I HAVE BEEN CHALLENGED to a drag

joker70 · 03-14-2008, 01:10 AM

Yes I have been challenged to a drag by my associate and a friend. they are both saying that they can take me and I think that I may be able to get at least one, my associate has a 2001 eclipse rs so he will be easy I think, but my friend has a El Torino with a 327 so he will probably be able to take me out very fast. So we will find out Thursday at Irwindale if they don't chicken out first. If any one wants to go feel free to come and watch or take a run its 20 bucks and I think you get to go as much as you like but I don't know, the rules are not specific about that..

Jay_Sin · 03-14-2008, 01:17 AM

The eclipse should be no problem. I don't know much about the other car, but I don't think you should be too worried.

gadget · 03-14-2008, 06:30 AM

The 327 is going to take you off the line but if it's a quarter mile you may have a chance to come back

jayman · 03-14-2008, 09:46 AM

Good luck, Joker....i did find a pic of your last drag race

Ernest · 03-14-2008, 10:04 AM

If you are a Redline, either one should not be a problem. N/A might have a problem.

jchao · 03-14-2008, 10:09 AM

Neither should be a problem.
The El Torino has only a 327. If stock, it may have 165 to 245 hp.
If he has reworked the motor it may have 275 to 350 hp.
You still have the hp to weight ratio on your favor.

slowion2 · 03-14-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jchao

Neither should be a problem.
The El Torino has only a 327. If stock, it may have 165 to 245 hp.
If he has reworked the motor it may have 275 to 350 hp.
You still have the hp to weight ratio on your favor.

ha thats what I was just thinking to myself here. if it's a stock build 327 and not anything other than out of the box then shouldn't be a hard task.

the eclipse rs is going to be a joke, you can shift early and still be out ahead.

compdoc777 · 03-14-2008, 10:49 AM

Don't know he has the 2.4 Sky not a RL.

That RS is pretty evenly matched with a 2.4 liter @ 140 HP and 158 torque. My ex-GF used to have one and it would move.

The 327 will probably own all.

slowion2 · 03-14-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by compdoc777

Don't know he has the 2.4 Sky not a RL.

That RS is pretty evenly matched with a 2.4 liter @ 140 HP and 158 torque. My ex-GF used to have one and it would move.

The 327 will probably own all.

It's not nearly as evenly matched as you would think. My 2.2 before a lot of the modifications has made quick work of most 420a's that I've come across. Especially if the driver is sub-par. Kim's 2.4 would easily walk all over one.

Still hard to say with the 327 though, just because it's a V8 doesn't mean anything anymore.

Ernest · 03-14-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by slowion2

It's not nearly as evenly matched as you would think. My 2.2 before a lot of the modifications has made quick work of most 420a's that I've come across. Especially if the driver is sub-par. Kim's 2.4 would easily walk all over one.

Still hard to say with the 327 though, just because it's a V8 doesn't mean anything anymore.

Unless it is an LS7

Seriously though, Mayhem and I dusted quit a few "bigger HP" cars at the strip

As for Mustangs, the Surgeon General says nothing about smokin' a Ford

BTW Scarlett ran a 7.0 @ 98 mph with a 1.6 60' at the the 1/8th strip Wednesday night.

slowion2 · 03-14-2008, 12:29 PM

Haha exactly, I'm sure there were more than a few

Damn that's a hell of a 1/8th, you still on OEM rubber?

mriley61@earthlink.n · 03-14-2008, 12:35 PM

What is an El Torino? Do you mean a Torino? or El Camino? or what?

WOLFSKY · 03-14-2008, 01:00 PM

Videotape the race and post it on YouTube?

Except nowadays they consider that a crime and you could get busted for it. I'd like to see the race anyways.....

Bogie · 03-14-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WOLFSKY

Videotape the race and post it on YouTube?

Except nowadays they consider that a crime and you could get busted for it. I'd like to see the race anyways.....

Irwindale is a legal strip.

slowion2 · 03-14-2008, 01:38 PM

Since he said 327 I'd assume he means El Camino.

And after looking again at the first post and signature, sounds like it's a 2.4 instead of a LNF. The Eclipse will still be fine, but the 327 might be a challange or a loss. Should be fun though if you drive her right and have decent seat time at a track.

Ernest · 03-14-2008, 03:55 PM

[quote=slowion2;297600]Haha exactly, I'm sure there were more than a few

Damn that's a hell of a 1/8th, you still on OEM rubber?

No I was using BFG 315-30R-18'sDR's. Stock OEM Goodyear Run Craps

couldn't stick if they had glue on them

They are probably the worst tires I have ever seen. I only have 3K miles on the rears and I am going to have to replace them

I am thinkin about Michelin Pilot Sports or NITTO Invo's.

I apologize for gettin off topic.

As for the SKY, it is capable of surprising some bigger cars

I have run 13.8's in the 1/4 and 8.9's in the 1/8 in Mayhem, consistently

gadget · 03-14-2008, 07:15 PM

The 327 will have the benefit of torque off the line. but it should be an interesting race.

Thornus · 03-14-2008, 07:29 PM

I hope things go in your favor but really, how many older model El Camino's aren't tricked out?

T

**EndiSky** · 03-14-2008, 07:44 PM

The thread starter is talking about LEGAL racing @ irwindale dragstrip and even mentions cost associated w/ the track which matches 100% w/ the website info...

Iriwindale Dragstrip

Ernest · 03-14-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SKY 07

Oh thank you so much....
I just didn't want anyone to get in trouble like I did.

What do I know? I am always miss understanding things around here.

T.

Thanks...

Me too

Ernest · 03-14-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SKY 07

03-14-2008, 01:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
joker70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal AtoZinUSA Posts: 316 My Photos: (1)	I HAVE BEEN CHALLENGED to a drag Yes I have been challenged to a drag by my associate and a friend. they are both saying that they can take me and I think that I may be able to get at least one, my associate has a 2001 eclipse rs so he will be easy I think, but my friend has a El Torino with a 327 so he will probably be able to take me out very fast. So we will find out Thursday at Irwindale if they don't chicken out first. If any one wants to go feel free to come and watch or take a run its 20 bucks and I think you get to go as much as you like but I don't know, the rules are not specific about that.. __________________ B&G Suspension Toyo Proxy 4s on Zinik Z18's Stubby antenna HID's *Soon to have* Stage 2 S/C DDM headers/high flow cat Solo exhaust

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Jay_Sin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 173 My Photos: (0)	The eclipse should be no problem. I don't know much about the other car, but I don't think you should be too worried. __________________ Future Solsitce Owner

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gadget Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westminster,Colorado Posts: 515 My Photos: (0)	The 327 is going to take you off the line but if it's a quarter mile you may have a chance to come back __________________ '07 2.4 Liter Polar White With Tan Trim L.S. Differential B&G Springs and Dampers,Eibach Stabilizers Dual Filter Fugita CAI SMS BBTB, Vector tune Monsoon Stereo,Six disk changer PDA and 350GB hardrive space for audio

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03-14-2008, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
jchao Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 59 My Photos: (0)	Neither should be a problem. The El Torino has only a 327. If stock, it may have 165 to 245 hp. If he has reworked the motor it may have 275 to 350 hp. You still have the hp to weight ratio on your favor.

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compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 495 My Photos: (6)	Don't know he has the 2.4 Sky not a RL. That RS is pretty evenly matched with a 2.4 liter @ 140 HP and 158 torque. My ex-GF used to have one and it would move. The 327 will probably own all. __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, JPM Dash Red leather, WDE Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, BSR Tune, Fujita Intake, Dejon IC pipes, Hahn IC, 3" Magnaflow Quad Exhaust, DDM BBK (RED), BlackCatCustom Gauges. http://www.compdoc777.com/Carstuff/sky1.jpg

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slowion2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 106 My Photos: (0)	Haha exactly, I'm sure there were more than a few Damn that's a hell of a 1/8th, you still on OEM rubber? __________________ -Vinny Fastest stock Ion this side of the Mason-Dixon. 2004 Ion2 QC "Everyone is somebody else's freak"

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WOLFSKY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 360 My Photos: (1)	Videotape the race and post it on YouTube? Except nowadays they consider that a crime and you could get busted for it. I'd like to see the race anyways..... __________________ 2008 Redline Techno Gray - 5 Speed Black/Red Leather 6-CD/MP3 Magna-Flow Chrome Wheels Chromies Stubby Red Calipers REDLINE Brake Light Overlay Tint Plate: WOLFSKY Deposit: 10/02/07 Born: 11/9/07 Shipped: 11/14/07 Arrived: 11/30/07

03-14-2008, 01:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
slowion2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 106 My Photos: (0)	Since he said 327 I'd assume he means El Camino. And after looking again at the first post and signature, sounds like it's a 2.4 instead of a LNF. The Eclipse will still be fine, but the 327 might be a challange or a loss. Should be fun though if you drive her right and have decent seat time at a track. __________________ -Vinny Fastest stock Ion this side of the Mason-Dixon. 2004 Ion2 QC "Everyone is somebody else's freak"

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Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,286 My Photos: (10)	[quote=slowion2;297600]Haha exactly, I'm sure there were more than a few Damn that's a hell of a 1/8th, you still on OEM rubber? No I was using BFG 315-30R-18'sDR's. Stock OEM Goodyear Run Craps couldn't stick if they had glue on them They are probably the worst tires I have ever seen. I only have 3K miles on the rears and I am going to have to replace them I am thinkin about Michelin Pilot Sports or NITTO Invo's. I apologize for gettin off topic. As for the SKY, it is capable of surprising some bigger cars I have run 13.8's in the 1/4 and 8.9's in the 1/8 in Mayhem, consistently __________________ ERNEST '04 Torch Red Corvette Coupe '07 Corvette Z06 "Scarlett" Victory Red 555.6 rwhp / 485.5 rwt N/A - No Spray "Just a little warmed over LS7 from the guys @ Quality Motorsports" Myspace www.myspace.com/ernest06z06

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gadget Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westminster,Colorado Posts: 515 My Photos: (0)	The 327 will have the benefit of torque off the line. but it should be an interesting race. __________________ '07 2.4 Liter Polar White With Tan Trim L.S. Differential B&G Springs and Dampers,Eibach Stabilizers Dual Filter Fugita CAI SMS BBTB, Vector tune Monsoon Stereo,Six disk changer PDA and 350GB hardrive space for audio

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Thornus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 104 My Photos: (0)	I hope things go in your favor but really, how many older model El Camino's aren't tricked out? T

03-14-2008, 07:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
EndiSky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 445 My Photos: (0)	The thread starter is talking about LEGAL racing @ irwindale dragstrip and even mentions cost associated w/ the track which matches 100% w/ the website info... Iriwindale Dragstrip