I Gotta Question

[dubjinc]

I have a civic with a 96' jdm gsr engine swap. I've really only raced my friend srt-4 on a marked quarter mile in quakertown, because i haven't had it for too long. I beat him by a car length to a length and a half every time. Today my civic dynoed at 164 hp and 124 torque. soo im wondering how my car is faster than his with such lower numbers. I dont think my 93' dx weighs that much less than the srt-4...I have no idea, it seems unlikely that i would keep up let alone beat him. Any insight would be appreciated.

[dubjinc]

I was expecting closer to 190 hp..

[redline]

Im sure your car is quick but I would bet he can't drive. Switch cars and see what happens.

[dubjinc]

He can definetly drive, i've been in the car with him a couple times. but thats not a bad idea...

[TROLL]

yeah switching drivers wouldnt hurt

otherwise i think the major factors are power, weight, and gearing. (and traction too if that was an issue at all)

[dubjinc]

Also i went the ATCO's website i didnt really get the info i wanted, does anybody know when its open for recreational dragging, if they do that, i want to get some numbers..

[redline]

Also i went the ATCO's website i didnt really get the info i wanted, does anybody know when its open for recreational dragging, if they do that, i want to get some numbers..

Tuesday and Friday is your best bet. Runs start at 5:30pm and be their early to stage.

[dubjinc]

well..we both have lsd:eek: ..no the transmission kind. As far as i know stock gears for both trannys. i have my stock 5 inch wide tires that spin through first and half of second but other than that unless the dyno is incorrect i think he should be beating me.

[dubjinc]

"Tuesday and Friday is your best bet. Runs start at 5:30pm and be their early to stage."

Thank you, i might try to go this friday and hopefully figure some stuff out.

[redline]

"Tuesday and Friday is your best bet. Runs start at 5:30pm and be their early to stage."

Thank you, i might try to go this friday and hopefully figure some stuff out.

Make sure to check their schedule (last I knew it was on their site and also check for people posting in Upcoming Events or Racing subforums) because it isn't always a test and tune night. You might find yourself taking a useless drive.

[95TurboDC2]

did you have the white coupe?? well the srt4's have absolutly not traction untill about third gear. im suprised of the outcome of that race. hmmm switching drivers could be an idea.

[SeMaxima99]

yea its the driver :thumbup:

[dubjinc]

I drive the grape! :o

[zerioustt]

did you have the white coupe?? well the srt4's have absolutly not traction untill about third gear. im suprised of the outcome of that race. hmmm switching drivers could be an idea.

3rd gear? Must be in the rain...


I'd def switch cars and see the outcome of that. All atco's info is on there website, if you can't find it call 1-856-768-0900 and follow the promps.

[95TurboDC2]

3rd gear? Must be in the rain...


I'd def switch cars and see the outcome of that. All atco's info is on there website, if you can't find it call 1-856-768-0900 and follow the promps.

they still spin tires in 2nd. 3rd gear there all traction from there on out. thats what i was trying to say

[boostinsidewayz]

race from a roll

racing from a dig determines the better driver, racing from a roll determines the faster car

[redline]

race from a roll

racing from a dig determines the better driver, racing from a roll determines the faster car

Are you serious!

[element10]

i'm pretty sure the srt is a tank compared to your car, not to mention you should be less likely to spin your tires as much because your torque numbers probably dont come close to the srt4's

[cxrock16]

re-do after the rain .. hes probably just not a good drag racer.. go for a 30mph highway roll

[boostinsidewayz]

Are you serious!

necessary?

[dubjinc]

...it wasn't in the rain, i think the srt weighs 300 more pounds..if i raced him from a roll, that wouldn't be a standard qaurter mile race, which is what i do because regardless of an outcome a 1/4 time is a solid number you can't disagree with, i'm just gonna get over to atco soon

[sherwood]

i think its just cuz u got a crazy amount of jdm vteck...i meen that **** is wild! puts ur hear to the back of the seat!

[Sled]

necessary?

my car blows from a roll. it depends on the gearing of the car. from a dig is the only way to drag race.

[Uberu]

yeah switching drivers wouldnt hurt

otherwise i think the major factors are power, weight, and gearing. (and traction too if that was an issue at all)

well..we both have lsd:eek: ..no the transmission kind. As far as i know stock gears for both trannys.

Just so you know, troll wasn't talking about aftermarket gear or something like that, he was referring to the gearing such as the ratios.

[Jeffros Spec V]

Just so you know, troll wasn't talking about aftermarket gear or something like that, he was referring to the gearing such as the ratios.

What are you talking about?

[WRXD]

He can definetly drive, i've been in the car with him a couple times. but thats not a bad idea...

100% of the people registered on this site think they "can drive". My guess would be that about 10% of the people on here can actually "drive" or have any serious road or track race experience. And no I am not claiming to be in that 10%.

In that situation its all driver....

[Vypurr]

Yeah, that SRT should definatly be beating you every time. How sure are you that it's a true quarter mile? I could see you easily jumping ahead early if he doesn't know how to launch that car, but by 2nd/3rd/4th he will reel you in HARD.

[dubjinc]

if its not exactly a 1/4 mile which im sure its not, its pretty close. he can drive as good as i can, once i get into high 3rd he starts pulling close but by the time i shift into 4th i keep a solid car length.

[Vypurr]

He should be finishing in 4th. Whats done to your civic? Can I come drive his car and race you? Infact I wanna come with my stock SRT and see what happens.

[dubjinc]

Lol yeah dude def. whenever you want, that would help clear things up my civic has an engine swap, but the numbers are 164hp and 124lb-ft.

[Vypurr]

Can you PM me where this section of road is? I think I have a good idea, and I think I have raced there before too! lol

I am always on the lookout for a good road to have a few runs on and I know they are hiding all over in Quakertown and Red Hill area!

[TROLL]

the guy wants to go to atco, which is safe, legal, and will give him some definite answers. so... if you want to keep speculating about it here feel free, but its kind of futile.

[dubjinc]

yeah, postponed until atco!