My 03 5AT sedan vs the Magnum Hemi...at the track
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My 03 5AT sedan vs the Magnum Hemi...at the track
Yesterday I went to the track for the 2nd time with my car. My mods are a Z-pipe and Power Duct cover removed. The conditions were perfect (mid 40s, fairly dry air). I got smoked by most of my competitors (2 LS1 F-Bodys, Turbo Trans Ams, SC'd Marauder), but I did get to run the 340hp Dodge Magnum Hemi with an intake which supposedly adds about 10whp to those cars. He ran a 14.18@97.85 compared to my 14.32@97.73 (new PB). I just couldn't match his launch. He got a 2.01 and I got a 2.15. The Hemi owns VQ35 from the start, but it's not so strong up top. With similiar reaction times (.2), he shot out to a 2 car lead and held it the whole way. I will say my VQ sounded a hell of a lot better. The Hemi is way too quiet, even with an intake. That car is begging for an exhaust.
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Originally Posted by DaveB
Yesterday I went to the track for the 2nd time with my car. My mods are a Z-pipe and Power Duct cover removed. The conditions were perfect (mid 40s, fairly dry air). I got smoked by most of my competitors (2 LS1 F-Bodys, Turbo Trans Ams, SC'd Marauder), but I did get to run the 340hp Dodge Magnum Hemi with an intake which supposedly adds about 10whp to those cars. He ran a 14.18@97.85 compared to my 14.32@97.73 (new PB). I just couldn't match his launch. He got a 2.01 and I got a 2.15. The Hemi owns VQ35 from the start, but it's not so strong up top. With similiar reaction times (.2), he shot out to a 2 car lead and held it the whole way. I will say my VQ sounded a hell of a lot better. The Hemi is way too quiet, even with an intake. That car is begging for an exhaust.
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Originally Posted by DaveB
Yesterday I went to the track for the 2nd time with my car. My mods are a Z-pipe and Power Duct cover removed. The conditions were perfect (mid 40s, fairly dry air). I got smoked by most of my competitors (2 LS1 F-Bodys, Turbo Trans Ams, SC'd Marauder), but I did get to run the 340hp Dodge Magnum Hemi with an intake which supposedly adds about 10whp to those cars. He ran a 14.18@97.85 compared to my 14.32@97.73 (new PB). I just couldn't match his launch. He got a 2.01 and I got a 2.15. The Hemi owns VQ35 from the start, but it's not so strong up top. With similiar reaction times (.2), he shot out to a 2 car lead and held it the whole way. I will say my VQ sounded a hell of a lot better. The Hemi is way too quiet, even with an intake. That car is begging for an exhaust.
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