Mach 1 vs C6 Z06
07-02-2008, 12:11 PM
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The car would have to be a shell or have every bolt on possible...I can run down a C5Z06 with no problems, I've been beaten by 1 C6Z (the only one I've raced) by 3-4 cars to 140mph.
07-02-2008, 12:43 PM
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a c5z can be run down pulley only. a port and sra car should drag a c5z. your car with an sra and a pulley/port setup should go 10's at close to 130. high end pull like 140+ the c6z would shine.
07-02-2008, 02:25 PM
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What you said:
What I heard:
Call us back when you grow up and get some hair on your *****.
Pm me when you get whatever your building together and we can meet up at HRP. I only race for fun so not going to play the street hustle game...
Since I don't have all the safety gear, will only run it to the 1/8th mile unless its end of night then I'll do a bonzai pass and get promptly booted for the evening.
Tony
Since I don't have all the safety gear, will only run it to the 1/8th mile unless its end of night then I'll do a bonzai pass and get promptly booted for the evening.
Tony
I just like to make huge gobs of power in a car that was built to go fast in a straight line, without regard to my own safety (no safety equipment), other people's safety (street racing, bonzai passes at the strip), while beating up on a car that was never meant to be a drag race car to begin with.
07-02-2008, 04:41 PM
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So you decided to impart your wise words of racing responsibility inside a street racing forum?
It's times like these I like to quote Mark Twain, "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."
Tony
07-03-2008, 01:12 PM
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If you would like some "wise words", then how are these? Buy a cage, install it. Buy some safety clothing and helmet, wear it. Spend $20 to go to a drag strip when you want to race. To have a car like that, you obviously have enough money to afford it.
As for the location of these words (inside a street racing forum), it really doesn't do much good to go tell this to a bunch of guys at the NHRA forum, does it? They've already got the point.
Regarding Mark Twain, I think you should have thought of his words prior to starting this thread.
07-03-2008, 01:17 PM
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C6Z's are nasty. Don't make excuses for them.
07-03-2008, 02:29 PM
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The stick Mach 1 was the car that Ford wanted to be modded, thats why they gave it the forged internals and a straight axle. It is not a replacement for the Corvette, not even the same catagory. Some Mustangs may beat a Vette, some may even beat a Z06 Vette. Just not stock for stock, a Stang even a new Shelby Cobra, IMO are not competors, just that the Vette out classes the Stang. Now if you want a comparrison of Ford and Chevy do a ZR1 VS a GT40!Forcedinduction VS forced induction, in all reality the Vette will still win, the GT40 has what 540 HP IIRC and the new ZR1 has over 600 HP, the main differance is displacement!
07-03-2008, 02:35 PM
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The stick Mach 1 was the car that Ford wanted to be modded, thats why they gave it the forged internals and a straight axle. It is not a replacement for the Corvette, not even the same catagory. Some Mustangs may beat a Vette, some may even beat a Z06 Vette. Just not stock for stock, a Stang even a new Shelby Cobra, IMO are not competors, just that the Vette out classes the Stang. Now if you want a comparrison of Ford and Chevy do a ZR1 VS a GT40!Forcedinduction VS forced induction, in all reality the Vette will still win, the GT40 has what 540 HP IIRC and the new ZR1 has over 600 HP, the main differance is displacement!
Tony
07-03-2008, 04:30 PM
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And, they're not that nasty. Stock is still stock, even if it is 500hp and 3000lbs. I've beaten a few on a road course. And I'm just 350rwhp and 2900lbs. Modifications mean everything when it comes to racing.
07-29-2008, 03:44 PM
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I'm sorry - I didn't realize that I said that the Mach 1 was. I think that Tony is well on his way to building his as such, though. And, since the race was between Tony's car and a stock Z06, then mine was a valid statement.
And, they're not that nasty. Stock is still stock, even if it is 500hp and 3000lbs. I've beaten a few on a road course. And I'm just 350rwhp and 2900lbs. Modifications mean everything when it comes to racing.
And, they're not that nasty. Stock is still stock, even if it is 500hp and 3000lbs. I've beaten a few on a road course. And I'm just 350rwhp and 2900lbs. Modifications mean everything when it comes to racing.
1) You don't know if the Vette was stock.
2) you don't know the area in which Tony raced, nor the conditions of the surroundings.
***-u-me is a nasty word.
ANd yes, Holy 3 weeks old batman.
Great Kill Tony.
07-29-2008, 04:45 PM
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I'm glad you corrected him.
Uh...Not that I don't appreciate your view point, cause I do. I used to preach the rules of racing as well. (still do in some aspects). However, I would like to point out two things:
1) You don't know if the Vette was stock.
2) you don't know the area in which Tony raced, nor the conditions of the surroundings.
***-u-me is a nasty word.
ANd yes, Holy 3 weeks old batman.
Great Kill Tony.
Uh...Not that I don't appreciate your view point, cause I do. I used to preach the rules of racing as well. (still do in some aspects). However, I would like to point out two things:
1) You don't know if the Vette was stock.
2) you don't know the area in which Tony raced, nor the conditions of the surroundings.
***-u-me is a nasty word.
ANd yes, Holy 3 weeks old batman.
Great Kill Tony.
Originally Posted by ponygt65's sig
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I think about it all the time, that is why I had to SC my SRT.
^^^ At least Ford guys don't have to S/C a V10 to be quick.
I think about it all the time, that is why I had to SC my SRT.
^^^ At least Ford guys don't have to S/C a V10 to be quick.
07-30-2008, 09:29 AM
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I think if there is any deviance it is due to development and more '06s being drag raced since it's a first year model. Not to mention time of year and tracks...
07-30-2008, 11:19 AM
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^Good point, Deuuuce. As far as I know (and I don't know much), the '07s are basically the same as the '06s whereas the '08 started getting the updated steering, transmission, and interrior options (read more weight).
This thread won't die! Good kill OP, your Mach 1 is no joke!
This thread won't die! Good kill OP, your Mach 1 is no joke!
07-30-2008, 11:43 AM
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I think 1.8 was my best 60' when I had Nittos with my 3600 stalled/camed car.
So yeah, you're a hell of a driver and at a good track
