bmxsteve

Guys, Im putting up my '95 SE 5spd against a 2000 V6 mustang automatic. Do you think I can take it? Anyone raced one before? We are going from 0-100mph with each have one person in our car. No one at school thinks I have a shot. What do you think?

WoodEar

they are crazy, you will win, 0-100mph that is. unless you can't shift, i know my '98 auto beat them all the time.

Weasel

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Start thinking about how to spend your $50...

Slim

You'll prolly win by at least 1 1/2 sec (1/4 mile), to 100mph, even more. They are so not fast, unless they have forced induction, but even then, I don't think they could keep up. I've taken auto GT's w/ ease...

La Jolla Max

You shoulda bet alot more than that
Earler this month I raced and beat a late 90's 4.6 liter Mustang GT..and it was a stick. All I have is an intake.
And you're up against a 2000 V6 w/automatic?
You're gonna KILL him!

Paul6speed

This should be an easy kill. Be careful of the hidden NOS trick.

bmxsteve

hahaha...no, this kid is dead stock. Anyone had an expience racing one of these?

xHypex

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The new Mustang V6s sport about the same numbers as we do. 190hp 215 torque. Both cars weigh almost the same, but the rwd gives the mustang a nice launch. If its an auto I'd say you'll beat it, but realistically a 5spd v6 would give you a good run. I have 2 friends w/ Mustangs.
-hype

Slim

Mustangs have ****ty gearing, and even with a v6 w/ 5spd, you will still toast him. Those engines are just not 'fast' engines, same with the 3800V6's of the Ponitac Grand Prix. They have similar 'numbers', however the power coming out isn't the same (torque curve is different, power comes at different rpms), along with the poor gearing, and more power loss from the flywheel to the wheels, they can't compete. On top of that, they weigh ~3400lbs, compared to your ~3000lbs...

BIGMAX

No contest! I raced my friend who has a V6 auto camero and he is a much better drag racer than me. I beat him twice in a row with my AUTOMATIC with only a CAI. He even tried manually shifting, didn't work.
Your 5spd will eat that guy alive!

dmbmaxima2k2

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Since you will be 50 dollars richer in a couple days can i borrow 50. Seriously, you will demolish this guy, the autos are so slow on the mustangs, and it's the v6. Even if it was a 5-spd, i think my Auto could take it or give it a very close race, prolly beat it though, you won't even break a sweat.
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MaximaRider

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I killed a slightly modded 90's 5.0 auto to 130 had him by 3 car lengths, good luck and have fun with the money.

Cutler

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To make the race fair, race him with the parking brake on!! It should be an easy kill. V-6 mustangs are slow.
Good Luck

Serendipitous

Seriously, you're going to beat him so badly he'll buy Japanese for the rest of his life . Ok, maybe he won't, but you're still going to win no problem. My '99 Maxima SE 5 speed can easily beat my brother's 2000 Sentra SE 5 spd, which easily beat a 2000 V6 Mustang (Not sure if it was stick, but I don't think it matters). Hope that little "food chain" excercise made things clear, hehe.

ereet

Up that bet to acouple of hundred so you can buy some more mods man, it's a no-brainer.