Can i keep up with my friends LS1?

Downshift · 05-27-2002, 01:47 AM

What's up guys, Im new here! Well my friend want's to race me. He has a 98 Z six speed with the followin mods.

Hooker-catback,Slp air lid,FTRA(He said it's some sort of ram air system) FRA(Another ram air thing)and of course K&N. I have a stock 5 speed 2001 Gt. I know i will lose but by how much?

StoplightWarrior · 05-27-2002, 02:11 AM

If you're equal drivers, from a dead stop to 70, you'll lose by a couple. From a freeway roll, it wont be pretty.

You'll need gears, pulleys, exhaust and a 75 shot to mop the floor with him bad.

Mattk1128 · 05-27-2002, 08:33 AM

I agree with warrior. Of the line it'll be really close. The Z has more horses due to the 5.7L, but it weighs more. Whereas your gt weighs about 500 lbs less and is short about 120 horses. Once he gets that thing moving, you're done. On the other hand, who says it has to be in a straight line? His LS1 won't handle for crap on a curvy section of road at high speed. If you can drive, you can take him...

wade73 · 05-27-2002, 07:34 PM

gotta disagree with you on the handling part matt...the z will eat a mustang and spit it out on any handling aspect you can think of (with equal drivers, of course). z28's / TA's are extremely well handling cars. they dont ride worth a flip, thou. the mustang is so much more liveable on an everyday basis. you need a kidney belt to ride in a z28/ta, especially with the w06 option. just check out any comparison in the last, say 20 years and the z28/ta routs the mustang in slalom, skid pad, the works. but its a GM product so who cares?!

Mattk1128 · 05-27-2002, 08:34 PM

I have somewhat of a confession to make...our little secret. Before I bought my pony, I was seriously looking into a '00 Z28. However, when I test drove one, I HATED IT. I found that it tended to severly understeer going balls to the wall and it was way to easy to put into a drift. I would put my rocket up against an LS1 anyday, SS included. Besides, most people around here can't drive for **** anyway! Blue Oval Muscle's the only way to go!--Matt--

05-27-2002, 01:47 AM	#1
Downshift Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 4	Can i keep up with my friends LS1? What's up guys, Im new here! Well my friend want's to race me. He has a 98 Z six speed with the followin mods. Hooker-catback,Slp air lid,FTRA(He said it's some sort of ram air system) FRA(Another ram air thing)and of course K&N. I have a stock 5 speed 2001 Gt. I know i will lose but by how much? __________________ Stock White 2001 GT.

05-27-2002, 02:11 AM	#2
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	If you're equal drivers, from a dead stop to 70, you'll lose by a couple. From a freeway roll, it wont be pretty. You'll need gears, pulleys, exhaust and a 75 shot to mop the floor with him bad. __________________ 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

05-27-2002, 08:33 AM	#3
Mattk1128 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dublin Ohio Posts: 28	Don't waste gas I agree with warrior. Of the line it'll be really close. The Z has more horses due to the 5.7L, but it weighs more. Whereas your gt weighs about 500 lbs less and is short about 120 horses. Once he gets that thing moving, you're done. On the other hand, who says it has to be in a straight line? His LS1 won't handle for crap on a curvy section of road at high speed. If you can drive, you can take him... __________________ ::HAD:: May She Rest In Peace... 1997 Mustang GT convertible Black w/ Tan Top& Interior JBA Headers&FRPP SVO sidepipes Superchip 17x9 Chrome Plated Cobra R Michelin Pilot Sport Tires Mustang Spyder Kit K&N Air Filtercharger Pioneer Premiere Faceplate 2-Pioneer 200watt 4-way amps 4-Pioneer 5x8 main speakers 2- Pioneer 10"subs Battery Relocation Kit Street Glow Red Underbody Neon Kit Steeda Tri-Ax short throw shifter Steeda Underdrive Pulleys Xenon Aero Side Scoops COMING SOON::TNT nitrous system!! Liscense Plate=IGO FAST --And what a kick *** ride! Totaled June 7th 2002 Looking For 94-98 GT Convert...

05-27-2002, 07:34 PM	#4
wade73 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mobile, Al Posts: 108	gotta disagree with you on the handling part matt...the z will eat a mustang and spit it out on any handling aspect you can think of (with equal drivers, of course). z28's / TA's are extremely well handling cars. they dont ride worth a flip, thou. the mustang is so much more liveable on an everyday basis. you need a kidney belt to ride in a z28/ta, especially with the w06 option. just check out any comparison in the last, say 20 years and the z28/ta routs the mustang in slalom, skid pad, the works. but its a GM product so who cares?! __________________ 98 GT - Usual "Get in, sit down, shut up and HANG ON"

05-27-2002, 08:34 PM	#5
Mattk1128 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dublin Ohio Posts: 28	my little secret... I have somewhat of a confession to make...our little secret. Before I bought my pony, I was seriously looking into a '00 Z28. However, when I test drove one, I HATED IT. I found that it tended to severly understeer going balls to the wall and it was way to easy to put into a drift. I would put my rocket up against an LS1 anyday, SS included. Besides, most people around here can't drive for ** anyway! Blue Oval Muscle's the only way to go!--Matt-- __________________ ::HAD:: May She Rest In Peace... 1997 Mustang GT convertible Black w/ Tan Top& Interior JBA Headers&FRPP SVO sidepipes Superchip 17x9 Chrome Plated Cobra R Michelin Pilot Sport Tires Mustang Spyder Kit K&N Air Filtercharger Pioneer Premiere Faceplate 2-Pioneer 200watt 4-way amps 4-Pioneer 5x8 main speakers 2- Pioneer 10"subs Battery Relocation Kit Street Glow Red Underbody Neon Kit Steeda Tri-Ax short throw shifter Steeda Underdrive Pulleys Xenon Aero Side Scoops COMING SOON::TNT nitrous system!! Liscense Plate=IGO FAST --And what a kick * ride! Totaled June 7th 2002 Looking For 94-98 GT Convert...

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