89 5.0 convertible with FIPK, flowmasters and magna straights..
against a "stock" 2.5L altima with a siht can.
he wants a dig, and i have AOD with 2.73s
im almost positive i can take him by 2-3 lengths, but there is big stakes so just wanted input..

 

youll own him.....

but if you defenatly wana make sure up the stakes to cover a nos system and get 50 shot

or 3.73's

 

no don't do it. i had the same mistake a while back in my buddy's 5.0 put atleast a chip in it first, or 3.73 gears then you can take himby 5-10 lengths

 

this race is this weekend, and no money at 16 for mods now.
i am auto.
if i get him.... i get a garret T45 turbo!
his car is a 4dr stick.

 

and if you loose what do you give up?

 

ive got a set of enkeis

 

what year altima.the newer ones are pretty quick.

 

Dude, this race will be close. You will lose big time out of the hole, but you will run him down. My predictions are:

<1/8 mile = you lose
1/4 mile = close (you have a slight edge)
>1/4 mile = you win.

Oh, and those are for the 2.5L Altima. The 3.5L will own you.

Here's a couple tips. Do NOT race him with your top down. The top down creates so much more drag and makes a HUGE difference. I speak from personal experience.

FYI, I used to own a 1989 5.0 convertible. With underdrive pullies, and a K&N drop in, I ran a 16.1 1/4 mile at 90 mph. The stock 2.73's suck major ***. It was the slowest car I've ever owned off the line.

 

You will rape his ***....my sis has a 2.5s and it is slow as *****....it has 180hp and 180 tq....and it probably weighs more than you....you will kill him

 

1. Practice your launch. Find your RPM to break stand.
2. Over inflate the front tire a little maybe 38-40PSI, proper pressure in the back.
3. Get a fresh fuel filter, $10, use sand paper to clean the contact points on the rotor and the inside of the cap.
4. Top up(like he said), windows up, air off.
5. Before hand, determine the length, the longer the better.
6. Put the trans in overdrive and leave it, no manuel shifting.
7. Maybe remove sparetire/jack ,and anything else loose.
8. Run some fuel system cleaner through your next tank of gas.
9. Clean T.B, and make sure the MAF wire is clean.

That all the cheap/free things I can think off right now. I think that the race is yours if you can launch well and keep it wound up.