Stormwalker wrote:
Alright. I am confused. I have driven a couple of those and they really were not fast. One guy I know that has one lined it up against my VR6 and I slaughtered him. I know those things are all wheel drive, is that why? I'm not trying to rip on anyone or anything here, but I evidently am missing something. Educate me please.

I'm somewhat familiar with the Conquest/Starion if that is any help.

The reason I asked about the 97 specifically is because I do have a bit of seat time in that car. It was the 2.0L turbo awd 5-speed, and it was the tsi or whatever. It was not too worked over though, it only had 20k miles on it. I did like it! It was a nice, nimble car to drive, pleasant for spirited driving. But it really was not fast. I'm trying to get the owner to bring it out to some track events, at least autocross.

EDIT: might not reply until Monday, but I'll check back then! Thanks.

The engine is what we are talking about here. My car went 12's on a stock4g63. (which isnt even fast)

I'm somewhat familiar with the Conquest/Starion if that is any help.

The reason I asked about the 97 specifically is because I do have a bit of seat time in that car. It was the 2.0L turbo awd 5-speed, and it was the tsi or whatever. It was not too worked over though, it only had 20k miles on it. I did like it! It was a nice, nimble car to drive, pleasant for spirited driving. But it really was not fast. I'm trying to get the owner to bring it out to some track events, at least autocross.

EDIT: might not reply until Monday, but I'll check back then! Thanks.

Stormwalker wrote:
Would a 97 Eagle DSM have the 4g63?

depends if its an ESi or TSi

Stormwalker wrote:
Um, is this at the track?

Track or public roads.....

99slowGSX wrote:
My 4g63 walks most 5.0's on the road alrady.....:p . So I am assuming that it is a downgrade.

Um, is this at the track?

99slowGSX, wrote:
I highly doubt a 5.0L would be a downgrade in your car, unless of course you insist on leaving things as equipped from the factory.

My 4g63 walks most 5.0's on the road alrady.....:p . So I am assuming that it is a downgrade.

There'd be a lot more tobacco chewin' and use of the word "yep."

God that is my life in Bismarck, everywhere I look. Its not yep out here though its Yah.
I wont even get into Mandan.

Back on topic.

PSiedTSi wrote:
well not exactly...the RB26 is arguably one of the best platforms ever...

And I argue the 4.2L carb motor found in Jeep YJs is one of the best platforms ever

Maybe we could throw that one in that old Mustang Fastback and go crawl some rocks

So basically the Nissan motor is argued to be a better motor for street and some casual weekend racing, the Ford motor for more serious competitive use. Keep in mind, when getting more serious about competition, whatever you use is going to break. Period.

This is what I have gathered from reading a few other threads. Personally, I will never be 100% sure, because I have not owned one of those Nissan motors and therefore have no experience with it.

99slowGSX, I highly doubt a 5.0L would be a downgrade in your car, unless of course you insist on leaving things as equipped from the factory.

94NDTA wrote:
Thats because those cars metnioned are upgrades. This is a downgrade.

and a 5.0 would be a downgrade in my car.........but it would be different. Plus I dont think you really know the full potential of the motor that was put in there.

94NDTA wrote:
Thats because those cars metnioned are upgrades. This is a downgrade.

well not exactly...the RB26 is arguably one of the best platforms ever...

99slowGSX wrote:
I love how all the domestic guys are haters........lol. Even if it is photoshopped it would be unique and different. I know that Rx-7s get the ls1 put in them and miatas get 5.0 mustang motors. Dont see us tuners complaining. I am sure with the proper internals and big turbos that think would be quick. Just my .02, always going to be a hater out there no matter what. BTW I love my domestic winter beater.....
Thats because those cars metnioned are upgrades. This is a downgrade.

Turbo5Oh wrote:
sometimes i ponder how the world would be different with out those movies.

There'd be a lot more tobacco chewin' and use of the word "yep."

sometimes i ponder how the world would be different with out those movies.

PSiedTSi wrote:
yeah but theres a difference...thats the ultimate super tuner car...im guessing you are referring to Top Secret's white supra?

cant remember.. it was on a vid that came with super street couple months ago and had some guy going for speed record on open public highways