how high can u guys get ur rpms in 5th gear with a 350? i can only do like 3k and my friend can do like 4k rpms. also i have a q-jet. how can i make my rpms higher in 5th gear. i mash it as much as i can in 5th gear and all i can do is 3000 rpms in 5th gear so can you guys give me so advice on how to get more rpms in 5th gear thanx alot.

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86 Z28:
350 vette
aluminum heads
T-5
235/60R15 BFgoodriches
dual 3"flowmaster exhaust
20% tint
hatch wing
2 12"kicker solos
300 watt Sony xplod amp
Sony xplod deck
K&N air filter

 

The problem isn't the carb, or anything to do with it really. It takes power to move a car at those speeds, and you just don't have the power to go any faster. It also depends greatly on effective gear ratio.

I'm moving this to general tech.

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I've gotten my car to almost 4500 rpms in 5th gear a few times.
At that RPM my car is past the 140 on the speedo.


High Speed Run: 157mph
Best 1/4 mile run: 14.94@91.67mph
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Zepher how did ur car run b 4 you had the edelebrock carb and manifold where u able to go that high in 5th gear with out that carb and mainfold?


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86 Z28:
350 vette
aluminum heads
T-5
235/60R15 BFgoodriches
dual 3"flowmaster exhaust
20% tint
hatch wing
2 12"kicker solos
300 watt Sony xplod amp
Sony xplod deck
K&N air filter