So who would take it? I dont know jack about the 3000GT but have a friend with a stock one wanting to take me on for $50 but before I shake on it I want to have an idea im gonna have a chance.

Also how do you Launch an Auto? Can you? I figure the TCS has to be turned off.

 

You should double the bet.

 

HeHe, if you are serious then I damn will do it!

 

You can search on C&D for reviews of the 3000GT. Is it a turbo version, because if not, it only has like 220 HP and weighs more than the Z.

Anyhow, if it is a turbo version it may be close, but if it is not a turbo then the Z should win.

-D'oh!

 

I dont believe its the turbo but I will have to check out his car before hand. If it is I take it I should shy away?

 

I dont think they ever made 3000GT VR-4 auto.
But I could be wrong

 

pending the year and model. If it is non-turbo (any model) you will kill him (stock VS. stock). The turbo (VR4), you prob. won't win. it comes 320 stock and can keep up w/ about anything. The non turbos will say SL on the back, or nothing. The non-turbos are very slow, I had an SL as my first car, I should know. Keep us updated. If you want more info go to:

http://www.edmunds.com/used/1998/mit...0gt/index.html

 

If it's a turbo it won't kill the Z, remember the 3000GT is the slowest of the 300ZX, RX-7, and supra bunch. I think it's 0-60 is about 5.6 - 5.7 so if you drive the Z right you'll beat him.

 

The '94+ VR-4s ran 0-60 in the 5.0 sec range (MT ran one at 4.8sec) and mid 13 1/4 mile.

But luckily, CottonWoodz is right, the VR-4 was a 5sp before '94 and a 6sp '94 onwards.

If your buddy has an automatic...you should be able to take him, even if you have a bad launch.

 

Sorry...my previous message accidently got posted twice and for some reason I can't delete it! Why is the delete function disabled??!!

 

I own both cars presently and it is no contest. The auto GT is a high 8 second 0-60 on a very good launch/day. My auto (touring) Z gives me 5.84 to 6.13 stopwatch 0-60 times on a regular basis with TCS off and a 2500rpm launch. Regards, Jim

 

If he is auto, than he is not VR4 which means you will kill him!!! Have fun..

 

Do you own VR4, SL, or base?

The Turbo VR4 are no slugs, the non-turbos are.

 

i know this guy with an sl, but hes not stupid enough to mess wid my Z lol
but i also know this other guy with a stock vr4 92, i believe, now he thinks he can take me on with his dying turbos lol


i mean...everytime a slow car beat him, he always use that boost leak ****. i hate people like that.
"he beat me cause i have a boost leak" or "i wasnt trying"
so now im just curious, y do most of the vr4 owners b.s. when they lose?

 

I am on my second SL. (traded one on the Z) It is really nearly a true GT when compared to my Z. Yes, slower than the Z as it is 3600lbs, geared much higher and smaller displacement/output than the Z. The GT (SL) does itself proud on top end w/its 2.9 litre 222 hp engine tho. I have run 146mph on more than one occasion on a closed course. The GT is smoother riding, more appointments and still turns heads 10 years after it hit the sales floor. IMHO it is more a GT as against a "sports car" and isn't meant to compete w/Z unless you go head to head w/VR4 TT in straight line acceleration runs. Regards, Jim

 

If it is a VR-4, they have AWD I think which means a hell of a launch.

 

Like said before, if its an SL or base auto, you'll rape it.

And BTW the VR-4 is the fastest 0-60 and tied with the Supra Turbo in the 1/4th mile. (Popular Mechanics ran a 13.44.) The slowest jap TT car was either the 300zx or rx-7, stock.

And Jim, do you have a 1st gen SL? Cuz 3600lbs is almost as much as a VR-4. 94+ SL's weigh about 3400lbs and bases weigh about 3250.

 

HEY PEARL DEMON, ummmm is yours turbo, if so what was your fastest 1350, and what mods do you have?

 

Come find out.

If you'd like to race a base model AUTO 3000GT, please let me know. I've got a friend who'd want to run ya.

 

PD, Yes, it is a 1st gen (93). I had it weighed w/me and nearly full tank a couple of years ago at a truck shop and it was 3560 lbs. I weigh 200 and the liquids would account for another 75lbs or so. The car dry w/o me would then come in around 3285 lbs. or so. I think that is ballpark and I dunno' what the wheels weigh compared to stock either. It is just a big ol' GT and certainly not competition for our Z's, in any acceleration game(s), but I would rather take a 3000 mile road trip in the GT over the Z anytime. She's a comfortable old gal with her electrically adjustable suspension, bolsters, etc. Regards, Jim