Automotive misconceptions that drive me nuts

[HiFlow5 0]

Originally posted by StoplightWarrior
I HATE when people add up their supposed HP numbers based on manufacturers claims. This guy I know has a 97 Z28 with "360" horses. Yeah, he's got the Z: 285hp stock, borla catback: 25hp, K&N FIPK: 25hp, and a Hypertech Power programmer:25hp. This guy honestly tells people he's got 360 horsepower. When we go out to the race get togethers, he sounds SO dumb when people say, nice car, is it fast?" and he says, "It's got 360 horses!" Then he lists his mods!!

It's weird, though, that when my GT was stock with pulleys and mufflers I beat him! Usually 360hp vs ~268 would win.

It must be cause of the Saleen widshield banner. No its the Steeda graphics. No its the Cobra emblems. No I got it, its the Tornado air thingy, Yeah