I could see sub 4 second 0-60 times in that car... its all about the AWD launch... Make yourself a boost controller for $20, add a decent intercooler and I think those numbers are achievable if you drive it like you hate it.

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UVIC Formula SAE Team

http://uvic.fsae.ca

My "basic mods" might be a little skewed compared to others. I have a larger turbo (16G), intercooler, cams, polished head and all the supporting fuel componants. The 3.89 sec 0-60 was done with race gas at the track. It pushes a little under 400 HP at the engine according to trap speeds.

Well if you call all that "basic mods" then I would like to know what you would do when you do the "advanced mods"!!! :-)

Now I am thinking about getting myself one of those Talons. :-))

During the day, 01 dodge dakota sport. On the weekends, a 725 HP dirt winged sprint car.

Michael Jones
michaej@clemson.edu
www.michaeltjones.com

bus at uni but 1969 Series 2A Long Wheel Base land rover at home - the one of the few cars I drive with a BIG grin on my face

93 RX-7, Montego Blue Touring:
10k miles on rebuilt engine, PFS cool charge intake, PFS intercooler, PFS downpipe, PFS midpipe, PFS cat-back, PFS boost gauge, PFS PMC with commander, PFS heavy duty clutch and racing pressure plate, PFS lightweight flywheel, 4.33 rear, GAB Super 8 way adjustable struts. About 380hp (flywheel) @ 14psi and 12 sec 1/4. OK for driving daily, but 11mpg.
Matt Ahl- The RX7 wheels look nice on your DSM.

1G DSMs are fast for cheap, low 12s on stock turbos, 11 sec street/daily driven cars. They can become money pits though, but so is my car.

Right now '91 Firebird LO3 runs mid 14s and is a perfect daily driver still(mid 16 sec car stock). For sale soon.

Hopefully in ~6 weeks I'll have my real car done '89 Trans Am GTA with a 350 and procharger D1-SC supercharger. The car has been sitting in NY for the last yr with ~$4000 in parts just waiting for school to end.

Also have 2 '88 Dodge daytona Shelby Z's that used to be winter beaters, and will soon be for sale. 2.2 4 cyl. turbo, snow, and $1300 = FUN.

I am sorry to say that I traded my 96 dodge grand caravan for a 02 mustang about 2 weeks ago. there was so much more utility with the van, but the mustang puts a smile on my face. and my summer car is a 1959 Ford Galaxie- Fairlane 500. They only made it for about 6 months.

-Daily Driver- 2002 VW GTI 1.8 Turbo, KW coilovers, and soon to be added APR ECU, Custom Stainless steel 3 in.down pipe and exhaust.

-Original Daily Driver(still have it)- 1982 VW Rabbit DIESEL. Stock with decals from Edelbrock, hoosier, comp cams, flowmaster, and the list goes on. It is light Smurf blue with dark blue racing stripe down the side.

-Restoring 1966 Mustang Fastback - will have a 331 cid. stroker with AFR 185 heads and an AOD tranny. It will put out about 480 hp N/A.

-For Sale - 1936 Chevy 2 door sedan, in need of full restoration. All steel body with light surface rust. Original inline 6 cyl.and 3 speed tranny. $2000 if anyone is interested.

-Looking for a 1967 Fastback to put a 302 and twin turbocharge it.

I drive a 1970 Maverick which isn't much Maverick anymore.



-Charlie Ping
Auburn University FSAE
5th Overall Detroit 2003
? Overall Aussie 2003.

1991 Honda Civic DX hatchback

Oh Yeah, I forgot about the race car. I also own a 1999 Tony Kart with a Japanese Honda RS 125cc engine. It is the most fun you could have.

The only way to go if you wanna go fast.

Bugger! I hate computers. I'll be stuffed if I know how to put a picture on this site. For you info, that was a pic of my 97 GSXR750

mrnoodley, do you do Philly reigon autocrossing? If so I've probably seen you. As for my car, I call it "the cone eater"



Lehigh Formula SAE Alumni
Team Captain 2002-2003

www.lehigh.edu/~insae/formula

quote:

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Originally posted by Charlie:
I drive a 1970 Maverick which isn't much Maverick anymore.



-Charlie Ping

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How about fuel injection on that thing? I've got a 1970 Mach 1 that I have spent enough time and money to be embarrased about. Need a slightly used 351C? How about a shaker?

Brian Lewis
Performance Electronics, Ltd.
www.pe-ltd.com
"Complete Engine Management Systems"

[This message was edited by B Lewis @ PE Engine Management on July 31, 2003 at 11:44 PM.]

Angry Joe,

I've run quite a bit with philly region. In fact, those pictures were taken at Nazareth when i was co-driving with Rob Leone while his MR2 was out of service. I think he's driving in that 2nd pic.

I haven't run with Philly region for about a year due to other racing projects, but I ran a little more than two full seasons. I ran winter season 2001 through the end of the summer of 2002. I also ran quit a bit with the NNJ and SJR crowds.

Are you with Drexel? You guys gotta come out the next Nazareth event. We won't be there this weekend though as we're taking the car to a DC reigon autocross.

Your Tiburon wouldn't be the one that crossed the finish line backwards at Camden, would it? Talk about style points

Lehigh Formula SAE Alumni
Team Captain 2002-2003

www.lehigh.edu/~insae/formula

Yes, that was me going through the gates backwards.

My days with Drexel are sadly over. however, I'm sure that the guys will be out for a few events this summer.

I suppose most of you haven't had the misfortune to drive a Mitsubishi (Bitsarmising/Bitsarshiti) Sigma. Mine is an old 1981 model 2.6lt 4cyl muscle car. This is my day to day traveller, and although I bag it out, it's done over 440,000km and doesn't miss a beat. I have a project vehicle though, which is a 1969 HT Holden Kingswood. It has a 253 under the bonnet. Nice old classic chromey three on the tree. Unfortunately unregistered, so I'm not driving it at the moment.