then again, I used to drive that old bus at 80mph on the freeway and people used to ask me what I had in it to make it go that fast. Just a strong engine and a heavy right foot, I guess.
If You can't easily achieve 65mph+ on the flats in your f/2F powered 40 series, you have something wrong. Secondaries working?
44 will go much faster now... she's running again!!
I'll take her out in the next few days and report back... after I wrap up some electrical stuff.
I'll take her out in the next few days and report back... after I wrap up some electrical stuff.
When driving a 40, one should be much more concerned with going from 60-0 than 0-60. Nothing is more terrifying than when some idiot cuts in front of you and you have to stand on the brakes.
Maybe if I add a "Line-Lock", and "speed-shift" all the gear changes (crunch!) I might get under 20 secs to 60mph, LOL! I'm in no hurry, but if I want a speed rush, I run my dragbike: 0-60 in 1.5sec, 0-115 in 6.0, 0-145 in 9.4. whew!
What was your trap speed?
