A quick run with a 05+ GT
07-31-2011, 04:08 PM
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A quick run with a 05+ GT I was on my way to work this morning (0645 start) when I was cruising at 70 or so. I see two Stangs rolling up. One late 90's or early 00's and a 05+ GT.
We hit it at 65 or so when I'm in 3rd, he gets the jump and moves out to a hood length on me, I hit 4th and start to reel him in, at 120 or so we shut down and I got him by 1/2 a car. I was a bit surprised that I didn't put more on him. We didnt get a chance to talk, but from the exterior he had a hood scoop, wheels, and exhaust.
All I have done right now is:
02 SS M6
Lid
Hooker Catback
weight reduction (gutted interior) Car weighs 3180# without me
And suspension mods
I just had the car smogged so my stock exhaust manifolds and cats are still on
Your thoughts and opinions?
We hit it at 65 or so when I'm in 3rd, he gets the jump and moves out to a hood length on me, I hit 4th and start to reel him in, at 120 or so we shut down and I got him by 1/2 a car. I was a bit surprised that I didn't put more on him. We didnt get a chance to talk, but from the exterior he had a hood scoop, wheels, and exhaust.
All I have done right now is:
02 SS M6
Lid
Hooker Catback
weight reduction (gutted interior) Car weighs 3180# without me
And suspension mods
I just had the car smogged so my stock exhaust manifolds and cats are still on
Your thoughts and opinions?
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07-31-2011, 04:41 PM
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Op.. with that kind of weight reduction I am surprised also that you did not walk away harder on that 05+GT. With his (GT) weight at 36XX (plus his weight), you would have about a 500lb + weight advantage with comparable Hp. For him to stay with you, he must have full bolt-ons plus something else. I just do not see full bolt-ons alone compensating for you reduced weight though...to bad you did not get a chance to talk. I would be interested also..
Regardless..nice run!
Regardless..nice run!
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07-31-2011, 05:56 PM
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It makes me wonder if something is wrong with my car, i dunno.
I was impressed to say the least.
In comparison i ran my buddies LS2 gto and we were neck amd neck
I was impressed to say the least.
In comparison i ran my buddies LS2 gto and we were neck amd neck
07-31-2011, 06:00 PM
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Just never know what you are going to run into sometimes. You take your chances when you pick a race. Sometimes it can be humbling...
07-31-2011, 06:01 PM
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Prolly ran a full bolt on car. Especially if ur car ran with a 6.0 gto. Car seems to be missing a few hp somewhere especially with that weight reduction, Hows ur driving? Not trying to be an *** but 15-20 hp doesnt mean much with an inexperienced driver behind the wheel.
07-31-2011, 06:39 PM
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oh well then sounds like you just caught a strong mustang and gto. The 05's respond to bolt ons pretty well and after all he did get the jump. Not all of us mustangs are super slow lol
08-01-2011, 06:30 PM
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So I just got back from the dyno shop and she did:
321 RWHP and 329RWTQ
I just wanted to make sure my car was running up to par for the little mods that it has.
321 RWHP and 329RWTQ
I just wanted to make sure my car was running up to par for the little mods that it has.
