Arch,
It sounds good to me! The biggest problem is the regulations. The
regulations are why the original GMC never really had the "official"
record. It was stock and did not meet any of the safety standards. Even
though our GMCs are probably safer than the beefed up bomb that just got
the record, we would need to add quite a few things to a GMC to get it "up
to spec" for a record attempt. They had to add a roll cage or bar (I
forget) to the motorhome, and also had to have 5 point harness, etc. The
additions would probably prohibit any of us from using our own GMC. A
project GMC might be a better idea.
It wouldn't take much to break the current record anyway. The Toronados
were even available with 2.73 final drives, but we might not need to go
with a low final drive. An engine built for high RPMs might be better
suited with a higher final drive. Since we are going over 70 at 3000 RPM
with the 3.42s, even at only 4500 RPM we would be going around 100 MPH. An
engine built to make HP up to 6000 RPM could probably use both the high
ratio final drive and the Caspro trans gears. We could also use penguin
low-profile ACs so we could keep cool while breaking the record unlike
those other guys that took off their AC
. The generator will be running
anyway to make the coffee right? I don't know if Simpson makes a 5-point
harness for the toilet, so the idea that somebody had of taking a crap
while breaking the record might be out though
.
Zak
>Thomas
>
>Speak for yourself! I want to drive again! I mean think of the headline:
>FIFTY SOMETHING YEAR OLD MAN BREAKS LAND SPEED RECORD
>IN 25 YEAR OLD MOTORHOME! Now that is news. But I know my reflexes
>are not what they used to be so I vote for Zak to do the driving. Get
>Mondello to do the engine. He was always after a headline----bet this can
>be done folks. Now I am getting serious. As we leave the track---when
>ask for one last comment--the driver said--------Damn Kids! OK who is
>going to spearhead this thing. First we need a coach with 3.07 gears?
>Sorry that was my assumption. What gears do we need for what RPM
>at 120 MPH. I mean I dont want to just break 100 MPH lets stomp on it.
>Lets prove once and for all who has the best Motorhome ever built! GEE
>My blood is moving again. This is fun. I think we should do it with the
>Microwave in tact. Maybe even a little processed Scotch in the holding
>tank. At least enough Scotch and water in the fresh water tank for a good
>buzz for all of us and enough propane for a steak for all of us. We would
>be running a real Motorhome not a striped down shell.
>
>I would welcome any other suggestions that would add insult to injury.
>
>Take Care
>Arch 76 GB IL
>
>PS I bet my reflexes are still good enough to do 120 in a straight line.
>OH WELL!
