by diamond dave Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:43 pmI run comfortably at 60-65 on the freeway, but ive had it near 80 just to see if it would do it.
230 cid , 373 rear end and a 3 speed standard.
255/ 60/ 15 rear tires.
230 cid , 373 rear end and a 3 speed standard.
255/ 60/ 15 rear tires.
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How fast have you gone in your van?
diamond dave- Number of posts : 565
Location : canal fulton, ohio
Registration date : 2012-04-24
jrinaman- Number of posts : 890
Location : zelienople,pa.
Age : 59
Registration date : 2011-03-10
I have run 100 with the hopped up 250 and camper behind it. 700r4 helps a little. I have recently installed a 292 and have yet to open it up on the freeway.
kookykrispy- Number of posts : 1533
Location : Helendale, CA
Age : 50
Registration date : 2009-05-22
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
since i rebuilt my drive shaft i can run a steady 70 now any faster i wouldn't feel that i could stop in time for an emergency
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
since i rebuilt my drive shaft i can run a steady 70 now any faster i wouldn't feel that i could stop in time for an emergency
Sabee- Number of posts : 11
Location : Las Vegas
Registration date : 2013-02-26
Had mine to 80-85. I have tall gearing 273's i believe with a 440 and 727. It doesn't feel very safe at that speed tho!!
dodge A-108- Number of posts : 67
Location : knoxville
Registration date : 2014-11-22
supernaut wrote:i'm just curious to see what some of your top speeds are and with what engines. i've seen people mention casually cruising at 85mph, while i've managed to break 60mph maybe twice. i'm not trying to take this van to the track or try to race someone for pinks, but it seems like i should be able to cruise a little bit faster. so here goes:I have a 68 A-108 with a built 340 and a 727 auto. . the fastest I have had it was 110mph. well since my speedo only goes to 100 the needle was past that a ways
1967 A100
318
a727 trans
62mph
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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your rear end gears make a very big differnce
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Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
Go as Fast as u can -BUT!! Remember!!= The vans make a larger footprint on the cops radar -than the small cars do!! 
rocky69rhodes- Number of posts : 359
Location : chula vista ca
Registration date : 2014-09-26
I had it up to 40 once
bletman- Number of posts : 50
Location : Northern Virginia
Registration date : 2011-12-27
104 before I chickened out. Running a cheater motor though. Prolly do 100 in under 10 seconds.
dodge A-108- Number of posts : 67
Location : knoxville
Registration date : 2014-11-22
I have a 1968 dodge A-108. its got a 70 cuda 340,a 727 auto, and I recently changed from 3:55s to 2:73s with 30 inch tall 275-70-15 tires.i have had mine to 100 recently. turning 2200 RPM. THEN I floored it just for S&Gs. my poor old speedo only goes to 100. but the needle was no where to be seen !bletman wrote:104 before I chickened out. Running a cheater motor though. Prolly do 100 in under 10 seconds.
benwah- Number of posts : 1135
Location : the land of broken dreams and shattered hopes CT
Registration date : 2008-07-05
In my 65 was around 75 in rushhour
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Hee,hee, hee!!! Let me guess...going down hill?rocky69rhuodes wrote:I had it up to 40 once
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Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
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206.92 @ bonneville-!! Windshield blew out!!
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
In my mind I was cruising along the coast of Oahu(30-40mph), just me and my little wahini from sunrise to sunset! Signed, the Big Kahuna
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rocky69rhodes- Number of posts : 359
Location : chula vista ca
Registration date : 2014-09-26
no just on the way to get a new HEI and carburetor lolvanny wrote:Hee,hee, hee!!! Let me guess...going down hill?rocky69rhuodes wrote:I had it up to 40 once
rocky69rhodes- Number of posts : 359
Location : chula vista ca
Registration date : 2014-09-26
new record 72 MPH
Joe Van- Moderator 1st Class
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Location : Ocala fl
Registration date : 2012-10-11
Had mine up to 81 mph for a mile or so in the fast lane last week on I-4 "New Record" for my Van..!!!..My hands were stuck to my wooden steering wheel once I slowed it down.. .. 
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gary h- Number of posts : 474
Location : tn.
Registration date : 2012-10-19
I am thinking high 70's low 80's With Stock Rear,318,A/T & 15" tires '68 Pick-Up
playnpossum- Number of posts : 115
Location : spartanburg sc
Registration date : 2014-02-17
65 on gps will go faster but Rpm was toooo high so I let out.
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
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Joe=????? was there also a hole in ur seat?? from butt pucker????????????
Joe Van- Moderator 1st Class
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Location : Ocala fl
Registration date : 2012-10-11
NO holes just pulled some threading out..!!!.Twinpilot001 wrote:Joe=????? was there also a hole in ur seat?? from butt pucker????????????
.With the 307 V8 and 373 gears with 28 inch tall tires I have "No Doubt" it will do 120 mph+ but doing 81 mph and not knowing if the cars in front of you are going to slam on there brakes is pretty scary..... A early is sort of like a boat 80mph on the water feels alot faster than it does driveing down the highway in a modern car.. 
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playnpossum- Number of posts : 115
Location : spartanburg sc
Registration date : 2014-02-17
Ok, first time on the interstate in the Possum van. 65 mph plus 16 mph winds makes for an interesting trip at 3200 RPM, plenty of pedal left but that's all the heck I wanted. Felt like it wanted to change lanes a few times.
Joe Van- Moderator 1st Class
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Location : Ocala fl
Registration date : 2012-10-11
Maby I am wrong but I always say in a Early with a straight axle after about 70mph you are just along for the ride... ...mine cruises the best and the most safest around 65 mph..!!!..And a windy day makes a "BIG" difference...
...mine cruises the best and the most safest around 65 mph..!!!..And a windy day makes a "BIG" difference..._________________
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