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as i keep saying all these xr8's are whippin gt 290's something is just not right.i am not a dragster or racer but i'm sure some people with gt's are . so i don't get it.wish i new why . the 6 speed man mkii has 3.46 diff and will do 110 kms /hr in second .has more top end urge , so what's the go here.
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1 owner 03 BA XR8 Manual Sedan 208.8 rwkw stock, update soon 20x8.5 fr 20x10 rr Rumble thanks to: Sureflo Exhaust - Stainless Cat's & 3.5in single catback system "Tell 'em the guy with the Blue Mohawk sent Ya" |
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290's will run 11's unopened.
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very interesting and thanks chris. i was only going off i think it was the motor mags 13.77 for the gt that had 244rwkw stock. so i take it you seen them then . cheers .if i wasn't such an old 36 year old fart with a misses who'd want a divorce if i came home from the strip in a cab . i'd give it a go myself . but then again i'd probably embarrass myself and pull a cool 15 or something.
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13.559 @ 102.8mph last night at WSID was my best for a BA XR8 with just exhaust and CAI.
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When you make a plan and design a setup to aim for a particular number, the customer and vendor need to understand the goals of the vehicle, the finances, the upsides and downsides, and keep it all in check with reality. The reality in this instance is that it looks like a 290 is capable of hauling a 1800kg car to an 11 sec pass. Our 290 project which is DABOSS's auto GT's first time out with our airbox, inlet pipe, underdrive pulleys, difillipo large primary stainless system went 13.19 at heathcote in less than ideal conditions, and backed it up with a 13.17. It was making 266rwkw at the time, it is now making 277. Im guessing with a baby converter (customer wants PRIMO driveability retained) and some diff gears, a 12.2 or 3 should be a snack. Then we have suspension more exhaust R and D ignition mods a few tricks here and there so there is a lot of scope with an unopened 290. The 260 i think will be at its unopened limit at a mid 12 unless something is done about the weight of the car. Not forgetting my ute - with the larger converter it went its fastest ever to the half before hurting the auto, so in reality if we put a 4000 converter with a lock up in it, a low 1.7 60 in the GT will be academic. Then we may see 11's. This is a work in progress ATM, so we will keep you guys informed. Chris |
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Awesome work mate. Don't you have the ute? That's incredible traction to get those times.
I'm getting 102mph but can't run my ute under 14. The *** end just dances on take off and gear 1-2 change.
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Great work Craig, you obviously remembered how too change 3rd to 4th. Lol ![]() wish I was there, just going too have to wait a couple of weeks for the next outing. Bugger. Unfortunatly have a fishing comp in Nth Queensland next week. ![]() That car of yours is a goer (untuned). I wish my tuned car could match it. Good stuff mate!
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The older the cars get the better they seem they go. Unlike me, the older I get the better I was!
See you out there next time and I,d love too go at it again. I've been practicing my reaction times! ![]() Wades going off! amazing that there isnt much difference in speed at the end of the track, but that first 660' he flies. ![]()
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That XR8 of yours still getting a caning Craig!
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