The evo8 or ls1 firebird trans am??

SkyLiNe_GtR-34 · #1 03-05-2004, 11:38 PM

I dont know the firebirds time but the evo 8 is a little less than 13.4 and if your a really good driver u can get 13.3! 0-60 in 4.8 fastest 0-60 time was 4.589.So tell me what u think.

Joseph1082 · #2 03-06-2004, 01:39 AM

of course i am going to say LS1! 0-60 times on AWD tend to be better than 2WD... i.e. Eclipse GS-T vs. GS-X, but their 1/4 times are about the same, at that point things tend to even out. Evo=271HP...LS1=330HP LS1, low 13's borderline 12's.

Neutrino · #3 03-06-2004, 04:11 AM

could you be more clear about what you want compared.

crayzayjay · #4 03-06-2004, 07:45 AM

Looks like a straight-line freak to me

SkyLiNe_GtR-34 · #5 03-06-2004, 06:54 PM

no im not a straight line freak.LOL anyways the evo has way better handling

nacho_nissan · #6 03-06-2004, 11:54 PM

evo, always...fast in a anyway, any track!!

justacruiser · #7 03-07-2004, 09:51 PM

Trans am. Although Id rather have a Formula with the LS1, less fiddly shit than the trans am has, it's all business. LS1's have a much easier time getting high horsepower with all the aftermarket stuff out there for them. As for the handling, how often are you going to race with handling as a high priority? Especially in America? I'd stick with the firebird. (they look cooler too.)

Joseph1082 · #8 03-08-2004, 02:07 AM

I second that, and BTW, the evo might take off from the line ahead due to AWD, but as soon as the LS1 is in its powerband, it will soon make up for it. Also, the Trams Am or Formula are both LS1, 98+ and Lt1 for 97 and down. They are just differnt trim levels, trans am being higher.

SkyLiNe_GtR-34 · #9 03-08-2004, 08:38 PM

fucking firebirds are slow i saw the road and track issue#12 and it said 13.8.evo creams it and personally i like the looks of evo better

broddie50 · #10 03-08-2004, 09:07 PM

I wouldn't call 13.8 slow in the 1/4 mile for a STOCK car...
Slight edge to the evo 8 because of their great launches. Of course, some nice dr's on the firebird would even things out.

Vettribution · #11 03-09-2004, 01:51 PM

The EVo8 is the top of the line Lancer.. Now wouldnt it be fair to put up the top of the line Firebird.. The Firehawk? Its like comparing with a Z28 Camaro when there are SS's. Ive seen them run 12.65's @ 112 MPH.. not bad at all if you ask me. I would take the Firehawk straightline anyday.
However.. I am currently stationed in Germany, (though I am temporarily living the desert life in Kuwait)so there is much more to driving here than Stop and Go streetlight racing. The winding roads here, I would go Evo anyday. Mitsubishi has gone and made one HELL of a car. This is from a diehard GM fan.. Im really considering buying the EVO as soon as I get out of this desert, it impresses me that much.
Just my three cents..

YogsVR4 · #12 03-09-2004, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyLiNe_GtR-34

fucking firebirds are slow i saw the road and track issue#12 and it said 13.8.evo creams it and personally i like the looks of evo better

Magazine racing is as reliable as an armchair quarterback.

You can like the looks of whatever better, but since when is a firebird slow? Its slow compared to very few and faster then most.

Joseph1082 · #13 03-09-2004, 04:11 PM

I've never heard of an LS1 making a 13.8... all times I've heard are much lower. AWD isn't too big of a straight-line advantage, slicks can take care of it. So who wins, 330hp Firebird, which btw is definitely not slow, or 271hp Evo.

justacruiser · #14 03-09-2004, 06:11 PM

Actually I've been wondering, what are the 'official' times for a WS6 firebird and an SS Camaro?

*Edit*

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ird/index.html

says here 13.5 in the 1/4, one reason I'd take a Formula WS6 over a Trans Am WS6, it weighs less.

P.S. Check this out
http://www.motortrend.com/features/news/112_news009/

Man, they may not do it often, but when something fucks up on a Toyota, it fucks up bad!

ghetto7o2azn · #15 03-09-2004, 06:23 PM

how much are ls1's? cause you say compare it to the top of the line firebird... well lets compare the top of the line firebird to the top of the line ferrari

... yeah lets do that

definately evo8... mitubishi is also known to have better reliabuility... i doubt firebirds break down a lot but the quality of them isnt that great... and i have been in both cars... so evo8 no doubt... and also the evo8 isnt the top of the line either... they have a 300hp model, and it is also reduced to a lighter weight

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