2 Buick GN's picking on a Viper GTS video
02-26-2004, 07:31 PM
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Originally posted by thealliance15
who needs a v10 when u can have a twin turbo 6
who needs a v10 when u can have a twin turbo 6
02-26-2004, 10:30 PM
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Originally posted by CLpower
looks like the viper guy couldn't shift quick enough
looks like the viper guy couldn't shift quick enough
02-26-2004, 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by mattg
auto>mt in a straight line
auto>mt in a straight line
You get more power to the wheels compared to an auto, you can get quick controlled launches and shift faster (both driver skill though)
Imagine an auto S2000? It would be slow as shit from a stop.
02-26-2004, 10:55 PM
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how about the quickest supras- auto > mt
worlds quickest wrx- auto > mt
i guess my comment works better w/ highly modified vehicles.
you saw how badly the viper got owned when it shifted. there had to have been some hp or power to weight differences as well.
worlds quickest wrx- auto > mt
i guess my comment works better w/ highly modified vehicles.
you saw how badly the viper got owned when it shifted. there had to have been some hp or power to weight differences as well.
02-26-2004, 11:00 PM
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Originally posted by mattg
auto>mt in a straight line
auto>mt in a straight line
not if you know how to shift fast enough
if you notice, the guy shifted pretty slowly
02-26-2004, 11:03 PM
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i'm sure you would have taken the GN's scott.
02-27-2004, 06:41 AM
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Originally posted by mattg
how about the quickest supras- auto > mt
worlds quickest wrx- auto > mt
i guess my comment works better w/ highly modified vehicles.
how about the quickest supras- auto > mt
worlds quickest wrx- auto > mt
i guess my comment works better w/ highly modified vehicles.
"an auto is better for a turbo application, as the boost doesn't drop, but otherwise I think a manual is better."
All of the cars you mentioned are Turbocharged. They usually run faster when highly modified due to the fact that the revs don't drop when you shift an automatic, which means that the boost doesn't fall like it would with a manual tranny.
But for a NA application, Manual > Auto (well driven of course)
02-27-2004, 10:21 AM
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Originally posted by mattg
i'm sure you would have taken the GN's scott.
i'm sure you would have taken the GN's scott.
as I said, I miss my dads GN
hopefully there will be one again in the family soon
02-27-2004, 10:23 AM
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Originally posted by tmk70
I'm waiting for 97 Three Point OH to chime in and say that the GN was a POS.
I'm waiting for 97 Three Point OH to chime in and say that the GN was a POS.
I banned him a few days ago
02-27-2004, 11:24 AM
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Originally posted by scalbert
The 3.8L Buick Turbo V6, wonderful!!! IMO, the T-Type/GN/GNX were the beginning of the modern muscle car.
The 3.8L Buick Turbo V6, wonderful!!! IMO, the T-Type/GN/GNX were the beginning of the modern muscle car.
and a huge asset to turbocharger technology
02-27-2004, 11:32 AM
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I used to want a GN. Especially since a few friends had them and all I could afford was a used Cutluss or Regal.
They are definitely a good collector car.
They are definitely a good collector car.
02-27-2004, 01:52 PM
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Originally posted by cusdaddy
I addressed it here with my quote above:
"an auto is better for a turbo application, as the boost doesn't drop, but otherwise I think a manual is better."
All of the cars you mentioned are Turbocharged. They usually run faster when highly modified due to the fact that the revs don't drop when you shift an automatic, which means that the boost doesn't fall like it would with a manual tranny.
But for a NA application, Manual > Auto (well driven of course)
I addressed it here with my quote above:
"an auto is better for a turbo application, as the boost doesn't drop, but otherwise I think a manual is better."
All of the cars you mentioned are Turbocharged. They usually run faster when highly modified due to the fact that the revs don't drop when you shift an automatic, which means that the boost doesn't fall like it would with a manual tranny.
But for a NA application, Manual > Auto (well driven of course)
02-27-2004, 02:30 PM
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Originally posted by GOT PSI?
The torque convertor is also a big factor. With my TE62, I used a 3800 stall with lockup.
The torque convertor is also a big factor. With my TE62, I used a 3800 stall with lockup.