5.0 track times

[J-rod]

I have no direct experience with stock type 5.0, but from what i've seen at the track, I really doubt you are going to see 13's. especially your "first" times out. It takes a lot of experience, practice, and familiarity with the car to get it to ET.



I ran this guy (no idea who it is) twice in time trials, 5.0, AOD car, CAI, supposed to have gears and some minor stuff. His slips were 14.20's at 97-ish.

I think the way more important thing for you your first times out, it to simply set out to have fun. If that is your goal, you wont be disappointed, wont be consumed with "needing" to buy parts, make changes and chase the car. If you go out, take what the car gives you, try to improve your driving, and enjoy racing, hanging out BS'ing you will be a winner. Thats what its about for me, I take what the car will give me, then tweek it to go faster.

Bob Myers

very well said. im not going to be upset...i was just wondering...since seeing some times there and from what others have said.

i just got new plugs and fuel filter...plus the wires,cap,rotor,and oil change....so i should have the basics covered....id be happy with a LOW 14

[coralcoupe1993]

My 93 coupe went 14.2 when it was stock. The only mod was Flows and K&N. I did gears got to 14.0. Ah the good old days before I got the perfromance bug.

[thelast50ho]

Id say a stick maybe but since your an auto on street tires 14.5s maybe 14.3s

[93Cobra5.0]

I would be betting on low 14's .. I've never ran mine in the 1/4 but the guy I bought it off of said he did a best of 14.0 but didnt give me a speed.. and thats a 5 speed cobra.. I'm wondering if that guy knew how to drive lol. Most of the GT's I've seen with your mods are in the 13.9 to 14.3 range.. but dont worry, just work on your reaction times, and go there to have fun.

- Mike

[04yellowcobra]

My "tired" 87 GT, equal length shorties, aftermarkets catted H, MAC cat-back, K&N drop in, junk shifter, M/T 235/60 Drag radials went a best of 14.40 at Mason Dixon. Shift points where right at 5k. I was happy with that (seeing that I pulled the upper intake off and it looked like a coal stove, with molasses in the oil pan). I am hoping to completely skip 8s in the 8th with the 351 going in.

Later

[Domination]

I have no direct experience with stock type 5.0, but from what i've seen at the track, I really doubt you are going to see 13's. especially your "first" times out. It takes a lot of experience, practice, and familiarity with the car to get it to ET.



I ran this guy (no idea who it is) twice in time trials, 5.0, AOD car, CAI, supposed to have gears and some minor stuff. His slips were 14.20's at 97-ish.

I think the way more important thing for you your first times out, it to simply set out to have fun. If that is your goal, you wont be disappointed, wont be consumed with "needing" to buy parts, make changes and chase the car. If you go out, take what the car gives you, try to improve your driving, and enjoy racing, hanging out BS'ing you will be a winner. Thats what its about for me, I take what the car will give me, then tweek it to go faster.

Bob Myers

THATS ME!!!!

The car was AOD and stock EVERYTHING. I think I had about 10,000 Miles on it. Well, I did have a 5 lug conversion and a set of cobra rims. I don't have any slips but I'm pretty sure that was a 15.2, not a 14.2. It was slow as hell. Now I do have 4.10 in it. A mac H, and dumps. And a K&N panel. It might be a 5 speed the next time I'm at the track as well. We'll see.

[J-rod]

i guess the consesus is if i hit 14.5 be happy and shut up?



im sure if i had tires for track id have a better shot at low 14's.

[Martin0660]

THATS ME!!!!

The car was AOD and stock EVERYTHING. I think I had about 10,000 Miles on it. Well, I did have a 5 lug conversion and a set of cobra rims. I don't have any slips but I'm pretty sure that was a 15.2, not a 14.2. It was slow as hell. Now I do have 4.10 in it. A mac H, and dumps. And a K&N panel. It might be a 5 speed the next time I'm at the track as well. We'll see.

Huh, I geuss I got my stockish 5.0's confused ;) I know i ran one with a little bit done to it that ran low 14's. You know how it is, you talk to so many guys at the track, and they start to run together.

How does that 4 cylinder car look from behind running away? lol

Bob Myers

[Domination]

haha, I don't know. You got so far away I didn't get a good look

[George C]

i guess the consesus is if i hit 14.5 be happy and shut up?



im sure if i had tires for track id have a better shot at low 14's.

you need converter!!!

[J-rod]

dammit i know!

why you all have to live so far away!

(Actually wish me luck...im applying to a job in pitt pa)

[George C]

dammit i know!

why you all have to live so far away!

(Actually wish me luck...im applying to a job in pitt pa)

im down Mt pleasant a good bit. thats not to far from WV. if your close to Tim and his shop mater and his shop isnt that far from there

you hsould jsut buy my built trans an call it a day

[J-rod]

i dont have that much $$$

[George C]

i dont have that much $$$

your rich!!! you live in WV and drive a 5.0. all your hillbillys with 5.0s are millionnares

[J-rod]

im rich??? i better go check the bank account again?























nope still poo'