What's with these guys?

82 GT · 08-28-2002, 03:21 PM

It almost never seems to fail that whenever a Grand Prix or Grand Am comes across my '88GT they want to race!
What the hell?? What's with these guys? They act like those cars actually are in the same league as a 5.0 mustang!!
Actually, I'm getting pretty sick and tired of it! How many of them do I have to blow off the road before they get the hint?
Now granted, my GT is bone stock but those Pontiac V-6's are no match for any v-8 powered mustang.
If I thought for 1 second that those cars were fast, there would be one in my garage but instead I have two GT mustangs in there!!

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 08-28-2002, 05:23 PM

The Grand Prix GTP's arent too shabby. The supercharged ones that is. i dont think there anywhere near as fast as a 5.0 but i dunno for sure.

The Deuce · 08-28-2002, 05:53 PM

I've noticed a lot of people think they can race my car too. It goes to poeple equating performance with Mustang. Don't know what the Ponitac folks are smoking, but if I hit that stuff, I'd be racing Vipers.

95GTNut · 08-28-2002, 06:22 PM

Deuce,

You are right on the money in my opinion. Mustang = performance. Somehow, our cars have become the benchmark for street performance, if you are slower then hey, you only have a small engine and need to do work. I remember back in High School how everyone with a 4 cyl mini-truck (the hot thing back then) would drone on and on with stories of how they raced and beat a 5.0. It wasn't until I rode in an 87 drop that I realized that those stories were total bunk.

This thread has reminded me just how many times I've ignored small engine domestic rice. At this point I'd consider pulling off my GT badges if I thought that it would make a difference. However, all I can do is hope that the less than 8 cylinder whatever doesn't rear-end a mini-van trying to race me as I drive to the grocery store.

Ron

82 GT · 08-28-2002, 10:19 PM

I agree Midniteblu , I guess there is no better way to judge you own car's performance than to race or try to race a car that signifies performance, in this case, a mustang 5.0
Maybe that's what these guys are thinking...I don't know
Maybe they're just trying to figure out where there car stands in terms of performance or how much work there engines still need.
I guess it's the same thing if I was to slap a supercharger or NOS on my stang and expect to run with John Force, the 11 time top fuel funny car champ.(LOL)

Ackbar00 · 08-29-2002, 10:48 AM

Better be carefull of th GTP. Mine is stock and you what it runs. Ive seen several at the track run low 13's and they dont look like much form the outside.

blie · 08-29-2002, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ackbar00
Better be carefull of th GTP. Mine is stock and you what it runs. Ive seen several at the track run low 13's and they dont look like much form the outside.

am i misreading you wrong ? stock gtp's running low 13's ?

82 GT · 08-29-2002, 03:08 PM

These weren't the GTP cars, they were just the GT's.
I have my 351w '82GT that will handle the GTP's.

Ackbar00 · 08-30-2002, 09:30 AM

Blie. My Mustang runs low 13's. The GTP ran 14.74@94. Pretty fast for a family car.

08-28-2002, 03:21 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	What's with these guys? It almost never seems to fail that whenever a Grand Prix or Grand Am comes across my '88GT they want to race! What the hell?? What's with these guys? They act like those cars actually are in the same league as a 5.0 mustang!! Actually, I'm getting pretty sick and tired of it! How many of them do I have to blow off the road before they get the hint? Now granted, my GT is bone stock but those Pontiac V-6's are no match for any v-8 powered mustang. If I thought for 1 second that those cars were fast, there would be one in my garage but instead I have two GT mustangs in there!! __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-28-2002, 05:23 PM	#2
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	The Grand Prix GTP's arent too shabby. The supercharged ones that is. i dont think there anywhere near as fast as a 5.0 but i dunno for sure. __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

08-28-2002, 05:53 PM	#3
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	I've noticed a lot of people think they can race my car too. It goes to poeple equating performance with Mustang. Don't know what the Ponitac folks are smoking, but if I hit that stuff, I'd be racing Vipers. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-28-2002, 06:22 PM	#4
95GTNut Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crystal River, FL Posts: 8	Performance Equation Deuce, You are right on the money in my opinion. Mustang = performance. Somehow, our cars have become the benchmark for street performance, if you are slower then hey, you only have a small engine and need to do work. I remember back in High School how everyone with a 4 cyl mini-truck (the hot thing back then) would drone on and on with stories of how they raced and beat a 5.0. It wasn't until I rode in an 87 drop that I realized that those stories were total bunk. This thread has reminded me just how many times I've ignored small engine domestic rice. At this point I'd consider pulling off my GT badges if I thought that it would make a difference. However, all I can do is hope that the less than 8 cylinder whatever doesn't rear-end a mini-van trying to race me as I drive to the grocery store. Ron __________________ 95 Mustang GT Vert Date of Manufacture 07/95 WooHoo!

08-28-2002, 10:19 PM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I agree Midniteblu , I guess there is no better way to judge you own car's performance than to race or try to race a car that signifies performance, in this case, a mustang 5.0 Maybe that's what these guys are thinking...I don't know Maybe they're just trying to figure out where there car stands in terms of performance or how much work there engines still need. I guess it's the same thing if I was to slap a supercharger or NOS on my stang and expect to run with John Force, the 11 time top fuel funny car champ.(LOL) __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-29-2002, 10:48 AM	#6
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Better be carefull of th GTP. Mine is stock and you what it runs. Ive seen several at the track run low 13's and they dont look like much form the outside. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

08-29-2002, 03:08 PM	#8
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	These weren't the GTP cars, they were just the GT's. I have my 351w '82GT that will handle the GTP's. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-30-2002, 09:30 AM	#9
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Blie. My Mustang runs low 13's. The GTP ran 14.74@94. Pretty fast for a family car. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

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