2.2L Cavy -vs- 5.0 Mustang

[Scott 02]

Yeah one word from a racer.....PRACTICE. It takes time and PRACTICE.

[chevyfreak]

is there any tips on what to practice on (on take off) is there any special teq. that i need to know or is it just ragular driving and shifting ?

[Scott 02]

Your speed and acuracy on shifting is important. Not to miss any gears and have your good reaction time. I always think of practicing on the streets but be carfull of the cops. Try your reaction time out at the next stop light you come to and get your shifts down so that you can get through all 4 or how ever many there are fast.

[chevyfreak]

is it better to get through all gears as fast as u can? cause when i run the 1/4 mile on the road by my house the highest i go is 3rd cause i just seems like i have better speed by the finish if i usually just go to 3rd or 4th?

[Zero8985]

Originally posted by Scott 02
What year 5.0?

89 i think

[Pikachoo]

Your car makes max horsepower at 4000 rpm, and max torque at 5200 rpm( http://www.edmunds.com/used/1996/che...v..6.Chevrolet* ). So if you get to the last hundred feet or so and you're at 4000, I would just stay in that gear, but if you're around 4500-4800, it might be better to go ahead and shift.

Someone with better racing experience may want to jump in here and correct me though.

[Scott 02]

is it better to get through all gears as fast as u can?

It is better and it matters on what ratio the gears are in your vehicle.

the highest i go is 3rd cause i just seems like i have better speed by the finish if i usually just go to 3rd or 4th?

There you go, your gear ratio in 3rd is a strong puller. Keep it in 3rd then if you feel it is better which probably is. With 3rd pulling as strong as it does, shifting into 4th might kill your speed.

[chevyfreak]

ok thanks it would prolly help if i had a tach. right now im just going by sounds and i think i am best in 3rd maybe 4th. ill just hafta see what gets me better times

[Scott 02]

Looking to do any upgrades with it in the near future?

[chevyfreak]

well what kinda upgrades are u talking?---> engine, body,sound????
(I am planning one dpong some engine mods nothing real serious. but the normal I/H/E, spark plugs, body throttle) (Body: body kit, wing, new carbon fiber hood rims), (Sound: im putting in 2, 12" subs 800watt amp, cdplayer), (and just planning on painting parts of my interior white or silver) *** the sound will prolly come first though:smoka:
Here is a pic of it now nothing done the only thing that i have on it that isnt stock is seat covers, windshield wippers,stearing wheel cover and shift knob( all not in this pic)

[Scott 02]

Performance upgrades is what i was talking about. The things that you like to do with it sound good. Let me know what you end up doing performance wise.

[chevyfreak]

will do:flash:

[mugenrsx]

A cavy with that 110hp 2.2 liter. runs no faster than 16.5 in the manual. even if you have the ecotec i haven't seen a time faster than 16.3. is the 5.0 stock? he probably isn't considering the huge aftermarket support. theres no way you are going to come with in 4 car lengths of his rear bumper. You don't sound like you know much about the automotive world. don't even bother racing you will look real stupid...plus you said you are a new comer to racing.. you probably granny shift like a mother fucker. don't do it.. please.. i beg u... your gonna give cavys a bad name!

[Scott 02]

.. you probably granny shift like a mother fucker. don't do it.. please.. i beg u... your gonna give cavys a bad name!

Before flaming starts may i ask what the fuck do you know mugenrsx. I don't think you know shit about this at all. I believe that his Cavalier is capable of beating the stock 5.0 or the 5.0HO. Don't listen to him chevy freak, he is just blowing off crap he can't do himself.

[chevyfreak]

ok first off......its not a stock 5.0....its a stock 1989 4cyl. and he is putting in a V-8 possibly a 5.0 and its nothing super charged or anything just a regular junk yard V-8 that needs fixed. 2nd the guy im racing is a good friend strictly for fun.....3rd i think you need to get off your high horse and stop making judgements about how i drive.(Granny shifting "hah" i doubt it... i can handle the stick like its an extension of my body....you'd be surprised) and all i have left to say is we'll see what the out come is cause i think i have a real chance at this guy(sorry for all you that think just because its a smaller engine its gonna lose)