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04-13-2003, 01:03 PM

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Re: Supra drag ET record!

Now that is fast..

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LS-What?

04-13-2003, 01:28 PM

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Turbo 350 tranny huh? I guess if you want to go fast without exploding all over the track you eventually have to break out some domestic parts.

04-13-2003, 01:38 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JF WS6:
 Turbo 350 tranny huh? I guess if you want to go fast without exploding all over the track you eventually have to break out some domestic parts. <hr /></blockquote>That was an expected ignorant response. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> I don't think ANY car running 8's will be found running a factory overdrive transmission, regardless of manufacturer. Oh, wait...there is an 8-second Supra running a stock 6-speed trans. My bad. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Regardless of what tranny was used, the car is incredible:

183" 6-cylinder.
Factory block.
Factory crankshaft.
Factory head.
Factory IRS rearend.
No nitrous.
Drag radials.
Paul occasionally drives the car on the street. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

Those are awesome stats no matter WHAT brand of car.

04-13-2003, 02:26 PM

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I agree, it's a very impressive car no doubt and I can respect it. But so is ARE's 8 second LS1 car amongst many other types of cars.

BTW, I didn't say anything about a car running 8's with a FACTORY transmission. I just plainly said domestic. Apparently this individual decided to use a domestic TH350 rather than any sort of import built transmission whether it's custom or race built or factory modified or whatever. Maybe there's something to be said for that.

Also, I'm not sure why some of you guys consistently come to this board to pimp Supra's and slam LS1's as evidenced by BW's ignorant, irrelevant statement.

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04-13-2003, 02:58 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JF WS6:
Also, I'm not sure why some of you guys consistently come to this board to pimp Supra's and slam LS1's as evidenced by BW's ignorant, irrelevant statement. <hr /></blockquote>What do you mean? I thought LS1Tech was a Supra board. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

Those numbers are very impressive, but let's not have a flood of import guys coming around here bashing our stuff, please. <img border="0" alt="[angel]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_angel.gif" />

04-13-2003, 02:59 PM

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Re: Supra drag ET record!

the most impressive part of it is DRAG RADIALS and NO NITROUS!!!

i mean yea it is a very different beast but how many F-Bodies have run mid 8s on drag radials? lol, yea none.

congrats. but i do think it should be in the lounge.

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INSANE! Mid 8s on drag radials, you can't argue with that. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Any pictures or links for more info about this car?

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04-13-2003, 03:12 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JF WS6:
 I agree, it's a very impressive car no doubt and I can respect it. But so is ARE's 8 second LS1 car amongst many other types of cars.

BTW, I didn't say anything about a car running 8's with a FACTORY transmission. I just plainly said domestic. Apparently this individual decided to use a domestic TH350 rather than any sort of import built transmission whether it's custom or race built or factory modified or whatever. Maybe there's something to be said for that.

Also, I'm not sure why some of you guys consistently come to this board to pimp Supra's and slam LS1's as evidenced by BW's ignorant, irrelevant statement. <hr /></blockquote>i dont pimp supras, i just state facts.

04-13-2003, 03:57 PM

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<img src="http://store5.yimg.com/I/supra_1727_51691516" alt=" - " />

There's a picture of his car <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by GeorgeC:
let's not have a flood of import guys coming around here bashing our stuff, please.<hr /></blockquote>Nobody is bashing. I own both an import AND domestics. This isn't a "kill" story, just a post to share some neat info on a great import racecar.

I wish I had a dollar for every F-body, Vette, and Mustang owner that trolls Supraforums. There are actually very few import people on LS1Tech. I have yet to make a post that "bashes" any car.

I was hoping some LS1 owners weren't so closed-minded to other makes of cars. Oh, well...

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by FYRARMS:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JF WS6:
 Turbo 350 tranny huh? I guess if you want to go fast without exploding all over the track you eventually have to break out some domestic parts. <hr /></blockquote>That was an expected ignorant response. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> I don't think ANY car running 8's will be found running a factory overdrive transmission, regardless of manufacturer.<hr /></blockquote>I think your response was ignorant. He was simply saying the Supra is equipped with a GM transmission rather than using foreign.

04-13-2003, 04:18 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by gator's 99TA:
 the most impressive part of it is DRAG RADIALS and NO NITROUS!!!

i mean yea it is a very different beast but how many F-Bodies have run mid 8s on drag radials? lol, yea none.

congrats. but i do think it should be in the lounge. <hr /></blockquote>Why is it impressive he didn't use nitrous? All he has to do is up boost for his power adder. He just used a turbo instead of n20.

That car sounds extremely impressive! The comment that he drives it on the street makes it sound like you are claiming it is somewhat streetable. Do you have any video footage of the car?

04-13-2003, 04:37 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by BW:
i dont pimp supras, i just state facts. <hr /></blockquote>So your statement of "LS-what" is a factual statement of???? Sounds like a bash to me. Most of the statements I've ever seen you leave are just ridiculously sarcastic without ever posting any "facts."

To FYRARMS, I as well as many others are not close minded to other makes of cars, there are several makes of imports that I respect, but when I see several sarcastic posts by yourself as well as BW, it's hard for me to assume that you are posting a topic that is meant to be informative only.

About the car, it seems as though many of the turbo imports do so well on drag radials simply because they don't rely on their 60' to ET well. Most of the power is top end, this is why it requires much more power for these cars to ET well, and the trap speeds are excessive as opposed to many slicked V8 cars.

I would guess this 8 second Supra is atleast around 1200+ HP. ARE's 8 second LS1 is probably down around 300-400HP but still has the ability to ET close to the same because the car can launch well.

04-13-2003, 04:39 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by WMSuperSport:
I think your response was ignorant.<hr /></blockquote>Good for you.

<blockquote>quote:<hr />He was simply saying the Supra is equipped with a GM transmission rather than using foreign.<hr /></blockquote>No kidding? If that is all he was implying, his post was moot. I mentioned the TH350 in my original post. Duh.

Yes, the GM old-school transmissions are the hot ticket for ANY high-powered buildup. Anyone knows that. While the factory Toyota automatic has been modified to support a 9.58 ET (best to date), they are expensive to modify and rebuild after multiple runs. A modified TH400 is being installed in my own Supra...

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Well on a second note 8.50s are fast but have u ever seen a supra do 4.10s@ over 300 mph no. but i have seen extremely large v8s do it. as a matter of fact they are the fastest in drag raceing. no they arent a ls1 but they are a v8. I think i speak for everyone when i say we dont want to hear all of this import bullshit. JMO <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JF WS6:
when I see several sarcastic posts by yourself as well as BW, it's hard for me to assume that you are posting a topic that is meant to be informative only.<hr /></blockquote>If you will simply re-read my original post, you will find no sarcasm. Seems very "informative only" to me...

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by annil8r:
 Well on a second note 8.50s are fast but have u ever seen a supra do 4.10s@ over 300 mph no. but i have seen extremely large v8s do it. as a matter of fact they are the fastest in drag raceing. no they arent a ls1 but they are a v8. I think i speak for everyone when i say we dont want to hear all of this import bullshit. JMO <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>College graduate, huh? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

Not sure what a 500" KB nitro-burning rail has to do with a street-class Supra, but whatever, Jethro. Way to stay on topic...

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