anybody topped out a 300sdl
 

I am in the process of rebuilding my newest project, an 86 30sdl I was just wanted to know if any of you have topped out your 300sdl and if so how fast did it go. I am hoping I will be able to cruise at 95-100 mph. I have read that the car should top out around 125 I would liike to hear from anybody on how fast their diesel will go.

RE: anybody topped out a 300sdl
 

Closed road course.
Pro. driver behind wheel.
Me watching from a safe undisclosed location.
90 350 sdl does an indicated 130.

RE: anybody topped out a 300sdl
 

all you diesel drivers and only one person has tried to top one out?

RE: anybody topped out a 300sdl
 

Well most of these diesel drivers are probably in the states and thus trying to top out that thing in most places might catch you a few nights in jail; no license; big tickets; and in a few back-woods, a good beat down. Many don't want to risk that.

RE: anybody topped out a 300sdl
 

Well almost with my 1984 300SD, i think i was going 110 MPH @ 5,400 RPM. Rides great untill steam appeared. Later found out my radiator had cracked. :(

RE: anybody topped out a 300sdl
 

I have had mine up to 110mph on interstate 70 had plenty of pedal left to go. Very smooth and wonderful. That was about 4 1/2 years ago, so i dont remeber the RPMs. I just saw ur thread or i would have posted sooner. Like Blackwolf said no space to due a full speed run.

RE: anybody topped out a 300sdl
 

It's loaded with cops. Sometimes they really go out and hide themselves.

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I try to find good streatches of empty hwy when I take road trips. It also helps having a real good radar detecter, mine has kept me out of trouble numerous times.

RE: anybody topped out a 300sdl
 

Hm. Good point. If I had one, I probably never would have gotten into any trouble with the 560 or the 735 in the states.

RE: anybody topped out a 300sdl
 

'86 300SDL: 121 mph on I10 somewhere east of the AZ/CA border....