Originally posted by 99cougar:
why do you guys call BS on the 9.5 in the 1/8th with "just" a 2.5L? i ran a 9.524 with just a 2.5, with no SVT parts i might add.


...and I've called BS since day one to that claim.


Though the Cougar is a bit lighter then the Contour. Especially an SVT.


For reference. With ~200 wheels and 2.2X 60' times I ran 9.57 once. I'd consider myself a very good driver as well. The only other documented run like that was a 190+ FWHP SVT on DR's that did 9.48 (IIRC) and 14.59. He cut a 2.02 60' time.

To run 9.5 with considerably less power you would need at least 1.9x 60' times. Either that or have your car weigh around 2500-2600lbs. Likely a bit of both!

2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.