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I wish people would learn how to READ. I never said a srt4 hangs with a ls1. I said CLOSE. And it is VERY CLOSE. I've seen it first hand between a 6 speed ws6 non-convertible and a srt4. But you keep telling yourself that you're untouchable but don't be surpised when a slightly modded "neon" beats you. With $3k, a srt4 won't be into the 11s, but for only one reason, TRACTION. Race between a $3k modificationed ls1 and a $3k modificationed (yes i know i'm making words up) srt4 on the highway would leave the ls1 owner in the srt4's rear view mirror. Nitrous doesn't really count as you can't run a big shot on a low compression 4cyl. Most of us do the majority of our driving off of the drag strip, so FWD isn't that huge of a disadvantage away from the strip. There are srt4 owners running 12s with street tires and less than 400hp. There are srt4s with slicks running into the 11s and still traction is a HUGE issue, but yeah, "neons" are too slow to "hang" with ls1's. ... It seems you and maybe most other ls1 owners don't wanna give credit when credit is due (to dodge/pvo/mopar).
Just don't be surprised when a modified srt4 meets you on the highway and then says bye-bye.
www.srtforums.com to get a clue,,, or actually ride in one, drive one, or race one.  
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I wish people would learn how to READ. I never said a srt4 hangs with a ls1. I said CLOSE. And it is VERY CLOSE. I've seen it first hand between a 6 speed ws6 non-convertible and a srt4. But you keep telling yourself that you're untouchable but don't be surpised when a slightly modded "neon" beats you. With $3k, a srt4 won't be into the 11s, but for only one reason, TRACTION. Race between a $3k modificationed ls1 and a $3k modificationed (yes i know i'm making words up) srt4 on the highway would leave the ls1 owner in the srt4's rear view mirror. Nitrous doesn't really count as you can't run a big shot on a low compression 4cyl. Most of us do the majority of our driving off of the drag strip, so FWD isn't that huge of a disadvantage away from the strip. There are srt4 owners running 12s with street tires and less than 400hp. There are srt4s with slicks running into the 11s and still traction is a HUGE issue, but yeah, "neons" are too slow to "hang" with ls1's. ... It seems you and maybe most other ls1 owners don't wanna give credit when credit is due (to dodge/pvo/mopar).
Just don't be surprised when a modified srt4 meets you on the highway and then says bye-bye.
www.srtforums.com to get a clue,,, or actually ride in one, drive one, or race one.
I respect SRTs. I think they're cool little rides. I know what they are capable of.
http://srtforums.com/forums/timeslips.php
From reading the above link, it looks like the Mopar Stage II with Drag Radials is about right where my A4 vert runs. All I've got are Headers (I still have the stock exhaust) and a lid. That's it, it dynoed at 306 rwhp and 310 tq. A set of Nittos and a 3500 stall torque converter...the car will be in the mid to low 12's all day long with ZERO engine work. I'm still saving for this....O' the agony!!! 
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/etdb.php
What's your best time so far?
Ok...enough about SRTs and LS1's.........back on topic....Rick's tour.
Rick..when are you finally getting that little beast to the track???? I will not be surprised if you can get a 12.5 @115-117.
Also...how fast does 1st gear go by? I've ridden in wavrdr's and 1st is almost useless.... 
Keep us posted!!
2000 WS6 Convertible A4 13.11 @ 107.5 with a lid, Ram Air and LTs
Gone:95 Mystique LS Young America edition V6, MTX 15.6 @ 91
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First is completely useless. Basically let out on the clutch give it a little gas and then short shift to 2nd. I'll be running on street tires this weekend hopefully at the track.
Rick
Owner of 00 #1611 Silver (Totalled) 98.5 T-Red SVT #6180
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I'm anxiously awaiting the results.
Have you thought about putting in a different first gear to make it more useable? Maybe even changing the final drive ratio?
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Originally posted by MystiqueSVT:
I'm anxiously awaiting the results.
Have you thought about putting in a different first gear to make it more useable? Maybe even changing the final drive ratio?
Final drive is changed to the Zetec final drive already... It needs more room for tire under there, no matter what the final drive is, LOL!
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I will be stopped by Detroit to check out Rick's car this weekend. I just hope he has the time to take me for a ride, since he's dropping the exact setup in my Cougar... (drool) Can't wait...
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You have a PM, so I can quit hijacking this thread.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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