'96/97 Vs. '98

SLOW 97 · 02-26-2002, 10:15 AM

Why is it that the '98 GT is rated 10 HP more than the '96/'97's? Is because of an exhaust difference? Because the exhaust kit for a '98 is different.

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 02-26-2002, 01:03 PM

EEC has a hotter tune and mid 98+ Romeo heads are missing a shroud next to the exaust valve. The exaust on the 98 is different because of the tail pipe routing near the gas tank, that's why the 98+ has a different part number (no performance gain over the other) than the 96-97 Stang.

DrunkFireman · 02-26-2002, 11:40 PM

I was there for his stangs amazing 15.3 1/4!!!! Even better was his first run of 16 with a reacton time of 1.6 seconds

(yes i know this is a pointless post, i was bored)

SLOW 97 · 02-27-2002, 09:45 AM

What?!?!? How dare you disclose my even better run where I ran a 16.0. Actually it was like a 16.8. Well at least I have a liscense Phil(Drunk Fireman). Thanks for your help Red Mustang GT 46!!!

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 02-27-2002, 11:01 AM

Just wondering, did you powerbrake and raise the RPM's when launched?

If not, try it next time...helps your time a little.

SLOW 97 · 02-28-2002, 11:48 AM

Of course. I may be a "newbie" but I know how brake torque the car. I launched at around 2100 RPM. Off the line is not a problem, I ran 2.19 60 ft. The Non-PI 2V just doesn't make enough power to keep pulling hard past half-track.

02-26-2002, 10:15 AM	#1
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	'96/97 Vs. '98 Why is it that the '98 GT is rated 10 HP more than the '96/'97's? Is because of an exhaust difference? Because the exhaust kit for a '98 is different. __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back

02-26-2002, 01:03 PM	#2
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	EEC has a hotter tune and mid 98+ Romeo heads are missing a shroud next to the exaust valve. The exaust on the 98 is different because of the tail pipe routing near the gas tank, that's why the 98+ has a different part number (no performance gain over the other) than the 96-97 Stang. __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

02-26-2002, 11:40 PM	#3
DrunkFireman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Arlington Heights Posts: 25	I was there for his stangs amazing 15.3 1/4!!!! Even better was his first run of 16 with a reacton time of 1.6 seconds (yes i know this is a pointless post, i was bored) __________________ Don't buy cars from drunk firemen

02-27-2002, 09:45 AM	#4
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	What?!?!? How dare you disclose my even better run where I ran a 16.0. Actually it was like a 16.8. Well at least I have a liscense Phil(Drunk Fireman). Thanks for your help Red Mustang GT 46!!! __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back

02-27-2002, 11:01 AM	#5
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Just wondering, did you powerbrake and raise the RPM's when launched? If not, try it next time...helps your time a little. __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

02-28-2002, 11:48 AM	#6
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	Of course. I may be a "newbie" but I know how brake torque the car. I launched at around 2100 RPM. Off the line is not a problem, I ran 2.19 60 ft. The Non-PI 2V just doesn't make enough power to keep pulling hard past half-track. __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back