Z28 Challenge
#1
Ok I have just been challenged by a friend with a Z28 Stock with an Auto trans. I have a stock 97 GLE no mods. I know i have a 190hp and he has a 310hp so i don't think i can beat him right now. I am planning to get a few mods like a VB, CAI, ypipe, exaust, etc. So what do i need to be able to beat him, without SC Turbo or Nos. Please post legit responses. THanks
#2
Originally posted by NISMOPower
Ok I have just been challenged by a friend with a Z28 Stock with an Auto trans. I have a stock 97 GLE no mods. I know i have a 190hp and he has a 310hp so i don't think i can beat him right now. I am planning to get a few mods like a VB, CAI, ypipe, exaust, etc. So what do i need to be able to beat him, without SC Turbo or Nos. Please post legit responses. THanks
Ok I have just been challenged by a friend with a Z28 Stock with an Auto trans. I have a stock 97 GLE no mods. I know i have a 190hp and he has a 310hp so i don't think i can beat him right now. I am planning to get a few mods like a VB, CAI, ypipe, exaust, etc. So what do i need to be able to beat him, without SC Turbo or Nos. Please post legit responses. THanks
-shing
#4
It's pretty simple. Without boost or nos, you won't have a chance unless you completely rebuild the long block w/ all custom parts + an ecu reprogram. You at most will only get about 210-220hp at the very most. Still your 90hp short. Plus you still have an open differential and FWD.
Originally posted by NISMOPower
Ok I have just been challenged by a friend with a Z28 Stock with an Auto trans. I have a stock 97 GLE no mods. I know i have a 190hp and he has a 310hp so i don't think i can beat him right now. I am planning to get a few mods like a VB, CAI, ypipe, exaust, etc. So what do i need to be able to beat him, without SC Turbo or Nos. Please post legit responses. THanks
Ok I have just been challenged by a friend with a Z28 Stock with an Auto trans. I have a stock 97 GLE no mods. I know i have a 190hp and he has a 310hp so i don't think i can beat him right now. I am planning to get a few mods like a VB, CAI, ypipe, exaust, etc. So what do i need to be able to beat him, without SC Turbo or Nos. Please post legit responses. THanks
#5
Originally posted by NISMOPower
Ok I have just been challenged by a friend with a Z28 Stock with an Auto trans. I have a stock 97 GLE no mods. I know i have a 190hp and he has a 310hp so i don't think i can beat him right now. I am planning to get a few mods like a VB, CAI, ypipe, exaust, etc. So what do i need to be able to beat him, without SC Turbo or Nos. Please post legit responses. THanks
Ok I have just been challenged by a friend with a Z28 Stock with an Auto trans. I have a stock 97 GLE no mods. I know i have a 190hp and he has a 310hp so i don't think i can beat him right now. I am planning to get a few mods like a VB, CAI, ypipe, exaust, etc. So what do i need to be able to beat him, without SC Turbo or Nos. Please post legit responses. THanks
#8
Yup, I afraid it's true. You will lose unless you have a supercharger and/or nitrous. Even if with all the NA mods, I still don't think you can take him. Those suckers are fast, even in auto form. Even if you have a 5spd., it won't make any difference. Go race him for fun, but don't expect too much. You're best bet is to race against V6 models. It should be much closer and you might be able to beat one. I thought about getting a Z28 before, but it just wasn't for me. For one thing, the interior is so cheap looking and the realiability is questionable. However, if you just want speed, there's no better choice.
#9
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Like so many have posted here, it is no contest really. IMO it's not an even comparison kinda like apples to oranges. I drive my Maxima for it's comfort, reliability(sp?) and family outings. I drive my vette for performance, speed and low end grunt. They both have their pros and cons but are excellent cars in different ways. The drag strip is not where the max excels.
#12
Sorry... I have to disagree from Personal Experience
Not to step on any toes or anything but how many of you have dared to step up to a light with a stock Z28? I took a '95 stock Z28 with my max with only an intake. Yea... I won by inches... but I still won... twice. He couldn't believe it but I could since I used to have a '95 Z28 with the 5.7liter Corvette engine. Its not always about the car. Its also about the driver behind the wheel. Any one who doesn't believe me can ask around. I got witnesses plus I still see this Z28 on DPA so if anyone wants to see it again... I can show you.
#16
my friend got a LS1 Z28. he asked to see how fast his car is few days after he got the car. we both floored our cars as we lanched in a freeway, at the time he's at the top of a bridge, i was only halfway done.
u mite need both supercharge and nos to beat a Z28.
otherwise, just run for fun.
u mite need both supercharge and nos to beat a Z28.
otherwise, just run for fun.
#17
playing
They were definetly playing with you if you won at all especially in an auto. I raced some guy in a 60's corvette convertible standard on Boston Road one night. it was fun, he had the top down and i revved and was like why not. I kept with him through first and he hit second chirped a good chirp and it's like i stopped moving i couldn't believe it.
#18
Re: Sorry... I have to disagree from Personal Experience
Originally posted by Maxima97GLE
Not to step on any toes or anything but how many of you have dared to step up to a light with a stock Z28? I took a '95 stock Z28 with my max with only an intake. Yea... I won by inches... but I still won... twice. He couldn't believe it but I could since I used to have a '95 Z28 with the 5.7liter Corvette engine. Its not always about the car. Its also about the driver behind the wheel. Any one who doesn't believe me can ask around. I got witnesses plus I still see this Z28 on DPA so if anyone wants to see it again... I can show you.
Not to step on any toes or anything but how many of you have dared to step up to a light with a stock Z28? I took a '95 stock Z28 with my max with only an intake. Yea... I won by inches... but I still won... twice. He couldn't believe it but I could since I used to have a '95 Z28 with the 5.7liter Corvette engine. Its not always about the car. Its also about the driver behind the wheel. Any one who doesn't believe me can ask around. I got witnesses plus I still see this Z28 on DPA so if anyone wants to see it again... I can show you.
#19
ok listen
take this into consideration ..
An auto, convertible Z28 will run high 13's ..
A 5spd hardtop Z28 will run mid 13's , i've seen them many times at the track ..if the driver is a idiot and can't shift they will still run high 14's
Basically , you have no chance![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Ant
An auto, convertible Z28 will run high 13's ..
A 5spd hardtop Z28 will run mid 13's , i've seen them many times at the track ..if the driver is a idiot and can't shift they will still run high 14's
Basically , you have no chance
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Ant
#20
Originally posted by NISMOPower
Ok I have just been challenged by a friend with a Z28 Stock with an Auto trans. I have a stock 97 GLE no mods. I know i have a 190hp and he has a 310hp so i don't think i can beat him right now. I am planning to get a few mods like a VB, CAI, ypipe, exaust, etc. So what do i need to be able to beat him, without SC Turbo or Nos. Please post legit responses. THanks
Ok I have just been challenged by a friend with a Z28 Stock with an Auto trans. I have a stock 97 GLE no mods. I know i have a 190hp and he has a 310hp so i don't think i can beat him right now. I am planning to get a few mods like a VB, CAI, ypipe, exaust, etc. So what do i need to be able to beat him, without SC Turbo or Nos. Please post legit responses. THanks
#21
As far as daring enough to take on a Z28, I won't back down from anyone. So, I'll race it, even though I might lose. I know that many of you here feel the same way. I think you have more of a chance against older model Z28. However, like the newer Mustang GT, the newer Z28 is really fast. No chance whatsoever you can take one without sc/nos/major engine work. And that's a stock Z28, just imagine if it have a few mods. I agree that it's not a fair comparison. I think it's more of a fair comparison if you match a Z28 against a 300ZXTT. Many of us got a Maxima maybe because we want to be different. Look at all the fixed up Mustangs, Camaros, Civics, Integras, and Accords out there. Sure, there are many Maximas out there, but how many fixed up Maximas do you see on a daily basis? I would see a fixed up Maxima once upon a blue moon. So, even if you lose to a Z28, don't feel bad because we have two entirely different cars. Still though, I'm not saying don't race one. Race it anyway!
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#22
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I own both a 97 max and a 99 Trans Am. The LS1 engines are usually underrated by the factory. I know some people that are putting down about 320+ to the rear wheels with a few simple mods. However, race the guy, have fun, be careful, you will probably not win but there is no harm in trying.
By the way, what year is the Z28? If it is before model year 1998 it has the LT1. I think about 270 hp from the factory. You may have more of a chance with one of those if it is not modded much. However, they are torque monsters and will easilly pull down low. Good Luck.
By the way, what year is the Z28? If it is before model year 1998 it has the LT1. I think about 270 hp from the factory. You may have more of a chance with one of those if it is not modded much. However, they are torque monsters and will easilly pull down low. Good Luck.
#23
Well one of my friends got a 98 Trans Am, and I was able to beat him... BECAUSE he is brand new at driving stick.. So in this case, it wouldnt matter if he had a Ferrari 355 since he wasnt able to drive it, it wouldnt matter. However, as soon as he learns how to drive a stick, i'm staying away. I installed his stereo for him, and damn i thought the nissan interiors were bad.. the GM interiors are far worse.. Once he gets good, I'll just race him on my CBR600F4i...it can run low 10s straight out of the box.
#27
Originally posted by sx7r
<yawn> beat 3 LS1's last week. 2 WS6's and 1 SS. 2 from a stop and 1 from a 1st gear roll. 1 was stock, 1 had an exhaust cut out, the other one i dunno. all three were 6spds.
<yawn> beat 3 LS1's last week. 2 WS6's and 1 SS. 2 from a stop and 1 from a 1st gear roll. 1 was stock, 1 had an exhaust cut out, the other one i dunno. all three were 6spds.
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BTW-i have beatin stock 5.0's auto. I have seen them run 15's before.
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#28
Originally posted by deezo
Nice, are you going to the meet June 3rd.
Nice, are you going to the meet June 3rd.
#29
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Originally posted by Synki
Thomas... stop picking those poor guys.
BTW-i have beatin stock 5.0's auto. I have seen them run 15's before.
Oh wait... it doesnt matter what they are b/c im now juiced.
Thomas... stop picking those poor guys.
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BTW-i have beatin stock 5.0's auto. I have seen them run 15's before.
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