'98 Trans Am goes down

Rev · 03-16-2003, 06:07 PM

Cruising beltway 8 feeder roads in Houston, I spied a white Trans Am in my mirror. He was driving conservatively, so I slowed a little to let him catch up. It was a young guy with his gf in the car. Sure enough we caught a light and he changed lanes to get next to me. I looked over and smiled at the gf, but didn't rev at him. I wasn't sure if would go or not so I just started off at half throttle so I wouldn't look like a complete @$$ if he didn't go.

Well he came up even and punched it. I was ready and nailed it just after he did. He did have a slight advantage going first but we stayed almost even through 1st with me having maybe 1/2 lenth on him. All the way through 2nd I opened up the lead, shifted to 3rd and still on it I had 3 or 4 lengths on him when he shut down at 80-85 or so.

He was very cool and came next to me with a thumbs up. At the next light we were in traffic and next to each other. I rolled down my window and asked the gf what year it was. That's the only way I know it was a '98. They are rated at 305 hp and 335 ft./lbs. I've heard that they are rated conservatively. I imagine the race wt. with the gf and him was 3500-3600 lbs., so it's not too surprising that I got him. Just not used to beating LS1's by that much. I think it would have been more if I had nailed out of the hole.

Rev
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lx mike · 03-16-2003, 07:08 PM

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I had 3 or 4 lengths on him when he shut down at 80-85 or so.

Thats when they usualy start pulling, but i guess that was quick enough considering the conditions. good run Rev!

EZRIDN · 03-18-2003, 04:44 PM

Good kill...impressive since you trap 103ish right??? 4 Cars at just 80mph on a LS1 is stout.

302 LX Eric · 03-18-2003, 05:54 PM

Nice job, Rev!

Your Mustang is running strong.

Rev · 03-18-2003, 06:16 PM

To be fair about it, the guy did have his gf in the car. I had my jack, spare and tools all out of the car from my last trip to the track and I was alone in the car. My car does best in the 1st half of the 1/4 (right about where we shut it down) and his car does best in the 2nd half of the 1/4. Who knows if he might have caught me if we had gone a full 1/4 mile?

Rev

Stang_Crazy · 03-18-2003, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by Rev
I looked over and smiled at the gf...

I'll bet she's still thinking about you

Nice Kill!

03-16-2003, 06:07 PM	#1
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	'98 Trans Am goes down Cruising beltway 8 feeder roads in Houston, I spied a white Trans Am in my mirror. He was driving conservatively, so I slowed a little to let him catch up. It was a young guy with his gf in the car. Sure enough we caught a light and he changed lanes to get next to me. I looked over and smiled at the gf, but didn't rev at him. I wasn't sure if would go or not so I just started off at half throttle so I wouldn't look like a complete @$$ if he didn't go. Well he came up even and punched it. I was ready and nailed it just after he did. He did have a slight advantage going first but we stayed almost even through 1st with me having maybe 1/2 lenth on him. All the way through 2nd I opened up the lead, shifted to 3rd and still on it I had 3 or 4 lengths on him when he shut down at 80-85 or so. He was very cool and came next to me with a thumbs up. At the next light we were in traffic and next to each other. I rolled down my window and asked the gf what year it was. That's the only way I know it was a '98. They are rated at 305 hp and 335 ft./lbs. I've heard that they are rated conservatively. I imagine the race wt. with the gf and him was 3500-3600 lbs., so it's not too surprising that I got him. Just not used to beating LS1's by that much. I think it would have been more if I had nailed out of the hole. Rev s __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

03-18-2003, 04:44 PM	#3
EZRIDN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 504	Good kill...impressive since you trap 103ish right??? 4 Cars at just 80mph on a LS1 is stout. __________________ '86 GT..5 spd....14.0 @ 98 SOLD '87 GT..5 spd...Stock...14.4 @ 97 SOLD '90 GT Conv. A4 Cream Puff...14.6 @ 94 SOLD '99 Z28..A4..Stock stall, no tuning, all motor, full weight 11.92 @ 117.95 SOLD '03 Centennal Edition GT 5 spd. 1 of 620 5 spd coupes made. http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/99-04/03/100th.htm Stock..... 2.02 8.9 13.89 @ 99.03 http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/99-04/03/100th.htm

03-18-2003, 05:54 PM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Nice job, Rev! Your Mustang is running strong. __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

03-18-2003, 06:16 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	To be fair..,... To be fair about it, the guy did have his gf in the car. I had my jack, spare and tools all out of the car from my last trip to the track and I was alone in the car. My car does best in the 1st half of the 1/4 (right about where we shut it down) and his car does best in the 2nd half of the 1/4. Who knows if he might have caught me if we had gone a full 1/4 mile? Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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