can mod firebird beat mod c5?
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can mod firebird beat mod c5?
the firebird is an auto with 4.10 gears, full exhaust lt4 conversion and some other small things done. the vette is mine with yanks ss3600 3.42and vararam. anyone have predictions for the outcome. 1/4 mile, i know he wont have much speed at top with 4.10 gears
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Might be closer than you think if he does not have DR the 4:10 can make it real easy to spin your tires. If he can't hook up good you should take him or it will be real close if he beats you.
I know I have them in 01 M-6 and with mid 400s at the wheels I can spin the tires real easy with my street tires on in third going 50 mph so keep that in mind.
I know I have them in 01 M-6 and with mid 400s at the wheels I can spin the tires real easy with my street tires on in third going 50 mph so keep that in mind.
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I ran into a similar firebird at the drag strip this year. My C5 has the same mods as your (3500 SY stall, 3.42s and full exhaust). He got me off the line (I spun my tires a little) but I was able to chase him down. 
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I'm gonna say it's gonna be determined by the driver... it'll be close either way.
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