Going to race a Z28

blue00gt · 01-29-2002, 06:30 PM

I am supposed to have a friendly race with my '00 GT against my buddy's girlfriend's '97 Z28. It is an auto and has a cold air kit, 'SS gears', and a shift kit. How fast can I expect this car to run? I run in the high-13s right now with a good launch.
He claims that she 'spanks Mustangs all day', but most of the stangs she races are pretty stock 5.0s and 96-98 GTs.

Dark_5.0 · 01-29-2002, 09:46 PM

It will most likely be close....I dont remember if the 97's are LS1's or LT1's.....If its an LT1 you will most likely win but if its an LS1 I hope you can drive really goooooood

StoplightWarrior · 01-30-2002, 12:59 AM

The 97's are LT1's and with her mods, expect mid 13's. They're no LS1's, but they're definitely no joke either.

Even with my mods, I still respect LT1's.

StreetStang37 · 02-01-2002, 05:40 AM

Her mods should be enough for consitant 13.9s-14.0s @ 99-100

blue00gt · 02-01-2002, 12:50 PM

It sounds like it will come down to driving, then. I'll let you guys know what happens.

Unit 5302 · 02-01-2002, 08:53 PM

Kick some ***. Stay calm, get a good launch and run her hard.

Nitrous Al · 02-04-2002, 11:52 PM

Blue00GT, unbolt the passenger seat, back seat, sun visors, ash tray, empty the trunk and dump every thing else in the car you won't need during the race. Run your tank down until it almost on E, then add 3 to 4 gallons of 93 or 94 octane and a botle of 104 + Octane booster. Just do all of the "sneaky, little cheat tricks". Line 'em up. Rip off the line and swing for the fences!

1BAD89 · 02-06-2002, 12:22 AM

Quote:

The 97's are LT1's and with her mods, expect mid 13's. They're no LS1's, but they're definitely no joke either.

Mid 13's? Yeah right, not with those mod's.

302 LX Eric · 02-06-2002, 09:51 AM

I'd skip the 93-94 octane + 104 booster. Unless you plan on bumping your timing way up it really isn't going to help you. Higher octane will effectively "delay" fuel combustion - your GT is meant to run on 87.

Good luck with the race and keep us posted on the results.

E

sedanman · 02-06-2002, 02:21 PM

I agree that it will come down to driver, with the mods listed it will probably go 13.8 or so. Get a good launch and it should be interesting.

Leeroy697 · 02-06-2002, 10:19 PM

My money is on you.

0h n0 5.0 · 02-07-2002, 01:55 PM

hey blue00gt, remember half the battle is in the mind, and speed is a by product. unless she is a regular at the friday night strips and shows up with slicks, i don't expect too many problems. take her to school...

7000rpmisheaven · 02-08-2002, 02:00 PM

I'm sorry to bring this up but i was thinking about it and laughing.

There is only one thing to do. You have to get 2 big bottles of NOS. Also be extra careful that the floorboards are bolted on good and tight.

jonnyk · 02-08-2002, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by StreetStang37
Her mods should be enough for consitant 13.9s-14.0s @ 99-100

I agree.
You should be able to take her unless you pooch it hard.

ReefBlueCoupe · 02-08-2002, 05:57 PM

i wonder what he meant by 'SS gears'

probably just meant 3.42

slow98 · 02-09-2002, 11:05 AM

you should have no problem, i have a 98 with 373s a c&l 80mm maf,steeda shifter, offroad h and flowmaster cat back and beat an auto 97 by like 2 car lengths on our service road 1/4 mile hehe, plus alot of girls just put it in drive and go, and with out a chip, its sad, go for it man, ur car will smoke mine unless u just cant drive and i had no problem

Nitrous Al · 02-11-2002, 09:41 PM

When are you going to race the Z28?

blue00gt · 02-12-2002, 05:08 PM

Unfortunately, my car is at the dealership right now (I posted about it in mod madness). For some reason it's just laying over at high rpms - I can keep my foot to the floor in 2nd and it won't go over 5200 rpms. Sounds like there is a slight exhaust leak, but that shouldn't cause the car to totally die at high rpms. It seems like it might be a computer problem, but no check engine light. Sometimes it sounded like it was pinging a little also at full throttle.
Luckily my drivetrain is stock still, so they should fix it under warranty.

blue00gt · 02-13-2002, 05:37 PM

Well, it turned out that a cat was plugged from being damaged when I bottomed out. I ordered long tubes and matching h-pipe and will be installing them this weekend. Then I'll go out and show this Z28 what my car's anus looks like

.

ReefBlueCoupe · 02-13-2002, 06:00 PM

Longtubes on a 4.6.

It's going to be a looooooooong weekend, but I wish you luck.

01-29-2002, 06:30 PM	#1
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Going to race a Z28 I am supposed to have a friendly race with my '00 GT against my buddy's girlfriend's '97 Z28. It is an auto and has a cold air kit, 'SS gears', and a shift kit. How fast can I expect this car to run? I run in the high-13s right now with a good launch. He claims that she 'spanks Mustangs all day', but most of the stangs she races are pretty stock 5.0s and 96-98 GTs. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

01-29-2002, 09:46 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	It will most likely be close....I dont remember if the 97's are LS1's or LT1's.....If its an LT1 you will most likely win but if its an LS1 I hope you can drive really goooooood __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-30-2002, 12:59 AM	#3
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	The 97's are LT1's and with her mods, expect mid 13's. They're no LS1's, but they're definitely no joke either. Even with my mods, I still respect LT1's. __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

02-01-2002, 12:50 PM	#5
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	It sounds like it will come down to driving, then. I'll let you guys know what happens. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

02-06-2002, 09:51 AM	#9
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I'd skip the 93-94 octane + 104 booster. Unless you plan on bumping your timing way up it really isn't going to help you. Higher octane will effectively "delay" fuel combustion - your GT is meant to run on 87. Good luck with the race and keep us posted on the results. E __________________ 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'

02-01-2002, 05:40 AM	#4
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	Her mods should be enough for consitant 13.9s-14.0s @ 99-100

02-01-2002, 08:53 PM	#6
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Kick some ***. Stay calm, get a good launch and run her hard.

02-04-2002, 11:52 PM	#7
Nitrous Al Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 417	Blue00GT, unbolt the passenger seat, back seat, sun visors, ash tray, empty the trunk and dump every thing else in the car you won't need during the race. Run your tank down until it almost on E, then add 3 to 4 gallons of 93 or 94 octane and a botle of 104 + Octane booster. Just do all of the "sneaky, little cheat tricks". Line 'em up. Rip off the line and swing for the fences!

02-06-2002, 02:21 PM	#10
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	I agree that it will come down to driver, with the mods listed it will probably go 13.8 or so. Get a good launch and it should be interesting.

02-06-2002, 10:19 PM	#11
Leeroy697 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	My money is on you. __________________ 90 LX K&N 95 GTS Its got some mods.

02-07-2002, 01:55 PM	#12
0h n0 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 371	hey blue00gt, remember half the battle is in the mind, and speed is a by product. unless she is a regular at the friday night strips and shows up with slicks, i don't expect too many problems. take her to school... __________________ 0h n0 5.0 Alias:94five0, Vr00m, Black Shuck 1994 GT 5.0l

02-08-2002, 02:00 PM	#13
7000rpmisheaven Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: germantown MD Posts: 283	I'm sorry to bring this up but i was thinking about it and laughing. There is only one thing to do. You have to get 2 big bottles of NOS. Also be extra careful that the floorboards are bolted on good and tight. __________________ 85 GT 4bbl roller cam 2 ch. Flowmasters, O/R H-pipe Performer intake and carb milodon water pump, FMS 9mm wires, aluminum driveshaft, king cobra clutch

02-08-2002, 05:57 PM	#15
ReefBlueCoupe Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 57	i wonder what he meant by 'SS gears' probably just meant 3.42 __________________ TFS'd 93 LX Coupe

02-09-2002, 11:05 AM	#16
slow98 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: draper,va,us Posts: 206	you should waste her you should have no problem, i have a 98 with 373s a c&l 80mm maf,steeda shifter, offroad h and flowmaster cat back and beat an auto 97 by like 2 car lengths on our service road 1/4 mile hehe, plus alot of girls just put it in drive and go, and with out a chip, its sad, go for it man, ur car will smoke mine unless u just cant drive and i had no problem __________________ 1998 mustang gt/manual..373s,bbk offroad h pipe,flowmaster cat back,c&l 80 mm maf,steeda triax,eibach springs,steeda ud pulleys,upr timing adjuster,screamon demos coil packs,motorsports 9mm plug wires,steea aluminum lca's,steeda heavy duty uca's and just over 100 k on the clock

02-11-2002, 09:41 PM	#17
Nitrous Al Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 417	When are you going to race the Z28?

02-12-2002, 05:08 PM	#18
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Unfortunately, my car is at the dealership right now (I posted about it in mod madness). For some reason it's just laying over at high rpms - I can keep my foot to the floor in 2nd and it won't go over 5200 rpms. Sounds like there is a slight exhaust leak, but that shouldn't cause the car to totally die at high rpms. It seems like it might be a computer problem, but no check engine light. Sometimes it sounded like it was pinging a little also at full throttle. Luckily my drivetrain is stock still, so they should fix it under warranty. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

02-13-2002, 05:37 PM	#19
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Well, it turned out that a cat was plugged from being damaged when I bottomed out. I ordered long tubes and matching h-pipe and will be installing them this weekend. Then I'll go out and show this Z28 what my car's anus looks like . __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

02-13-2002, 06:00 PM	#20
ReefBlueCoupe Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 57	Longtubes on a 4.6. It's going to be a looooooooong weekend, but I wish you luck. __________________ TFS'd 93 LX Coupe

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