CTS-V vs modded SHO
08-29-2004, 07:24 PM
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CTS-V vs modded SHO **VID** Update: Video is up.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...021E1CD78C.htm
First off, just let me say WOW, those Caddy's are very sweet! Love the look off that front end, and those brakes are amazing!
Anyway, I met up with a friend of mine who had recently purchased an 04 V. He was returning from a trip around the country (literally, starting in Mass, going to Wash, Cali, where he pulled on his friends M5!, Grand Canyon and back towards me). We met for some burgers at a local joint, and I took him for a ride in the SHO (he was a SHO owner previously). Well, as I am seeing him on his way, we decide to see how the two compare. Now, let me set this up first, so as not to set off any alarms. He had two passengers, I had one. He had lots of luggage, I had none. He was stock 400hp, I am far from stock, and making a lot of power (custom IC'd turbo system).
First race in low boost (8psi), I am in third gear (assume he is as well) @ 55mph. We held even for about a second, then the SHO starts walking. As the boost reaches full potential I am pulling away decently. Grab 4th and I have about a car on the V. Once in 4th the pull continues up until we have to slow for upcoming traffic. All in all, from 55-110 I may have grabbed about two cars. V held it's own quite well.
Next race I decide to give her full boost, and we start in 2nd gear. This one was a little more lopsided. Going from about 40 we go on three honks again. Again, his instant power holds him even for a bit, but as soon as the turbo is fully boiling I start walking, and hard. SHO is up a car when I grab third. Third is pulling nicely and it looks like I get another 2 cars in 3rd. Grab fourth and just put some nails in the coffin with another 2 cars. Final tally, from 40-120 about 5 cars, but again, stock V (with extra weight) vs heavily modified turbo SHO. And trust me, I would trade the SHO and my left nut in a second for the Caddy. Very sweet ride.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...021E1CD78C.htm
First off, just let me say WOW, those Caddy's are very sweet! Love the look off that front end, and those brakes are amazing!
Anyway, I met up with a friend of mine who had recently purchased an 04 V. He was returning from a trip around the country (literally, starting in Mass, going to Wash, Cali, where he pulled on his friends M5!, Grand Canyon and back towards me). We met for some burgers at a local joint, and I took him for a ride in the SHO (he was a SHO owner previously). Well, as I am seeing him on his way, we decide to see how the two compare. Now, let me set this up first, so as not to set off any alarms. He had two passengers, I had one. He had lots of luggage, I had none. He was stock 400hp, I am far from stock, and making a lot of power (custom IC'd turbo system).
First race in low boost (8psi), I am in third gear (assume he is as well) @ 55mph. We held even for about a second, then the SHO starts walking. As the boost reaches full potential I am pulling away decently. Grab 4th and I have about a car on the V. Once in 4th the pull continues up until we have to slow for upcoming traffic. All in all, from 55-110 I may have grabbed about two cars. V held it's own quite well.
Next race I decide to give her full boost, and we start in 2nd gear. This one was a little more lopsided. Going from about 40 we go on three honks again. Again, his instant power holds him even for a bit, but as soon as the turbo is fully boiling I start walking, and hard. SHO is up a car when I grab third. Third is pulling nicely and it looks like I get another 2 cars in 3rd. Grab fourth and just put some nails in the coffin with another 2 cars. Final tally, from 40-120 about 5 cars, but again, stock V (with extra weight) vs heavily modified turbo SHO. And trust me, I would trade the SHO and my left nut in a second for the Caddy. Very sweet ride.
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08-30-2004, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 02PHOENIX
Welcome to the board munkii.
Got any plans for that S-10?
Toolman, nice death.
Got any plans for that S-10?
Toolman, nice death.
Can you think of any particular reason I would be on an LS1 board with an S10?
I'm gathering parts now.. muahahahaha. 
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09-19-2004, 11:00 AM
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i love the 89/early 90s shos......talk about a sleeper.......the later model v8s weren't worthy of the SHO tag....nice vid, good kill....
09-19-2004, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 1QWIKZ
i beg to differ, my wife's 97 SHO(V8) took out my friends 89 mustang gt(AOD). wife's car is stock while the GT had minor bolt-ons. i like the later model SHOs, they a little slower than the earlier GENs, but nicer.
09-19-2004, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jdustu
that's cool...i should have said that was my opinion, rather than stating it so definetively........i just liked the whole idea behind the yamaha v6 and how strong it was.......a buddy of mine had a 92' that was really nice(all power,leather, sound system, super smooth) and that thing hauled *****......
either way, i am sure we would both take the V over an SHO 
09-19-2004, 09:39 PM
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Awesome vid. Thanks for posting. It's pretty cool to see someone driving and racing a modded SHO. Even though it's a first gen...LoL...I used to have a second generation('93). Sweet video. Once again, props for going against the grain and hopping up the ol' grocery getter.
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09-21-2004, 09:26 PM
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Thanks. Well, it is not a 1/4 mile car (heavy, FWD ugh!) and I have never really set it up for that (enjoy open tracking much more) If I could get traction, I would probably be in the 12's with my trap of 115. It is kind of like a 4dr Supra, high trap and higher E.T.! (no offense Supra guys)
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09-23-2004, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Toolman
(no offense Supra guys)
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Originally Posted by 1QWIKZ
i beg to differ, my wife's 97 SHO(V8) took out my friends 89 mustang gt(AOD). wife's car is stock while the GT had minor bolt-ons. i like the later model SHOs, they a little slower than the earlier GENs, but nicer.
09-01-2007, 06:58 PM
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I have to tell you. I bought a brand new 90 GT just a couple of months after my brother bought his 89 or 90 SHO. Both of us were bone stock I had my other brother in the car with me, I walked the SHO from 60 to probably 110 or 120. I expected a much closer run. He had the yamaha engine in his. By walked....I pulled at least 4-5 cars. Your friend must have a slow GT or you have a rockin SHO.
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a friend of mine took a wrx FROM A DIG in a v6 sho. the wrx was sitting there just waiting to pop the clutch and it made my friend mad since he wasnt trying to race,and the wrx got took. of course the wrx did a fly by after my friend had already won and let off the throttle 
SHO ??? against the wrx. Good stuff.