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DougVieyra · 08-09-2016, 10:29 PM

31 A: " In my experience the OD did not increase the top speed."
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Of course, we all understand that an O.D. allows the same speed at a much lower Engine RPM than a stock system, and I do notice that.

But 31A, now that you mention it, even though the Mitchell O.D. is theoretically supposed to give a noticeably higher top-end speed, I do not know IF my Mitchell actually does that.

I am handicapped in doing an 'evaluation' because of the specially-built Ron Kelly 'Touring Engine' that powers my Dlx '31 Coupe. With it's Stromberg carburation/manifold, F.S. Electronic Ignition, Exhaust Headers opened up, etc., etc., the car just goes FAST and POWERFUL. And while it does reach a comfortable cruising speed of 60 mph, so does my stock '28 Phaeton.

08-09-2016, 10:29 PM	#30
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Volvo vs. Mitchell Over-Drive - who has what? 31 A: *" In my experience the OD did not increase the top speed."* ______________________________________ Of course, we all understand that an O.D. allows the same speed at a much lower Engine RPM than a stock system, and I do notice that. But 31A, now that you mention it, even though the Mitchell O.D. is theoretically supposed to give a noticeably higher top-end speed, I do not know IF my Mitchell actually does that. I am handicapped in doing an 'evaluation' because of the specially-built Ron Kelly 'Touring Engine' that powers my Dlx '31 Coupe. With it's Stromberg carburation/manifold, F.S. Electronic Ignition, Exhaust Headers opened up, etc., etc., the car just goes FAST and POWERFUL. And while it does reach a comfortable cruising speed of 60 mph, *so does my stock '28 Phaeton.*