Originally posted by TheShow50h
I'm really confused over all this.
If you use a gear calculator you should be able to spin that motor to 6k rpms and hit 130 with a 1:1 ratio 3rd gear, 26 inch tire, and 3.55 gears.
Converter slippage. His converter was loose, only turned 96 mph on the rollers, he had it tightened up, went 116. Evidently it's still not tight enough, but you are correct, he should have no problem making the 1/4, that's why the thread has such a happy title
