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What STEAMS me about hi speed BS



> If it makes you feel better, I have a friend who built a 8v rabbit that
> would do close to 150. Engine HP was not really the issue (yes, he did 
> made changes to it).  The trick, he says, was to use a diesel tranny to 
> get the highest 5th gear possible (a FF tranny was use in this adventure).


Your friend either:

A) doesn't know what he is talking about.
B) is lying
C) is playing with you.

 It takes power to increase top speed, even slightly......lots and lots of 
power.  Gearing has little to do with it...not zero, but little.

Larry
sandiego16v