WS6 track challenge
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WS6 track challenge
I have a '98 auto. coupe w/ 44k on the clock for starters. I recently beat an Evo 8 at the local track. Raced him twice. Anyways, to the WS6. The guy saw the run and says he has his dads '02 WS6 "STOCK" that he'd like to put a bill up for ($100). I believe his is a manual since he mocked my auto. Anyways, I have a 3.15 gear, blackwing intake, my good ol run flats (as if that's gonna make a difference), and GHL exhaust. I'm running stock cats, and everything from the engine to the h pipe where my GHL Magnum's start. If the Evo I raped runs a "13.5" stock, what should I do with this $100 bet with the WS6 (6speed, solid rear axle, and a K and N air filter)... hmmm 
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Originally Posted by 98NassauBluC5
The guy saw the run and says he has his dads '02 WS6 "STOCK" that he'd like to put a bill up for ($100).
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Here is my 2 cents - If he is a good driver and has an MN6 and your Auto is still running the factory shift programing you are going to have a hard time beating him given your mods. The Trans Am has about the same amount of rear wheel horsepower and is damn fast 1/4 miler. In my experience, the stock auto Corvette is not as fast as the mn6 with a decent driver.
Go for it for fun but save your 100 bucks - or get some more mods (certianly get a tune for your trans - if not a good torque converter)
Go for it for fun but save your 100 bucks - or get some more mods (certianly get a tune for your trans - if not a good torque converter)
Last edited by Ragtop_Rob; May 19, 2005 at 07:29 AM.
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I'm getting a mixed reply here... hmmm. What kind of T/C could I buy for like 300-400 bucks? I want a 3200 stall. One of my Zo6 buddies says I need new gears first before anything. What's wrong with my 3.15's?
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Originally Posted by Ragtop_Rob
Here is my 2 cents - If he is a good driver and has an MN6 and your Auto is still running the factory shift programing you are going to have a hard time beating him given your mods. The Trans Am has about the same amount of rear wheel horsepower and is damn fast 1/4 miler. In my experience, the stock auto Corvette is not as fast as the mn6 with a decent driver.
Go for it for fun but save your 100 bucks - or get some more mods (certianly get a tune for your trans - if not a good torque converter)
Go for it for fun but save your 100 bucks - or get some more mods (certianly get a tune for your trans - if not a good torque converter)
Vette will take him straight off and line and that'll be the end of it.
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Could be a close race. The WS-6's are quick and even though they weigh more than a C5, I think they are underrated on power. Just race for fun - why does it have to involve cash? Oh, and be sure it is done at a track.
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They are kida on the fat side but with a MN6 and some 3:42's it could be really close. I had a friend with a SS that mad 310 to the wheels and ran a 13:30 stock. I know you may think those # are BS but why would I lie its not my car. Race for phone its not like you make a living racing.
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Read this..some similar interesting readng, but for 500 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...8&forum_id=103
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...8&forum_id=103
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Well.....I have a basically stock 6 speed and last summer I ran a newer SS Z28. I bogged some out of the hole but caught him in 1st and pulled away by several car lengths by the traps. I assume a WS6 would be similar 
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