i dont want to embarrass my self....

gotchopsticks · Mar 31, 2005

i have an 02 GT with K&N, steeda pullys, steeda tri-ax, o/r x-pipe, flowmaster 2 chamber, and a predator tune with 38k on my motor. the owner of a 97 cobra wants to race me, and supposedly all he has done is lite exhaust work and computer work. his motor is rebuilt with 40.0 miles on it. the driver isnt that great, he normally drives a v6 stang, and i think im a pretty good driver. how well should i do? or should i not waste my gas? thanks for your time.

Gunfighter · Mar 31, 2005

I say go for it! It sounds like you should be able to beat him on the dig, but past experience says he will be able to reel you in. Who knows, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Mike97gt · Mar 31, 2005

go for it... driver makes a HUGE difference...

JonJon · Mar 31, 2005

He'll probably beat you near the end but it most likely will be close

97gtconv. · Mar 31, 2005

you better get a real good start. if not you'll get dusted.

csledd · Apr 1, 2005

I chased a model cobra like that before and I felt if we had lined up I would've gave him a pretty good run, and the engine mods of done have given me no hp gain. I'm pretty sure that cobra was stock though. I think you should at least try to see.. I think it would be a pretty sweet race.

modmonster · Apr 1, 2005

Sounds like a fairly even match dude. Go for it. Its a drivers race.

Mel96GT · Apr 1, 2005

What's so embarrasing about losing to a Cobra?

Your GT is mostly stock so if you lose BIG DEAL. I am curious how the race goes. Let us know what happened.

Defleshed · Apr 1, 2005

you wont be embarrassed unless you stall or wreck... it will be a decent race. go for it.

caballo · Apr 1, 2005

And if he wants to race with 40 miles on a rebuild... well I think you might more than win... You might make him rebuild his rebuild...

Trick98GT · Apr 1, 2005

caballo said:
And if he wants to race with 40 miles on a rebuild... well I think you might more than win... You might make him rebuild his rebuild...

haha, i caught that too. GO FOR IT MANG!!!

JonJon · Apr 1, 2005

caballo said:
And if he wants to race with 40 miles on a rebuild... well I think you might more than win... You might make him rebuild his rebuild...

yeah i thought that was a typo

FruitNCrunch · Apr 1, 2005

if i added 4.10's to my arsenal, or even 3.73's, how would that help my odds?

98V6 K.I.T.T. · Apr 1, 2005

Torque isn't really the issue, he will most likely have about 30-40hp over you stock for stock. With your mods you likely pulled that gap closer and have more torque then him. If it's from a roll....Cobra, a dig...You'll end up seeing who wins, possible for either one.

cougar694u · Apr 1, 2005

You've got nothing to lose, it's not embarrassing to race and lose. It's embarrassing to be afraid and stand down.

LaserRed97_GT · Apr 1, 2005

GOTCHOPSTICKS,

Go for it! First of all no matter who is racing, there is always a winner and always a loser. Not standing up to the challange is even worse than losing. (In my opinion). Racing for me is fun no matter if I win or lose (winning is better, but there is ALWAYS somebody faster). Last fall I pulled up to a stoplight here in Chicago, and the next thing I know a Ferrari 360 Modena pulls up next to me. We look at each other and nod, rev, wait for green and BAM. I got a good jump on him, and pulled through first, as soon as I hit second he passed me and we both stayed in it until about 85mph. I lost, but it was fun as hell.

Second thing, I have a 97 GT and my best friend has a 98 Cobra. We race all the time. When we first started racing each other, I had a chip and a cold air intake. I would get him through first, and the beginning of second. Then, he put on a catback and cold air kit and I put in a plenum spacer. Still the same.

Your car should have about 50-70HP over mine, especially with your mods. It will probably be a close race, but no matter what the result just have fun. And if he does beat you, then you can start thinking about the next mod.....

Jackie Chan · Apr 1, 2005

a gt with those mods is a mid 13 sec car all day long with a good driver....even match for a 96-98 cobra

BLUE03GT · Apr 1, 2005

just race... you will most likely win from a dig...from a roll it would be interesting

twogts4us · Apr 1, 2005

From a roll, I stuck door to door with a 97 Cobra in my 02. From about 30 to about 100, then I was done...let's not be stupid, people.

gotchopsticks · Apr 2, 2005

sorry, i was on a different name when i asked how my chances would be if i installed 4.10's oe even 3.73's? all this talk is really boosting my confidence. thanks guys

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