ghettocruiser

iTrader: (17)

Wow...tonight was the first time my car ever OWNED another car. I mean spanked it without breaking a sweat, and plenty left over.

I was getting onto a local highway near Exton, PA. This guy in an 05 style Mustang GT kept getting on my *** in town. Sort of coming up on me fast and aggressive at each light. I could tell it was a newer from the lights.

Now I cant be sure...but I think he basically fell into the trap that I built the car to set. 87 TA...decent shape...loud exhaust. Must be an older 350... Etc etc...

I was going around the entrance ramp, and I had it in third...cruising around the ramp at about 45.. I looked, saw no traffic, went straight over to the left lane and held speed. The Mustang got over quickly too, sat next to me for about 2 seconds, then nailed it. He got about a car length ahead then I nailed it. I reeled him in so fast, and had about 2 lengths on him by the time I shifted into 4th...still pulling even after my slow *** shift (still learning )

I got far enough ahead and there was no reason to go any faster...so I got into the right lane and chilled out. He pulled up next to me, flipped on his interior lights, shook his head as if he was in dis-belief, gave me a friendly thumbs up, and off he went.

Talk about fun!!! Holy crap. Racing another car is so much better when your car can actually hold its own and lay some smack down!!!!!

I dont knwo what he had done to his car...but it was loud. It sounded really good. And he had the hood that is raised in the middle... Not really a cowl...but it was higher towards the center. I know nothing about stangs......

Thanks for reading along if you got this far!!! In case you are wondering...my combo is...

Description of the motor:

Shortblock is an ARE shortblock:
Polished Stock Crank
Resized Stock connecting Rods
Ross custom boost pistons (with valve relief's)
Childs and Albert Plasma Moly Rings
Clevite race bearings
ARP rod bolts
Rotating Assembly Fully balanced
Engine Blueprinted.
ARE ported oil pump
MTI 2e 5.3l ported heads, milled .030 with double springs and new pushrods
228/224 113 +1 Comp XE-R cam (currently installed with another 2* advance)
Cloyes adjustable timing chain
LS6 Valley Cover and PCV system
FAST 90mm Intake and TB (and bellow)
SVO 30lb injectors
SLP 85mm MAF
ASP underdrive crank pulley
Hypertech 160* T-stat
LT Headers w/ 1-7/8” Primaries
QTP Electric Cutout

Description of Trans:

M6, fully upgraded
B&M Ripper Shipper
Spec Stage III Clutch
Aluminum Flywheel
O2 Slave
Adj. Master.

Description of Rear:

Strange 12-bolt
3.73 gears
Disc brakes
Tubular LCAs


Justin

P.S.... I just finished the car this past saturday So I dont have much seat time yet... But all I got to say is...way better than that tired old 305 and 700R4. IM ADDICTED!!!

bryanZ06

You'll really surprise some people with that car.

93ChevExt5.7

Excellent kill.....stealthmode will get 'em every time - even if its just props..

ChocoTaco369

^^^^holy giant sigs, batman!

take it down before the mods do. 500 x 150 pixels.

SPLATT

iTrader: (1)

damn sound like a bad *** bird you got there. Very nice kill. Got any pics of her?

GMmexican

iTrader: (7)

Its good to see third gens kicking ***

RrCoX22

iTrader: (6)

nice kill... badass car right there.... that's a sleeper and a half

here ya go buddy...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/578965-some-swap-updates-4th-gen-c-air-intake-brake-setup-exhaust-issues-big-pics.html

slowmofo

iTrader: (6)

wow nice setup, sleeper for sure

ghettocruiser

iTrader: (17)

Thanks guys! Yeah I was curious as to how much of a sleeper a black Trans AM with loud exhaust would be... But I think people are in the mind set that most of the 3rd gen cars are sheep in wolf's clothing. Works fine for me! I like seeing peoples expressions when I blow by them!

Thanks for posting that link!! There is a better link with more finished pics...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/589101-couple-finished-pics-lots-pics-vids-soon-come.html



Justin

uno

nice sleeper and good kill! i bet they were all like "he's gotta be using nitrous". that's the ultimate excuse around here.

slowmofo

iTrader: (6)

Your car looks good, makes me miss my 86

NightWindDriftr

iTrader: (4)

Good job on yanking that POS 305 in there. Wish I could afford to toss an LS1 into my '86 TA!

Car RamRod

iTrader: (1)

nice kill!
how many miles are on that engine/trans setup? If you just finished it saturday you may not want to run it too hard yet........

Packy

iTrader: (11)

Dayum nice car and race! Do the old 3rd Gens proud!

jpat1023

Your car is awesome! I love 3rd gens that can actually haul some ***!
Nice Kill

04Terminator

Nice kill. He definitely got a surprise. Nice car.

ghettocruiser

iTrader: (17)

Thanks again guys!!

To answer the question...The motor came from a 33,xxx mile car. But its not the original...and I think it has about 10,xxx miles on it. So its ready to be beat on... Previous owner had it to the track on a few occasions. Its started great every day, drives fine, doesnt even come close to overheating or doing anything strange...knock on wood. So im a happy camper!

The 3rd gen birds are by far my favorite car since I was a little kid.... My dad bought an 82 Iron Duke with t-tops. Silver with red interior. I can remember sitting on the t-bar roof watching the trains go by at the local historic railroad. That plus knight rider pretty much had me hooked on the car. Found this one for a steal...305 was fast at first...now its nothing to mess with

In the near future, Ide like to re-do the interior. Freshen things up, fix a few little rust spots, etc. And Ide like to get it re-painted and have the body worked over. Black again of course... Maybe with some accents ghosted in here and there. The car is goin to the grave with me..and since Im only 26 (oct 13th) I have plenty of time to play with it! Thanks again for the feedback!

Justin