94 383 z28 vs. 07 GT500
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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?
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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.
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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.