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**mrmephistopheles** · 09-25-2003, 09:33 PM

top speed is 11ty billion mph for ALL SR20s including DEs!

Seriously, what does it matter? Top speed is more dependant upon gearing than engine power (until you get above 140-150mph).
Stock 240s are electronically limited to ~115 mph, but mechanically limited to ~155mph.
I personally have done 130mph (read on Apex'i RSM, not crappy inaccurate Nissan speedo), and I felt EXTREMELY stupid afterwards, mainly because I put myself and others into danger for something as stupid as seeing just how fast I could go. (FWIW, the car had more legs, but I didn't want to push my luck.. stock KA24DE with exhaust).

The only way i'd do it again is if i had a rollcage, racing seat & harness & helmet, and some sort of aero like sideskirts and wangan wing or somesuch. It'd also have to be on a track. I've lost my appetite for being stupid on public streets/highways.

09-25-2003, 09:33 PM	#3
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9)	top speed is 11ty billion mph for ALL SR20s including DEs! Seriously, what does it matter? Top speed is more dependant upon gearing than engine power (until you get above 140-150mph). Stock 240s are electronically limited to ~115 mph, but mechanically limited to ~155mph. I personally have done 130mph (read on Apex'i RSM, not crappy inaccurate Nissan speedo), and I felt EXTREMELY stupid afterwards, mainly because I put myself and others into danger for something as stupid as seeing just how fast I could go. (FWIW, the car had more legs, but I didn't want to push my luck.. stock KA24DE with exhaust). The only way i'd do it again is if i had a rollcage, racing seat & harness & helmet, and some sort of aero like sideskirts and wangan wing or somesuch. It'd also have to be on a track. I've lost my appetite for being stupid on public streets/highways.