MPH

[Charlotte Gougeon]

Hi Just rcvd. your message on my bluebird thanks for the info.Looks like 71mph
is going to be it not looking to blow my engine.thanks again .Nelson Gougeon
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Hohnstein
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] MPH


If you need speed go to a 4.4 ratio. Randy Dupree swears the 4.11 is the
truth, but I'm afraid. Running at the red line will cost you a lot as Gary
Miller indicated and as our colleague Ralph can attest. Cat refers to
continuous cruise engine speed as 2400 RPM. I have the 4.8 in my 83, a change
to 24.5 rubber results in 65 @ 2300, as I'm not looking for trouble, that will
have to do. My newly installed Cat injector pump only goes to 2550 and that
nets 71. I think maybe they "Cat" might be trying to tell me something, like
don't blow up your stuff man.
If you blow the engine it will cost around 18 grand to repower unless you do
it on the cheap, then you will continue to suffer.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35
----- Original Message -----
From: Nelson Gougeon
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 3:54 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] MPH



Hi I am the new kid on the block and have a question to ask.Two years
ago and many dollars I bought a 1984 bluebird 35footer with a 3208 cat
turbo.My wife and I are just now starting to use it starts good and
runs good however the top speed was only 62 mph on the flats.Had some
adjustments made and can do 71mph on the flats (located in illinois)
now.My questions are what is the hp on this model is 71 mph the top
speed also who works on bluebirds in my area St.Louis Mo. south central
ill.Im not a road warrior but 71 mph still sounds a lil slow for todays
use.Possibly this is the best i just dont know but i can live with this
speed.Would appreciate any advice on this thanks. Nick Gougeon
retired driver. p.s. sure like my bluebird





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