BigErksG2

After looking at the 3rd gen performance forum on top speed and my god given obsession with speed, I couldn't help but wonder what some of the 2nd gen trucks are topping out at nowadays. Feel free to post what you have actually done on the road (no "i heard someone did this" or "the dyno said" numbers) have fun!

Harvie

In addition post your name address and telephone number, then time and location of your land speed record so any MD State Poice reading this is able to send your your certification/citation as proof...of your stupidity.

crabbelle

151 and it was an anne arundel county cop that told me.

Mike D

I've seen Second Gen trucks do 120+\- in the 1/4 mile.

haloman

Yea I think the limit will be the tires before they blow apart. A stock 24v 6spd truck can reach 120 eventually.

DaveB.inVa

I was in one once where we were on a long stretch of straight road... we got to 110 or so. It was more like a run up to speed to see what it would do. That was the first and last time. We were thinking of the tires.

It was not fun... although it is fun sometimes to hang out with people who are the cops.

gwhammy

I had my 97 dually up to 120 and it was climbing slow. That was with a hx40 and problably 1800 degrees on the pyro. Kicked the ars off of a gas truck. I've been wanting to see what my 01 will run but I'm completely out of points on my drivers license!

EBunger

The Vp trucks are governed at 112.

BigErksG2

... you can not get in trouble for speeding unless you are caught in the act, this forum is merely heresay. Your legal name does not even have to be listed on this site to be a member, so how are the police supposed to track someone that may not even exist and trust me, they have way better things to do than get online and issue a citation that would never stand up in court. From personal expierence, they cant even issue a citation if you tell them in person. A cop pulled me over for my license plate not being "completely visible" and he asked me how fast i have gone on my bike. I was honest and told him over 170mph and what happened? He said cool, and I went on my way! who's the now?

Totallyrad

BigErks, we've been looking at his post from the moderators point of view and I believe he has a point. I don't believe his post is pointed at any one individual and we understand that an officer would need to observe the act (speeding, reckless driving) in order to issue you a citation. It's more about the risk and absurdity of speeding to this degree on the highway. And, if you were to have an accident while traveling at speeds like you guys have mentioned, how can you even begin to defend yourself in court. What if your posts became part of a negligence or wrongful death case against you. Remember, wrongful death is not criminal, it's civil, and the burden of proof is different. The posts themselves can't convict you but they do show a certain recklessness and disregard for the law, your life and the lives of anyone who would be unfortunate enough to be in an accident with you. As to your identity, DTR will cooperate fully with any law enforcement agency, subpoena or court order to provide any requested information that's in our database, period. Now before anybody gets upset and thinks I'm singling you out, I'm not. We've always taken a dim view of threads about street racing and reckless behavior.

bpollard1248

110 before i put the 35"s on and cant remember the rpms tho but she liked being at that speed i bet there is more left on top of that but with the 35"s i stay max at 95ish but i will tell you that flat road with a 30ft camper at 95mph the pyro STAYS at 1200* preturbo never again tho

BigErksG2

My apoligies rad. The post on the 3rd gen forum got me wondering (not trying to throw them under the bus at all) and the first response saying people that post will be issued a citation kind of ticked me off and maybe I overreacted a little but with all the links to videos of burnouts, speeding, and illegal street racing, then someone calls me stupid for typing about it???? Im not trying to get videos banned from the site in any way, it is water under the bridge. I will take accountability for any wrong doing when I am judged by the state or the man upstairs. In my opinion, people that know their limits are better drivers in emergency situations than a driver that does not know his/her limits for this simple reason, If you dont know your/ your vehicle's limits, you wont know when to stop pushing the limit in an emergency (being cut off, ice, accident in front of you, obstacle in the road, etc.)
I do not reccommend nor condone pushing the limit when other peoples' lives are are at risk. No one should have to pay for your misjudgement but yourself (accountability). I do not push limits with people on my bike or in my truck, i dont want that on my conscience. I learn my limits by myself and don't run past 75-80% when someone is with me. Dragging knees on a backroad or cracking into it on a non traffic congested road happens from time to time. We have all done it and I ain't scared to talk about it. There are people with "no-fear" stickers and there are people with no fear.

Totallyrad

You're good BigE, no problem here. The first time I read it, I thought the same, but after reading it a few more times I felt an underlying message was there. We've all mashed the skinny peddle a little harder than we should have a time or two. As much as I agree with knowing your limits, the sad truth is that unless you're driving on a competitive basis, it's hard to find those limits without crossing the line between safety and legality.

SO5.9

114 mph here..... Pulls like a freight train til 114 then smacks the speed limiter. As for safety, my truck drives good and I keep good tires/brakes so its not uncommon at all for me to pin the ears back on my ole ride and cruise @ 90+mph although cruise only sets to 85mph....Oh and I have little respect for authority so I dont really care what the cops say. Some typical harassment from a little man with a gun and a badge and a $250 ticket is bout all they can do about it as long as I stay within 25mph of posted speed limit....nothing that really teaches me a lesson.

01RAMer

Bottom line .... NO FAST ENOUGH!