G35 coupe 6MT vs 1986 Trans Am
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Yeah, I'm guessing that he has the 305 cubic inch? Not much of a player on horsepower, but if it's in that bad of shape, I still wouldn't do pinks. You'd end up with a '86 Trans-Am that nobody would trade for a roll of bathroom tissue. 
If you decide to, show him the crosswalk. 
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Winner is......
Originally Posted by quiksilverj810
hey guys my friends friend has a 86 Trans Am prob in bad condition and wants to race me for slips... lol i told him this isnt fast & the furious. honestly who do u think will win me or the trans am
You'll beat him for sure. I believe that 1986 Trans Am weights 3200 lbs (prolly full strong metal body) and the engine HP is 180. So, you'll beat him by..... let's say 20 cars ahead?
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If it is stock, you'll crush him. The 1986 T/A had a 205hp 305 CID (5.0L) engine.
However, if he's modded, you need to find out what he has under the hood first, because just about any GM V-8 can fit under the hood of an '86 T/A. The mod potential of a 350 small block V-8 is practically unlimited. Don't be fooled by its ratty condition - I've seen some really horrible looking condition cars that had mint new worked motors in them that were extremely fast.
I worked with someone years ago who had an '84 Formula, and he transplanted an old carbureted 327 from a '67 Corvette into it, with a Turbo 400 tranny with a shift kit, and that thing would beat a G35C for sure.
The 305 was kind of a weak motor in the power dept. But give me a 350, and for the cost of a NISMO exhaust system I could mod it to a level that it would easily smoke a G35C.
However, if he's modded, you need to find out what he has under the hood first, because just about any GM V-8 can fit under the hood of an '86 T/A. The mod potential of a 350 small block V-8 is practically unlimited. Don't be fooled by its ratty condition - I've seen some really horrible looking condition cars that had mint new worked motors in them that were extremely fast.
I worked with someone years ago who had an '84 Formula, and he transplanted an old carbureted 327 from a '67 Corvette into it, with a Turbo 400 tranny with a shift kit, and that thing would beat a G35C for sure.
The 305 was kind of a weak motor in the power dept. But give me a 350, and for the cost of a NISMO exhaust system I could mod it to a level that it would easily smoke a G35C.
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Why on earth would you ever race for pink slips? This isn't a movie here, you're talking about a car you paid >35K to drive. Race him all you want (agree with the no street racing comment), but for God's sake don't put your car on the line for it.
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