Breaking into the 12's! For respect
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chicago Illinois
Breaking into the 12's! For respect
I just found out the 05 GTO will have 400hp and 380tq - 0 to 60 =4.7 This is the new generation. Horse power wars. There has to be over 1/2 dozen cars now that are breaking into the 12's stock. How does this make me feel, I really wouldnt care if I wasnt putting loads of money into my car to reach the high 12's so I can keep my 93 vette ahead of the pack( with the exception of the $50,000. cars). But to be honest with you guys, I think its time for me to come to grips that our vettes have been supassed by new teck hp. Im just a proud vette owner trying to keep Americas # 1 sports car on top and its to costly for me to do it.
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Different stroke for different folks. I mods my 93 vette to a 1000rwhp level. Therefore I am not worrying about new cars are out horse power than mine. Car manufactures will never ever going to produce a 1000rwhp cars for the public. I went from a stocker 350ci 300hp to a 400hp with head/cam combo. That combo is only good for a yrs. I want more, I installed nitrous but I want power at all the time available to me. Later, I got a supercharged 383ci with absolutely "untuned" making 544rwhp at only 4600rpm and 598rwt. The SC combo could easily making 700rwhp. But later I am decide on doing a big single turbocharge 383ci that will make me 1000rwhp. 
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Ha! Ha! Ha!
I see you need a reality check my friend!
I have a 1987 Corvette and I WOULD NOT trade even for a new GTO! Does that tell you something? (Other than I might be dumb?)
At the end of the day a new GTO will still be a GTO BUT it will never be a Vette!!! In some circles just the word 'Corvette' spoken out loud sends shivers down the spine. As Vette owners we all know A Corvette is much more than just a car, it's our heritage, a way of life, the TRUE American Sports car, part of our family, a tangible realization of our childhood Dreams and bottom line a LEGEND! There ain't a nutter car on the market that can come close to touching that!
I you own a Vette you can always make it go faster. If you own a new Goat or Mushorse you can never make it a Vette!
Sorry if I came across in a harsh manner.
I see you need a reality check my friend!
I have a 1987 Corvette and I WOULD NOT trade even for a new GTO! Does that tell you something? (Other than I might be dumb?)
At the end of the day a new GTO will still be a GTO BUT it will never be a Vette!!! In some circles just the word 'Corvette' spoken out loud sends shivers down the spine. As Vette owners we all know A Corvette is much more than just a car, it's our heritage, a way of life, the TRUE American Sports car, part of our family, a tangible realization of our childhood Dreams and bottom line a LEGEND! There ain't a nutter car on the market that can come close to touching that!
I you own a Vette you can always make it go faster. If you own a new Goat or Mushorse you can never make it a Vette!
Sorry if I came across in a harsh manner.
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The beauty of my 85 is that it does not look brand new, but with an untuned mid 12.xx and 11's on the horizon this spring, its nice to have the peace of mind that no car is going to dust me unless they can match 400RWHP or so. I fell you bro!
Just port your heads, add a cam, headres and Supercharger and smile!
Oh yeah, @ $10k lighter in the wallet.
Just port your heads, add a cam, headres and Supercharger and smile!
Oh yeah, @ $10k lighter in the wallet.
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My stock LT1 in my '93 puts me at 12.50@108 mph. The only mods are 3.45 gears,2800 stall torque converter,tranny cooler,Big Mouth scoop and a Corsa exhaust.
Add that up and it's still less than a new Goat, but I really like the Goat, makes it easier when you go out with more than one other person.
Add that up and it's still less than a new Goat, but I really like the Goat, makes it easier when you go out with more than one other person.
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Next time somebody in a GTO wants to talk trash just take them out to an autocross course or a road race course and see how well all that HP works for them. When that barge goes body rolling off the road you'll see where the Corvette really shines. HP isn't the ONLY thing that makes a true sports car.
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From: The Pines South Jersey
Originally Posted by Nathan Plemons
Next time somebody in a GTO wants to talk trash just take them out to an autocross course or a road race course and see how well all that HP works for them. When that barge goes body rolling off the road you'll see where the Corvette really shines. HP isn't the ONLY thing that makes a true sports car.
I din't buy an 86 for its HP, I sure have fallen in Love with the handling, and its the focus of my attention (for the moment) 
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some of those times that those magazines post are crazy.or there drivers drive at tracks -1000ft sealevel.i've raced alot of these cars on the street out where we go to play here in my town.they have all these big hp numbers stock but cant' hook worth a damn on the street.just cause they have hp doesnt' mean people can drive em' to there potential.again i've raced alot of these guys in my pontiac and i dont' truely make alot of hp out of my 455,its torque that kills on the street,and Hp mostly rules at the drag strip. it depends on where and how you race i guess.i race on the street around here casue the nearest track is 2 1/2 hours away.bummer dudes 
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Originally Posted by SHINOBI-X
some of those times that those magazines post are crazy.or there drivers drive at tracks -1000ft sealevel.i've raced alot of these cars on the street out where we go to play here in my town.they have all these big hp numbers stock but cant' hook worth a damn on the street.just cause they have hp doesnt' mean people can drive em' to there potential.again i've raced alot of these guys in my pontiac and i dont' truely make alot of hp out of my 455,its torque that kills on the street,and Hp mostly rules at the drag strip. it depends on where and how you race i guess.i race on the street around here casue the nearest track is 2 1/2 hours away.bummer dudes
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I dont want you guys to think im down on my vette because im not. Simply putting it, I hate to lose, thats why I bought my vette. Ive probably spent around 4 grand so far on 3.73, 3200 stall, corsa, headers just to get into the 12's. Alright, thanks for listening to me whine guys. I guess Ill have to do a **** load of side jobs to get me the 10 grand Ill need to get me 400+hp. Any body need electric work done? Ha Ha
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From: Bahston Mass.
Originally Posted by bobmic93
I dont want you guys to think im down on my vette because im not. Simply putting it, I hate to lose, thats why I bought my vette. Ive probably spent around 4 grand so far on 3.73, 3200 stall, corsa, headers just to get into the 12's. Alright, thanks for listening to me whine guys. I guess Ill have to do a **** load of side jobs to get me the 10 grand Ill need to get me 400+hp. Any body need electric work done? Ha Ha
I'm glad you stated tis, too, cause it sounded like you were ready to throw in the towel with your Vette
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Originally Posted by JB666
yeah, I always do, where you located
I'm glad you stated tis, too, cause it sounded like you were ready to throw in the towel with your Vette
I'm glad you stated tis, too, cause it sounded like you were ready to throw in the towel with your Vette
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Bottom line, you don't need 400 HP to beat a Goat.
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Let's also not forget that most stock GTO's only run high 13's stock with 350hp. The extra 400hp will only get them to the mid 13's IF they can launch well, or drive well-enough..
I wouldn't be worried. That is stock LT1 territory, and slightly modified L98 territory.
I wouldn't be worried. That is stock LT1 territory, and slightly modified L98 territory.
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From: Lufkin Texas
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Originally Posted by Nathan Plemons
Next time somebody in a GTO wants to talk trash just take them out to an autocross course or a road race course and see how well all that HP works for them. When that barge goes body rolling off the road you'll see where the Corvette really shines. HP isn't the ONLY thing that makes a true sports car.
