2.2L Cavy -vs- 5.0 Mustang

[chevyfreak]

I'd like to hear what you guys think. 2.2L 1996 Cavalier with (mods but nothing major like NOS or turbo) vs a late 1980's Mustang 5.0 in the 1/4 mile......who is your money on??????? btw (both manual)

[Rich]

When you say the cavy has mods, you mean like I/H/E? If so, I think that the 5.0 would take the win.

[chevyfreak]

that is the basic thing or than than maybe a eletric intake blower....can u suggest and other mods that arent serious and require major engine mods? things to just get the 1/4 time down

[Shortbus]

I am a Chevy guy all the way......but the stang would eat that cav's lunch. My GF in h/s had an 84 with the 5.0 and 5spd. That was a quick car. A 2.2 is an economy engine not a streetracer. Stockwise that is.

[SuPeRcAr_MaN]

I hate most Stangs, but it would kill the Chevy. I voted for the Cavalier anyway.

[chevyfreak]

you all really dont think i would have a chance if i had mods (serious but not serious not just i/h/e.......and with the Stang normally having a 4cly engine and had a stock 50 in....with an amatuer driver(also i will have to say i am a begginer to all of it too) can anyone suggest any mods(engine,shift, etc. that can help me atleast have a chance???


(also the cavy is a hell of alot lighter too isnt it???)

[Jetts]

i dont think it would even be close unless the stang fucks up im sorry but cavs. arnt to fast stock and i/h/e aint going to add to much

[chevyfreak]

Well thats what i am saying i need suggestions for things other than i/h/e that arent really really costly. Keep in mind i have a alittle less than a year to do this

[Jetts]

save your money....
then sell your cav. and buy something other then a civic or a cav. or a neon

something with a little more power

[Scott 02]

I think with minor mods to the 2.2L im might be somewhat a close race. Yeah the 5.0 would win but wouldn't stomp the Cavalier

[Pikachoo]

A stock 89 Mustang runs a 15.1 sec 1/4.
Your car runs a stock 16.1 sec 1/4.

( http://www.geocities.com/edmodscarspecs/ )

So if you wanna compete you've gotta somehow manage to gain a full second at least to be competitive. If all your wanting to do is try and beat this guy once at the track, then I suggest lots of nitrous. Realize that nitrous is a weak substitute for daily driving, because you don't receive the benefit of the power. But to make your car run a full second faster on cheap mods just isn't going to happen, unless you completely gut your interior(down to nothing but sheet metal, including carpet and rubber lining), remove your air conditioner, cut the top off of your car, hood goes, trunk goes, doors go, all glass goes.... the works (go on a diet yourself). That could conceivably drop your weight by 700 or so lb... and then with nitrous you could definitely stand a chance.

I'm not trying to be an ass or anything. But it looks like you're looking for a cheap way to beat this guy, and the cheapest way to make power is nitrous, and the cheapest mod is weight reduction(free).

[chevyfreak]

well i think ill skip out on the NOS, despite all things u guys are saying i still think i have a real chance at this guy(a highschool buddy). Both love cars. I think the driver one of the most important parts of the race... cause no matter how much power u have , if u dont know how to use it ur gettin no where. anywayz ill let ya know how this one goes.:flash:

[Shortbus]

Originally posted by Pikachoo
A stock 89 Mustang runs a 15.1 sec 1/4.

HaHa, thats all a 89 302 mustang can do? I may change my vote to the cavvy

Chevyfreak - please go out and race this guy and come back here and tell us all about it.

We could use some excitement around here.

[Scott 02]

YEAH...Cavy all the way.

[Pikachoo]

Originally posted by jgillham


HaHa, thats all a 89 302 mustang can do? I may change my vote to the cavvy

Yea, stock those old rustangs are pretty weak... BUT- it doesn't take much to start seeing some big gains. As much as I hate it, if that guy does much to his car at all those numbers are gonna drop pretty fast.