How bad will my LS1 lose to this LX with cam/head/intake?

ArcticLS1 · 03-02-2002, 07:11 AM

Whats your best guess his HP/torque ratings and 1/4th, 0-60 times might be?

Trick flow twisted wedge, x303 cam and a trick flow track heat intake... 3.55 gears(stock i think) and its a 5speed... Of course full exhaust, and im not sure about all the simple bolt ons, but i presume he may have them...

exgmguy · 03-02-2002, 07:48 AM

Depending on the weight of his car, and state of tune he could go anywhere from low 12's to mid 13's.
Most fairly stock looking cars with that kind of combo trap around 106-109. That is right about where you should be at.

A bolt on LS1 and a heads cam intake 5.0 is usually a pretty good race.

chadtn2 · 03-02-2002, 07:50 AM

Did you buy your LS1 new? I picked up my 2002 a couple weeks ago. I was just wondering if your car seemed to pick up power as it broke in? Mine was SLOW when I picked it up. I started thinking that all the people that rant about how fast they are were crazy. It has picked up a lot more low end now that I've got over a 1000 miles on it.

It still doesn't seem very fast though. I've been shifting it a little over 5000...Where do you shift yours?

Chad

302 LX Eric · 03-02-2002, 03:31 PM

Lots of variables to consider, but I would say it should be pretty close. It will probably come down to who gets the better launch. Will you or the other guy be on drag radials or street tires?

BTW - the 3.55's are not stock - most LX Mustang's came with 2.73's (ugh!)

Good luck and let us know how it all turns out.
E

1BAD89 · 03-02-2002, 04:23 PM

Quote:

It still doesn't seem very fast though. I've been shifting it a little over 5000...Where do you shift yours?

Try shifting a little closer to 6000.

chadtn2 · 03-02-2002, 05:18 PM

Short shifting by 1000 rpms could explain why the car isn't as fast as I thought it would be...heh...

I'll give that a shot next time I drive it and see what kind of difference it makes.

Thanks

Chad

Skyman · 03-02-2002, 07:05 PM

What kind of tires is he running?

To give you an idea....

My car goes 13.7 on street radials, but on 10" Slicks it goes 12.5.

Skyler

Coupe5oh · 03-02-2002, 10:18 PM

dang sky, im running 13.5's on e.t. streets, of course thats a 5k launch

im getting some 8.5 e.t. drags hopefully, along with some 373's.

03-02-2002, 07:11 AM	#1
ArcticLS1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12	How bad will my LS1 lose to this LX with cam/head/intake? Whats your best guess his HP/torque ratings and 1/4th, 0-60 times might be? Trick flow twisted wedge, x303 cam and a trick flow track heat intake... 3.55 gears(stock i think) and its a 5speed... Of course full exhaust, and im not sure about all the simple bolt ons, but i presume he may have them... __________________ 1998 Z28 Camaro LS1 Gears, Lid, Exhaust, NOS Dry Kit

03-02-2002, 07:50 AM	#3
chadtn2 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chattanooga, TN USA Posts: 29	Did you buy your LS1 new? I picked up my 2002 a couple weeks ago. I was just wondering if your car seemed to pick up power as it broke in? Mine was SLOW when I picked it up. I started thinking that all the people that rant about how fast they are were crazy. It has picked up a lot more low end now that I've got over a 1000 miles on it. It still doesn't seem very fast though. I've been shifting it a little over 5000...Where do you shift yours? Chad __________________ 78 Regal (stock) 89 Mustang GT 25th Anniversary (parts purchased, but not installed) 93 Mustang LX 5.0 ex-FHP car (modified) 02 Camaro Z28 35th Anniversary (light mods) http://members.aol.com/chadtn

03-02-2002, 03:31 PM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Lots of variables to consider, but I would say it should be pretty close. It will probably come down to who gets the better launch. Will you or the other guy be on drag radials or street tires? BTW - the 3.55's are not stock - most LX Mustang's came with 2.73's (ugh!) Good luck and let us know how it all turns out. 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'

03-02-2002, 05:18 PM	#6
chadtn2 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chattanooga, TN USA Posts: 29	Short shifting by 1000 rpms could explain why the car isn't as fast as I thought it would be...heh... I'll give that a shot next time I drive it and see what kind of difference it makes. Thanks Chad __________________ 78 Regal (stock) 89 Mustang GT 25th Anniversary (parts purchased, but not installed) 93 Mustang LX 5.0 ex-FHP car (modified) 02 Camaro Z28 35th Anniversary (light mods) http://members.aol.com/chadtn

03-02-2002, 07:05 PM	#7
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	What kind of tires is he running? To give you an idea.... My car goes 13.7 on street radials, but on 10" Slicks it goes 12.5. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

03-02-2002, 07:48 AM	#2
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	Depending on the weight of his car, and state of tune he could go anywhere from low 12's to mid 13's. Most fairly stock looking cars with that kind of combo trap around 106-109. That is right about where you should be at. A bolt on LS1 and a heads cam intake 5.0 is usually a pretty good race.

03-02-2002, 10:18 PM	#8
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	dang sky, im running 13.5's on e.t. streets, of course thats a 5k launch im getting some 8.5 e.t. drags hopefully, along with some 373's. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

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