Max Vs. VW Carrado
03-25-2002, 01:32 AM
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Max Vs. VW Carrado
A guy I know at work just got a 93 Corrado. We havent even talked about racing yet just talked about our cars. I didnt know that those things only weighed in at 2200lbs with a VR6 engine. They must be pretty quick. Anyone else ever raced one? He has intake and exhaust on it now. Anyone know how fast they are? THanks, Take Care
03-25-2002, 02:08 AM
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Re: Max Vs. VW Carrado
Originally posted by 97ABMAX
A guy I know at work just got a 93 Corrado. We havent even talked about racing yet just talked about our cars. I didnt know that those things only weighed in at 2200lbs with a VR6 engine. They must be pretty quick. Anyone else ever raced one? He has intake and exhaust on it now. Anyone know how fast they are? THanks, Take Care
A guy I know at work just got a 93 Corrado. We havent even talked about racing yet just talked about our cars. I didnt know that those things only weighed in at 2200lbs with a VR6 engine. They must be pretty quick. Anyone else ever raced one? He has intake and exhaust on it now. Anyone know how fast they are? THanks, Take Care
"Autumn 1992 saw the end of the G60. Its replacement was the VR6. The narrow style V6 uses only a 15º angle between banks, which allows a common cylinder head to be used for both banks and to minimize width. This allows the V6 to be installed in place of the original 4-cylinder G60. The 2.8L VR6 version for the North American Market had 178bhp with 177lb-ft of torque. The 2.9L European version produced 190bhp and 180lb-ft of torque. The arrival of a V6 under the Corrado's hood transformed it radically. The engine is extraordinarily smooth and versatile. At almost all use levels, it responds energetically and makes its presence felt instantaneously. In addition, it is coupled with a transmission that features an excellent gear ratio and shifting that has gained in precision over the years. VW/AUDI CAR magazine tested their 190bhp version with a top speed of 146mph and the 0-60 time in 6.4 seconds, close to supercar territory. The VR6 added traction control, 205/50/15 tires, and minor body changes. Newer style dashes, guages, and switches were added to their late 1993-1995 productions."
03-25-2002, 02:10 AM
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Re: Re: Max Vs. VW Carrado
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Could be trouble! From http://www.internations.net/us/cars/...o/corrado.html ...
"Autumn 1992 saw the end of the G60. Its replacement was the VR6. The narrow style V6 uses only a 15º angle between banks, which allows a common cylinder head to be used for both banks and to minimize width. This allows the V6 to be installed in place of the original 4-cylinder G60. The 2.8L VR6 version for the North American Market had 178bhp with 177lb-ft of torque. The 2.9L European version produced 190bhp and 180lb-ft of torque. The arrival of a V6 under the Corrado's hood transformed it radically. The engine is extraordinarily smooth and versatile. At almost all use levels, it responds energetically and makes its presence felt instantaneously. In addition, it is coupled with a transmission that features an excellent gear ratio and shifting that has gained in precision over the years. VW/AUDI CAR magazine tested their 190bhp version with a top speed of 146mph and the 0-60 time in 6.4 seconds, close to supercar territory. The VR6 added traction control, 205/50/15 tires, and minor body changes. Newer style dashes, guages, and switches were added to their late 1993-1995 productions."
Could be trouble! From http://www.internations.net/us/cars/...o/corrado.html ...
"Autumn 1992 saw the end of the G60. Its replacement was the VR6. The narrow style V6 uses only a 15º angle between banks, which allows a common cylinder head to be used for both banks and to minimize width. This allows the V6 to be installed in place of the original 4-cylinder G60. The 2.8L VR6 version for the North American Market had 178bhp with 177lb-ft of torque. The 2.9L European version produced 190bhp and 180lb-ft of torque. The arrival of a V6 under the Corrado's hood transformed it radically. The engine is extraordinarily smooth and versatile. At almost all use levels, it responds energetically and makes its presence felt instantaneously. In addition, it is coupled with a transmission that features an excellent gear ratio and shifting that has gained in precision over the years. VW/AUDI CAR magazine tested their 190bhp version with a top speed of 146mph and the 0-60 time in 6.4 seconds, close to supercar territory. The VR6 added traction control, 205/50/15 tires, and minor body changes. Newer style dashes, guages, and switches were added to their late 1993-1995 productions."
03-25-2002, 08:56 AM
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I work with a guy with one of the older one's. 4cyl and a supercharger. He says he's fast, but he's not. I got a clear holeshot, but I spun the tires a little, He tried to catch up but never did. All I had at the time was intake.
03-25-2002, 09:11 AM
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if you are automagic... you will lose... I race one of my friend's corrado auto stock with my gf's 97 se stock auto.... we both got off the line pretty good... and he has me about 1 car length by 60-70... pretty quick car..
03-25-2002, 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by Max2000
if you are automagic... you will lose... I race one of my friend's corrado auto stock with my gf's 97 se stock auto.... we both got off the line pretty good... and he has me about 1 car length by 60-70... pretty quick car..
if you are automagic... you will lose... I race one of my friend's corrado auto stock with my gf's 97 se stock auto.... we both got off the line pretty good... and he has me about 1 car length by 60-70... pretty quick car..
03-25-2002, 01:29 PM
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Originally posted by BowieMax
I work with a guy with one of the older one's. 4cyl and a supercharger. He says he's fast, but he's not. I got a clear holeshot, but I spun the tires a little, He tried to catch up but never did. All I had at the time was intake.
I work with a guy with one of the older one's. 4cyl and a supercharger. He says he's fast, but he's not. I got a clear holeshot, but I spun the tires a little, He tried to catch up but never did. All I had at the time was intake.
03-25-2002, 01:52 PM
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Originally posted by OriginalMadMax
The sixes are faster than the s/c 4 bangers. I don't know if they are really as light as 2200 lbs. either. I thought my Alfa GTV6 was 2400 lbs, but it turns out it was heavier than that.
The sixes are faster than the s/c 4 bangers. I don't know if they are really as light as 2200 lbs. either. I thought my Alfa GTV6 was 2400 lbs, but it turns out it was heavier than that.
03-25-2002, 10:17 PM
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Originally posted by 97ABMAX
Well, I am auto but I dont think ill lose. I or sure hope I can beat him with my mods. Like I said I we havent even talked about racing I just wanted to get some info on his car. I may challenge him to a race if im bored. Take Care
Well, I am auto but I dont think ill lose. I or sure hope I can beat him with my mods. Like I said I we havent even talked about racing I just wanted to get some info on his car. I may challenge him to a race if im bored. Take Care
03-25-2002, 11:30 PM
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Originally posted by ny96max
my brother had one that was converted to Turbo running 12psi. Even with all the goodies he still couldnt beat me
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my brother had one that was converted to Turbo running 12psi. Even with all the goodies he still couldnt beat me
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03-25-2002, 11:59 PM
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Originally posted by Max2000
if stock to stock.. you will probably loose.. but if you have some mod.. you should win... like I said.. he didn't beat me much... my gf's car is loaded with everything... so stock to stock.. very evenly...so if you have some mod.. you should win... I can't wait until I get a chance to race my friend again though... with my 5 speed.. and he has since converted to 5 speed and with a bunch of goodies on it... should be a fun race..
if stock to stock.. you will probably loose.. but if you have some mod.. you should win... like I said.. he didn't beat me much... my gf's car is loaded with everything... so stock to stock.. very evenly...so if you have some mod.. you should win... I can't wait until I get a chance to race my friend again though... with my 5 speed.. and he has since converted to 5 speed and with a bunch of goodies on it... should be a fun race..
03-26-2002, 09:27 AM
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Originally posted by OriginalMadMax
Was that the 4-banger? Basically a Scirocco. It's hard to imagine a turbo V6 not getting some serious power.
Was that the 4-banger? Basically a Scirocco. It's hard to imagine a turbo V6 not getting some serious power.
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