74 vs 86
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Re: 74 vs 86 (Smash)
14.6 14.7.,.. yep, the L98 will whup the big block.
14.1/97.5 mph. I believe that it would be a good race.
The L98 is a good motor but do not dismiss what came before without thinking about it first.
I have seen many tests of L98s in the 14.7/14.8 range too. I can post them if you want. :D
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Re: 74 vs 86 (SuperFast80)
his 74 is the automatic version, so i would whip him soundly?
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Re: 74 vs 86 (vader86)
his 74 is the automatic version, so i would whip him soundly?
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Re: 74 vs 86 (scorp508)
A top speed of 122.. whats up with that? Aerodynamics, I guess?
You didn't wanna be going much faster on bias ply.
You didn't wanna be going much faster on bias ply.
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Re: 74 vs 86 (Smash)
You have a point there, but the article mentions maximum speed at redline. Scarily low.
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Re: 74 vs 86 (vader86)
Well I've got a pretty unique perspective on this if you want to compare an 86 Z-51 auto to a 73 LS-4 close ratio muncie, since I drove both cars to Effingham this weekend (different days obviously). The LS-4 doesn't have any problem dispatching the L-98 in a straight line if it can hook up, the amount of torque difference is substantial, and the L-98 is an awfully torquey small block but the 454 is a different world on the torque table. Now the 86 Z-51 is better in just about every other category however, especially handling. Now 74 is slightly different then 73 in that the LS-4 is rated 5 horse less and these are net ratings and have been since 72. Now comparing small block to small block, it would take an awfully well optioned 74 L-82 with the optional gears and somebody good with a 4spd to take an 86 Z-51 with 3.07's. If I had to bet between those two I'd go with the lighter 86.
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