According to Pete's second book (page 104), he states,
"At these kinds of sustained RPM's, bottom end strength and oil control are extremely important. Don't think that by using a 2.56 gear, you can it 150 MPH with fewer RPM's. It just doesn't work that way."
He added that "...Average speeds for NASCAR stockers in those days were around 150-155 mph. A 28" racing tire and 3.42 gears required the engine to buzz at 6200-6300 (153) mph) for sustained periods."
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"Grand Prix: Pontiac's Luxury Performance Car" (4/27/07)
"How to Restore Your Pontiac GTO" (7/15/2012))
"Pontiac Concept and Show Cars, 1939-1980" (3/25/16)
"Pontiac Performance 1960-1974: The Era of the Super Duty, H.O., & Ram Air Drag & Muscle Cars” (10/15/24)
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