tired of losin

01silver freak · 05-11-2008, 12:15 AM

ok me and a fellow co-worker own mustangs mine an 01 gt 5spd with jlt rai,mgw short shifter,bbk underdrives,and soon to be an o/r x-pipe

my friend now has the keys to an 08 gt/cs 5spd mod: stock maybe optional gears

i know he flows way more air than since its a 3v than i do but for some reason he pulls on me more than what i would like maybe not so bad now since i add'd the bbk's but i think he still may..... will the xpipe help in chasin him down any? stayin away from gears and forced induction plus im on a budget any ideas on my rwhp and his rwhp?

ncontt · 05-11-2008, 07:24 AM

gears are going to be your best friend

QWKSNKE · 05-11-2008, 07:40 AM

I agree on a gear swap if you haven't done so already.

But, the S197 is interesting platform since it has a better computer and the 3 link type setup in the rear suspension. Tune, CAI, and at least a 3.55 gear will put the S197 in the 12's. So you are going to have your hands full. Get some tires where you will hook off the line and some gears. Practice shifting as well

01silver freak · 05-11-2008, 09:13 AM

so this is a fight im not really gonna win without gears thought about some3:90's but they are pricey most of the races we get into are over a distance couple of miles

TheJeanyus · 05-11-2008, 10:18 AM

I don't really think the X-pipe will help that much if you still have a stock catback. Opening up the mid pipe then bottle necking it with a 2 1/4" catback with crimped bends won't help much.

I think gears and a custom tune would help you out a lot against him, but I don't think that'll be enough personally.

CrazyInBlack · 05-11-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 01silver freak

so this is a fight im not really gonna win without gears thought about some3:90's but they are pricey most of the races we get into are over a distance couple of miles

um? So you are racing at over 120 for a couple of miles?

01silver freak · 05-11-2008, 04:09 PM

yea its over 120 for a couple of miles...... i have no mufflers for exhaust right now I REALLY DONT WANT GEARS

SlowJoe · 05-11-2008, 04:55 PM

i could see out running him in the 1/8 or 1/4 miles with some gears and tires but a long run u better get a higher budget

01silver freak · 05-11-2008, 05:34 PM

hey i could always get a crotch rocket and be done with it huh?

coupe · 05-11-2008, 06:48 PM

Get some gears and meet him at the track. Racing @ 120mph for that distace is not a good idea.

He may have more power, but your car is lighter by probably 400 lbs.

05-11-2008, 12:15 AM	#1
01silver freak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eastaboga/Coldwater Posts: 296	tired of losin ok me and a fellow co-worker own mustangs mine an 01 gt 5spd with jlt rai,mgw short shifter,bbk underdrives,and soon to be an o/r x-pipe my friend now has the keys to an 08 gt/cs 5spd mod: stock maybe optional gears i know he flows way more air than since its a 3v than i do but for some reason he pulls on me more than what i would like maybe not so bad now since i add'd the bbk's but i think he still may..... will the xpipe help in chasin him down any? stayin away from gears and forced induction plus im on a budget any ideas on my rwhp and his rwhp?

05-11-2008, 07:24 AM	#2
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05-11-2008, 07:40 AM	#3
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	I agree on a gear swap if you haven't done so already. But, the S197 is interesting platform since it has a better computer and the 3 link type setup in the rear suspension. Tune, CAI, and at least a 3.55 gear will put the S197 in the 12's. So you are going to have your hands full. Get some tires where you will hook off the line and some gears. Practice shifting as well __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

05-11-2008, 10:18 AM	#5
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	I don't really think the X-pipe will help that much if you still have a stock catback. Opening up the mid pipe then bottle necking it with a 2 1/4" catback with crimped bends won't help much. I think gears and a custom tune would help you out a lot against him, but I don't think that'll be enough personally. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

05-11-2008, 04:55 PM	#8
SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	i could see out running him in the 1/8 or 1/4 miles with some gears and tires but a long run u better get a higher budget __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project

05-11-2008, 09:13 AM	#4
01silver freak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eastaboga/Coldwater Posts: 296	so this is a fight im not really gonna win without gears thought about some3:90's but they are pricey most of the races we get into are over a distance couple of miles

05-11-2008, 04:09 PM	#7
01silver freak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eastaboga/Coldwater Posts: 296	yea its over 120 for a couple of miles...... i have no mufflers for exhaust right now I REALLY DONT WANT GEARS

05-11-2008, 05:34 PM	#9
01silver freak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eastaboga/Coldwater Posts: 296	hey i could always get a crotch rocket and be done with it huh?

05-11-2008, 06:48 PM	#10
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	Get some gears and meet him at the track. Racing @ 120mph for that distace is not a good idea. He may have more power, but your car is lighter by probably 400 lbs. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein