IS 430 slow in the 1/4 mile???
10-31-2004, 11:26 AM
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IS 430 slow in the 1/4 mile???
I saw this article, well here's the link; http://sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0411scc_srt03/ .
I don't get it, 14 sec in the 1/4 mile
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I don't get it, 14 sec in the 1/4 mile
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10-31-2004, 01:35 PM
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they said they were expecting 13's but it didn't happen.
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10-31-2004, 08:40 PM
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thats what you get when ricers test drive. the car should run 13's.
10-31-2004, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
You'd think 280+whp would get you into the 13s...
10-31-2004, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
You'd think 280+whp would get you into the 13s...
280 whp should be mid to low 13s. Although the trap speed was only 100 mph. My guess is a very high altitude track.
11-01-2004, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by power3dfx
Since when does a gs430 have 280 to the wheels? its 300 crank, so about 240-245 at most. since the only mod on this car is headers (something i am sure adds almost no horsepower on the 1uz-fe) it does have a 6 speed however, but i am highly doubtful this car has anymore than 260 at the wheels.
11-01-2004, 10:59 AM
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11-01-2004, 12:38 PM
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get the right tires on that bitch and it should dig into the 13's. Also the suspension setup has to be tweaked to account for the shft in weight.
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