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How fast is your Vette?
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Re: How fast is your Vette? (nunus79)
Well, I clicked on 14-15 but it may be more like 15-16. I think it's so borderline 15 that it depends alot on weather and track conditions. We only have an 1/8th mile track so that's what I'm going by. My best so far is 9.33 but that was at 80 degrees with about 65% humidity. Unfortunately it's down for repairs so I don't know what I would have run tonight (70 with 70%) but it probably wouldn't have been too much lower. I'll be installing headers and true dual exhaust this winter so that should hopefully ensure the 14-15 range. Yes, I know, it's slow.
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Re: How fast is your Vette? (nunus79)
I have a stock 1980 L48. The PO was an elderly lady. No mods at all. I'm gonna keep her that way. I'm guessing 15 to 16 seconds in the quarter mile.
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Less than 14 Seconds!
More than 50% under 14 Seconds!. The Winter 1990 issue of Corvette Restorer magazine contained a list of the fastest American production cars. This was compiled by the Northern California NCRS Chapter from published road tests. Five (5) cars had a 1/4 mile ET under 14 seconds
87 Buick Regal (V6 Turbo) 13.5 sec
68 Dodge Charger (426 Hemi) 13.5 sec
86 Calloway 'Vette (Twin Turbo) 13.7 sec
70 Shelby Cobra (289) 13.7 sec
70 Chevelle SS (454 LS6) 13.8 sec
Some other fast Vettes in the 14s:
62 327 FI 14.0 sec
65 396 14.1 sec (Yea!)
68 L88 14.1 sec
57 Fuelie 14.3 sec
69 427/435 14.3 sec
88 350/245 14.3 sec
65 327 FI 14.4 sec (Yea!)
86 350/230 14.4
59 283 FI 14.5 sec
87 350/240 14.8 sec
If someone can find a link to this list, post it. It's interesting to see the comparison to other Chevys, Dodges, Plymouths, and even Fords.
87 Buick Regal (V6 Turbo) 13.5 sec
68 Dodge Charger (426 Hemi) 13.5 sec
86 Calloway 'Vette (Twin Turbo) 13.7 sec
70 Shelby Cobra (289) 13.7 sec
70 Chevelle SS (454 LS6) 13.8 sec
Some other fast Vettes in the 14s:
62 327 FI 14.0 sec
65 396 14.1 sec (Yea!)
68 L88 14.1 sec
57 Fuelie 14.3 sec
69 427/435 14.3 sec
88 350/245 14.3 sec
65 327 FI 14.4 sec (Yea!)
86 350/230 14.4
59 283 FI 14.5 sec
87 350/240 14.8 sec
If someone can find a link to this list, post it. It's interesting to see the comparison to other Chevys, Dodges, Plymouths, and even Fords.
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Re: How fast is your Vette? (paul79)
if thats what a stock (225hp engine) will do what will a car with 350 hp? my dad knows a little more then i do and he says 400hp or slightly less. imho maybe 360?? what will a car do with that much?
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Re: Less than 14 Seconds! (Bubba65)
More than 50% under 14 Seconds!. The Winter 1990 issue of Corvette Restorer magazine contained a list of the fastest American production cars. This was compiled by the Northern California NCRS Chapter from published road tests. Five (5) cars had a 1/4 mile ET under 14 seconds
87 Buick Regal (V6 Turbo) 13.5 sec
68 Dodge Charger (426 Hemi) 13.5 sec
86 Calloway 'Vette (Twin Turbo) 13.7 sec
70 Shelby Cobra (289) 13.7 sec
70 Chevelle SS (454 LS6) 13.8 sec
87 Buick Regal (V6 Turbo) 13.5 sec
68 Dodge Charger (426 Hemi) 13.5 sec
86 Calloway 'Vette (Twin Turbo) 13.7 sec
70 Shelby Cobra (289) 13.7 sec
70 Chevelle SS (454 LS6) 13.8 sec
Bottom line is I just dont like fake facts. People read this forum to find truth, and when people put up false facts, it kind of gets on my nerves. I am guessing either you read it wrong, or the NCRS is wrong. I am a AC Cobra fan, and that is my dream car (I DO own a vette however). I am going to own a Cobra someday.... but it will be a replica. On a Corvette or Jaguar frame, and with a 427..... I can't wait.....
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: How fast is your Vette? (Merlin522)
See if you can find my choice....
Let's see....not running that means no time. No estimates allowed. :D :D
Me? WAAAAY too fast. I'm guessing low 12's high 11's because of tire spin. Did I say no estimates allowed? Scratch what I said about my time. Guess I'll have to go to the track and find out. I'm only gonna have one shot at it....no roll bar, so I'll have to be perfect.
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Re: How fast is your Vette? (GDaina)
I'm only gonna have one shot at it....no roll bar, so I'll have to be perfect.
:D :D :D
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Re: How fast is your Vette? (nunus79)
I voted in the 10-11 because I think I will have nothng but wheel spin. On paper it should go faster but i am also a cautious shifter and would only granny shift.
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Re: How fast is your Vette? (Merlin522)
nunus79 - Why would Ganey pick other? He's not running any faster than 11's that's for sure. See if you can find my choice....
"Other" is a perfect Ganey answer. He is not one to tell much about his particular setup as would a master fisherman not tell others where he fishes. He probably runs a Crane cam! :D j/k
On the other hand, if you detune your engine enough, you could probably run awesome ETs. I watch guys in Hawaii running 8s with carbureted small blocks "all motor". Seeing that, hearing about what you got, & then doing the math, yes, you should be classified as "other"!
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"Bottom line is I just dont like fake facts. People read this forum to find truth, and when people put up false facts, it kind of gets on my nerves. I am guessing either you read it wrong, or the NCRS is wrong."
:confused:
There was no mention of an AC Cobra. He wrote "70 Shelby Cobra" --> a Mustang.
I know a guy with an original GT500. I have not yet scored a test drive. Ugh. From what he tells me she is a stormer, though.
Check out this link -
http://www.thecarsource.com/shelby/1...ycontents.html
[Modified by 45ACP, 7:04 PM 8/13/2001]
:confused:
There was no mention of an AC Cobra. He wrote "70 Shelby Cobra" --> a Mustang.
I know a guy with an original GT500. I have not yet scored a test drive. Ugh. From what he tells me she is a stormer, though.
Check out this link -
http://www.thecarsource.com/shelby/1...ycontents.html
[Modified by 45ACP, 7:04 PM 8/13/2001]
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: How fast is your Vette? (warhovs)
Don't pe a pessimest....You dont only get one shot, you get one shot PER TRACK!
:D :D :D
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