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Jul 8, 2007 | 10:21 PM

corvettedan22

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85 vs 96

Well im not much of a racer these days... Prob b.c. I have a stock 85 which is not something I would consider fast, compared to my old cars.

I have it for the love of the vette...

So I was in my 85 L98 in 1st gear, and my buddy was in his 96 collectors edition (lt4 grand sport motor) ( i believe).

He was in first as well..

We both hit the gas at the same time for a few good seconds, and I was right there with him if not a little a head.

I know there are many factors involved, and im sure once we got going he would have got me,

But I was Shocked !!! I didnt think I would even be hangable..........

Just thought id share...

Dan

Jul 8, 2007 | 10:41 PM

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The TPI low end torque is amazing, but the LT4 upper end will always surpass.

Jul 8, 2007 | 10:49 PM

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In the 1/8th mile a C4 (even a early one) will hang with just about anything. After 1/8th the various engines start to show their true stripes. Usually this is where the better breathing engines (LT1, LT4 etc) really shine and the L98 will start to fall off.

Jul 9, 2007 | 12:45 AM

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Jul 9, 2007 | 07:54 AM

corvettedan22

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Hmm good to know, well i am impressed with the low end..

Jul 9, 2007 | 09:17 AM

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I have an 86' auto (with a 2.59 rear gear) and a 99' 6 speed. The 99' is stock (dyno: 301HP, 315Lb/Ft) and I put an intake setup, headers and a high flow cat on the 86' (dyno: 230HP, 327Lb/Ft - same dyno for both cars). The 86' always pulls harder off the line than the 99' does, and I am sure in a "stop light to stop light" situation the 86' would most likely win (assuming short distances between lights). However, the 99' really shines at high rpm, and would easily pull away in any longer race.

Jul 9, 2007 | 09:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by corvettedan22

We both hit the gas at the same time for a few good seconds, and I was right there with him if not a little a head.

Just about the time you shifted into second, you'd have been looking at his taillights.

The L98 and the LTx's have torque that is almost equal, but you can't argue with 50-80 extra horsepower.

Larry
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Jul 9, 2007 | 11:19 AM

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when my L98 was stock, i used to think how inextricably weak 1rst gear was.

none of the partying happened until mid-way thru 2nd which was the hottest gear.

the 4400 rpm wall compounds the problem in all gears.

i agree with rocco. there's no question the flat torque curve and additional hp hands-down trumps the L98, every inch down the road. i'll take hp over the 10-foot hole shot every time.

Last edited by Red Tornado; Jul 9, 2007 at 11:42 AM.