94 383 z28 vs. 07 GT500
03-13-2007, 01:22 AM
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94 383 z28 vs. 07 GT500 Was pretty stoked to say the least when this car caught me at a light. we came around the corner at the light, (dual turn lane) and jumped on it, i spun ALOT i mean sideways through 1st and 2nd, he pulled a fair amount. i caught back up launched from a roll spun again and he jumped out front. lined up and launched again and i spun but this time we went for a little longer and i felt like i was realing him in. and we got on it one last time and once again 
i spun and he jumped out.
each race he would pull so his rear bumper was pretty much clear of my front, maybe a little more but i kept shutting down after a gear or gear and a half. because i couldnt hook up. he seemed to be having a much better time getting traction than i was, thats for sure.
i chatted with him briefly, nice guy, he said in had 1000 miles on it, (i thought to myself damn already beating on it
) was completely stock and he just paid 50k for it.
was pretty fun to say the least except i kept feeling cheated by getting no traction! i have tons of suspension just dont have the tire i think. my mods are in my sig(well the major ones atleast). i thought it should have been a nose to nose race but i kept spinning and he kept getting the good launch. guess it just happens that way sometimes.
i spun and he jumped out.each race he would pull so his rear bumper was pretty much clear of my front, maybe a little more but i kept shutting down after a gear or gear and a half. because i couldnt hook up. he seemed to be having a much better time getting traction than i was, thats for sure.
i chatted with him briefly, nice guy, he said in had 1000 miles on it, (i thought to myself damn already beating on it
) was completely stock and he just paid 50k for it. was pretty fun to say the least except i kept feeling cheated by getting no traction! i have tons of suspension just dont have the tire i think. my mods are in my sig(well the major ones atleast). i thought it should have been a nose to nose race but i kept spinning and he kept getting the good launch. guess it just happens that way sometimes.
03-13-2007, 10:23 AM
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Those new Condors are no joke. Be careful. They run low 12s with a good driver and capable of 10s with bolt-ons and sticky tires. Check the articles in MMFF of actual tests if you would like some reading/education. These heavy GT500s are faster than you would expect. I love my terminator but i think the Shelby is getting a bit of a bad rap based on it's weight and dealer mark-up. It carries it's weight pretty damn well and if it went for the suggested retail price, would be a pretty good deal.
Keep an open mind and research facts before thinking the GT500 is a heavy snail.
Keep an open mind and research facts before thinking the GT500 is a heavy snail.
03-13-2007, 11:44 AM
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yeah the motor is badass in the car, the cam is nice but i agree the heads lack somewhat, i know 383's are capable of over 420ish rwhp with good heads. but id like to line up with him with a set of mt's. i think he'd have his hands full then.
03-13-2007, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 95 Camaro Z28
yeah the motor is badass in the car, the cam is nice but i agree the heads lack somewhat, i know 383's are capable of over 420ish rwhp with good heads. but id like to line up with him with a set of mt's. i think he'd have his hands full then.
03-13-2007, 11:57 AM
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yeah i just think i need better heads. or maybe look for a good deal on a used nitrous kit and run a 150-200 shot! but i need tires to stick that power 1st! god, the never ending circle of money.
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Better heads would definitely wake that motor up. I wouldn't be surprised if you saw 450+ rwhp peak numbers, but power all through the RPM range would be improved as well. What are your cam specs?
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Originally Posted by 04Terminator
Those new Condors are no joke. Be careful. They run low 12s with a good driver and capable of 10s with bolt-ons and sticky tires. Check the articles in MMFF of actual tests if you would like some reading/education. These heavy GT500s are faster than you would expect. I love my terminator but i think the Shelby is getting a bit of a bad rap based on it's weight and dealer mark-up. It carries it's weight pretty damn well and if it went for the suggested retail price, would be a pretty good deal.
Keep an open mind and research facts before thinking the GT500 is a heavy snail.
Keep an open mind and research facts before thinking the GT500 is a heavy snail.
yeah with exhaust, Dr's, and a tune they had it running 11.67 right?
03-13-2007, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 04Terminator
Those new Condors are no joke
Hahaha, I'm gonna start using that term.
I love those cars, but I feel like I must lash out at them because of their stealership pricing.
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Originally Posted by 95 Camaro Z28
yeah i just think i need better heads. or maybe look for a good deal on a used nitrous kit and run a 150-200 shot! but i need tires to stick that power 1st! god, the never ending circle of money.
Lol, my advice ii sget some drag radials or slicks. Im in the same situation, if I run someone from a slow roll, its actually pretty close because all I do is spin. I was looking at getting a nitrous kit as well, but I figured I need traction more than I need more power, so I ordered some MT et streets.
03-13-2007, 07:11 PM
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yeah with exhaust, Dr's, and a tune they had it running 11.67 right?
Yep. Condor seems to be the name for the GT500.
