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Forum: History / Originality
06-05-2005, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 834
Posted By mtx28

85 was my guess as well.. still hunting for more...

85 was my guess as well.. still hunting for more pics.

thanks
Forum: History / Originality
06-05-2005, 12:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 834
Posted By mtx28

ID this car...

http://n00102.myspace.com/00102/85/84/102184858_l.jpg


horrible pic, that makes it interesting :D I used to be such a thirdgen hound, but have lost my touch since I've been away and in other...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-22-2004, 02:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,501
Posted By mtx28

it's a 3.8, and what's your reason? i don't feel...

it's a 3.8, and what's your reason? i don't feel big and bad, but if you really think buicks are slow, you're sadly mistaken. if not, ignore my post.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-22-2004, 07:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,501
Posted By mtx28

too bad we don't live closer together, or i could...

too bad we don't live closer together, or i could show you how slow my 80s piece of dung buick is.
Forum: Power Adders
11-13-2003, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,948
Posted By mtx28

talk about raising the dead.. i just wanna know...

talk about raising the dead.. i just wanna know how you dug this up formy? :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-23-2003, 12:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,256
Posted By mtx28

:nod: I don't mean to keep down playing ls1...

:nod:

I don't mean to keep down playing ls1 cars, but if they aren't launched above 3k rpms and kept there until they get rolling, a torque motor (TPI) is just going to eat its lunch.. Then...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-18-2003, 10:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,256
Posted By mtx28

usually 13.2-13.4 with fair traction and...

usually 13.2-13.4 with fair traction and experienced driver.. i ran 13.13@109 with excellent traction and awesome weather (40*). However, this doesn't mean every ls1 will run that every single time..
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-14-2003, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,274
Posted By mtx28

is that a kit car? in any case, i'd guess it'll...

is that a kit car? in any case, i'd guess it'll run 10s with an average suspension setup. if it was a purpose built 4 link or something, 8s. Hard to say though, answering that is like a blind man...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-14-2003, 04:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,256
Posted By mtx28

Sigh. Like I just said, Where...

Sigh.

Like I just said,



Where did I say anything about corvettes in general? I also did not say that they will never be fast. I was implying 'fast' is relative. My car is AS fast as...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-13-2003, 03:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,256
Posted By mtx28

didn't say they weren't nice cars or were slow.....

didn't say they weren't nice cars or were slow.. i just don't think they are as godlike as some make them out to be ;)
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-12-2003, 08:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,256
Posted By mtx28

:confused: I don't think their as fast as people...

:confused: I don't think their as fast as people think.. my camaro had 370rwhp which is higher than all Z06's dyno that I've seen. I was dead even with one Z06 the last time I went to the track.. ...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-07-2003, 12:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,256
Posted By mtx28

WHATEVER!!! LS1s CAN'T LOSE! :lala: Good...

WHATEVER!!! LS1s CAN'T LOSE!

:lala: Good kill:D LS1s don't get moving at all until higher rpms.. so unless they are really setup to launch, they are dead meat until they get rolling a little bit.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-28-2003, 08:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,364
Posted By mtx28

Very good times! Especially for being actually...

Very good times! Especially for being actually stock. :) I hit a 13.13@109 but I had an intake + K&N and LCAs (supposedly worth a few 1/10ths), and that was in 40* weather with excellent track...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-20-2003, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 698
Posted By mtx28

Sorry to hear that and that I can't help, but I...

Sorry to hear that and that I can't help, but I just wanted to say 1)i have alot of respect for any fast car that is built using alot of time, but not necessarily a ton of money.. but what's more...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-11-2003, 10:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 761
Posted By mtx28

do you know if it was awd or fwd? Just curious. ...

do you know if it was awd or fwd? Just curious. a buddy of mine was cutting 1.6-1.7 short times last night at the strip.. completely wasted me every time :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-28-2003, 02:30 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,242
Posted By mtx28

One more thing, 97ramair speaks for himself, NOT...

One more thing, 97ramair speaks for himself, NOT me even though I have an SS.. I don't throw around the term 'SS' like it should make people shake in their boots.;)
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-28-2003, 02:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,242
Posted By mtx28

Mmmm, not quite, but pretty close. ...

Mmmm, not quite, but pretty close.



Any ls1? Don't you mean anything on the street? :D

I lovem to death (Ttypes), came very, very close to buying a friend's 87 GN before i decided on my...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-22-2003, 01:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,242
Posted By mtx28

smallwood, are you near atlanta? I had my car...

smallwood, are you near atlanta? I had my car tuned at Lamar Walden Auto on the east side.. those guys are f'ing crazy. The owner actually has a C5R block and heads sitting in the shop to be...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-22-2003, 01:05 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,242
Posted By mtx28

Old beating new? Yes, it is quite true TPI cars...

Old beating new? Yes, it is quite true TPI cars have tons of torque to get them going off the line, no argument. Have you raced, or ridden in a 98+ f-body any other times? Don't think GM took a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-22-2003, 12:59 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,242
Posted By mtx28

Hmm, nice to know I'm considered rich. Also nice...

Hmm, nice to know I'm considered rich. Also nice to know that now, we don't just have import-driving kids to put up with, but each other as well. Lets hate other gen f-body rides than our own,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-12-2003, 02:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,249
Posted By mtx28

longest. sentence. ever.

longest. sentence. ever.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-11-2003, 09:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,102
Posted By mtx28

The first time I drove one was a 2001 black ram...

The first time I drove one was a 2001 black ram air TA, 6spd. I was hooked from then on;)

What clutch do you have? Does it pop out of gear in 3rd, or more gears?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2003, 01:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,191
Posted By mtx28

Well.. with the mods you're planning to get, you...

Well.. with the mods you're planning to get, you are on the right track for sure:cool:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2003, 01:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,191
Posted By mtx28

I don't mean to flame.. but how is a 13.2...

I don't mean to flame.. but how is a 13.2 'blowing away' an ls1? unless you've got retarded monkeys in your area buying 4th gens and running 14sec et's, you're in for a suprise when a good driver...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2003, 02:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,191
Posted By mtx28

Do you want to run with them from a stop or at...

Do you want to run with them from a stop or at speed? From a stop, it looks like with your next mods you will be running with them well. From what I know, If you have an intake, that cam, and some...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-11-2003, 02:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,102
Posted By mtx28

I really think these random complaints should be...

I really think these random complaints should be taken with a grain of salt. I mean seriously.. if you made tens of thousands of something as complex as a damn corvette, and even if you got say.....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-10-2003, 03:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 832
Posted By mtx28

Re: 78 TA Comments

What's that? :confused: :confused: ;)

We aren't that ignorant.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-09-2003, 12:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,102
Posted By mtx28

nice kill:bs:

nice kill:bs:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2003, 11:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 832
Posted By mtx28

I think I'm looking for just more info rather...

I think I'm looking for just more info rather than saying it absolutely didn't happen.. There are so many things that affect a race and are hard to elaborate on over the net.. that's all :cool:
...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2003, 09:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 832
Posted By mtx28

The reason we are talking about a stock 400sbc is...

The reason we are talking about a stock 400sbc is that he said his car was all stock.. that and the fact that they are rated at 180-220hp/330tq got us questioning him beating a new GT.

Perhaps you...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2003, 06:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 832
Posted By mtx28

And here I thought I was the only one who doubted...

And here I thought I was the only one who doubted a STOCK 70s 400ci motor would run with a new GT ;) Keep in mind, I didn't say I don't think they have potential or that they aren't cool cars (my...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2003, 04:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 832
Posted By mtx28

Is that stock as in stock tires, stock carb and...

Is that stock as in stock tires, stock carb and jetting, exhaust, and no other random mods to free up hp like electric fans, pulleys, etc? Impressive if that's the case.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2003, 04:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 832
Posted By mtx28

Out of curiosity, where can I find reliable stats...

Out of curiosity, where can I find reliable stats of the '73-'81 400ci motors? Looking at www.supercars.net , the 76 TA with a 455 had 200hp/330tq. While the website has always been accurate about...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2003, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 856
Posted By mtx28

On a stock motor he'd probably trap 116-120, but...

On a stock motor he'd probably trap 116-120, but seeing that he's at 112 now, I'd guess he'd be in the low 120s. It all depends though.. chances are he's trapping at least 120 IMO. good luck, let...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2003, 10:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 832
Posted By mtx28

Let me rephrase, "last time I checked, a stock...

Let me rephrase, "last time I checked, a stock 70s 400ci motor didn't run very low 14s, or high 13s with a good driver".
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2003, 01:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 832
Posted By mtx28

He said it was all stock.. last time I checked,...

He said it was all stock.. last time I checked, nothing in the 70s ran very low 14s, or high 13s with a good driver (as in a new GTs case). however, there could be something he left out, so I...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2003, 01:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 832
Posted By mtx28

Not trying to flame you or anything, but it was...

Not trying to flame you or anything, but it was the driver you beat.. 99-newer Gts will run faster than 15 with ease. What is a 78 400ci motor rated at? 250hp or something?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-04-2003, 01:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,364
Posted By mtx28

Ah, in that case nevermind.. I wasn't here on apr...

Ah, in that case nevermind.. I wasn't here on apr 1 obviously;)



That's what I have heard as well.. that they are accurate on times (for some, others they aren't) but not mph. No problem with...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-04-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,364
Posted By mtx28

Who the hell is hithere, and why are you saying...

Who the hell is hithere, and why are you saying it so much?

Although your track times are similar to G tech, how about the mph? I don't usually call complete and utter bs about a car I havent...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-01-2003, 03:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,364
Posted By mtx28

depends on the car. If you get a strong running...

depends on the car. If you get a strong running car it will go low 13s @107 stock. I ran 13.1@109 with an intake and LCAs in my 01, which is no different than a 98 in actuality. Just buy one that...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-12-2003, 05:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,446
Posted By mtx28

theory is a long way from reality. it seems from...

theory is a long way from reality. it seems from your post that you don't have too much experience with either ls1s or highly modded (TPI 400ci) 3rd gens.. probably not a good idea to tell people...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-11-2003, 10:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,446
Posted By mtx28

Not every ls1 makes over 400hp with nitrous.. but...

Not every ls1 makes over 400hp with nitrous.. but commonly it is the case. Did you consider gearing, weight, or driver skill when 'knowing' that he couldn't win?

It's possible for him to beat...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-11-2003, 09:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,446
Posted By mtx28

I don't think a 406 is making 399rwhp WITH 150hp...

I don't think a 406 is making 399rwhp WITH 150hp of n2o:D Going out on a limb, I'd say those numbers are off the juice, so it's certainly possible. Also, I don't think a guy that's been here since...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-11-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,446
Posted By mtx28

Sounds like you have one helluva car dude!:) ...

Sounds like you have one helluva car dude!:) LS1s with nitrous are no friggin joke, usually ~425-450rwhp with 100shot and boltons or upwards of 500rwhp with 150 shot. However, I don't doubt you...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-05-2003, 04:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,886
Posted By mtx28

I just think it's funny people are so insecure...

I just think it's funny people are so insecure about the cars they like that they feel it neccessary to insult someone else's car, bring random arguments into the situation(well if this car had bla...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-03-2003, 09:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,379
Posted By mtx28

exactly. which is why my v1 has saved me several...

exactly. which is why my v1 has saved me several times. I'd have had to sell my car a long time ago if it wasnt for my detector..
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-03-2003, 08:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,886
Posted By mtx28

Guys guys, arguing what this car and that car...

Guys guys, arguing what this car and that car will run with xx mod is stupid. There is NOTHING wrong with a cobra beating an ls1(which is clearly true with the new 03's), there's nothing wrong with...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-03-2003, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 623
Posted By mtx28

lude regardless.. the tbi just doesn't have the...

lude regardless.. the tbi just doesn't have the hp and rpms to match the VTAK powa.;)
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-03-2003, 08:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,886
Posted By mtx28

Shuu, MM&FF did that test, and wound up eeking a...

Shuu, MM&FF did that test, and wound up eeking a few tenths on the SS. Granted, they did make it out to be like 3 or 4 tenths of a second is 'no comparison'.. I think the exact quote was "And that...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-03-2003, 07:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,886
Posted By mtx28

haha, how did this turn into chevy vs ford? ...

haha, how did this turn into chevy vs ford?



I never said anything bad about ford, in fact, I was complementing the MK 8 for how strong it is. I would own one (03 cobra) myself if they would...
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