'99+ GTs Won't Race me!?

Fox Body · 06-02-2003, 11:12 AM

Whassup with these guys? Man! When I'm in the '79, I've gotten up next to a handful of 99+ GTs and none of these punks have the guts to run me. Never had a problem getting a race with '79-93 stangs, but these 99+ guys all act like they're scared (or maybe just snobby-- actually, I've noticed that with teh newer GTs, a lot of people who really know nothing about Mustangs have them. They just think they're pretty cars and "Oooh, what a pretty car, I guess I'll buy one".

USUALLY a different story with Cobra owners, but not all the time. I just had another encounter with a 99+ GT. Perfect light, perfect stretch, very low cop area. I figured I'm sick of this and had to take the time to vent here at my online home. Anyway, that was my whole point. I guess I really ain't got nothing else to say. Okay. Later.

Dark_5.0 · 06-02-2003, 01:57 PM

99+ GT's are a joke where I live. Noone has done better than a 14.50 stock. Alot of guys are running 15's

The last good stang was made in 93 as far as I am concerned.

blue00gt · 06-02-2003, 06:23 PM

It seems like most people won't race these days regardless of what they're in. Probably smart of them I guess. I'd race ya, but you're kind of far away.

Dark - Is the track just nasty where you live or what? I ran 14.2 with a shitty 2.3 60-ft in mine when it was bone stock and I was still learning to launch it.

Dark_5.0 · 06-03-2003, 09:16 AM

The altitude density of the air varies from 4000-6800FT and I live in a hot and dry desert climate and the track sucks.

I am glad I live 15 minutes from a 1/4 mile track but this track is far from ideal.

90% of LS1's dont break outta the 14's stock where I live.

Ackbar00 · 06-03-2003, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dark_5.0
The last good stang was made in 93 as far as I am concerned.

I would agree with you

MustangNewb · 06-03-2003, 01:38 PM

Or in 2005

Dark_5.0 · 06-03-2003, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MustangNewb
Or in 2005

No man, Its all about the push rod power baby!!!!!!!!!!!

Can you feel that????..............Huh!!!!!!!!!!

84gt347 · 06-03-2003, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dark_5.0
99+ GT's are a joke where I live. Noone has done better than a 14.50 stock. Alot of guys are running 15's

The last good stang was made in 93 as far as I am concerned.

idalou will get you a 14.30 with gears. There has got to be parts available to make those things run better n/a.

aford50lx · 06-06-2003, 01:51 AM

Its true the last GOOD stang WAS made in 93!!!! Thats why ill never sell my 92!!!!!

Even though she is dead right now!!! Id rather push her than buy those newer stangs,unless its a 03 cobra!!!!!

blue00gt · 06-06-2003, 12:39 PM

There are people running deep in the 12s with bolt-on N/A 99+ GTs. Just look at Mustang92 - he's still running the stock longblock.

Dark_5.0 · 06-06-2003, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blue00gt
There are people running deep in the 12s with bolt-on N/A 99+ GTs. Just look at Mustang92 - he's still running the stock longblock.

Any fast stang is a good stang to me, I wish there were more fast 4.6's were I live.

I just prefer the 5.0 for drag racing.

bri32zz · 06-06-2003, 04:13 PM

I like any car if it is REAL FAST. I don not even car if it is ugly, if it is fast iwill play with it. I dont meen I would own an ugly car but I would drive it to see what she could do.

Lizard King · 06-11-2003, 12:40 AM

I guess you guys need reminders of how quick the 99+ GTs are.

They are the fastest stangs produced by Ford in factory form.

I had a 2000 - it ran 13.662 BONE STOCK.
I have a 2002 - it ran a 13.773 with everything stock... from factory tires to factory plugs.

Foxbodies are cool, but they usually back down around here.

There's a guy in the region here running his foxbody in the 12s with a stock 5.0. To clarify the engine is completely stock, he has gears and full traction setup (suspension/tires). Runs 12.9 at 101 with 1.7 60ft. pretty impressive...

Dark_5.0 · 06-11-2003, 08:37 AM

Every track I have ever been to 5.0's and LS1's are king.

You are obviously dealing with some much better air than I am cause the best trap speed stock I have seen is 97 mph out of a 99+ GT.

There is a 99 cobra that runs good out here but he is the only one. He runs a 12.40 @107 on a untouched engine. With a solid axle with 4.10 gears , slicks and suspension. He pulls a 1.40 60ft.

My cobra runs 14.0's more times than not.

The air here is bad..

Lizard King · 06-13-2003, 05:16 PM

Ls1s are definately king. They run low13s out of the box with a good driver.

Stock for stock, 5.0s will be slower than 99+ 4.6 with equal drivers. Now the real question is how many stock 5.0s are left after 10years of production? Specially with unbeatable after market part pricing.

I'll be the first to admit, at the track, the odds of seeing stupid fast stangs will always go for 5.0.

Coupe50h · 06-16-2003, 12:37 AM

There is a guy down here with an 03 gt, 4.30 gears, e.t. streets, subframes, removed swaybars, a few little boltons went 12.98 103, 1.75 60' he drives it well, that was leaving the line at 6k he said.

Mustang92 · 06-16-2003, 11:37 AM

I just think it's an effort issue. My car is in the mid 12's NA with all the bolt ons and there are another 3 guys locally that are all low 13's and soon to be high 12's with basic bolts on and slicks/DRs. This all in south Florida home to the 2200' adjusted sea level...

Bill

06-02-2003, 11:12 AM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	'99+ GTs Won't Race me!? Whassup with these guys? Man! When I'm in the '79, I've gotten up next to a handful of 99+ GTs and none of these punks have the guts to run me. Never had a problem getting a race with '79-93 stangs, but these 99+ guys all act like they're scared (or maybe just snobby-- actually, I've noticed that with teh newer GTs, a lot of people who really know nothing about Mustangs have them. They just think they're pretty cars and "Oooh, what a pretty car, I guess I'll buy one". USUALLY a different story with Cobra owners, but not all the time. I just had another encounter with a 99+ GT. Perfect light, perfect stretch, very low cop area. I figured I'm sick of this and had to take the time to vent here at my online home. Anyway, that was my whole point. I guess I really ain't got nothing else to say. Okay. Later. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-02-2003, 01:57 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	99+ GT's are a joke where I live. Noone has done better than a 14.50 stock. Alot of guys are running 15's The last good stang was made in 93 as far as I am concerned. __________________ 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

06-02-2003, 06:23 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	It seems like most people won't race these days regardless of what they're in. Probably smart of them I guess. I'd race ya, but you're kind of far away. Dark - Is the track just nasty where you live or what? I ran 14.2 with a shitty 2.3 60-ft in mine when it was bone stock and I was still learning to launch it. __________________ 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

06-03-2003, 09:16 AM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	The altitude density of the air varies from 4000-6800FT and I live in a hot and dry desert climate and the track sucks. I am glad I live 15 minutes from a 1/4 mile track but this track is far from ideal. 90% of LS1's dont break outta the 14's stock where I live. __________________ 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

06-03-2003, 01:38 PM	#6
MustangNewb Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 43	Or in 2005 __________________ Help, I drive a 1989 Mustang LX 2.3L w/ an Automatic Tran

06-06-2003, 01:51 AM	#9
aford50lx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NEW JERSEY,SOUTH SHORE Posts: 105	Its true the last GOOD stang WAS made in 93!!!! Thats why ill never sell my 92!!!!! Even though she is dead right now!!! Id rather push her than buy those newer stangs,unless its a 03 cobra!!!!! __________________ RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER # 246 shes back!!!!! long live my new 347

06-06-2003, 12:39 PM	#10
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	There are people running deep in the 12s with bolt-on N/A 99+ GTs. Just look at Mustang92 - he's still running the stock longblock. __________________ 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

06-06-2003, 04:13 PM	#12
bri32zz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canton GA Posts: 216	I like any car if it is REAL FAST. I don not even car if it is ugly, if it is fast iwill play with it. I dont meen I would own an ugly car but I would drive it to see what she could do. __________________ My CAR IS GONE R.I.P----I miss YOU 331ci, 69 Windsor heads ported and shaved , Trick Flow-Intake ported,JE blower pistons, Custom cam 542 lift, 1.73 rrs, Equal length headers, BBK Hi-Flow cats, Hurst shifter, 3:73 gears, Tremec 3550 tranny,Lakewood drag suspension-90/10 in front and 50/50 in the back. Lakewood traction bars. Edelbrock 70mm tb, K&N filter, Kirban fuel reguator, Custom sub-Frame connectors,83 lb squirters, powerdyne blower with 12psi pulley, http://www.pumpoperators.com/brian/ Rice Haters Club Member #82 My wife is AWSOME!!!!!!!!

06-11-2003, 12:40 AM	#13
Lizard King midnightruns.com Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 584	I guess you guys need reminders of how quick the 99+ GTs are. They are the fastest stangs produced by Ford in factory form. I had a 2000 - it ran 13.662 BONE STOCK. I have a 2002 - it ran a 13.773 with everything stock... from factory tires to factory plugs. Foxbodies are cool, but they usually back down around here. There's a guy in the region here running his foxbody in the 12s with a stock 5.0. To clarify the engine is completely stock, he has gears and full traction setup (suspension/tires). Runs 12.9 at 101 with 1.7 60ft. pretty impressive... __________________ NEW CAR! - 2002 GT TrueBlue - Best Stock ET - 13.77 Old Lizard - 2000GT Electric Green - Best ET STOCK: 13.662 @ 100.2MPH

06-11-2003, 08:37 AM	#14
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Every track I have ever been to 5.0's and LS1's are king. You are obviously dealing with some much better air than I am cause the best trap speed stock I have seen is 97 mph out of a 99+ GT. There is a 99 cobra that runs good out here but he is the only one. He runs a 12.40 @107 on a untouched engine. With a solid axle with 4.10 gears , slicks and suspension. He pulls a 1.40 60ft. My cobra runs 14.0's more times than not. The air here is bad.. __________________ 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

06-13-2003, 05:16 PM	#15
Lizard King midnightruns.com Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 584	Ls1s are definately king. They run low13s out of the box with a good driver. Stock for stock, 5.0s will be slower than 99+ 4.6 with equal drivers. Now the real question is how many stock 5.0s are left after 10years of production? Specially with unbeatable after market part pricing. I'll be the first to admit, at the track, the odds of seeing stupid fast stangs will always go for 5.0. __________________ NEW CAR! - 2002 GT TrueBlue - Best Stock ET - 13.77 Old Lizard - 2000GT Electric Green - Best ET STOCK: 13.662 @ 100.2MPH

06-16-2003, 12:37 AM	#16
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	There is a guy down here with an 03 gt, 4.30 gears, e.t. streets, subframes, removed swaybars, a few little boltons went 12.98 103, 1.75 60' he drives it well, that was leaving the line at 6k he said. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

06-16-2003, 11:37 AM	#17
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	I just think it's an effort issue. My car is in the mid 12's NA with all the bolt ons and there are another 3 guys locally that are all low 13's and soon to be high 12's with basic bolts on and slicks/DRs. This all in south Florida home to the 2200' adjusted sea level... Bill __________________ 2000 GT VRS O/R X, Dynomax Bullets, Steeda Pulleys, Pro-M 80MM, 4.30s, UPR Pro Series Suspension, UPR Tubular K-member, MAC Longtubes, Bullitt Intake, TKO, VT Engine Stage 1 NA Cams, SCT Tune. 285 RWHP/296 RWTQ 11.97 @ 113.20 M/M 100, 7085 www.uprproducts.com www.ponyexpressperformance.com www.modulardepot.com

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