GSX vs. T/A

HiImBrian · 05-23-2006

First off I'm not a huge racer or anything. But I will take part in racing events/get togethers.

Well my buddy has a Trans Am and he likes to talk big. So we decided to run our cars tonight. We hit up a long flat road with practically no cars. I've got a gsx so i crushed him on the launch and stayed in front up to 80mph. I think this is a pretty sweet story, considering a tiny little turboed 4cyl took a beefed up v8. anyways, theres muscle vs. import for ya. haha

Jakey · 05-23-2006

Great.

sleepydsm · 05-23-2006

LS1 or LT1 or older?

Andrew7dg · 05-23-2006

There is nothing like an AWD launch to put Trans Am, Camaros, Mustangs to shame

howslowcanyougo · 05-23-2006

Yep too bad they can catch up and win as well.......?

It all depends on an almost infinite amount of factors.

You can make generalizations, but they are only generaly correct at very best.

slowbubblecar · 05-23-2006

I took a LT1 before in my old car with a slipping clutch. The random person flagging asked if I wanted a head a few lengths. I didn't need that...

INTRIGUED · 05-23-2006

I have plenty of story's "racing" misc cars in your car.

It pulls strong, Shifts unlike any other DSM I have driven. Could use a little bit of a stronger clutch IMO. Throw a FMIC on there and see what she can do. Have you shortened the shifter yet? Previous owner didn't mind the huge dildo shifter.

TheBlizzard · 05-23-2006

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Originally Posted by howslowcanyougo

Yep too bad they can catch up and win as well.......?

It all depends on an almost infinite amount of factors.

You can make generalizations, but they are only generaly correct at very best.

Already talking like a long time Cobra owner. Pretty soon you will be saying that the only 'real' racing is from a roll.

Nice race, but a video would be even better.

INTRIGUED · 05-23-2006

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Originally Posted by TheBlizzard

Already talking like a long time Cobra owner. Pretty soon you will be saying that the only 'real' racing is from a roll.

Saw that coming, Was wondering who was going to say it.

howslowcanyougo · 05-23-2006

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Originally Posted by TheBlizzard

Already talking like a long time Cobra owner. Pretty soon you will be saying that the only 'real' racing is from a roll.

Nice race, but a video would be even better.

Nope, you and I both know every almost every make model cars have their strentghs and weaknesses. <Except for Honda's that are mostly weak>

That V8 muscle has it's disadvantages as well........<Like all the Girls!>

AJ · 05-23-2006

These "recaps" should really be in the "other" part of the site

But then I guess if you can't see that "other" part, you wouldn't know about it huh?

Onefast99gsx · 05-23-2006

You should literally blow the doors off the T/A with your GSX. You must be pretty stock though. Anytime I raced last year with my GSX I couldn't even run in the Street Eliminator class where the Trans Ams, Camaro's & Mustangs genearally run. I had to run in King of the Hill. I don't know where the cut off is, 12.99 or 12.50. I was dialed in at 12.00.

Pimpin Dsmstyle · 05-23-2006

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Originally Posted by howslowcanyougo

Nope, you and I both know every almost every make model cars have their strentghs and weaknesses. <Except for Honda's that are mostly weak>

That V8 muscle has it's disadvantages as well.

I can think of a few hondas that would tear up your mustang... So what's up with that generalization? Sounds sorta hypocritical.

HiImBrian · 05-23-2006

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Originally Posted by sleepydsm

LS1 or LT1 or older?

LS1.

I'm fairly stock.
ported/polished big16g
custom 3'' turbo back exhaust (no cat)
Injen intake
1g bov

I'll have my new ported exhaust mani w/ a 38mm wastegate soon. Then I'm planing on upgrading my fuel system and put on a 1g intake system.

I can't upload vids otherwise I would. Sorry but my computer is ungodly slow and I think it would die if I tried to do that haha.

Jakey · 05-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Mr.98GSX

w/ a 38mm wastegate soon.

And what kind of boost levels are you planning on running?

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Originally Posted by Mr.98GSX

put on a 1g intake system.

Intake manifold?

howslowcanyougo · 05-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Pimpin Dsmstyle

I can think of a few hondas that would tear up your mustang... So what's up with that generalization? Sounds sorta hypocritical.

I was joking, guess you didn't get it?

You havn't seen my mustang yet!

In fact I havn't seen my mustang yet!<at least in person, yet!>

Sorry if I offended your sensitive nature.....but comeon....defending hondas now huh?.........

The real Bottomline is that any make or model can beat any other make model on any given day depending the the cars setup and driver, PERIOD!

I LOVE MANY DIFFERENT MAKES AND MODELS OF CARS!!!

There I said it!

Onefast99gsx · 05-23-2006

An LS1 is good for around 13.2.

http://www.dragtimes.com/Pontiac-Tra...slip-6596.html

The one is the link above is modified some.

howslowcanyougo · 05-23-2006

Cool site! Nice to get at least a base to shoot for?

Hmmmm....

Looks like I could hope to be close to the 11 second club, if I get setup right and could ever learn how to drive right?

http://www.dragtimes.com/results.php...arch+DragTimes

Don't know if that will ever happen as I'll have a vert, and I seriously doubt I'll ever be putting in a rollbar.

HiImBrian · 05-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Jakey

And what kind of boost levels are you planning on running?

Intake manifold?

I'm planning on boosting around 18psi.

And I want the 1g throttle body, heads, and intake mani.

howslowcanyougo · 05-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Mr.98GSX

I'm planning on boosting around 18psi.

And I want the 1g throttle body, heads, and intake mani.

What are you running for Fuel control/engine management?