LS1 (auto) vs SRT-4
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From: Gulf Shores and DC
I think SRT4 is a badars groccery getter, but nothing can replace my baby. That said I would absolutely love to drive one. I am sure I will get a chance one of these days. The bang for buck value at the moment is not beatable (brand new of course). Last thing that came close was my now defunct LS1 Z28!!!
Srt-4's can make serious horsepower, there's one here that puts 420 whp. Their problem is no traction especially on the street running ultra-low profile tires. That LS1 owner isn't too smart running a 5-speed turbo from a 60 roll with a stock converter. He should have run from a dead stop and it would have probably been more even.
Originally Posted by 04BlackSRT-4
It was modded, not heavily but it had a lid and a catback. I guess all LS1's come with a SLP lid and catback right?
So in comparison, my 2000 SS ran 13.5 @ 106 when it was bone stock. It also put down 303.5rwhp and 319rwtq bone stock. That guy should have fared a bit better, but alas, you showed up him.
Last edited by DMNSPD; Jun 22, 2004 at 10:19 AM.
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From: Greensboro, North Carolina
Originally Posted by 04BlackSRT-4
I'm in central NC, dont worry, there are plenty of LS1's in this area! 
The reason I ask about Piedmont is that I raced a black SRT-4 not too long ago. He had traction problems though. I was wondering if it was you.
Last edited by 99-LS1-SS; Jun 22, 2004 at 03:30 PM.
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Launching!
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From: Albany, GA (IL Resident)
I just drove a SRT-4 an hour ago. It was a little bit impressive, have to let it rev to make it go, not the throw-back torque I am used to. The saleman had no clue on what it had except "I took it up to a hundred one time". It was windy too and I went to close the door, the wind blows and it slips and hit the mirror to a regular neon right next to it putting a big dent in the SRT door. Whoops. Little thing hauled some *** though. They were asking $24k for it that includes the standard $2.5k dealer markup.
Anyone else notice that the revs didn't sound high enough for that to actually be a race. Listen to the video and the SRT-4 engine. It sounds as though he is just crusing along. Could this have been a fake race??
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Originally Posted by riddler
Anyone else notice that the revs didn't sound high enough for that to actually be a race. Listen to the video and the SRT-4 engine. It sounds as though he is just crusing along. Could this have been a fake race??
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From: la ca 90242
i was waiting for the that wasnt even a race. i have an srt too. mine wouldnt do that to an ls1 yet but i would fair with it. wassup silver scooby! im on the srtforums too my name is the same. anyway nice run i know what 18 psi can do to our four banger and when i get stage 2 this weekend it'll be a big jump for my car. the ls1's driver deserved that kill. i wish there would have been an afterward video though too.
Originally Posted by 04BlackSRT-4
Yes, it's a fake race! You crack me up, dude.
dude, scooby owned that LS1, give him credit for at least that much.
Nice kill man, the reason the revs weren't up that much were because he has a 5 speed not a 6, sounded to me like my car would if it had an extra gear.
I need to set a local SRT-4 (STOCK)punk straight soon. This punk followed me through a parking garage, then out to the street, then tried to race me, and did a burnout.
I see him again at a local car get together (SONIC) and I find out he once ran from a race he lost big money on, and the guy is on the hunt for him. :haha:
Nice kill silver scooby, it is guys like you that make me think there is still hope for the sport compact market. Your attitude is right, and your plans for the car are right.
Congrats
I need to set a local SRT-4 (STOCK)punk straight soon. This punk followed me through a parking garage, then out to the street, then tried to race me, and did a burnout.
I see him again at a local car get together (SONIC) and I find out he once ran from a race he lost big money on, and the guy is on the hunt for him. :haha:
Nice kill silver scooby, it is guys like you that make me think there is still hope for the sport compact market. Your attitude is right, and your plans for the car are right.
Congrats
