Ran an SRT Neon
#1
Ran an SRT Neon
I was sitting in a left turn lane when a Neon pulled up next to me in the straight lane and kept looking over. As I was turning I noticed he had gotten over into the turn lane and was turning as well. I knew what was going to happen, so I slowed down as much as possible considering there were other cars behind me. Sure enough, he came flying up and paced me. We took off at ~25, which is not the greatest for me (it's too fast for 1st, but a little slow for 2nd). He got a car length lead quickly, but once I got into the power band I stoppped his pull. I couldn't reel him in though and we shut down at ~100. Did it again from 35, with the same result though he only got about 3/4 of a car on me. We hit a light, but a guy was in front of me so we couldn't run from a dig.
He asked what I had done to the Mustang. I told him and he asked what it put down. I told him about 361 at the wheels. He said his put down 429 and ran 11.9s.
He asked what I had done to the Mustang. I told him and he asked what it put down. I told him about 361 at the wheels. He said his put down 429 and ran 11.9s.
#3
Yeah, the only advantage I had was gearing. That time was probably what he runs here in Central Texas in the high heat and humidity without DA correction. I didn't get a chance to hear about his mods before the light changed, but he had a very loud blow off valve on that thing.
#4
Yeah, the only advantage I had was gearing. That time was probably what he runs here in Central Texas in the high heat and humidity without DA correction. I didn't get a chance to hear about his mods before the light changed, but he had a very loud blow off valve on that thing.
I can see that if you add FRPP heads or PP your heads with larger valves, upgraded intake manifold and GT500 TB....
Last edited by Derf00; 09-20-2013 at 02:20 PM.
#5
The first time I went to the 1/4 (only 383whp at the time) I left with an 11.8@123. First time playing with slicks as well. Can't really tell anything from someone's claimed dyno numbers.
#6
Are you the one that the op raced?
Last edited by 88 orangepeel notch; 09-20-2013 at 05:46 PM.
#8
Good run OP. He may pull those ETs on the track, but I'd imagine those front tires were struggling on the street.
361? That sounds awful high to me as well. But dynos are dynos, never been big on the numbers they spit out.
361? That sounds awful high to me as well. But dynos are dynos, never been big on the numbers they spit out.
#9
Im with u stone. Suprising dyno results. A skittle with that power would be a roll monster. So you must be making some kinda power to keep up or the skittle owner is fudging numbers.
Last edited by bluebeastsrt; 09-21-2013 at 11:03 AM.
#10
Yes, a "430whp" Neon would be a roll monster(in comparison to the 3V in question, yet still weak in contrast), though not without a boost box/boost by gear from a 25 roll..If he was able to jump ahead from 25, then not pull ahead with your set up..he isn't making that "power". From exp..I was trapping like like 6-7 mph more than a pullied Termi Cobra, and like 5mph more than a 175 shot/bolt on LS2 Goat..few members on here to confirm.. ..again with a weak 383whp..(again dyno numbers) ..They can be severely either off in the neg or pos..
Last edited by perfect.disguise; 09-22-2013 at 01:32 AM.