hung with a cobra

[94svt5.0]

Im not flaming, or saying a v8 cant be beat by a 4cyl. Why is it every import driver thinks that is the mentality of domestic V8 drivers? Why dont you post some times robodeath? Just looking at your mod list I dont think you would have run with a cobra unless he fumbled. Post some times and I will admit I was wrong.

[maxspeedhonda]

Building up the internals would be the smart thing to do. I ran a 75 shot on a b16a motor and ended up melting and piston. I know quite a few people that have overboosted and messed their shit up. Fortunatley you dont have to worry bout that too much with the sc. You arent really going to see any hp increase, but you will have the ease of mind to be able to get on the car hard without always worrying. And to svt5.0, I didnt mean you were flaming people, it was a general statement and not all of you have that outlook, but it pisses me off when people get on here and have nothing better to do than start shit. And I have seen newer cobras run stock and they are quick. Anyhow I've seen you post all around and I respect that cause you always seem to know your shit.

[pontiactrac]

Sorry, im gona have to agree with SVT. It's just when you are talking about Cobras and Camaros, you are talking about a different league of cars. I like imports, they are somewhat quick, and easy to maintain. But whether or not you want to believe it, the Cobras and Camaros are gona kick but, why... Cause their built to kick butt. It's just when you try to say that a civic, reguardless of it's mods, it just doesn't place in the same league. And for the person who said about the weight... just look at the power to weight ratio's and im pretty sure the Cobra would have a higher number. I don't think any flaming was coming out of his post, he as well as i were just stating our opinions. Whether or not you agree is based on yours.

[BlkCamaroSS]

Dude, I'm not flaming either man, but I find inconsistencies as well with the story. I don't doubt that you won, I doubt what the other car actually was. This day in age, it's not uncommon at all for any driver to make the exterior of a car what it's not. That said. I cannot beat an 03 Cobra. I've raced a turbo'd CRX and won with my SS (how do I know we were racing? we made eye contact and both took off). The numbers just don't match up. Do not think I'm biased, my brother has an Si that he's beaten GT's with, I've ridden with him when he's done it.

Also, if I was an 03 Cobra owner, I think my reaction would have been much more drastic than "what do you have under the hood". That's just my intuition, but I'd be pissed when then I just bought the best/cheapest hot rod in town got beat by anything...

[Self]

I don't have a problem believing the story. Pontiac, svt, blackcamaro...What you're stating are all OPINIONS about what you think happened. What he is stating is a FACT about what happened, since he was there and none of the rest of us were. Unless of course the race never happened and he is just lying. But being on a webboard you have to be willing to trust that people won't do that. I generally don't tell people they are lying or mistaken UNLESS, what they're posting is waaaaaayyyy on the unbelievable side. This is definitely believable. I've seen a supercharged SI run as low as a high 13. Alternatively I've seen them run low 15s(with probs) so I mean anything is possible. Also don't forget that all cars of the same make/model don't come out of the factory the same. I've seen LT1 Z28s dyno at 220rwhp, I've also seen them dyno as high as 292rwhp in one case. They're called Factory Freaks. His car could have been one, so could the Cobra. I think it was probably a lucky kill, but I think it's definitely believable. Good work man

[BlkCamaroSS]

That's all fine, and I told him that I don't doubt that he won. Our opinions are all based on our experiences. I was stating mine so that it could be weighed against the others posted for a full picture of what could have happened. It's up to each member to believe what they want, but they have a right to be well informed. That's what these boards do, and why we all keep coming back. I know I learn more stuff everyday

[KrNxRaCer00]

nice...one way or another...nice race. my brother w/ his b16a JRSC ran high 13's w/ a shitty set-up, so its not unbelievable at all. u should build ur internals more tho, jus cuz' it'd be nice to actually drive it everyday, an run it hard w/ out having to worry bout it goin ::BOOM::

[pontiactrac]

I didn't even think there was enough room in the engine compartment of a civic to fit a supercharger. Kinda crampy looking in there.

[KrNxRaCer00]

its a really tyte fit, an my bro had to "make" a lil room for it. not much, but it wouldn't fit straight in his h/b.

[inferno]

There shouldn't be any interference problems with the JRSC even in a 4th gen Civic. The only cars that MIGHT have an interference problem is a 3rd gen...and even then, I don't think they have issues on the firewall side.

[-The Stig-]

Originally posted by RoBoDEATH
red light changes to red

I hate when red lights change to red!

then the light turns green.......i got a shitty take off which put my front bumper about in the middle of his door, and guess what, it stayed that way through the whole race, had i gotten a better take off, i would have taken him........after the race he rolls his window down and screams "GODDAMN WHAT THE FUCK YOU GOT UNDER THE HOOD OF THAT THING" and THAT is what made my day

Uh hate to burst your fun guys, But he didnt win the race. He only kept up... so stop saying he won hahaha... Just read his post again.

Now, if it was an '03 Cobra I find it really hard he could do as well as he did. I could be wrong, but just look at this list of Mods.

1998 Honda Civic EX -- Si Wing -- Jackson Racing Supercharger -- High Flow Fuel Rail -- Enkei RP07 18inch Rims -- Yokohama PARADA 215/35ZR/18's -- K&N Filter -- Hurst ShortShifter -- DC Sport Header -- Greddy Cat-Back Exhaust -- DC Strut Tie Bar -- Altezza Tail Lights -- Xenon Headlight Bulbs -- Racing R Rear Emblem -- Front Grill -- Eibach Springs with Ground Control Coil Overs -- Panasonic DF88 CD Player -- Sony Xplod 800W Amp -- SPL Series II 1200W Amp

We've got a Supercharger, Some Fuel System work, K&N, a Header, Exhaust... all on a Stock Civic EX Motor... he lists nothing of internal work. I for one think if he's running enough boost on a Supercharger on a near stock motor to keep up with a Cobra... his motor cant be doing too well.

Not to mention all the stereo equipment, and the over sized rims, and the Racing R rear Emblem aren't helping him out.

Now by no means am I flaming, or trying to start anything just pointing out what I think are the flaws. If i'm wrong then oh well i'm wrong. If he really did hang then more power to him.

[jamilrahman]

do you have any times for your civic or any pics of the car?

You would think if he spent all that money on a Super Charger, he would at least take it to the track to see what it runs.....

I've seen some heavily modded civics and integras run 12's before at the track (which is what the cobra runs) but i dont think that just a supercharger with some fuel mods puts you in that league.

Maybe the mustang wasn't racing you

[Self]

Originally posted by jamilrahman
do you have any times for your civic or any pics of the car?

You would think if he spent all that money on a Super Charger, he would at least take it to the track to see what it runs.....

I've seen some heavily modded civics and integras run 12's before at the track (which is what the cobra runs) but i dont think that just a supercharger with some fuel mods puts you in that league.

Maybe the mustang wasn't racing you

The Mustang was racing. He kept up. It WAS NOT A 2003 COBRA! I think we all pretty much agree on it. So it wasn't running anywhere NEAR a 12 second quarter. Closer to a 14 than anything else

[RoBoDEATH]

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t84749.html

never taken it to the dyno or track, i dont even know of any local tracks to go to anyways

[kidrocket]

Originally posted by pontiactrac


Sure you beat a 385 horsepower monster. And if what's under the hood doesn't mean anything, you wouldn't have put in a supercharger under your hood. A civic couldn't beat a V6 mustang if it tried.

i beg to differ. ive never lost to a 6 cylinder mustang, and as my brother told you earlier, <scroll up>, i can and have walked 5.0 GTs