Project 331 vs Ram SRT-10
carrrnuttt
10-10-2004, 02:32 AM
Yes folks, believe it or not, a Ram SRT-10. What with all the stories I've put up, including the off-topic one about the twin-turbo Hemi Durango, I guess this is just fitting. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/evil_lol.gif
I'll get back to that one.
Anyhow, Brandon gives me a call, as he is taking-out the car for spin for one of the first times (about 300 miles on the motor, including the dyno sessions), and asks if I wanted to ride-along. "Why not?", I said...http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/uhoh.gif
So, Brandon picks me up. This is the first time I've ridden in his car, especially since the 331 went in.
The first time he stepped on it...
...BAM! I'm slumping down on my seat. "FUCK, we're gunna hit Grandpa in the Buick in the next lane!" - I'm thinking to myself. This car can get squirrelly in a hurry, what with street-tires, attempting to rein in his 351WHP. "I guess this is what drunk squirrels feels like." - again, thinking to myself.
Everytime he gets on it, I just get this sense that the rear-end of the car is trying to outrun the hood. Fun, in a "I hate life, I wanna die" sort of way. Of course, this is as a passenger. I hate being a passenger. I'm not in control, dammit, and it feels wrong. LOL
"But, but...where's the truck with the Viper V-10 from the title?"
Shut up. It's coming.
So we go hang-out at this Sonic at around 35th Avenue and Union Hills, where, as fast as Brandon's car is, there were some humbling cars, ranging from 400 to 550WHP. Mustangs, old and new, Camaros, old and new. A few ricers tried to squeeze-in, but the parking-lot was full. (Niener, niener-niener http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/lol2.gif)
After hanging-out for a bit, bullshitting about cars, and Prochargers, and Incon TT kits, it was time to go.
Here comes the good part.
Getting-on the freeway to my part of town, what do we see merging from another freeway? Yep you guessed it. A cop...
Nah...just kidding, although we did see a cop merging, I am jumping ahead to the SRT-10 part. Not because you're bitching or anything...
So yeah, I was the first to say something.
Me: "Dude..."
Brandon: "Is that a..."
Me: "Yep. That's an SRT-10."
Me: "Man, we need a story for AF tonight."
Brandon: "Is that a..."
Me: "YES!"
I must say, that thing was modded a bit. At least the exhaust definitely didn't sound stock.
We just got next to it a bit, and just kinda paced. I told Brandon to maybe rev a bit. Just then the SRT-10 Ram jumps, and so did Brandon. It wasn't a real run, that time. Just a signalling of intentions.
Finally, I see the SRT-10 get next to us, with its windows down. Ours was already down, so Brandon had a yelling conversation with the passenger and driver of the uber-Ram.
At the point I hear Brandon yell "Just for fun!", I see the SRT slow down to about 60mph or so. "Brandon, he's lining-up with you", I said.
Both punch it, and we actually pulled on this 500HP behemoth.
Nice.
And then I see them signalling to exit, and I'm thinking to myself: "Uh-oh, they want some more."
They signalled to us to exit too, and that's when we knew it was really on.
As we exit, both vehicles slow-down to a 30-40 roll. No honking, the SRT just takes off, which prompts Brandon to punch it too.
We IMMEDIATELY stop his pull (he was ahead by half-a-car), and actually make it even. That's where it stood, as we had to slow down for traffic ahead. Brandon was too busy looking ahead, and I was too busy holding-on, so we didn't know how fast we went.
After the race, we were whoopin' and hollerin' like two fucking kids in a candy-store with no adults.
After experiencing what Brandon's car can do, I was thinking: "We should have pulled harder..."
Sure enough.
Brandon was too excited, and left it in third for the SRT race. Third from a 30-40mph punch. Third, which is about 2500rpms, barely above idle, for the car at those speeds.
Geesh.
Either way, good runs Brandon, and damn, I can't wait for November! Let's do it again next weekend, and let's bring Dan, dammit! :)
I'll get back to that one.
Anyhow, Brandon gives me a call, as he is taking-out the car for spin for one of the first times (about 300 miles on the motor, including the dyno sessions), and asks if I wanted to ride-along. "Why not?", I said...http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/uhoh.gif
So, Brandon picks me up. This is the first time I've ridden in his car, especially since the 331 went in.
The first time he stepped on it...
...BAM! I'm slumping down on my seat. "FUCK, we're gunna hit Grandpa in the Buick in the next lane!" - I'm thinking to myself. This car can get squirrelly in a hurry, what with street-tires, attempting to rein in his 351WHP. "I guess this is what drunk squirrels feels like." - again, thinking to myself.
Everytime he gets on it, I just get this sense that the rear-end of the car is trying to outrun the hood. Fun, in a "I hate life, I wanna die" sort of way. Of course, this is as a passenger. I hate being a passenger. I'm not in control, dammit, and it feels wrong. LOL
"But, but...where's the truck with the Viper V-10 from the title?"
Shut up. It's coming.
So we go hang-out at this Sonic at around 35th Avenue and Union Hills, where, as fast as Brandon's car is, there were some humbling cars, ranging from 400 to 550WHP. Mustangs, old and new, Camaros, old and new. A few ricers tried to squeeze-in, but the parking-lot was full. (Niener, niener-niener http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/lol2.gif)
After hanging-out for a bit, bullshitting about cars, and Prochargers, and Incon TT kits, it was time to go.
Here comes the good part.
Getting-on the freeway to my part of town, what do we see merging from another freeway? Yep you guessed it. A cop...
Nah...just kidding, although we did see a cop merging, I am jumping ahead to the SRT-10 part. Not because you're bitching or anything...
So yeah, I was the first to say something.
Me: "Dude..."
Brandon: "Is that a..."
Me: "Yep. That's an SRT-10."
Me: "Man, we need a story for AF tonight."
Brandon: "Is that a..."
Me: "YES!"
I must say, that thing was modded a bit. At least the exhaust definitely didn't sound stock.
We just got next to it a bit, and just kinda paced. I told Brandon to maybe rev a bit. Just then the SRT-10 Ram jumps, and so did Brandon. It wasn't a real run, that time. Just a signalling of intentions.
Finally, I see the SRT-10 get next to us, with its windows down. Ours was already down, so Brandon had a yelling conversation with the passenger and driver of the uber-Ram.
At the point I hear Brandon yell "Just for fun!", I see the SRT slow down to about 60mph or so. "Brandon, he's lining-up with you", I said.
Both punch it, and we actually pulled on this 500HP behemoth.
Nice.
And then I see them signalling to exit, and I'm thinking to myself: "Uh-oh, they want some more."
They signalled to us to exit too, and that's when we knew it was really on.
As we exit, both vehicles slow-down to a 30-40 roll. No honking, the SRT just takes off, which prompts Brandon to punch it too.
We IMMEDIATELY stop his pull (he was ahead by half-a-car), and actually make it even. That's where it stood, as we had to slow down for traffic ahead. Brandon was too busy looking ahead, and I was too busy holding-on, so we didn't know how fast we went.
After the race, we were whoopin' and hollerin' like two fucking kids in a candy-store with no adults.
After experiencing what Brandon's car can do, I was thinking: "We should have pulled harder..."
Sure enough.
Brandon was too excited, and left it in third for the SRT race. Third from a 30-40mph punch. Third, which is about 2500rpms, barely above idle, for the car at those speeds.
Geesh.
Either way, good runs Brandon, and damn, I can't wait for November! Let's do it again next weekend, and let's bring Dan, dammit! :)
-The Stig-
10-10-2004, 02:35 AM
damn, i've got my work cut out for me in November.
CivRacer95
10-10-2004, 02:42 AM
Sweeettt!! Nice run, I'd love to race one. I know I'd get my balls handed back to me if I did, but I would just love the thrill of it. Late...
90redgt
10-10-2004, 03:07 AM
Arcie you told that story perfectly! LOL especially the parts where i was like "is that a?, is that a?!". Dude those were the funnest races i've ever had. other than the close one's we had when my car was stock w/bolt on's. hehehee I really wanted to go from a dig, i swear we would've won by ALOT more. I still can't believe we pulled on him, gave him a jump then stopped his pull and started reeling him in. i think i underestimated my own car LOL
97Lude
10-10-2004, 04:01 AM
nice race
burly94gt
10-10-2004, 12:24 PM
brandon just hearing what your car is capable of and nkow that my combo will be something similar to yours makes me wanna wet myself! seriously...
its kinda funny you posted this cuz, my friends dad has gotta srt-10 and hes already talkin shit to me sayin hes gonna whoop my ass even when i get my mods done, but he doesnt know what hes got coming, oh no he doesnt :evillol:
its kinda funny you posted this cuz, my friends dad has gotta srt-10 and hes already talkin shit to me sayin hes gonna whoop my ass even when i get my mods done, but he doesnt know what hes got coming, oh no he doesnt :evillol:
Hypsi87
10-10-2004, 01:54 PM
your lucky, I can't get any SRT-10's to run me. :mad:
I think my new mission is to shut up all of the stupid dodge truck owners that think they own the road because they have a HEMI or a SRT-10 blah blah blah... They annoy me to no end. There are alot of cool dodge turck drivers just a few stupid ones
I think my new mission is to shut up all of the stupid dodge truck owners that think they own the road because they have a HEMI or a SRT-10 blah blah blah... They annoy me to no end. There are alot of cool dodge turck drivers just a few stupid ones
carrrnuttt
10-10-2004, 02:20 PM
I still can't believe we pulled on him, gave him a jump then stopped his pull and started reeling him in. i think i underestimated my own car LOL
Don't forget, in friggin' THIRD GEAR! LOL
Don't forget, in friggin' THIRD GEAR! LOL
90redgt
10-10-2004, 03:24 PM
brandon just hearing what your car is capable of and nkow that my combo will be something similar to yours makes me wanna wet myself! seriously...
its kinda funny you posted this cuz, my friends dad has gotta srt-10 and hes already talkin shit to me sayin hes gonna whoop my ass even when i get my mods done, but he doesnt know what hes got coming, oh no he doesnt :evillol:
muhahaha! definately tell us how it goes. you'll have fun with it no doubt! hehehe :iceslolan
its kinda funny you posted this cuz, my friends dad has gotta srt-10 and hes already talkin shit to me sayin hes gonna whoop my ass even when i get my mods done, but he doesnt know what hes got coming, oh no he doesnt :evillol:
muhahaha! definately tell us how it goes. you'll have fun with it no doubt! hehehe :iceslolan
fatninja19
10-10-2004, 06:27 PM
Dang, good freaking stuff.. I sure miss my Stang!
GTStang
10-10-2004, 07:14 PM
Nice story!!!!!!
Brandon's 331definetly sounds like good research was done in picking the parts!
AFR heads= teh hotness! :evillol:
Brandon's 331definetly sounds like good research was done in picking the parts!
AFR heads= teh hotness! :evillol:
kittedb18bt
10-10-2004, 07:28 PM
Brandon was too excited, and left it in third for the SRT race. Third from a 30-40mph punch. Third, which is about 2500rpms, barely above idle, for the car at those speeds.
nice story, dang you guys had a great night!
what kinda lift/duration do your cams have? 3rd gear at 2500 to have that kinda power is CRAZY. thats it, i am selling my car and building up an old 5.0
nice story, dang you guys had a great night!
what kinda lift/duration do your cams have? 3rd gear at 2500 to have that kinda power is CRAZY. thats it, i am selling my car and building up an old 5.0
fatninja19
10-10-2004, 11:40 PM
thats it, i am selling my car and building up an old 5.0
crap, me too.
crap, me too.
90redgt
10-11-2004, 12:00 AM
Nice story!!!!!!
Brandon's 331definetly sounds like good research was done in picking the parts!
4 years worth! heh but it was worth it.
Brandon's 331definetly sounds like good research was done in picking the parts!
4 years worth! heh but it was worth it.
90redgt
10-11-2004, 12:06 AM
nice story, dang you guys had a great night!
what kinda lift/duration do your cams have? 3rd gear at 2500 to have that kinda power is CRAZY. thats it, i am selling my car and building up an old 5.0
Comp cams XE274HR. Lift is .555/.565 with 274 degrees of advertised duration. It has a pretty lopey idle but i love it! hehehe :iceslolan
edit: the rpm range is 2200-6200 so we were right in the middle of the power band when i punched it. still though, would've been a lot better if i downshifted. I'm an idiot.
what kinda lift/duration do your cams have? 3rd gear at 2500 to have that kinda power is CRAZY. thats it, i am selling my car and building up an old 5.0
Comp cams XE274HR. Lift is .555/.565 with 274 degrees of advertised duration. It has a pretty lopey idle but i love it! hehehe :iceslolan
edit: the rpm range is 2200-6200 so we were right in the middle of the power band when i punched it. still though, would've been a lot better if i downshifted. I'm an idiot.
tha_new_guy
10-11-2004, 09:29 AM
Damn, It looks like it will be quite the race between you and Redneck come November.
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Boosted1
10-11-2004, 10:23 AM
GOOD run. That's a fast Mustang. The SRT-10 has a crazy sounding exhaust stock from what I've heard. I have yet to see one up close.
10sec-Hopeful
10-11-2004, 11:21 AM
Unbelievable, that sounds just flat out awesome. In maybe 6-7 years I'll have a car with that power....you are truly blessed.
90redgt
10-13-2004, 12:58 AM
not really, i can only drive it for a month. then it's off to iraq. heh
carrrnuttt
10-13-2004, 01:13 AM
not really, i can only drive it for a month. then it's off to iraq. heh
Remind of that Brandon. Gotta buy ya a beer before your go!
Remind of that Brandon. Gotta buy ya a beer before your go!
Amish_kid
10-13-2004, 10:05 AM
Both punch it, and we actually pulled on this 500HP behemoth....
Here's one reason
Curb Weight Mustang - 3191
Curb Weight Srt10 - 5000(est)
Coming from msn car stats so yeah it is a behemoth
But fun race, I've only ever seen one of those around where I am and the fuckin' owner is around 60 and he has altezza's on it and every car in his driveway.
Here's one reason
Curb Weight Mustang - 3191
Curb Weight Srt10 - 5000(est)
Coming from msn car stats so yeah it is a behemoth
But fun race, I've only ever seen one of those around where I am and the fuckin' owner is around 60 and he has altezza's on it and every car in his driveway.
Diablo_VT
10-13-2004, 11:58 AM
im sorry im an idiot and dunno shit about cars but whats an 331 and what kind of car is your car Brandon?.. Nice race!.. :)
Amish_kid
10-13-2004, 12:49 PM
im sorry im an idiot and dunno shit about cars but whats an 331 and what kind of car is your car Brandon?.. Nice race!.. :)
Mustang 5.0 litre stroked to 331ci. (stock is 302ci)
Mustang 5.0 litre stroked to 331ci. (stock is 302ci)
90redgt
10-13-2004, 03:17 PM
yup, the stroke of a 331 vs. 302 is 3.25 vs. 3.00 in. It's also .030 overbored pistons but i seriously doubt that really makes any difference heh. the overbore i mean.
BullDog71ss
10-13-2004, 04:56 PM
Hey carnut and red...did you guys happen to go down the the cruise on central last weekend?
90redgt
10-13-2004, 06:58 PM
well i didn't, i had to work kinda late. Don't know if carnut went though.
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