88 GT vert vs. Turbo 4 banger probe "tonight"

Dark_5.0 · 06-01-2001, 02:30 PM

Tonight is test and tune night at the track this guy at work has a neighbor with a 4 cylinder probe that is turbo charged. He claims that it is fast as hell but yet he has never ran it at the track he told his neighbor how I am in to racing and the guy says well I bet I could wax his @ss.

So guess what tonight he is supposed to meet me at the track best two out of three wins. I had never heard of a turbocharged probe. He says that it came like this from the factory.

dont know if he is full of sh!t or what.

I have never seen this guy or his car this all happened through his guy at work talking trash in my behalf.

From what I undertand this car is an early 90's or late 80's model. and does not have nos I had my friend check it out

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I am thinking that at best this probe wil only run a high 14 so it should be fun.BTW 20 bucks is on the line.

"There can be only one"

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88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires.
best 60 ft 2.14, best 1/8th 9.65, best 1/4 15.2 @89mph

dinomite · 06-01-2001, 02:53 PM

www.performanceprobe.com

Some gens of the GT probe came with a turbo from the factory, i think its the later ones that have a v6 from the factory. Not sure what they run, you could check there ^^^^, but if the 15.2 in your sig is correct (is that at sea level?) then you might have a real fight on your hands.

Dark_5.0 · 06-01-2001, 03:26 PM

There is an altitude meter here t the track Odessa is actually about 3000ft above sea level. But the air here is so hot and thin that the meter shows it to be between 3500 and 6000 ft on different nights so a 15.2 here is like a mid or low 14 at sea level

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88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires.
best 60 ft 2.14, best 1/8th 9.65, best 1/4 15.2 @89mph

Stang Runner · 06-01-2001, 04:03 PM

If it is stock you will wast him

I seen a stock one it is a fast probe.... But it is about the same as a Stock mustang, with your mods you will beat him if he is stock. It could have a better turbo. It could be close a one.

red82gt · 06-01-2001, 04:40 PM

In 89-92 there were turbo probes stock. If its stock, it has 145 hp and I think about 190ft/lbs of torque. They are mid to high 15's (might even be 16's)in the main mags. I've driven one, it was quick and felt like it had a lot more than 145hp but it was difficult to drive (even after a week of driving it) and the shifter was really tricky . I think you'll smoke him.

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GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B&M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty!

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dinomite · 06-01-2001, 05:14 PM

Upon further research, your looking at 15.8 best, stock, at sea level. You will kill him.

exgmguy · 06-01-2001, 09:17 PM

That Probe has the Mazda turbo engine. There are a handful of aftermarket parts for those cars that will get them in the 13's. Can't say i've ever seen one do it though.

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1988 Mustang GT
12.0 @ 122
1992 BadAzz Wrangler
1993 Explorer

Dark_5.0 · 06-02-2001, 12:47 PM

I was really looking forward to wasting this guy. but the test and tune got canceled cause of rain

so I will have to wait another week to collect

after what you guys have told me I will try to up the bet to fifty bucks before next friday

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88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires.
best 60 ft 2.14, best 1/8th 9.65, best 1/4 15.2 @89mph

46stang · 06-02-2001, 07:29 PM

i've driven several of those turbo probes.(stock) if he's stock you'll spank him. they pull good 1st and 2nd gear but after that it's done. plus if he's a first timer at the track you'll spank him real bad. racing on the street and at the track is 2 different worlds.jmo. when you spank him tell him we all said he "should've got a V8"

leon

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96 stang,ported 99 heads, 99 intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,70mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,iat mod, home depot ram air, k@n,373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, tri-ax shifter.
best et 13.80
best mph 103.3
bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

06-01-2001, 02:30 PM	#1
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	88 GT vert vs. Turbo 4 banger probe "tonight" Tonight is test and tune night at the track this guy at work has a neighbor with a 4 cylinder probe that is turbo charged. He claims that it is fast as hell but yet he has never ran it at the track he told his neighbor how I am in to racing and the guy says well I bet I could wax his @ss. So guess what tonight he is supposed to meet me at the track best two out of three wins. I had never heard of a turbocharged probe. He says that it came like this from the factory. dont know if he is full of sh!t or what. I have never seen this guy or his car this all happened through his guy at work talking trash in my behalf. From what I undertand this car is an early 90's or late 80's model. and does not have nos I had my friend check it out . I am thinking that at best this probe wil only run a high 14 so it should be fun.BTW 20 bucks is on the line. "There can be only one" ------------------ 88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. best 60 ft 2.14, best 1/8th 9.65, best 1/4 15.2 @89mph

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06-01-2001, 02:53 PM	#2
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	www.performanceprobe.com Some gens of the GT probe came with a turbo from the factory, i think its the later ones that have a v6 from the factory. Not sure what they run, you could check there ^^^^, but if the 15.2 in your sig is correct (is that at sea level?) then you might have a real fight on your hands.

06-01-2001, 03:26 PM	#3
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	There is an altitude meter here t the track Odessa is actually about 3000ft above sea level. But the air here is so hot and thin that the meter shows it to be between 3500 and 6000 ft on different nights so a 15.2 here is like a mid or low 14 at sea level ------------------ 88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. best 60 ft 2.14, best 1/8th 9.65, best 1/4 15.2 @89mph

06-01-2001, 04:03 PM	#4
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	If it is stock you will wast him I seen a stock one it is a fast probe.... But it is about the same as a Stock mustang, with your mods you will beat him if he is stock. It could have a better turbo. It could be close a one.

06-01-2001, 04:40 PM	#5
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	In 89-92 there were turbo probes stock. If its stock, it has 145 hp and I think about 190ft/lbs of torque. They are mid to high 15's (might even be 16's)in the main mags. I've driven one, it was quick and felt like it had a lot more than 145hp but it was difficult to drive (even after a week of driving it) and the shifter was really tricky . I think you'll smoke him. ------------------ GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B&M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty! [This message has been edited by red82gt (edited 06-01-2001).] [This message has been edited by red82gt (edited 06-01-2001).]

06-01-2001, 05:14 PM	#6
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Upon further research, your looking at 15.8 best, stock, at sea level. You will kill him.

06-01-2001, 09:17 PM	#7
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	That Probe has the Mazda turbo engine. There are a handful of aftermarket parts for those cars that will get them in the 13's. Can't say i've ever seen one do it though. ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT 12.0 @ 122 1992 BadAzz Wrangler 1993 Explorer

06-02-2001, 12:47 PM	#8
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I was really looking forward to wasting this guy. but the test and tune got canceled cause of rain so I will have to wait another week to collect after what you guys have told me I will try to up the bet to fifty bucks before next friday ------------------ 88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. best 60 ft 2.14, best 1/8th 9.65, best 1/4 15.2 @89mph

06-02-2001, 07:29 PM	#9
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	i've driven several of those turbo probes.(stock) if he's stock you'll spank him. they pull good 1st and 2nd gear but after that it's done. plus if he's a first timer at the track you'll spank him real bad. racing on the street and at the track is 2 different worlds.jmo. when you spank him tell him we all said he "should've got a V8" leon ------------------ 96 stang,ported 99 heads, 99 intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,70mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,iat mod, home depot ram air, k@n,373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, tri-ax shifter. best et 13.80 best mph 103.3 bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca