Whooped an '85 GT with my Wife's Volvo

NO SLO PK · 07-14-2001, 03:58 PM

This was hysterical.

We're on the freeway when an 85 GT convertible comes up fast and cuts us off. We both accelerate, and I pull away from the GT, twice, from 70 to about 110 mph. I should mention I was in my wife's 97 Volvo Turbo wagon.

From a drag start, we would have been dead meat against the GT, but it was fun to beat one on the freeway where the Volvo has a good aerodynamic advantage. Imagine the humiliation of getting beaten by a Volvo wagon. Pretty much sucked for the other guy.

To be honest, I always thought my wife's car was faster on the freeway than my LX was, at least when stock.

Racing the GT was a blast. Thought I'd share this story with you guys...

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Russ L
'91 LX
Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

dinomite · 07-14-2001, 04:28 PM

wow, shows how much the mustang is missing up there, but some heads/cam would clear that up....

plus they have realistic speed limits in europe so their cars have to perform up there.

Rev · 07-14-2001, 08:02 PM

Hee, hee, it's been so long since I've had a decent race. I'd probably be ready for a Volvo wagon.

Rev

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

LincoConti87 · 07-14-2001, 11:50 PM

Well I think it only makes sense...if it is anything like the other european cars like bmw and mercedes you are built for highway speed...my little 2.6 liter 89 benz is no good for dead stop but on the highway I can leave people on demand...high revvin highway gears kick azz over 30mph

Unit 5302 · 07-15-2001, 03:33 AM

Don't forget, they also offered the sorry *** CFI 140, or 160hp AOD combo too.

That wouldn't have made the 85GT much to respect.

Snakeman · 07-15-2001, 02:27 PM

I had a very close race with a volvo a while back!
it was a v70(x/c?)R wagon with the full-on iPD modifications (exhaust, computer, turbo upgrade too, i think)

i had stock heads at the time, fortunately i had juice too!

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Rob Wegner
90LX

NO SLO PK · 07-20-2001, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Unit 5302:
Don't forget, they also offered the sorry *** CFI 140, or 160hp AOD combo too.

That wouldn't have made the 85GT much to respect.

No. Since it took off like my LX (when stock), I'd imagine it was a 5 spd/holley combo. Hell, how do you know it wasn't modded some?

Believe it or don't, Car & Driver (or Motor Trend or R/T...can't recall) rated the top speed of the 850 T5 Wagon at 150+ mph. Most other magazines reported 144-145 as a top speed. With it, I've out-accelereated non-turbo 300Zs and hung close with mid 80's vettes. Makes 'em really pissed off. This is on the freeway of course.

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Russ L
'91 LX
Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

[This message has been edited by NO SLO PK (edited 07-20-2001).]

Rev · 07-20-2001, 12:58 AM

Maybe I missed it. Do you know what the actual track times or G-Tech times are? I'm sorry, but i just can't believe that the Volvo wagon can do better that 15-16's, turboed or not.

Rev

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

NO SLO PK · 07-20-2001, 12:46 PM

Hey Rev, the Volvo 850 T5 won't beat most cars in a 0-60 race or Quarter. Drag starts are hampered by extremely tall gears, but it does accelerate swiftly at freeway speed.
Like most European cars, it's designed for high speed running and accelerating at speed.

222 hp, turbo power band, great aerodynamics...that's what makes it work on the freeway.

FWIW, the new V70 T5 has reported times of high 14s, I believe with the auto.

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Russ L
'91 LX
Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

07-14-2001, 03:58 PM	#1
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	Whooped an '85 GT with my Wife's Volvo This was hysterical. We're on the freeway when an 85 GT convertible comes up fast and cuts us off. We both accelerate, and I pull away from the GT, twice, from 70 to about 110 mph. I should mention I was in my wife's 97 Volvo Turbo wagon. From a drag start, we would have been dead meat against the GT, but it was fun to beat one on the freeway where the Volvo has a good aerodynamic advantage. Imagine the humiliation of getting beaten by a Volvo wagon. Pretty much sucked for the other guy. To be honest, I always thought my wife's car was faster on the freeway than my LX was, at least when stock. Racing the GT was a blast. Thought I'd share this story with you guys... ------------------ Russ L '91 LX Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

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07-14-2001, 04:28 PM	#2
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	wow, shows how much the mustang is missing up there, but some heads/cam would clear that up.... plus they have realistic speed limits in europe so their cars have to perform up there.

07-14-2001, 08:02 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Hee, hee, it's been so long since I've had a decent race. I'd probably be ready for a Volvo wagon. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

07-14-2001, 11:50 PM	#4
LincoConti87 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tallahassee,Florida,USA Posts: 188	Well I think it only makes sense...if it is anything like the other european cars like bmw and mercedes you are built for highway speed...my little 2.6 liter 89 benz is no good for dead stop but on the highway I can leave people on demand...high revvin highway gears kick azz over 30mph

07-15-2001, 03:33 AM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Don't forget, they also offered the sorry *** CFI 140, or 160hp AOD combo too. That wouldn't have made the 85GT much to respect.

07-15-2001, 02:27 PM	#6
Snakeman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Grass Valley, CA, USA Posts: 1,389	I had a very close race with a volvo a while back! it was a v70(x/c?)R wagon with the full-on iPD modifications (exhaust, computer, turbo upgrade too, i think) i had stock heads at the time, fortunately i had juice too! ------------------ Rob Wegner 90LX

07-20-2001, 12:58 AM	#8
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Maybe I missed it. Do you know what the actual track times or G-Tech times are? I'm sorry, but i just can't believe that the Volvo wagon can do better that 15-16's, turboed or not. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

07-20-2001, 12:46 PM	#9
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	Hey Rev, the Volvo 850 T5 won't beat most cars in a 0-60 race or Quarter. Drag starts are hampered by extremely tall gears, but it does accelerate swiftly at freeway speed. Like most European cars, it's designed for high speed running and accelerating at speed. 222 hp, turbo power band, great aerodynamics...that's what makes it work on the freeway. FWIW, the new V70 T5 has reported times of high 14s, I believe with the auto. ------------------ Russ L '91 LX Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.