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Beat Z06 Part II
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: FRANKLIN GA
I don't know how fast the Z06's are in Texas, but around here they are pretty damn fast. Don't ever try to jump on one in Ga. might get your feelings hurt. I'm not saying you don't have a fast car, but with my setup, If I get one with a good driver they are hard to beat. Most around here are running low 12's - high 11's
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Granbury, TX
Originally Posted by Joe Buck
Hehe, sure thing...the beauty is that you can't judge how much I have by looking, it's whats underneath, but OK...tell me when and where, and I'll try to make it; I work Sat Sun 4-CLOSE...my last statement is this...a guy who builds engines for NASCAR made my engine, somebody must think he is doing something right....the 425 surprised the hell outta him too, but what the hay, lets race... 
Kennedale is open Thursday, Friday Saturday and Sunday during the winter. Let us know when you will be there. I'll definitely show up to watch.
Check the website for directions and schedules.
http://www.texasraceway.com/
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Racer
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From: North Richland Hills TX
Waiting for a reply...but hey, I don't think a better/easier shot of earning some $ has slid my way in the last month...what do you say, lets go for cash? If your so confident your 319 RWHP is superior, I can see no better way than to back it up with some cash... c'mon, I couyld use the cash for Christmas shopping...
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Racer
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From: North Richland Hills TX
Originally Posted by EDDIEJ82
I don't know how fast the Z06's are in Texas, but around here they are pretty damn fast. Don't ever try to jump on one in Ga. might get your feelings hurt. I'm not saying you don't have a fast car, but with my setup, If I get one with a good driver they are hard to beat. Most around here are running low 12's - high 11's
Drifting
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From: FRANKLIN GA
Joe.... stoplight to stoplight doesn't really tell you anything about a car. The 1/4 or 1/8 will let you know what your working with.
I don't know how much track time you've had, but do you really understand how fast 11's actually are??? The C-5 Z06's and cars like it are the reason the NHRA lowered the roll bar rule to include them.
I'm sure you have a fast car. I remember the first car I built that I thought was very fast, thought it could beat anything around. So I took it to the track. It ran high 12's. Respectable, but definatly not the fastest street car there that day.
The timer at the end of the track will either make you very happy with yourself or hurt your feelings...there's no middle ground when your looking at a time slip.
We all like to brag on our cars but be carefull how much you brag, there will always be someone there that is faster.
I'd be happy to run you. If you ever get around Ga. look me up.
I don't know how much track time you've had, but do you really understand how fast 11's actually are??? The C-5 Z06's and cars like it are the reason the NHRA lowered the roll bar rule to include them.
I'm sure you have a fast car. I remember the first car I built that I thought was very fast, thought it could beat anything around. So I took it to the track. It ran high 12's. Respectable, but definatly not the fastest street car there that day.
The timer at the end of the track will either make you very happy with yourself or hurt your feelings...there's no middle ground when your looking at a time slip.
We all like to brag on our cars but be carefull how much you brag, there will always be someone there that is faster.
I'd be happy to run you. If you ever get around Ga. look me up.
Le Mans Master
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From: DFW TX
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Joe Buck
Waiting for a reply...but hey, I don't think a better/easier shot of earning some $ has slid my way in the last month...what do you say, lets go for cash? If your so confident your 319 RWHP is superior, I can see no better way than to back it up with some cash... c'mon, I couyld use the cash for Christmas shopping...
Race for beer, that's another store. Not sure I'm superior, I just know your not running 440hp. We can also met you over at Speedtek and have that baby dyno'ed. I'll even throw in some cash for that. Now Drag racing is a lot different. It's not like street racing. I could even run a highier time and still win, so practice, practice.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Kent
Originally Posted by Budman78
I'll PM you the times I'm available and my cell#. It's a money think now, I'll leave that to the ZO6's which will probably show up after someone links this to the C-5 area. Race for beer, that's another store. Not sure I'm superior, I just know your not running 440hp. We can also met you over at Speedtek and have that baby dyno'ed. I'll even throw in some cash for that.
Now Drag racing is a lot different. It's not like street racing. I could even run a highier time and still win, so practice, practice.
Race for beer, that's another store. Not sure I'm superior, I just know your not running 440hp. We can also met you over at Speedtek and have that baby dyno'ed. I'll even throw in some cash for that. Now Drag racing is a lot different. It's not like street racing. I could even run a highier time and still win, so practice, practice.
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I am tempted to wave a huge BS flag here, I do not believe for 1 second that the claims made are legit. Looking at the thread where the engine pics are posted I see that a statement is made that the engine is new. Looking at it it doesn't appear new to me, it appears a 25 year old L48 or L82 with come Edelbrock E tec goodies on it and what looks like an rpm manifold. Headers look to be 1&5/8 primary hedmans (68300) painted headers. In fact, I'm pretty convinced it doesn't make 440 let alone 500Hp. 300 would be high if you ask me.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Kent
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
I am tempted to wave a huge BS flag here, I do not believe for 1 second that the claims made are legit. Looking at the thread where the engine pics are posted I see that a statement is made that the engine is new. Looking at it it doesn't appear new to me, it appears a 25 year old L48 or L82 with come Edelbrock E tec goodies on it and what looks like an rpm manifold. Headers look to be 1&5/8 primary hedmans (68300) painted headers. In fact, I'm pretty convinced it doesn't make 440 let alone 500Hp. 300 would be high if you ask me.
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Racer
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From: North Richland Hills TX
Hehe, the yare HOOKER headers, and bashy bashy bashy...I'm not as naive to think I'm the fastest in town, I know there are plenty of things out there that can beat me...and I agree, drag times and street racing are different...but I am very confident in my cars ability...hehe, looks liek I have an old L-82...please...I use this as a daily driver, things aren't going to look brand spanking new forever...and like I said, I could use the $...I thoght you were confident enough in your car that you would gladly throw down some cash...what happened? As for the other non-beleivers, I don't know what else to say...I can't really try to go around proving anythnig to everyone, I don't care that much...I'll get back to thsoe w/ that dyno sheet I told you about earlier...I have a feelnig once I get that, some of you will say "Phe, dyno's don't mean anythnig" ....
As for the other non-beleivers, I don't know what else to say...I can't really try to go around proving anythnig to everyone, I don't care that much...I'll get back to thsoe w/ that dyno sheet I told you about earlier...I have a feelnig once I get that, some of you will say "Phe, dyno's don't mean anythnig" ....