LS1 drove off

93SVTstang · 01-07-2001, 01:09 AM

I was driving to one of my friends houses today on a two lane road at 35mph when an LS1 WS-6 firebird pulls up behind me, so I drop it into 3rd and put it to the floor. He proceded at his normal 35mph, while I put about 15 car lengths on him. At the next light, he just turned and drove away, I don't know why he didn't try to race me...he could have smoked my a**. If he did try to race, I probably wouldn't have raced because of that reason, but I thought it was funny he didn't try anything...I know I got his attention. Just thought yall might have wanted to hear that story.

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93SVTstang-93 Cobra: 80mm MAF, K&N, 8mm plug wires, shorty headers, off road h-pipe, Borla Cat-back, centerforce clutch, hurst shifter, 3:55s

cobrayankee · 01-07-2001, 10:12 AM

You really think he would have smoked ya??

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

KillaZ350 · 01-07-2001, 11:52 AM

Im sorry to say but Most of the people that drive these new $30K sports cars are the older crowd...Know what i mean?

Silent LS1 · 01-07-2001, 06:36 PM

Hey, I'm 22

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98 Black Z28, Vigilante 2800, ET Streets, Direct flow lid, free mods, TR55's, Taylor wires, cutout, Battery--> Trunk, 3.73's, 3.5" Pro-Stars up front, Trans-go shift kit

93SVTstang · 01-07-2001, 08:11 PM

Yeah, I know what you mean KillaZ350...the guy driving this one was in his 30s.

Rev · 01-07-2001, 08:13 PM

Hey, some of us old farts (56) like to race too. Generally, what you're saying about the older set is true though. I rev at someone occasionally in Supra or a Boxter and just get a blank stare in return. Makes me wonder why they drive those cars.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

93SVTstang · 01-07-2001, 08:20 PM

cobrayankee, I think he would have beat me, from what everybody is saying...they run 13s from the factory, right? With my mods, I don't think it would have been close, that is why I want a cam very badly.

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93SVTstang-93 Cobra: 80mm MAF, K&N, 8mm plug wires, shorty headers, off road h-pipe, Borla Cat-back, centerforce clutch, hurst shifter, 3:55s

KillaZ350 · 01-07-2001, 10:09 PM

I said "Most" LS1 owners.

Dont worry I know quite a few "old farts" that will race their Ls1s or new Cobras, Hell the fastest cars in columbia are 5.0 stangs and the owners are in their 30s and up, its funny when they come cruising up with their baby seats in the back seat

... 93svt just ran into someone more "mature" or careful or whatever reason these people wont run, or mabey he was scared becaus his stang sounded mean i dont know...

[This message has been edited by KillaZ350 (edited 01-07-2001).]

LS1JAY · 01-08-2001, 02:36 PM

Hey, I would ah' raced ya'!! I'm only 30!! I'll race anything that try's me! even if it's faster!!!!!!

[This message has been edited by LS1JAY (edited 01-08-2001).]

red82gt · 01-08-2001, 02:46 PM

If you're cobra's way slower than an LS1 with those mods then you'd better get it checked out! You should be well into the mid to low 13's with those mods so it really should come down to the driver.

BTW not all LS1's run low 13's stock, some are a fair bit slower and some have suspect drivers as well. There's also the odd factory freak that hits 12's with slicks although the fastest "stock" one I've seen was running 13.32 on radials.

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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!

LeadSled1 · 01-08-2001, 03:35 PM

But not all LS1s are stock either.

jess

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99 Z28 A4 3.23
Lid/Filter,MAF,MACs/OR,cutout,tb,MW3200 stall
321rwhp/330rwtq The Sled
stock vs mods dyno
Time slip

93SVTstang · 01-08-2001, 07:15 PM

red82gt, you really think my car is that fast? It has never been to the track, so I wouldn't know, but it seems to be slow in the middle of the powerband, but screams above about 3800rpm. It also backfires if I rev it while it is kind of cold. I have no idea how fast it is.

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93SVTstang-93 Cobra: 80mm MAF, K&N, 8mm plug wires, shorty headers, off road h-pipe, Borla Cat-back, centerforce clutch, hurst shifter, 3:55s

gt-hunter · 01-11-2001, 12:04 AM

Not all of us are old farts....I'm 28....I woulda raced ya....I mean...I raced a tricked out NOS'd 5.0LX and a boosted Supra so I'll race just for the hell of it...win or lose.

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1999 Z28 M6 Arctic White
B&B Triflo
BMR STB
Pro 5.0 Power Tower
160 Powerstat, HPP3

01-07-2001, 01:09 AM	#1
93SVTstang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Metairie, LA, United States Posts: 80	LS1 drove off I was driving to one of my friends houses today on a two lane road at 35mph when an LS1 WS-6 firebird pulls up behind me, so I drop it into 3rd and put it to the floor. He proceded at his normal 35mph, while I put about 15 car lengths on him. At the next light, he just turned and drove away, I don't know why he didn't try to race me...he could have smoked my a**. If he did try to race, I probably wouldn't have raced because of that reason, but I thought it was funny he didn't try anything...I know I got his attention. Just thought yall might have wanted to hear that story. ------------------ 93SVTstang-93 Cobra: 80mm MAF, K&N, 8mm plug wires, shorty headers, off road h-pipe, Borla Cat-back, centerforce clutch, hurst shifter, 3:55s

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01-07-2001, 10:12 AM	#2
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	You really think he would have smoked ya?? ------------------ 1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

01-07-2001, 11:52 AM	#3
KillaZ350 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 214	Im sorry to say but Most of the people that drive these new $30K sports cars are the older crowd...Know what i mean?

01-07-2001, 06:36 PM	#4
Silent LS1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: South Carolina Posts: 9	Hey, I'm 22 ------------------ 98 Black Z28, Vigilante 2800, ET Streets, Direct flow lid, free mods, TR55's, Taylor wires, cutout, Battery--> Trunk, 3.73's, 3.5" Pro-Stars up front, Trans-go shift kit

01-07-2001, 08:11 PM	#5
93SVTstang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Metairie, LA, United States Posts: 80	Yeah, I know what you mean KillaZ350...the guy driving this one was in his 30s.

01-07-2001, 08:13 PM	#6
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Hey, some of us old farts (56) like to race too. Generally, what you're saying about the older set is true though. I rev at someone occasionally in Supra or a Boxter and just get a blank stare in return. Makes me wonder why they drive those cars. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

01-07-2001, 08:20 PM	#7
93SVTstang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Metairie, LA, United States Posts: 80	cobrayankee, I think he would have beat me, from what everybody is saying...they run 13s from the factory, right? With my mods, I don't think it would have been close, that is why I want a cam very badly. ------------------ 93SVTstang-93 Cobra: 80mm MAF, K&N, 8mm plug wires, shorty headers, off road h-pipe, Borla Cat-back, centerforce clutch, hurst shifter, 3:55s

01-07-2001, 10:09 PM	#8
KillaZ350 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 214	I said "Most" LS1 owners. Dont worry I know quite a few "old farts" that will race their Ls1s or new Cobras, Hell the fastest cars in columbia are 5.0 stangs and the owners are in their 30s and up, its funny when they come cruising up with their baby seats in the back seat ... 93svt just ran into someone more "mature" or careful or whatever reason these people wont run, or mabey he was scared becaus his stang sounded mean i dont know... [This message has been edited by KillaZ350 (edited 01-07-2001).]

01-08-2001, 02:36 PM	#9
LS1JAY Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Central Florida Posts: 102	Hey, I would ah' raced ya'!! I'm only 30!! I'll race anything that try's me! even if it's faster!!!!!! [This message has been edited by LS1JAY (edited 01-08-2001).]

01-08-2001, 02:46 PM	#10
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	If you're cobra's way slower than an LS1 with those mods then you'd better get it checked out! You should be well into the mid to low 13's with those mods so it really should come down to the driver. BTW not all LS1's run low 13's stock, some are a fair bit slower and some have suspect drivers as well. There's also the odd factory freak that hits 12's with slicks although the fastest "stock" one I've seen was running 13.32 on radials. ------------------ 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!

01-08-2001, 03:35 PM	#11
LeadSled1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Newark, De Posts: 90	But not all LS1s are stock either. jess ------------------ 99 Z28 A4 3.23 Lid/Filter,MAF,MACs/OR,cutout,tb,MW3200 stall 321rwhp/330rwtq The Sled stock vs mods dyno Time slip

01-08-2001, 07:15 PM	#12
93SVTstang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Metairie, LA, United States Posts: 80	red82gt, you really think my car is that fast? It has never been to the track, so I wouldn't know, but it seems to be slow in the middle of the powerband, but screams above about 3800rpm. It also backfires if I rev it while it is kind of cold. I have no idea how fast it is. ------------------ 93SVTstang-93 Cobra: 80mm MAF, K&N, 8mm plug wires, shorty headers, off road h-pipe, Borla Cat-back, centerforce clutch, hurst shifter, 3:55s

01-11-2001, 12:04 AM	#13
gt-hunter Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Weston, Florida USA Posts: 115	Not all of us are old farts....I'm 28....I woulda raced ya....I mean...I raced a tricked out NOS'd 5.0LX and a boosted Supra so I'll race just for the hell of it...win or lose. ------------------ 1999 Z28 M6 Arctic White B&B Triflo BMR STB Pro 5.0 Power Tower 160 Powerstat, HPP3