What does your car run in the 1/4 and what have you done to it? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Borla · 08-20-2005, 04:52 PM

Just curious as to what kind of performance cars you all have here.

Why not make this a list of what you drive, what times you've gotten at the track (please no magazine/internet racing

), and what you've done to it.

My "play car" is a 2000 Trans Am with a 5.7L LS1 V8.

I've done a full exhaust, lid, cold air induction, some basic suspension and brake mods, torque convertor, and engine programming. My last trip at the track ended up with a 12.62@107.3.

This coming weekend I'm swapping out the stock 2.73 rear end with a 3.73 gear, and some goodies to strengthen the stock 10-bolt.

How about you?

Uncle Pony · 08-20-2005, 07:10 PM

I had a moderately modded Mustang, but I never ran it at the track. I traded it off to a guy last month for a camper.

Well, I guess I have nothing important to add to this thread.

Rawrr · 08-20-2005, 08:27 PM

Lemme know how your gear swap goes.. I've got 2.73's in my mostly stock LT1 Camaro and have been wanting to change to 3.73s for a while.

Anyway never raced on a 1/4 track (none around my area just a couple of 1/8ths) and I did 9.9 @ 72 mph in the 1/8 with flowmaster cat-back as my only mod. (still the only mod at the moment..)

Borla · 08-20-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rawrr

Lemme know how your gear swap goes.. I've got 2.73's in my mostly stock LT1 Camaro and have been wanting to change to 3.73s for a while.

Anyway never raced on a 1/4 track (none around my area just a couple of 1/8ths) and I did 9.9 @ 72 mph in the 1/8 with flowmaster cat-back as my only mod. (still the only mod at the moment..)

I will let you know how it pans out. I know the LS1 has a bit more top-end pull than the LT1 does, so I think my advantage in a gear swap would be a bit greater. However, I'm guessing your car is an A4 if it has 2.73s. In my opinion the single best mod you can do is get yourself a higher stall torque convertor. Of all the things I've done to my car, that is the single best mod. I highly recommend it.

Martian · 08-20-2005, 11:19 PM

Well, I reckon I could run a quarter mile in just over two minutes, but on Monday I pick up my '99 Monte Carlo Z34 from the lot. She won't move too quick right away and I'm holding off on any serious modification due to my drivetrain warranty, but give it a year or so and we'll see how it goes.

Borla · 08-21-2005, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Martian

Well, I reckon I could run a quarter mile in just over two minutes, but on Monday I pick up my '99 Monte Carlo Z34 from the lot. She won't move too quick right away and I'm holding off on any serious modification due to my drivetrain warranty, but give it a year or so and we'll see how it goes.

That has the 3.8 liter V6 in it, right? Probably wouldn't be too hard to get a supercharger for that thing. I'm not sure if they SC'd it in the Monte that year, but the Gran Prix with the same engine had a SC option. You might even find a GM dealership willing to do it and warranty it.

Wingless · 08-21-2005, 08:31 PM

I have a K&N filter in my 01' n/a PT Cruiser. I use a calendar to calculate my 0-60 times. Any questions?

Martian · 08-21-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Borla

That has the 3.8 liter V6 in it, right? Probably wouldn't be too hard to get a supercharger for that thing. I'm not sure if they SC'd it in the Monte that year, but the Gran Prix with the same engine had a SC option. You might even find a GM dealership willing to do it and warranty it.

The 3800 series engines are famous and widely used in GM's cars. In the 99's it's a Series II, which it is very possible to get a supercharger for right from GM. It's on the list of things to do, actually and will probably be one of the first due to it's relative simplicity. I would be very surprised though if a GM dealership would warranty my engine with a supercharger on it. If I wanted a warranty I'd likely have to crate a brand new engine, which while it would be nice is a bit more than I can afford right now. They'll sell me the charger, but they're not going to warranty it.

But yeah, I tend to think of Monte Z34's as an underrated cars. It's not like the old SS cars, but I imagine she'll move right along with a bit of work.

Rawrr · 08-22-2005, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Borla

I will let you know how it pans out. I know the LS1 has a bit more top-end pull than the LT1 does, so I think my advantage in a gear swap would be a bit greater. However, I'm guessing your car is an A4 if it has 2.73s. In my opinion the single best mod you can do is get yourself a higher stall torque convertor. Of all the things I've done to my car, that is the single best mod. I highly recommend it.

Yep it will probably be a bit greater..but I'd just like to get off the line and light a bit faster! So gonna get rid of the 2.73s sometime. I wish I had a M6 sometimes

Borla · 08-22-2005, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Martian

The 3800 series engines are famous and widely used in GM's cars. In the 99's it's a Series II, which it is very possible to get a supercharger for right from GM. It's on the list of things to do, actually and will probably be one of the first due to it's relative simplicity. I would be very surprised though if a GM dealership would warranty my engine with a supercharger on it. If I wanted a warranty I'd likely have to crate a brand new engine, which while it would be nice is a bit more than I can afford right now. They'll sell me the charger, but they're not going to warranty it.

But yeah, I tend to think of Monte Z34's as an underrated cars. It's not like the old SS cars, but I imagine she'll move right along with a bit of work.

I've heard of some dealerships warrantying aftermarket parts when it is a GMAC part and they do the install. Usually it's on a basically new car getting a factory option installed later though, like a regular Gran Prix getting a supercharger as goes on the GTP.

Borla · 08-22-2005, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rawrr

Yep it will probably be a bit greater..but I'd just like to get off the line and light a bit faster! So gonna get rid of the 2.73s sometime. I wish I had a M6 sometimes

I'm telling you man, get a high stall torque convertor (I recommend a tranny cooler at the same time, they are very cheap), and I don't think you will mind the 2.73s much anymore. I have a Vigilante 3200 TC, and I could not be happier.

Turbotom · 08-22-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Borla

I'm telling you man, get a high stall torque convertor (I recommend a tranny cooler at the same time, they are very cheap), and I don't think you will mind the 2.73s much anymore. I have a Vigilante 3200 TC, and I could not be happier.

Wow, a Vigilante 3200, I had one of those on a turbobuick, but I needed it to get my massive turbo going. If you're into fuel economy I wouldn't recommend it.

Before my Buick was stolen, it was setup to run mid-11's but I never ran it (some guys with excellent slicks and super-tweaked computers busted 10's.) I don't think there is any other car as cheap and easy to get going fast as a Turbo Regal.

Leviathan[NCV] · 08-22-2005, 11:37 PM

Turbotom... I've seen a video of one running 8's... ( maybe it was 7)...

Anyways, not exactly sure of my 1/4 mile time, but I'll find out when we head to the track in november...

Borla · 08-23-2005, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbotom

Wow, a Vigilante 3200, I had one of those on a turbobuick, but I needed it to get my massive turbo going. If you're into fuel economy I wouldn't recommend it.

Before my Buick was stolen, it was setup to run mid-11's but I never ran it (some guys with excellent slicks and super-tweaked computers busted 10's.) I don't think there is any other car as cheap and easy to get going fast as a Turbo Regal.

This is my "play" car, it doesn't see but a couple thousand miles a year, so fuel economy isn't an issue.

And actually, I only lost about 1-2mpg on the highway with the TC, and about 3-4mpg when splitting a tank between city and highway. I have a feeling I'll lose a few more mpg in a couple days when I switch out the 2.73 rear end for a 3.73 rear end.

Wouldn't mind having me a turbo Buick though.

Gideon_84 · 09-02-2005, 02:12 PM

I once did 14.10 secs on 1/4 mile the car I use is een French car. There are only a few in holland. The car is complete restored and tuned; camshaft, flywheel, custom made pistons, Shortshift gearbox, enz enz, the weight of the car is 785 kg, and has 126,7hp on the front wheels. Does anyone recognize this car on the pictures?

This is my costumised car

This is the back

The car on the right is how it looks like when it's original(color,headlights enz) the car on the left is mine

BadNick · 09-03-2005, 09:05 AM

I have a '95 Supra, got it in 1999 with 15k miles on it when it was still pure unmolested stock. One of the more common upgrades is called "BPU" in Supra lingo, basic performance upgrades; I did those during the first year; 3" downpipe with TRD catback exhaust, Blitz SBCiD boost controller running up to 18psi for normal daily use and I crank it to the max for special occasions with 100+ octane to 22psi+; Tein adjustable coilovers all around. I dyno'd at 18psi a few years ago and it has 430rwhp/455rwtq; I replaced the stock clutch after it slipped with an HKS triple disc and lightweight flywheel which made it spool up like a motorcycle engine. Even though I love watching drag racing and participated in it many years ago with other cars, all the track time I have with this car is on road courses a few times a year, either Pocono since it's close to home, or Watkins Glen for long weekends once a year. It is highly competitive on the track and very very few cars will outrun me unless they are dedicated hardcore race cars. Here's a little pic from Pocono

DEI37 · 09-03-2005, 09:45 AM

I'm driving a 1997 Olds Cutlass Supreme 4-door with a mild S/C 3.8 V6. We estimate 275HP at the crank, for about 225 at the wheels. Waiting on PCM work, and then we'll know more. It hasn't been to the track at all, but sooner or later I'll get the thing there.

Scorps · 09-03-2005, 02:16 PM

I want to get my 81 Malibu to the strip but thats not going to happen to next summer!

After I put a new intake and carb on it, and get the flywheel replaced.... I hope to hit the mid 12's

Chevy 350: Headers and cam
350 Turbo Trans: Stage 2 shift kit (auto)

Borla · 09-12-2005, 04:02 PM

I did the rear-end swap.....I put in 3.73 gears, as well as a TA girdle and stud kit to tighten up the rear end. I also swapped the stock steel drive shaft for a lighter aluminum one, and replaced the stock lower-control arms for some stiffer Spohn ones. I plan on hitting up the track this coming Wednesday to see what difference it made.

Turbotom · 09-13-2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BadNick

I have a '95 Supra, got it in 1999 with 15k miles on it when it was still pure unmolested stock. One of the more common upgrades is called "BPU" in Supra lingo, basic performance upgrades; I did those during the first year; 3" downpipe with TRD catback exhaust, Blitz SBCiD boost controller running up to 18psi for normal daily use and I crank it to the max for special occasions with 100+ octane to 22psi+; Tein adjustable coilovers all around. I dyno'd at 18psi a few years ago and it has 430rwhp/455rwtq; I replaced the stock clutch after it slipped with an HKS triple disc and lightweight flywheel which made it spool up like a motorcycle engine. Even though I love watching drag racing and participated in it many years ago with other cars, all the track time I have with this car is on road courses a few times a year, either Pocono since it's close to home, or Watkins Glen for long weekends once a year. It is highly competitive on the track and very very few cars will outrun me unless they are dedicated hardcore race cars. Here's a little pic from Pocono

Those are the most responsive cars to basic mods. They're still pretty expensive though...I've always loved the Turbo Buicks; best bang for the buck. The cars and the mods can be very cheap.

BadNick · 09-14-2005, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbotom

Those are the most responsive cars to basic mods. They're still pretty expensive though...I've always loved the Turbo Buicks; best bang for the buck. The cars and the mods can be very cheap.

These lastest gen Supras do seem to hold value more than most cars. After putting 65k miles on mine and having lived with all the related fun, I can still sell it for what I paid for it ...maybe more. Not that you could pry it from my hands anytime soon

But you could buy this "infamous" 8 sec Supra for a mere $40+k

now on eeeee bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...spagenameZWDVW ....ooops, I see the current bid is up to $50k if you can believe what you read there.

A local guy around here who has a few turbo Buicks was selling one a while ago, I noticed the for sale sign on it as I drove by his place so I did a U-bee and went in to look at it, this was an early GN "hot air" car ...I guess you'd know the early ones didn't have intercoolers and ran turbo out right to the intake thus "hot air"; anyway, it had 87k miles and VERY CLEAN asking $8000. I thought that was a very good deal for such a nice car. His other later year GN was mildly moded and running high 10 et's, just as clean looking. Definitely very good bang for the buck if you don't want aggressive road course handling capability like the Supra has. Not that I haven't seen road racing turbo Buicks, but those are highly moded to a whole 'nother level.

Borla · 09-14-2005, 06:32 PM

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Well......back from the track.......good news and bad news.

Bad news first......I need to tune my shift points. The car was hanging for a second going into second, and tapped the rev limiter one time on one or two runs, I think that shift point needs knocked down 1-2 mph. The 2-3 shift point was worse. It was bangin the rev limiter every run, and REALLY holding the shift up, maybe a quarter of a second or longer. I think there is somewhere between .15 - .35 in getting those shifts right, but who knows? Now I have to figure out where to get my hands on HP Tuners, or get over to US 41 one of the days the Indy crew is there to get Heck to tune it for me.

The good news..........she hooked like a mutha. I started out launching at 1500 after a good burnout, with the Nittos at 18psi. I pulled a 1.722 short time with no spin at all. I worked the launches up to 2500 rpms.....at the green light slipping the brake and hammering the gas. 1.7 sec 60' times all night long. I hit 1.8 when I tried stalling it above 2500 and got spin.

I was running 12.7-12.8 all night long (got in 7 runs), which was .1-.2 off my all time bests. I was disappointed in that, but I know that I'll MORE than make that up once I get the shift points adjusted to where they need to be.

tenmile · 09-27-2005, 11:56 PM

My SRT4- 13.4 1/4, exhaust is only mod.
My Ram- 15.9 1/4, exhaust, chipped, not bad for a 8000# truck
My old 5.9L Grand Cherokee- 14.3 1/4.

Turbotom · 09-28-2005, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BadNick

These lastest gen Supras do seem to hold value more than most cars. After putting 65k miles on mine and having lived with all the related fun, I can still sell it for what I paid for it ...maybe more. Not that you could pry it from my hands anytime soon

But you could buy this "infamous" 8 sec Supra for a mere $40+k

now on eeeee bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...spagenameZWDVW ....ooops, I see the current bid is up to $50k if you can believe what you read there.

A local guy around here who has a few turbo Buicks was selling one a while ago, I noticed the for sale sign on it as I drove by his place so I did a U-bee and went in to look at it, this was an early GN "hot air" car ...I guess you'd know the early ones didn't have intercoolers and ran turbo out right to the intake thus "hot air"; anyway, it had 87k miles and VERY CLEAN asking $8000. I thought that was a very good deal for such a nice car. His other later year GN was mildly moded and running high 10 et's, just as clean looking. Definitely very good bang for the buck if you don't want aggressive road course handling capability like the Supra has. Not that I haven't seen road racing turbo Buicks, but those are highly moded to a whole 'nother level.

$8000 is an aweful lot for a hot air car. You can get an '87 Turbo Regal for less than 5K. They're exactly like the GN's except they aren't black. They're probably the ultimate sleeper cars of all time.

ericmac450 · 09-28-2005, 07:16 PM

I've got a 99 Z28

Airlid, Pacesetter headers, 3.73 gears, Spohn LCA and PHB, Spec Stage 4 clutch, Spec Aluminum flywheel, 125 shot of nitrous it ran an 11.78 @ 119mph
I am number 450 below and the 12.54 is all motor.

Scorps · 09-29-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbotom

$8000 is an aweful lot for a hot air car. You can get an '87 Turbo Regal for less than 5K. They're exactly like the GN's except they aren't black. They're probably the ultimate sleeper cars of all time.

there was one in town for sale for 10K....I wanted it but went with the Malibu..becuase my loan was only 5K

phathom · 10-05-2005, 11:45 PM

Got a 92 accord LX with Short Ram Intake, TBC Bypass Mod, Upgraded Electrical, and Aftermarket exhaust with street/strip tires and pulling 15-16s

08-20-2005, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Borla Junkie	What does your car run in the 1/4 and what have you done to it? Just curious as to what kind of performance cars you all have here. Why not make this a list of what you drive, what times you've gotten at the track (please no magazine/internet racing ), and what you've done to it. My "play car" is a 2000 Trans Am with a 5.7L LS1 V8. I've done a full exhaust, lid, cold air induction, some basic suspension and brake mods, torque convertor, and engine programming. My last trip at the track ended up with a 12.62@107.3. This coming weekend I'm swapping out the stock 2.73 rear end with a 3.73 gear, and some goodies to strengthen the stock 10-bolt. How about you? __________________ Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde!!!!

08-20-2005, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rawrr Insane Location: Virginia	Lemme know how your gear swap goes.. I've got 2.73's in my mostly stock LT1 Camaro and have been wanting to change to 3.73s for a while. Anyway never raced on a 1/4 track (none around my area just a couple of 1/8ths) and I did 9.9 @ 72 mph in the 1/8 with flowmaster cat-back as my only mod. (still the only mod at the moment..) __________________ This revelation is the death of ignorance tangled in a state of suffocation slave to self righteousness damnation is on your lips

08-20-2005, 11:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Well, I reckon I could run a quarter mile in just over two minutes, but on Monday I pick up my '99 Monte Carlo Z34 from the lot. She won't move too quick right away and I'm holding off on any serious modification due to my drivetrain warranty, but give it a year or so and we'll see how it goes. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

08-21-2005, 08:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wingless Psycho Location: Metro Detroit, Mich, USA	I have a K&N filter in my 01' n/a PT Cruiser. I use a calendar to calculate my 0-60 times. Any questions? __________________ Tommy Nibs is a funny word. So here I am, above palm trees, so straight and tall... You are, smaller getting smaller, but I still see... you. Jimmy Eat World - Goodbye Sky Harbor

09-03-2005, 09:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	I'm driving a 1997 Olds Cutlass Supreme 4-door with a mild S/C 3.8 V6. We estimate 275HP at the crank, for about 225 at the wheels. Waiting on PCM work, and then we'll know more. It hasn't been to the track at all, but sooner or later I'll get the thing there. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

08-20-2005, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uncle Pony Crazy	I had a moderately modded Mustang, but I never ran it at the track. I traded it off to a guy last month for a camper. Well, I guess I have nothing important to add to this thread.

08-22-2005, 11:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Leviathan[NCV] Well... Location: afk	Turbotom... I've seen a video of one running 8's... ( maybe it was 7)... Anyways, not exactly sure of my 1/4 mile time, but I'll find out when we head to the track in november...

09-02-2005, 02:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gideon_84 Upright	I once did 14.10 secs on 1/4 mile the car I use is een French car. There are only a few in holland. The car is complete restored and tuned; camshaft, flywheel, custom made pistons, Shortshift gearbox, enz enz, the weight of the car is 785 kg, and has 126,7hp on the front wheels. Does anyone recognize this car on the pictures? This is my costumised car This is the back The car on the right is how it looks like when it's original(color,headlights enz) the car on the left is mine

09-03-2005, 09:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	I have a '95 Supra, got it in 1999 with 15k miles on it when it was still pure unmolested stock. One of the more common upgrades is called "BPU" in Supra lingo, basic performance upgrades; I did those during the first year; 3" downpipe with TRD catback exhaust, Blitz SBCiD boost controller running up to 18psi for normal daily use and I crank it to the max for special occasions with 100+ octane to 22psi+; Tein adjustable coilovers all around. I dyno'd at 18psi a few years ago and it has 430rwhp/455rwtq; I replaced the stock clutch after it slipped with an HKS triple disc and lightweight flywheel which made it spool up like a motorcycle engine. Even though I love watching drag racing and participated in it many years ago with other cars, all the track time I have with this car is on road courses a few times a year, either Pocono since it's close to home, or Watkins Glen for long weekends once a year. It is highly competitive on the track and very very few cars will outrun me unless they are dedicated hardcore race cars. Here's a little pic from Pocono

09-03-2005, 02:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	I want to get my 81 Malibu to the strip but thats not going to happen to next summer! After I put a new intake and carb on it, and get the flywheel replaced.... I hope to hit the mid 12's Chevy 350: Headers and cam 350 Turbo Trans: Stage 2 shift kit (auto)

09-12-2005, 04:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
Borla Junkie	I did the rear-end swap.....I put in 3.73 gears, as well as a TA girdle and stud kit to tighten up the rear end. I also swapped the stock steel drive shaft for a lighter aluminum one, and replaced the stock lower-control arms for some stiffer Spohn ones. I plan on hitting up the track this coming Wednesday to see what difference it made. __________________ Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde!!!!

09-14-2005, 06:32 PM	#22 (permalink)
Borla Junkie	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well......back from the track.......good news and bad news. Bad news first......I need to tune my shift points. The car was hanging for a second going into second, and tapped the rev limiter one time on one or two runs, I think that shift point needs knocked down 1-2 mph. The 2-3 shift point was worse. It was bangin the rev limiter every run, and REALLY holding the shift up, maybe a quarter of a second or longer. I think there is somewhere between .15 - .35 in getting those shifts right, but who knows? Now I have to figure out where to get my hands on HP Tuners, or get over to US 41 one of the days the Indy crew is there to get Heck to tune it for me. The good news..........she hooked like a mutha. I started out launching at 1500 after a good burnout, with the Nittos at 18psi. I pulled a 1.722 short time with no spin at all. I worked the launches up to 2500 rpms.....at the green light slipping the brake and hammering the gas. 1.7 sec 60' times all night long. I hit 1.8 when I tried stalling it above 2500 and got spin. I was running 12.7-12.8 all night long (got in 7 runs), which was .1-.2 off my all time bests. I was disappointed in that, but I know that I'll MORE than make that up once I get the shift points adjusted to where they need to be. __________________ Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde!!!!

09-27-2005, 11:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
tenmile Upright	My SRT4- 13.4 1/4, exhaust is only mod. My Ram- 15.9 1/4, exhaust, chipped, not bad for a 8000# truck My old 5.9L Grand Cherokee- 14.3 1/4.

09-28-2005, 07:16 PM	#25 (permalink)
ericmac450 Upright Location: Memphis, TN	I've got a 99 Z28 Airlid, Pacesetter headers, 3.73 gears, Spohn LCA and PHB, Spec Stage 4 clutch, Spec Aluminum flywheel, 125 shot of nitrous it ran an 11.78 @ 119mph I am number 450 below and the 12.54 is all motor.

10-05-2005, 11:45 PM	#27 (permalink)
phathom Crazy	Got a 92 accord LX with Short Ram Intake, TBC Bypass Mod, Upgraded Electrical, and Aftermarket exhaust with street/strip tires and pulling 15-16s __________________ -snooch to the nooch