AAARGH! I just got beat by a Corvette! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!

Fox Body · 01-09-2001, 06:56 PM

I knew it was gonna happen soon. All of a sudden I've been getting MUCH more races than usual: Grand National and Monte Carlo SS two nights ago, '98 Grand Prix last night. I don't yack about beating Monte Carlos and Grand Pris, but I was thinking, something's going on b/c I haven't had even any potential races for the last month or so and I knew that something strong was gonna get up next to me before I swapped these STUPID 2.73s (@#$!)

w/ the 3.55s I have in my trunk. Man I'm so pissed.

Anyway, I come to the light and this white Corvette ('95-97) is sitting there so I get into the lane right beside him (left lane) KNOWING that if he played, he would beat me (but I couldn't help myself--what's wrong with me???) I remember forcing myself to get in the lane right beside him and sighing as I new I was committing suicide. We both pulled off kinda slow and then hit it. By the time we hit ~60, he had at least two car lengths on me! I'm so pissed at these stupid gears

. Knew this would happen real soon. Anyway, I need some consoling as I'm feeling very bad right now.

That kinda makes me even more determined not just for gears, I'm getting more POWER and SOON. Screw the waiting.

“…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds

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'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe
8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) <---I hate you!! (awaiting installation of 3.55s)
Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

MercDude · 01-09-2001, 07:08 PM

dude don't feel bad!! Just think... he had 50 cubes on you... major traction... major technology and it is also THE FASTEST GM car made... at least at that time now it's the c5 corvettes, but you understand what i'm saying right? Don't worry... you did plenty good just with a little 302, probably gave the owner of the $35000 car a good scare. Wouldn't you be pissed if you spent that much money and a little '79 stang whopped your a$$?? I would!

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'63 Merc Meteor hardtop, warm 302, C4 auto, 2.25" Flowmaster Exhaust,
'65 289 heads - ported/chevy valves, performer cam, edelbrock f4a intake, full length hookers, 600 holley, roller rockers, k'n, 10.5:1 hyperutetic pistons... mid 13's hoping to reach into 12's

MercDude · 01-09-2001, 07:10 PM

wait... i just saw your sig again... you have a 351?? Dude... you should have taken him!! sorry to rub it in... but the 351 is stock right? that's only like a 240hp engine... don't worry more power is available

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'63 Merc Meteor hardtop, warm 302, C4 auto, 2.25" Flowmaster Exhaust,
'65 289 heads - ported/chevy valves, performer cam, edelbrock f4a intake, full length hookers, 600 holley, roller rockers, k'n, 10.5:1 hyperutetic pistons... mid 13's hoping to reach into 12's

Fox Body · 01-09-2001, 07:20 PM

Thanks MercDude. Yeah, it's stock. I need some heads. Gotta start saving up. I plan on tapping into that "available power" within the next month or so. I still feel bad, but I still couldn't help but race him. (sigh)

The thing is, when I had my 3.27s I beat the same kind of Corvette and it even looked better than the one I raced tonight. Knowing that kinda adds to my pissisity.

“…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds

-------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe
8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s)
Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

Unit 5302 · 01-09-2001, 08:19 PM

Yep, the 'Vette. My only loss in my '87GT as well. I was running hot, and I had a couple passengers, but a loss is a loss, and that guy had me by probably a car between 30-70.

Damn, I know it was a late LT-1, like a 96. 330hp, DAMN, just a little too much.

fastang · 01-09-2001, 08:24 PM

I also have 355's sitting in my trunk waiting to be installed, Theres a set of Factory Five controll arms with them. Its soo agrivating when you get beat and you have the tools to win sitting in your trunk instead of on your car.

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95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, K&N, off road pipes, ADS chip, pulleys, msd coil,9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, weld in subframe connectors

302 LX Eric · 01-09-2001, 08:48 PM

I went from 2.73's to 3.55's and it was a night and day difference. Enjoy the gears and have fun!

E

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe -37,800 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

Pro-Charger D-1SC on the way!!!

Skyman · 01-11-2001, 06:33 PM

Where did you get your 351 from?

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft.
Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

Fox Body · 01-12-2001, 12:40 AM

Got it from a place called "U-Pull-It" for $150 out of an '87 Crown Vic Marshal's Dept. police car. U-Pull-It is a place where they scrap metal (vehicles), it's not "officially" a junk yard business, but they basically make extra money on the side by selling the parts off of the cars before crushing them. That's why they can sell parts so cheap. I knew the engine would be in good shape since those police cars are serviced regularly.

Anyway, got it cleaned up (new pistons), replaced intake, carburetor, water pump, distributer, fan, added radiator, headers, and a few other things and I was on my way.

“…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds

-------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe
8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s)
Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

redyj91 · 01-12-2001, 01:56 AM

You thinking about the 351 now sky?
Wouldnt be a bad idea once you blow up the 302 with that new blower

J/K

Mike

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97 Black/Black Cobra Convertable
Compleatly Stock But not for long

Skyman · 01-12-2001, 04:51 AM

I have always been thinking about one, but then I knew the tranny will go, especially if I mix boost w/ a 351.

Skyler

------------------
-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft.
Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

SaleenGTS · 01-12-2001, 11:39 AM

Sky- Did you end up buying that blower?

------------------
Dustin
1990 Saleen GTSport #14
TFS Street Heat Upper & Lower(Black), TFS TW heads, TFS 3/8" Phenolic Spacer, E303 Cam, FMS 1.6 Roller Rockers, BBK 70mm TB, FMS 70mm MAF, MAC 1 5/8" Equals, Dynomax Super Turbo 2 1/2" cat back, Bassani 2 1/2" Off-Road X-Pipe, MSD 6AL Ignition w/ MSD TFI Coil, Home made Ram Air, Racecraft Suspension

60ft: 2.158
330ft: 5.396
660ft: 8.271 @ 91.43

Skyman · 01-12-2001, 02:46 PM

Yeah I did!

Skyler

------------------
-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft.

On its way: Paxton Sn-89 with dyno tuning and long tubes.

Just added: B&M Ripper, Weldin Subframes, & Turn downs!
13.2@106mph

bigwhitecobra · 01-16-2001, 06:54 PM

Ouch!! I have only race GM products. ANY Bow-Tie next to me had better have more than a 150 shot, or a 9# system. I have a '94 Cobra, 3.73 gears(bleeping awesome!!), and a host of other bolt-ons, but this is not the car I race with. I race with my father in law's 89 GT. I love that car. I love the looks that other drivers give me as I leave them sitting at the line.
My favorite race was with this nasty 99 SS. He had a 200hp shot of NOS, and the rest was stock. POOR baby! I was up in the cruise area of Concord, and this guy was talking all the trash about Fords he could come up with.
I asked him if he wanted to put his title where his mouth was, seeing as how I could use it as a down payment for the '00 Cobra R. HEH HEH! Well, he didn't like that idea, but we decided to take this little problem on the road.>

BIG MISTAKE for him!! I hit my line lock, and warmed up the tires, and staged. He purged his system, warmed up and was ready.
The light turned green and I never saw him again that night. I left him crying on the sidewalk where all GM owners belong. HEH HEH!
The next night he showed up and pulle dnext to me in the parking lot, but never said a word about Fords. HMM, wonder why?

)
1989 GT 306 Vortech 14# system, Vortech after cooler(air to water), 3.55 gears, and all the goodies that will make 550 rear wheel. Know any 'Vette's that need a good spanking?

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As the light goes out, try to stay in your own lane.

Fox Body · 01-16-2001, 10:32 PM

bigwhitecobra, thanks. I love to hear Ford family victories. Even though I lost to the Corvette that night, it makes me feel good that I can claim Cobras as my brothers.

(As I posted before, I lost to the Vette b/c of these stinking gears, when I had the 3.27s installed, I beat a Corvette that was newer than the one I lost to.) I got some 3.55s in the trunk that I'm about to get installed in February, that (and some tuning)will be all I need to beat a stock pre-'98 Vette in the quarter.

“…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds

-------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s)
Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

red82gt · 01-21-2001, 04:09 AM

In September I ran into a '96 Special edition vette that had a cat back system. He took the jump but I pulled him back in but didn't have the power to finish him and could only stay with my front bumper on his front wheel-if only I could've thrown my 215lb. buddy out of the car

. With my new ignition and with the swap to the Carter carb the vette would've definately seen taillights.

Moral of the story: Vettes ain't no sloch (91-up anyways) and they are the general's best effort and are rather pricey when compared to a lowly little 'ol 5.0.

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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!

joe4speed · 01-27-2001, 05:50 AM

I lost to my first Vette at Moroso by blowing my first T-5! What a bummer that was.. and I was winning..... grrrr Oh well.. we all lose sometimes!!!

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Joe!
1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:
www.joe4speed.com
1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!

'93GT · 01-29-2001, 01:47 AM

Fox sorry to hear about your luck. My brother has a stock '95C4, he loves to brag about it. In the spring when I bring my 5.0 out, he will have nothing to brag about any more. When I stomp him I will let you know to cherr you up.

Fox Body · 01-31-2001, 10:57 AM

I guess I should've put a date on the title of this thread. The title makes it seem lik it happened a few minutes ago. It happened about 2.5 - 3 weeks ago.

Anyway, the differences between his car and mine in that race were my gears (2.73s w/ NO POSI-TRACTION) and bad breathing.
I already beat a newer Corvette (not C5, just newer than the '94-95 C4 that beat me) when I had the 3.27s (before they broke

). So I'm pretty much confident that I am serious competition for almost any stock Corvette.

Now don't get beat '93GT

“…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.”---Revenge of the Nerds

-------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s)
Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
14 x 4 K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)

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01-09-2001, 06:56 PM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	AAARGH! I just got beat by a Corvette! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!! I knew it was gonna happen soon. All of a sudden I've been getting MUCH more races than usual: Grand National and Monte Carlo SS two nights ago, '98 Grand Prix last night. I don't yack about beating Monte Carlos and Grand Pris, but I was thinking, something's going on b/c I haven't had even any potential races for the last month or so and I knew that something strong was gonna get up next to me before I swapped these STUPID 2.73s (@#$!) w/ the 3.55s I have in my trunk. Man I'm so pissed. Anyway, I come to the light and this white Corvette ('95-97) is sitting there so I get into the lane right beside him (left lane) KNOWING that if he played, he would beat me (but I couldn't help myself--what's wrong with me???) I remember forcing myself to get in the lane right beside him and sighing as I new I was committing suicide. We both pulled off kinda slow and then hit it. By the time we hit ~60, he had at least two car lengths on me! I'm so pissed at these stupid gears . Knew this would happen real soon. Anyway, I need some consoling as I'm feeling very bad right now. That kinda makes me even more determined not just for gears, I'm getting more POWER and SOON. Screw the waiting. “…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe 8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) <---I hate you!! (awaiting installation of 3.55s) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

01-09-2001, 07:08 PM	#2
MercDude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: CA, US Posts: 113	dude don't feel bad!! Just think... he had 50 cubes on you... major traction... major technology and it is also THE FASTEST GM car made... at least at that time now it's the c5 corvettes, but you understand what i'm saying right? Don't worry... you did plenty good just with a little 302, probably gave the owner of the $35000 car a good scare. Wouldn't you be pissed if you spent that much money and a little '79 stang whopped your a$$?? I would! ------------------ '63 Merc Meteor hardtop, warm 302, C4 auto, 2.25" Flowmaster Exhaust, '65 289 heads - ported/chevy valves, performer cam, edelbrock f4a intake, full length hookers, 600 holley, roller rockers, k'n, 10.5:1 hyperutetic pistons... mid 13's hoping to reach into 12's

01-09-2001, 07:10 PM	#3
MercDude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: CA, US Posts: 113	wait... i just saw your sig again... you have a 351?? Dude... you should have taken him!! sorry to rub it in... but the 351 is stock right? that's only like a 240hp engine... don't worry more power is available ------------------ '63 Merc Meteor hardtop, warm 302, C4 auto, 2.25" Flowmaster Exhaust, '65 289 heads - ported/chevy valves, performer cam, edelbrock f4a intake, full length hookers, 600 holley, roller rockers, k'n, 10.5:1 hyperutetic pistons... mid 13's hoping to reach into 12's

01-09-2001, 07:20 PM	#4
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Thanks MercDude. Yeah, it's stock. I need some heads. Gotta start saving up. I plan on tapping into that "available power" within the next month or so. I still feel bad, but I still couldn't help but race him. (sigh) The thing is, when I had my 3.27s I beat the same kind of Corvette and it even looked better than the one I raced tonight. Knowing that kinda adds to my pissisity. “…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe 8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

01-09-2001, 08:19 PM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Yep, the 'Vette. My only loss in my '87GT as well. I was running hot, and I had a couple passengers, but a loss is a loss, and that guy had me by probably a car between 30-70. Damn, I know it was a late LT-1, like a 96. 330hp, DAMN, just a little too much.

01-09-2001, 08:24 PM	#6
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	I also have 355's sitting in my trunk waiting to be installed, Theres a set of Factory Five controll arms with them. Its soo agrivating when you get beat and you have the tools to win sitting in your trunk instead of on your car. ------------------ 95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, K&N, off road pipes, ADS chip, pulleys, msd coil,9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, weld in subframe connectors

01-09-2001, 08:48 PM	#7
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I went from 2.73's to 3.55's and it was a night and day difference. Enjoy the gears and have fun! E ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe -37,800 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60' Pro-Charger D-1SC on the way!!!

01-11-2001, 06:33 PM	#8
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Where did you get your 351 from? Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft. Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

01-12-2001, 12:40 AM	#9
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Got it from a place called "U-Pull-It" for $150 out of an '87 Crown Vic Marshal's Dept. police car. U-Pull-It is a place where they scrap metal (vehicles), it's not "officially" a junk yard business, but they basically make extra money on the side by selling the parts off of the cars before crushing them. That's why they can sell parts so cheap. I knew the engine would be in good shape since those police cars are serviced regularly. Anyway, got it cleaned up (new pistons), replaced intake, carburetor, water pump, distributer, fan, added radiator, headers, and a few other things and I was on my way. “…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe 8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

01-12-2001, 01:56 AM	#10
redyj91 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Fremont, Ca. USA Posts: 25	You thinking about the 351 now sky? Wouldnt be a bad idea once you blow up the 302 with that new blower J/K Mike ------------------ 97 Black/Black Cobra Convertable Compleatly Stock But not for long

01-12-2001, 04:51 AM	#11
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I have always been thinking about one, but then I knew the tranny will go, especially if I mix boost w/ a 351. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft. Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

01-12-2001, 11:39 AM	#12
SaleenGTS RICE taste like Chicken Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 687	Sky- Did you end up buying that blower? ------------------ Dustin 1990 Saleen GTSport #14 TFS Street Heat Upper & Lower(Black), TFS TW heads, TFS 3/8" Phenolic Spacer, E303 Cam, FMS 1.6 Roller Rockers, BBK 70mm TB, FMS 70mm MAF, MAC 1 5/8" Equals, Dynomax Super Turbo 2 1/2" cat back, Bassani 2 1/2" Off-Road X-Pipe, MSD 6AL Ignition w/ MSD TFI Coil, Home made Ram Air, Racecraft Suspension 60ft: 2.158 330ft: 5.396 660ft: 8.271 @ 91.43

01-12-2001, 02:46 PM	#13
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Yeah I did! Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft. On its way: Paxton Sn-89 with dyno tuning and long tubes. Just added: B&M Ripper, Weldin Subframes, & Turn downs! 13.2@106mph

01-16-2001, 06:54 PM	#14
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Ouch!! I have only race GM products. ANY Bow-Tie next to me had better have more than a 150 shot, or a 9# system. I have a '94 Cobra, 3.73 gears(bleeping awesome!!), and a host of other bolt-ons, but this is not the car I race with. I race with my father in law's 89 GT. I love that car. I love the looks that other drivers give me as I leave them sitting at the line. My favorite race was with this nasty 99 SS. He had a 200hp shot of NOS, and the rest was stock. POOR baby! I was up in the cruise area of Concord, and this guy was talking all the trash about Fords he could come up with. I asked him if he wanted to put his title where his mouth was, seeing as how I could use it as a down payment for the '00 Cobra R. HEH HEH! Well, he didn't like that idea, but we decided to take this little problem on the road.> BIG MISTAKE for him!! I hit my line lock, and warmed up the tires, and staged. He purged his system, warmed up and was ready. The light turned green and I never saw him again that night. I left him crying on the sidewalk where all GM owners belong. HEH HEH! The next night he showed up and pulle dnext to me in the parking lot, but never said a word about Fords. HMM, wonder why? ) 1989 GT 306 Vortech 14# system, Vortech after cooler(air to water), 3.55 gears, and all the goodies that will make 550 rear wheel. Know any 'Vette's that need a good spanking? ------------------ As the light goes out, try to stay in your own lane.

01-16-2001, 10:32 PM	#15
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	bigwhitecobra, thanks. I love to hear Ford family victories. Even though I lost to the Corvette that night, it makes me feel good that I can claim Cobras as my brothers. (As I posted before, I lost to the Vette b/c of these stinking gears, when I had the 3.27s installed, I beat a Corvette that was newer than the one I lost to.) I got some 3.55s in the trunk that I'm about to get installed in February, that (and some tuning)will be all I need to beat a stock pre-'98 Vette in the quarter. “…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters 8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

01-21-2001, 04:09 AM	#16
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	In September I ran into a '96 Special edition vette that had a cat back system. He took the jump but I pulled him back in but didn't have the power to finish him and could only stay with my front bumper on his front wheel-if only I could've thrown my 215lb. buddy out of the car . With my new ignition and with the swap to the Carter carb the vette would've definately seen taillights. Moral of the story: Vettes ain't no sloch (91-up anyways) and they are the general's best effort and are rather pricey when compared to a lowly little 'ol 5.0. ------------------ 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!

01-27-2001, 05:50 AM	#17
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I lost to my first Vette at Moroso by blowing my first T-5! What a bummer that was.. and I was winning..... grrrr Oh well.. we all lose sometimes!!! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website: www.joe4speed.com 1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!

01-29-2001, 01:47 AM	#18
'93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: FortWayne IN US Posts: 24	Fox sorry to hear about your luck. My brother has a stock '95C4, he loves to brag about it. In the spring when I bring my 5.0 out, he will have nothing to brag about any more. When I stomp him I will let you know to cherr you up.

01-31-2001, 10:57 AM	#19
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	I guess I should've put a date on the title of this thread. The title makes it seem lik it happened a few minutes ago. It happened about 2.5 - 3 weeks ago. Anyway, the differences between his car and mine in that race were my gears (2.73s w/ NO POSI-TRACTION) and bad breathing. I already beat a newer Corvette (not C5, just newer than the '94-95 C4 that beat me) when I had the 3.27s (before they broke ). So I'm pretty much confident that I am serious competition for almost any stock Corvette. Now don't get beat '93GT “…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.”---Revenge of the Nerds ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters 8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II 14 x 4 K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)