Beat 98ish 'Stang GT

[94svt5.0]

Originally posted by Self


Just noticed this post...The 240hp can't be TOO underrated. And the car can't have anywhere near 275hp. I come to these conclusions using my car as an example. Stock times for the Lt1 Camaro/Firebird are 14 flat, nearly a second quicker than the stock Mustangs in question. The Lt1 cars have 275hp. This hp estimate isn't overrated, it isn't underrated, it is DEAD ON. Seen more stock LT1s than I can count(read 50+)dyno in and that number is right on. The Lt1 is also a heavier vehicle than the Mustang. If the Mustang had 275hp it would be running a couple tenths QUICKER than the Lt1, not 8 tenths SLOWER. In fact, if anything, those HP numbers are OVERRATED. And I'm also a member on The Corral. Your 14.2 and "could-have-been" 13 second run is GODLY compared to what everyone else ran there stock(or very close to it). Most runs were in the high 14s and low 15s.

Whatever your conclusion on your opinion of the rating of the cobra is just that, opinion. Some people would debate that all those LT1s are not under rated. Most stock 94/95 cobras dyno over what they should be making. Most run as fast as mine are faster when mostly stock. Try asking the question in 94/95 mustang tech section on www.corral.net/forums There are plenty of cobra owners on there with dyno sheets and track slips. And I should have been into the 13s with the 14.2 run, just it was my first time at the track and I was learning to launch.

[CLouDLe]

hahahahahahh I laugh at this post ahhahaah..... But if you think you kill it then good for you.....

[Self]

Originally posted by 94svt5.0



Whatever your conclusion on your opinion of the rating of the cobra is just that, opinion. Some people would debate that all those LT1s are not under rated. Most stock 94/95 cobras dyno over what they should be making. Most run as fast as mine are faster when mostly stock. Try asking the question in 94/95 mustang tech section on www.corral.net/forums There are plenty of cobra owners on there with dyno sheets and track slips. And I should have been into the 13s with the 14.2 run, just it was my first time at the track and I was learning to launch.

I already have Was told by most people that they had pulled high 14s and low 15s. You even replied I think, yours was by far the quickest time, especially since you should have been in the 13s. Not saying you're lying, just saying that you have an oddball. Which is definately possible.

And I'm one of the people who debates LT1s are underrated. I think the 275hp is DEAD ON. Seen tons and tons and tons of dyno runs with tons and tons of different cars, that rating is right on. Not over nor under rated at all. And it doesn't make sense that a lighter car with equal horsepower would run nearly a second slower than a heavier car with that same horsepower. That's all I'm saying. The Mustang doesn't dyno in at anybody's 275hp, seen lots and lots of those dyno too.

[94svt5.0]

Under what name and how long ago did you post at corral? I posted the question about HP rating on 94/95s a long time ago, and the general consensus was they where under rated. I dont think they are makeing 275, just more then there rating. So, what are you saying an LT1 runs with its 275 hp? 14 flat? if thats the result of 275 hp then mine is running a little bit swifter then that, if I could gets some decent stick tires ( read: not bald) I would have had some 13s at the time.

[Self]

Originally posted by 94svt5.0
Under what name and how long ago did you post at corral? I posted the question about HP rating on 94/95s a long time ago, and the general consensus was they where under rated. I dont think they are makeing 275, just more then there rating. So, what are you saying an LT1 runs with its 275 hp? 14 flat? if thats the result of 275 hp then mine is running a little bit swifter then that, if I could gets some decent stick tires ( read: not bald) I would have had some 13s at the time.

Yeap, a 14 flat would be right about average for a stock LT1. So that's what I'm saying. You could have been DEEP into the 13s. With a 2.0 60' instead of your less-than-stellar(read HORRIBLE hehe)2.4, you could have been bordering on a 13.6 or so. That's what I was saying a few days ago on here. Let's assume that you DID bust a 2.0 and ran a 13.6. Your mph would have dropped down to around 92-94 or so. That's incredible. A mid 13 with not even 95mph??

[94svt5.0]

I dont know about 95 mph, your probably right it would drop abit if I got some traction.. Pretty sad 60ft time, first time ever at a dragstrip, combined with less then decent tires. So, how much hp do you think it was making? Hope for some low 13s in the spring since the install of gears and larger mass meter. There is a guy who sometimes posts on the corral that runs high 12s with all the same mods as mine plus a different cam and computer.

[Self]

Originally posted by 94svt5.0
I dont know about 95 mph, your probably right it would drop abit if I got some traction.. Pretty sad 60ft time, first time ever at a dragstrip, combined with less then decent tires. So, how much hp do you think it was making? Hope for some low 13s in the spring since the install of gears and larger mass meter. There is a guy who sometimes posts on the corral that runs high 12s with all the same mods as mine plus a different cam and computer.

I would guess right around 250-260 to the rear wheels horsepower-wise. Very very good If your launch would have been decent you would have had a very nice time for a mostly stock car. What gear are you planning on running this coming spring?

[94svt5.0]

The recent additions are 3:73 gears and a larger MAF, plus new suspension which is all over the floor, trying to get it figured out. But, it might actually hurt my traction a little due to stiffer spring rates. I think my exhasut system will get the next bit of attention, the stock mufflers are holding me back. Check on your post at the corral it has grown. Some others have some impressive times on stock cobras.
So, what is your car running now?

[-The Stig-]

I think Self is down in the low 12's... bordering 11's.

That is if he can figure out why he keeps breaking his ring&pinion gears.

Tooooo muchhhhh horsepowerrrr.


NEVER!

[94svt5.0]

Originally posted by RedNeck383
I think Self is down in the low 12's... bordering 11's.

That is if he can figure out why he keeps breaking his ring&pinion gears.

Tooooo muchhhhh horsepowerrrr.


NEVER!

Unless he is useing gears from Summit Racing. I have had major problems with their gears. Then they basically said I was screwed.

[Neutrino]

I think he is actually using gears from summit if i remember corectly from a street racing post.

[-The Stig-]

I dont think he is using Summit gears, somebody I believe RazorGTR said to him to call Summit Racing to help him pin point why he keeps mashin' gears.

He's already got a Moser 12 bolt... damn nice rear end. *drools*

[Self]

Sorry guys, for some reason I kept getting and error when I tried to log on to AF the past couple of days...I was going through withdrawal!!
Anyways, yea, last time I made the trip out to the track I couldn't push it any lower than a 12.2 or so but at a HIGH mph(117-118ish). That however was on the "itty bitty" 224/230 hyrdo-roller cam that I installed so I could pass emission without too much of a problem. Since then I've switched back over to a LOT larger SOLID-roller(don't know if anyone has noticed yet, but I'm a HUGE fan of big solid rollers) I'm looking for mid 11s this spring, and mid-low 10s on the spray.
Speaking of which...ATTN REDNECK - I found a guy who knows all about running a dual bottle n2o system! heheh, so I'm really gonna try and do that this year.
Oh, and the gear problem...It's really pissing me off. I've been running Richmond Gears...For the LAST THREE SETS!! If they break again, it's definately time to try something new. Either Summit's or maybe Strange. Thing about it is that I'm only running a 3.73 ratio. I could see if I had a 4.10 or 4.11, you have to suspect that you might break gears with a ratio like that. So I need to get that problem worked out soon, before I'm back at the track this year. I'm hoping to goodness that it's not a problem with the rear end that's causing them to break If so, that's $2k down the drain...Dang, no matter how much you put into this car hobby there's always a new problem to sap your funding!

[-The Stig-]

Originally posted by Self
ATTN REDNECK - I found a guy who knows all about running a dual bottle n2o system! heheh, so I'm really gonna try and do that this year.

You sir...are one crazy MOFO!:hehehe::jumpie:

Originally posted by Self
Oh, and the gear problem...It's really pissing me off. I've been running Richmond Gears...For the LAST THREE SETS!! If they break again, it's definately time to try something new. Either Summit's or maybe Strange. Thing about it is that I'm only running a 3.73 ratio. I could see if I had a 4.10 or 4.11, you have to suspect that you might break gears with a ratio like that. So I need to get that problem worked out soon, before I'm back at the track this year. I'm hoping to goodness that it's not a problem with the rear end that's causing them to break If so, that's $2k down the drain...Dang, no matter how much you put into this car hobby there's always a new problem to sap your funding!

Have you tried JEG'S yet!?!? Good catalogs.

[94svt5.0]

Ya, whats the deal with the error messages? I could'nt log on to automotive forums all day yesterday. I figured the server was down or something, but looking at the dates of other peoples posts they where able to post... strange.