Has anyone raced a Mustang GT yet?
12-07-2002, 09:44 AM
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I raced a '98 GT with flowmasters and an offroad H-pipe, and I pulled on him from a roll pretty easily. I haven't raced a new mustang yet, but I read a post on another message board (LS1.com, I think) I read a post from a Mustang driver about being beat by a new Z. When I was at Cecil County the other week, I also noticed that the Z traps about 4-6 mph faster than a stock GT, but the GTs seem to consistently have better E.T.s. With the solid rear axle and a decent amount of torque, the mustang can jump off the line pretty quickly, so on the street from a stop, a GT might be hard to beat.
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12-08-2002, 11:33 AM
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Here is a quote from a magazine about a stock 01 GT 1/4 times, I think they were testing it against and older shelby mustang just to see how much the mustang had evolved since 1967? Here is the quote
"2001 GT
In contrast to the restored Shelby, the new 2001 GT we tested was a true factory flyer, with all of its components coming directly from Ford Motor Company. This car has a standard GT suspension, standard brakes and a 3.27:1 ring and pinion ratio. As for performance testing, this Oxford White GT has already clocked a 13.71 so we had a baseline to go against. And once we turned our senses to the 2001 GT we were greeted with a refined sports car that is suited to the modern performance era. Devices such as traction control, power everything, leather and a killer stereo make the new GT a comfy cruiser."
I hope this helps you guys? 13.71 in BONE STOCK FORM, this was at 101mph, so unless the 350Z is traping like 106-107 it is not 5mph faster than the GT!!
How many of you guys have been to the track, have any of ya'll run faster than 13.71? I bet you can, it will just take time for you guys to really learn the car, good luck.
"2001 GT
In contrast to the restored Shelby, the new 2001 GT we tested was a true factory flyer, with all of its components coming directly from Ford Motor Company. This car has a standard GT suspension, standard brakes and a 3.27:1 ring and pinion ratio. As for performance testing, this Oxford White GT has already clocked a 13.71 so we had a baseline to go against. And once we turned our senses to the 2001 GT we were greeted with a refined sports car that is suited to the modern performance era. Devices such as traction control, power everything, leather and a killer stereo make the new GT a comfy cruiser."
I hope this helps you guys? 13.71 in BONE STOCK FORM, this was at 101mph, so unless the 350Z is traping like 106-107 it is not 5mph faster than the GT!!
How many of you guys have been to the track, have any of ya'll run faster than 13.71? I bet you can, it will just take time for you guys to really learn the car, good luck.
12-08-2002, 12:10 PM
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Originally posted by BoostedStang
I hope this helps you guys? 13.71 in BONE STOCK FORM, this was at 101mph, so unless the 350Z is traping like 106-107 it is not 5mph faster than the GT!!
How many of you guys have been to the track, have any of ya'll run faster than 13.71? I bet you can, it will just take time for you guys to really learn the car, good luck.
I hope this helps you guys? 13.71 in BONE STOCK FORM, this was at 101mph, so unless the 350Z is traping like 106-107 it is not 5mph faster than the GT!!
How many of you guys have been to the track, have any of ya'll run faster than 13.71? I bet you can, it will just take time for you guys to really learn the car, good luck.
It was my first night at the track with the Z, and yes, it does take a while to learn to drive the car. I am sure once we have more people at the track we will see 13.7's or maybe even better out of the Z, especially ones on either drag radials or slicks.
What magazine was that quote from? I know there is at least 1 Mustang magazine (I think it is MM&FF), that usually runs awesome times in all their cars, like a high 12 out of a bone stock LS1. I'd like to see what they could do with a 350Z, but I dont think we'll ever see that.
12-08-2002, 05:09 PM
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Originally posted by ChicagoEZ
i Walked manual 2000 corbra convertible, i mean walked him
Dont even bother with mustangs their NOTHING.
i Walked manual 2000 corbra convertible, i mean walked him
Dont even bother with mustangs their NOTHING.
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthrea...hreadid=249807
I know alot of you will call BS, but they will be posting videos tonight, and for you guys that actually know about cars, please tell this fool a 350Z can not beat a 4V Cobra!
Yea, it would bve nice to see MM&FF test the new Z, but it won't happen, they are the only magazine that actually drive cars to their full ptential, I am willing to bet they could get mid to high 13's out of the 350Z all day, the test driver for them is a guy named Evan Smith, now he can DRIVE!!
12-08-2002, 05:20 PM
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Boostedstang relax buddy, I have a friend who has a new mustang GT and let me tell you that 13.7 run was probably run on slicks. My buddy with different gear ratios flowmaster exhaust and no cats was running a best of 14.1@101 Now when he ran it stock he was doing about 14.5. I know a lot has to do on the track and temp outside, well this was at sealevel and was at one of the best tracks around (POMONA RACEWAY) in California. I hate it when some "Domestics" think they are all mighty and powerful. Of course the 03 mustang will walk on a Z... IT has a SUPERCHARGER. Let me go slap on a supercharge on my Z and we will see who's behind. I am not here to start trouble as I myself use to own a SALEEN Mustang before. But when I dynoed my car and only had 220whp to the wheels for S281 I was very disapointed! Their is a lot of respectable Domestics out there like the Lingenfelter Corvette. But its always nice to see a car that is running less cylinders smaller displacement walk on the BIG BOYS! Again, no beef here. I have had the best of both worlds and love all of them. But the Z seems to have a mix of both which is why I choose to buy it.
12-08-2002, 05:33 PM
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Originally posted by Wicked4u2c
Boostedstang relax buddy, I have a friend who has a new mustang GT and let me tell you that 13.7 run was probably run on slicks. My buddy with different gear ratios flowmaster exhaust and no cats was running a best of 14.1@101 Now when he ran it stock he was doing about 14.5. I know a lot has to do on the track and temp outside, well this was at sealevel and was at one of the best tracks around (POMONA RACEWAY) in California. I hate it when some "Domestics" think they are all mighty and powerful. Of course the 03 mustang will walk on a Z... IT has a SUPERCHARGER. Let me go slap on a supercharge on my Z and we will see who's behind. I am not here to start trouble as I myself use to own a SALEEN Mustang before. But when I dynoed my car and only had 220whp to the wheels for S281 I was very disapointed! Their is a lot of respectable Domestics out there like the Lingenfelter Corvette. But its always nice to see a car that is running less cylinders smaller displacement walk on the BIG BOYS! Again, no beef here. I have had the best of both worlds and love all of them. But the Z seems to have a mix of both which is why I choose to buy it.
Boostedstang relax buddy, I have a friend who has a new mustang GT and let me tell you that 13.7 run was probably run on slicks. My buddy with different gear ratios flowmaster exhaust and no cats was running a best of 14.1@101 Now when he ran it stock he was doing about 14.5. I know a lot has to do on the track and temp outside, well this was at sealevel and was at one of the best tracks around (POMONA RACEWAY) in California. I hate it when some "Domestics" think they are all mighty and powerful. Of course the 03 mustang will walk on a Z... IT has a SUPERCHARGER. Let me go slap on a supercharge on my Z and we will see who's behind. I am not here to start trouble as I myself use to own a SALEEN Mustang before. But when I dynoed my car and only had 220whp to the wheels for S281 I was very disapointed! Their is a lot of respectable Domestics out there like the Lingenfelter Corvette. But its always nice to see a car that is running less cylinders smaller displacement walk on the BIG BOYS! Again, no beef here. I have had the best of both worlds and love all of them. But the Z seems to have a mix of both which is why I choose to buy it.
12-08-2002, 06:00 PM
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You guys that think either car is significantly faster than the other in a straight line are fooling yourselves. They are both capable of high 13s and 100ish traps in stock form. People like to quote the slowest times they see for an 'opponent' and yet quote the best times for their own personal car. Try not to let personal bias and brand loyalty blind you in these types of situations, or you may find yourself looking at taillights.
As for comlaining that one car has a better suspension for a certain type of racing, that's valid if both cars are being driven to their potential, but if the driver isn't capable of driving the car well, then the suspension design doesn't have much effect, his times will still just plain suck. Being as it was your first time at the track with the car, I'm sure you can appreciate that it will take some practice to drive it well at the track, but using it's suspension design as a 'reason' for turning bad times is just placing the blame other than where it belongs, on the driver.
As for comlaining that one car has a better suspension for a certain type of racing, that's valid if both cars are being driven to their potential, but if the driver isn't capable of driving the car well, then the suspension design doesn't have much effect, his times will still just plain suck. Being as it was your first time at the track with the car, I'm sure you can appreciate that it will take some practice to drive it well at the track, but using it's suspension design as a 'reason' for turning bad times is just placing the blame other than where it belongs, on the driver.
12-08-2002, 08:58 PM
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I love it when people claim, Oh if I do this my 1/4 mile time is this Anyway, like I said before I have had the best of both worlds. And I know their is mustang owners that prowl these boards but I hate mustangs because I have had 2 of them. One a GT and one a Saleen. Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I have a lot of respect for domestic vehicles and personally like Chevy over Ford. But remember, imports always have nicer looks, and sure your V8 powered monster should be making more horsepower. It would be a shame to see it lose to a car that has 2 less cylinders and less displacement wouldn't you say so..
But than again, some 350z owners have been running 13.8 stock.. Not to shabby if you ask me. for a V6.
Anyway, like I said before I have had the best of both worlds. And I know their is mustang owners that prowl these boards but I hate mustangs because I have had 2 of them. One a GT and one a Saleen. Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I have a lot of respect for domestic vehicles and personally like Chevy over Ford. But remember, imports always have nicer looks, and sure your V8 powered monster should be making more horsepower. It would be a shame to see it lose to a car that has 2 less cylinders and less displacement wouldn't you say so.. But than again, some 350z owners have been running 13.8 stock.. Not to shabby if you ask me. for a V6.
12-09-2002, 11:05 AM
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Woops
I just said it was a 2000 cuz it was the newer bodystyle, and yes he had a cobras on the sides, and cobra on his rear bumber and he had some kind of exhuast that sounded really mean, but i WALKED HIM, AND I WALKED HIM BAD, so bring your Boosted RUSTNAG out to the windy City and get BLOWN AWAY !!!!
Mwhahahaha mwhahahahah, Really all you have to do is park a Z next to ANY < AND I MEAN ANY MOOSESTANK and youll always have a superior car
laters
Mwhahahaha mwhahahahah, Really all you have to do is park a Z next to ANY < AND I MEAN ANY MOOSESTANK and youll always have a superior car
laters
12-09-2002, 12:51 PM
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I just said it was a 2000 cuz it was the newer bodystyle, and yes he had a cobras on the sides, and cobra on his rear bumber and he had some kind of exhuast that sounded really mean, but i WALKED HIM, AND I WALKED HIM BAD, so bring your Boosted RUSTNAG out to the windy City and get BLOWN AWAY !!!!
Mwhahahaha mwhahahahah, Really all you have to do is park a Z next to ANY < AND I MEAN ANY MOOSESTANK and youll always have a superior car
laters
I just said it was a 2000 cuz it was the newer bodystyle, and yes he had a cobras on the sides, and cobra on his rear bumber and he had some kind of exhuast that sounded really mean, but i WALKED HIM, AND I WALKED HIM BAD, so bring your Boosted RUSTNAG out to the windy City and get BLOWN AWAY !!!!
Mwhahahaha mwhahahahah, Really all you have to do is park a Z next to ANY < AND I MEAN ANY MOOSESTANK and youll always have a superior car
laters
12-09-2002, 01:10 PM
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Last time i will graciously extend this offer, PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS,
Come to the windy city, AND get BLOW AWAY"
yup thats how i phrased it
no more Blah blah, walk the walk STANKEY MOOSE
im under the impression that
COMBACKS AND NAME CALLING, although disstasteful,
its all pure sport, I HAVE WAY TO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS TODAY SORRY NORMAL PEOPLE
Come to the windy city, AND get BLOW AWAY"
yup thats how i phrased it
no more Blah blah, walk the walk STANKEY MOOSE
im under the impression that
COMBACKS AND NAME CALLING, although disstasteful,
its all pure sport, I HAVE WAY TO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS TODAY SORRY NORMAL PEOPLE