Eastern Members - Ran into a new Shelby GT500 tonight.

I was coming home from after our softball game and was just tired, and not looking to run anyway, but sometimes opportunities just present themselves.

So I was just cruising along doing about 60 in a 50 in the left lane, just passing traffic comfortably while he was sitting up my ass and kept playing with me.

So when an opening happend in the right lane, he jumped over and I heard the blower, so I dropped to third and we were on. I pulled a good 2 car length on him up to 100 and he let off at that point. I was happy and surprised a little. I think it surprised the Shelby owner as well as he stayed 10-15 cars behind me after our little run. I knew it was a new Shelby as it still had the paper license plate on the car.

So I was actually logging as I'm getting my VE table nailed down with the new 60's I put in, so I was able to review the 'run'. I went from 62 to 107mph in third gear in 4.3 seconds, which is 4320 to 6880 rpm. If nothing else, it's a good point of reference for future mods.

Wait till you get that blower on!

Wait till you get that blower on!

I can't wait.... I was thinking as he was f'ing with me, that I was the underdog here with a car that was 10 years older, and 'just' a heads cam setup vs. his supercharged, 500+ hp factory ride. I was already coming up with excuses to make myself feel better if I lost, but after I pulled on him, I was quite surprised, and I bet he was too.

Great run, just beware a pulley, intake, and tune and hell get that 2 cars back and put a lot more on you. Those damn things responmd to mods so well

Great run, just beware a pulley, intake, and tune and hell get that 2 cars back and put a lot more on you. Those damn things responmd to mods so well

So true, but that's why I'm putting a D1SC Procharger on the car this summer. I plan to add at least another 100rwhp to start with.

6880 rpm stock bottom end yowsers! Nice kill man

So true, but that's why I'm putting a D1SC Procharger on the car this summer. I plan to add at least another 100rwhp to start with.

hell yea man, thats an equalizer lol.

That car maybe 10 years old but that engine is light years ahead of most cars today.

Cant wait to fire up my d1 ws6!

its the hood man...that's gotta be worth at least 50rwhp....its used to going very fast ;)

6880 rpm stock bottom end yowsers! Nice kill man

Yes, 6880 rpm on a stock bottom end, but I know that once the blower goes on, the pistons are going to be ticking time bombs as well, so a rebuilt shortblock is in the future as well. Plenty of people run a lot more often at just as high if not higher rpms on stock bottom ends. Is it safe, maybe, is it recomended, probably not, but I don't track the car, so it sees above 6000rpm once in a blue moon. To be exact, it saw it once in the past 1000 miles or so.

Real nice!!
107mph on the same roads my wife and children are driving on....

take it to the track and line em up...
Then maybe you can brag about Stang Bangin me...

dave

Real nice!!
107mph on the same roads my wife and children are driving on....

take it to the track and line em up...
Then maybe you can brag about Stang Bangin me...

dave

Sorry Dave, I didn't mean to upset anyone over this. I too am a father of two and rarely ever see more than 10mph over the speed limit. This was on a stretch of 202 in Jersey where there was no-one at 7:45 at night. If you're familiar with the road, it's between the PA border and Flemington where it's 2 lanes each way with a 50 feet divider. Did I go up to 107mph, yes, but it took just over 4 seconds, and according to my log, I was back doing 65 in another 15 seconds before I ever caught up with anyone else on the road.

I'm not a part of that stang-banger crowd, so please don't take this as I was trying to bash. Re-read my first post, the guy in his brand new shelby tried messing with me and I reacted. End of story. If you can say you've never done it, then fine, but don't preach like I was zooming in and out of traffic like a squid on a motorcycle during rush hour traffic.

I know that stretch of road its pretty desolate. Besides he only took it up to 107 on an empty road, I do 85 in a honda on my way to work, besides its not like he wound out 5th. Luckily there is still a time and still places for some tomfoolery. Nice run by the way OP reading it is not helping me avoid the mod bug though.

Sorry Dave, I didn't mean to upset anyone over this. I too am a father of two and rarely ever see more than 10mph over the speed limit. This was on a stretch of 202 in Jersey where there was no-one at 7:45 at night. If you're familiar with the road, it's between the PA border and Flemington where it's 2 lanes each way with a 50 feet divider. Did I go up to 107mph, yes, but it took just over 4 seconds, and according to my log, I was back doing 65 in another 15 seconds before I ever caught up with anyone else on the road.

I'm not a part of that stang-banger crowd, so please don't take this as I was trying to bash. Re-read my first post, the guy in his brand new shelby tried messing with me and I reacted. End of story. If you can say you've never done it, then fine, but don't preach like I was zooming in and out of traffic like a squid on a motorcycle during rush hour traffic.

I know that stretch of road its pretty desolate. Besides he only took it up to 107 on an empty road, I do 85 in a honda on my way to work, besides its not like he wound out 5th. Luckily there is still a time and still places for some tomfoolery. Nice run by the way OP reading it is not helping me avoid the mod bug though.

Again, not saying it was right, but it wasn't the worst thing either.

Here's a satelite shot of the area, it's wide open major highway.

Real nice!!
107mph on the same roads my wife and children are driving on....

take it to the track and line em up...
Then maybe you can brag about Stang Bangin me...

dave

:buttkick: Get a grip it was on the highway they were smart enough to wait for an opening to do a small run. They could have been like to assholes in Honda's weaving threw traffic racing.

It's all about the "chilll-dren" nowadays. Nice run man.

Just imagine two guys like us at a red light,lol..

Thats awesome man! Good run!

I really dont think I am the one that needs to get a grip...:bang:

So far the reasoning behind illegal street racing are;
Preface each one with "But officer"

1 The road is desolate (it is not)
2. I drive my Honda at 30-40 mph over the legal speed limit, why not 50-60??
3. At least I dont break the law like an import guy does...
4. It was just a small run..

Keep 'em coming see if we can get top ten reasons why....

Not preaching..I do my fast driving at the track in a controlled environment the way it should be.

I know anything I say will just be riduculed by those that partake in this activity. As has already been demonstrated by the responses. Just remember those cars you are flying by at 100+mph contain someones loved one, maybe mine.
I sure not one of you that are justifying this behavior would appreciate seeing a car fly by their wife or son or daughter at these speeds, I have and it is ridiculous.
Take your ride to the track to get the fix for speed, line it up with someone who knows they are in a race and let the beams decide.

Dave

Dave, just to make this clear, the entire 20 seconds that I was above 60mph, never once did I see another car much less pass anyone. Look at the picture above that I posted. Once I got past the clover leaf, all of the cars in the right lane exited, and the mustang thought it was his time to fly by me since there was noone in front of us as far as we could see (1-2 miles)

So please, don't make me out to be some child molester or some kind of deviant criminal, because I'm not. I would never have done it if there were cars on the road. I too am against street racing, but what I did was far from street racing. I didn't shut down traffic, or come to a crawl holding up traffic so I could run someone nor did I pass anyone or come close to anyone the entire time.

I really dont think I am the one that needs to get a grip...:bang:

So far the reasoning behind illegal street racing are;
Preface each one with "But officer"

1 The road is desolate (it is not)
2. I drive my Honda at 30-40 mph over the legal speed limit, why not 50-60??
3. At least I dont break the law like an import guy does...
4. It was just a small run..

Keep 'em coming see if we can get top ten reasons why....

Not preaching..I do my fast driving at the track in a controlled environment the way it should be.

I know anything I say will just be riduculed by those that partake in this activity. As has already been demonstrated by the responses. Just remember those cars you are flying by at 100+mph contain someones loved one, maybe mine.
I sure not one of you that are justifying this behavior would appreciate seeing a car fly by their wife or son or daughter at these speeds, I have and it is ridiculous.
Take your ride to the track to get the fix for speed, line it up with someone who knows they are in a race and let the beams decide.

Dave

Oh please, if youre not interested in the thread move on. If you want to preach, do it in the street racing section. OH wait, no one wants to hear it there either. To each their own. Shit, you must have been awake for a early am commute. Minivans and big rigs cruise at 90

I think I smell bacon

no harm done and you had some fun. whats the big deal? :judge:

Don't ever go Europe, DMMizell. They drive a damn sight faster than 107.

Whats the point in having these cars if you never get into it. If I could never go fast I sure as hell would not want to drive this thing.

Let me just say this... there is a big difference between breaking the law and being unsafe and reckless. Did I break the law, yes, the law states that the posted speed limit was 55mph (maybe it was 50) and I went above that. But was it unsafe or reckelss? Well, considering there was noone in sight in front of me which was a good 1-2 miles, and it was perfect weather conditions, no rain, no fog, and the road conditions were good, I'd say it no less safe than running at an 1/8 mile track. I simply wound out third gear. No wheelspin, no shifting, just downshifted to third and nailed it.

Let me just say this... there is a big difference between breaking the law and being unsafe and reckless. Did I break the law, yes, the law states that the posted speed limit was 55mph (maybe it was 50) and I went above that. But was it unsafe or reckelss? Well, considering there was noone in sight in front of me which was a good 1-2 miles, and it was perfect weather conditions, no rain, no fog, and the road conditions were good, I'd say it no less safe than running at an 1/8 mile track. I simply wound out third gear. No wheelspin, no shifting, just downshifted to third and nailed it.

I give... to each his own.
No offense intended to anyone here.
If your out there blasting around please be careful and not let your EGO or emotions get the best of you. I know, in my younger years I got caught up in the "i'll show you...mentality" and it can get dangerous real fast.
Those of you who have done it know what I mean... Maybe the next time some punk in a Honda or Mustang starts taunting you in traffic... be the better man...


"but officer, you should see the data log for that run"

just sayin'...be safe..think before you act...be prepared to accept the consequences for your actions.

Really guys...come out to the track and race with fellow enthusiasts and show you skill as a driver, car owner, builder tuner etc...
Leave this sillyness for the kids...

Dave, I'm 35 y/o with a wife and two kids and a corporate career, I most certainly think before I act and evaluate the consequences of my actions before I act.

This guy was trying to goat me for a good 10 minutes on 202 while we were in traffic in Flemington and I did nothing. I quietly cruized in the left lane at 60, slowly passing the traffic. I was not about to mess around with this guy while in traffic or at traffic lights.

I agree 100% with you. If I had in fact been pulled over, I wouldn't have made excuses, I simply would have been respectful and honest and accepted whatever was thrown at me.

Dave, I'm 35 y/o with a wife and two kids and a corporate career, I most certainly think before I act and evaluate the consequences of my actions before I act.

This guy was trying to goat me for a good 10 minutes on 202 while we were in traffic in Flemington and I did nothing. I quietly cruized in the left lane at 60, slowly passing the traffic. I was not about to mess around with this guy while in traffic or at traffic lights.

I agree 100% with you. If I had in fact been pulled over, I wouldn't have made excuses, I simply would have been respectful and honest and accepted whatever was thrown at me.

Alchemist,
I know the feeling well, some kid with a new toy daddy bought wants to go out and show off. Happened to me many times with the Chevelle. It just gets the better of you and we do these things. I am sorry if I offended anyone here that does this...not my intention.
I am a little sensitive with my youngest daughter just getting her permit and driving on these roads.
The reality is that responsible enthusiasts are far less of a danger than these people that can't put down their phone while driving. Many more accidents caused by these folks...

Challenge all your buddys to meet at the track and see who comes home with bragging rights. We live within driving distance of so many tracks that have test and tune days. Bring a grill cook some dogs and you may just get hooked. Usually a gruop of Mustangs/Mopars/imports there so you can get some grudge racing in. Just run your car get a timeslip and watch what others do....

God Bless,
Dave

Sounds like you just naturally reacted to the challenge and WON! I don't street race, but I don't really care either, when the road is open. The only concern I have at that point is whether or not anything is likely to enter the path... including animals, because these things can cause crashes not at all likely on a track. It happens daily to people who are just driving along at normal speeds.

I also think speeding tickets should be outlawed! That's just me.


Btw, any model year Shelby could have a paper tag for various reasons.

Minivans and big rigs cruise at 90Heh... Minivans at 85(or even 90), I see often enough. To be sure, most "big rigs" simply won't go 90mph... Many of them and maybe even most of them are speed limited to 65mph or less. I've had 2 "ungoverned" and neither would go 90... I've been above 85 in some, but only downhill.

Sounds like you just naturally reacted to the challenge and WON! I don't street race, but I don't really care either, when the road is open. The only concern I have at that point is whether or not anything is likely to enter the path... including animals, because these things can cause crashes not at all likely on a track. It happens daily to people who are just driving along at normal speeds.

I also think speeding tickets should be outlawed! That's just me.


Btw, any model year Shelby could have a paper tag for various reasons.

Heh... Minivans at 85(or even 90), I see often enough. To be sure, most "big rigs" simply won't go 90mph... Many of them and maybe even most of them are speed limited to 65mph or less. I've had 2 "ungoverned" and neither would go 90... I've been above 85 in some, but only downhill.

Mine in governed at 85 and it will pull to 85 loaded... You won't find many if any owner operators with a limiter set at 65... And over the road trucks will break 100 loaded

Mine in governed at 85 and it will pull to 85 loaded... You won't find many if any owner operators with a limiter set at 65... And over the road trucks will break 100 loaded Factory limiters are typically set to 85mph in America(less in Canada) and have been in use since the mid 1990's. Most trucks capable of more than 85 are modified to do so. The point is, 90 isn't a reasonable "cruising speed" for tractors. When I started driving them in 1986, there were no limiters to speak of and the only ones going that fast were doing so on nearly empty highways. Things have changed, whether or not they are good changes. All but 2 of my trucks were OTR's and just wouldn't go that fast on flat land under their own power, loaded or empty. I know a few who claim theirs will break 100, but most certainly don't. For that matter, most won't reach 90 on flat highway.

90 was a number I threw out there. Hell I've gotten stuck in/behind 3/4 rig conveys who are driving 3 lanes wide on rt.84 at 85MPH no problem passing cars in the left lane. And THAT is sketchy.

Were arguing over a few MPH here. While my point was that a quick run up 107MPH on a straight desolate stretch of road is NOT overly extreme.

Awesome run, sounds like fun.

Dave, your fingers are gonna be cramping if you're gonna have this kind of input for every street racing thread....

Guys, I wouldn't even call this 'street racing' per say.

It was a quick highway blast that lasted one gear...lol. It's not like we slowed down to 30mph, lined up, waited, honked, and then raced to 130.

He tried to do a ricer fly-by in the right lane, and I down shifted to third, and 4 seconds later, he was 2 cars behind me and shutting down.

***The time it took you to read those 4 sentences was actually longer than the 'race' lasted***