Got smoked by a LS1
Originally Posted by S8ER95Z
... That was actually with the 4L60E 4 speed Automatic (2200 built trans using stock ratios, kevlar clutches, 2200 stall, shift kit, manual valvebody, etc)... The top speed was limited to 181mph due to the lack of extra gears and ratios especially with the LT1s 5700rpm redline. On my LS1 6 speed 5400 in 4th gear is only 111mph. FWIW.
I'm glad this didn't turn into a flame war like I thought it might (and usually does in forums like these), and I also appreciate the compliments. I'll be happy to post my timeslips when I finally get some to post, hehe. I guess I'll look up the phone number for Desoto and get the information that way, so I know when I might be able to get out there. I don't have a lot of free time. I get about 30-45 minutes a day on the puter, and I've spent most of it in here the last few days.
I'm hoping I can get real low 13's (like 13.1xx) while still bone stock, that would make my day. I want the best stock time I can get so when I start modding I'll be able to see just how much certain mods helped, if at all. I will say this for the Z though, it's the best handling car I've ever owned, and 10 years ago I would've never dreamed that a stock 6-cylinder with no FI (engineered to last 200,000 miles no less) would perform like this one does. I can only imagine what a twin turbo on this car would do.
I've never had the pleasure of racing against a Terminator Cobra, but I heard those are pretty mean. Mustangs have always had more of an aftermarket than the Camaro too, and can usually get mods done much cheaper. So any Mustang kill gets a thumbs up from me.
2007-Z, I was hoping to avoid a flame was as well.. but since you owned an F-body and weren't clueless (some people still believe we only have 305HP at the crank) I knew this would end well. I would be extremely suprised to see a 13.1 after seeing what i have so far but I certainly wish you the best in your quest. It looks like you have the skill to pull it off.
Take it easy and I suppose we can let this one die out for now.
Take it easy and I suppose we can let this one die out for now.
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