'93 VR4 vs. '03 SRT-4

Hey everyone, I'm a newbie, I just posted on the 'Introductions' page. This street racing forum looks great for believable stories and little/no flaming. I own a red 1993 3000GT VR4 (300hp, 307lb/ft torque), unfortunately stock for now. In my area, there is a very nice black 2003 SRT-4 and through a mutual friend, I heard he likes to play around. He has an intake, LOUD BOV, and nitrous spraying his intercooler.

So I'm driving home with my dad on the highway and I see the SRT-4 coming up on me rather quickly, and he closes his sunroof (possibly anticipating a high speed run?). I let him pass, and then I pull out and pace him around 80mph. My dad just bought my modded 5.0L, so he's up for a good run. We cruise for a while, and then get behind a car. The car pulls in and the SRT-4 squats and hits it, as do I. No gaining, no losing. We came up on traffic and backed it down. Passed a few cars and finally a fairly long, straight stretch. He pulls in and I creep up beside him in 3rd, hoping to do a 3 honks deal, but as I reach his back door, he guns it. I'm already in the proper gear so I hit is as well, and jump a nose ahead, where I remained until I shifted into 4th at 120mph. Just then he pulled even with me, and then I hear "psshhhhh", as he shifts and falls half a car back. We kept it pinned, and I pulled a precious few cars at higher speeds (maybe 3 car lengths). As we were rapidly approaching traffic, I glanced at my needle which indicated 150, and I shut it down, happy about the win, and backed it down to legal territory before hitting traffic. Note: that is the second time I have been to that speed (although my stock speedo is likely a little inaccurate). I usually drive at or near the speed limit. Anyway, I drive behind traffic, and he pulls out, we give a mutual thumbs up, and he goes on his way.

What can I say, lots of respect to the SRT-4, they are quick cars. I have never been a neon fan, but this cars performance and potential is undeniable. From what I hear, he is forgetting about the warranty and hoping to do a turbo upgrade for next year. There may be a few surprized V8 owners in the area. Props, till next time... :thumbsup:

Sounds like a good race, and it is always good to hear a fellow vr4 owner using the cars full potential. You should check out the 3000gt section of this forum, under 'Mitsubishi'. Welcome to AF.

Hey! It's a Newbie that speaks proper English!

Nice run, and nice car. So let me get this straight: you drive the red VR-4 and your dad drives your old modded 5.0? :thumbsup:

I'm impressed that you took it by 3 cars from a highway roll, sounds like fun. Man, I need a fast car...

sound like a fun race. i too have got to 150mph only twice, the vr4 starts pulling mean at high speeds. something most people don't know. good race

cool race, although 150 MPH is a little to fast for my taste, i want them to be able to atleast identify my body when i wreck.

Very nice race. :smile:

Welcome to AF!

-Brian

welcome to AF. i kinda feel outta place in this thread since i know 3 of the 6 posters above me have VR4s.

very well written story, i am happy when people take their time and do not leave out any details. oh yeah, good kill.

Thanks everyone for the great comments and welcome. Oh, and for the reply above me, don't feel out of place. I owned a very fast Mustang for quite a while and it's still in my garage under my father's ownership. My fondest memory of Mustangs is when we took an '03 Cobra for a test drive. :eek2:

nice kill but those srt-4 are quick.

just wondering but why u ditch the stang for a vr-4? got tired of pushrods? heh they are kinda old school but still pretty cool.

I sold the Mustang because I had both cars at the time, and needed to sell one (whichever one sold first). I needed a winter beater car when storing the Mustang, and I ended up with a VR4. I know I know, I just couldn't help it. I still drive the Stang some, I love it, and my dad is planning on either a 347 stroker or Holley Systemax II in the Spring.

My fondest memory of Mustangs is when we took an '03 Cobra for a test drive. :eek2:

heh heh :evillol:

i hate when someone says 5L and everyone thinks mustang, when technically the mustang was a 4.9L
and my 305 is a true 5L.

none the less, impressive, sounds like an awesome winter beater!

Nice kill!!!

nice kill keep it comming and welcome...
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