Hatt Marrington Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I am running stage 1 v1.01 @ 93 octane on an un-limited GT 5mt with 11k on the odometer.... I was cruising along and stumbled upon a red Grand Prix up ahead driving about 60 in the fast lane of the deserted 3 lane highway. I didn’t just pass him on the right because I wanted to dance with this guy. Suddenly he took off, and slowed to about 70 mph, changing lanes to allow me to get beside him. We were rolling, speed matched, at about 70mph with my bumper at his side view mirror when he floored it and lurched ahead a tad. I was in 4th gear already, so I stomped, my bumper was just at the rear of his front door when boost spiked. I walked away at a decent clip, probably 3 carlengths before he gave up, so I finished out 4th gear for good measure before returning to my cruising speed. There wasn't any traffic on the road, so I don’t feel bad about racing the guy, It was a very satisfying win because there was no question that my car had an effortless victory and I could have began the race in 3rd gear to exaggerate my advantage. With stage 1, I find myself taking advantage of that disgusting slab of torque found a bit lower in the revs. I’m doing all in my power not to purchase and install a downpipe! -Hatt 2005 Obsidian Black Legacy GT 5MT Un-Limited Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Now could we get Epitaph to read this ? Good job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Cool- Hatt- you mentioned boost spiking- I have the AP Stage 1 v1.01 also and haven't had this yet- is it something that happens a lot? Also, was this a GT ot a GTP that you raced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatt Marrington Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 It was definetly a GTP I get a spike up to 15.5-15.6 psi then it levels at 15.0 -`14.8 and falls slowly to 12.2 at redline. This is all indicated on the live boost read on the AP Edit: this is my first turbo car, so I think thats what would be considered a spike not sure though, I thought that was normal -Hatt 2005 Obsidian Black Legacy GT 5MT Un-Limited Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 It was definetly a GTP I get a spike up to 15.5-15.6 psi then it levels at 15.0 -`14.8 and falls slowly to 12.2 at redline. This is all indicated on the live boost read on the AP Edit: this is my first turbo car, so I think thats what would be considered a spike not sure though, I thought that was normal I'm really not sure- I've heard of spikes talked about as a bad thing for the car. I think it usually means that it boosts up high then settles low. Might have something to do with PTFB, but again, not really sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Nice Kill, I had a similar experience on an onramp the other day. I was first in line at two lane stop light leading onto the express-way, but the ramp merges to one lane half way down. I am in the left hand lane (the lane that does no have to merge), and no one is stopped to my left. The light turns green, and I take off and quickly upshift to second, then this red Acura Legend comes flying around the turn onto the ramp in the other lane. He has a GTP on his ass, and they are giving it all they've got. Keep in mind we are midway through the turn onto the ramp, and I figure oh what the hell I allready have possesion of the correct lane. Second gear roll on from about 3500 rpms, starting about 4 feet behind the Acura's rear bumper. With no trouble I am able to pass the Acura, by third gear I have a car length on him and he has to fall in behind me. By the end of third it is like 4 car lengths, point made and I slow down to hightway speed as we merge. Well apparently me and Acura boy walked the Pontiac and the guy driving it comes steaming by and flips us both off (at least he flipped me off). The driver of the Acura pulls alond side we grin at each other and wave, so he was pretty cool about the whole thing. I suppose technically I should post this sepparately, but as long as we are putting the knuckles to Pontiacs we may as well keep it on one thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KA81 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 hahha we got class lol, just playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epitaph Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I am running stage 1 v1.01 @ 93 octane on an un-limited GT 5mt with 11k on the odometer.... I was cruising along and stumbled upon a red Grand Prix up ahead driving about 60 in the fast lane of the deserted 3 lane highway. I didn’t just pass him on the right because I wanted to dance with this guy. Suddenly he took off, and slowed to about 70 mph, changing lanes to allow me to get beside him. We were rolling, speed matched, at about 70mph with my bumper at his side view mirror when he floored it and lurched ahead a tad. I was in 4th gear already, so I stomped, my bumper was just at the rear of his front door when boost spiked. I walked away at a decent clip, probably 3 carlengths before he gave up, so I finished out 4th gear for good measure before returning to my cruising speed. There wasn't any traffic on the road, so I don’t feel bad about racing the guy, It was a very satisfying win because there was no question that my car had an effortless victory and I could have began the race in 3rd gear to exaggerate my advantage. With stage 1, I find myself taking advantage of that disgusting slab of torque found a bit lower in the revs. I’m doing all in my power not to purchase and install a downpipe! Tightwork, was it a coupe or sedan? I'm not talkin shit or nothin because an LGT in stage 1 is definitly faster then a (stock?) gtp. but the race would have been much much better if you guys raced from a stop, or a slower speed. Because our cars aint got shit at 70... We only have a 4gear automatic and our spedo goes to 110. Gtps are alll low end baby. Now could we get Epitaph to read this ? Good job ! I've been kind of busy, but i drop by here from time to time, and i'm here all day, evvvvery sunday. Your forgetting i'm a legacy fan too? i dont care which car wins in a race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 GTP's are definitely all low end- I soooo miss that torque! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epitaph Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 <3low end torq<3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 From a stop? You want to challenge an AWD car with a FWD car with huge low-end torque that has to be tip-toed off the line lest it peg-legs one tire to death? INSANE -B -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 It was definetly a GTP I get a spike up to 15.5-15.6 psi then it levels at 15.0 -`14.8 and falls slowly to 12.2 at redline. This is all indicated on the live boost read on the AP Edit: this is my first turbo car, so I think thats what would be considered a spike not sure though, I thought that was normal 15.6? ... LOL that aint a spike... When I had my WRX i ran 17 PSI on a custom tuned STG II. Before I fixed the boost management I got spikes above 20 psi... Thats a spike! Good thing the thing was running pig rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiketkd Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Be careful of those GTP's though. As they're supercharged, they can be made to go quick for little $$$. Check out this link: http://www.dragtimes.com/Pontiac--Grand-Prix-Drag-Racing.html The times from 14.8s - 11.9s in the 1/4 mile are all dominated by GTP's in various states of tune. - CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Cars with power needs less FWD... its nonsense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epitaph Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Be careful of those GTP's though. As they're supercharged, they can be made to go quick for little $$$. Check out this link: http://www.dragtimes.com/Pontiac--Grand-Prix-Drag-Racing.html The times from 14.8s - 11.9s in the 1/4 mile are all dominated by GTP's in various states of tune. - CD thass riight our engines are quite mod-friendly... Cars with power needs less FWD... its nonsense... fwd sure does suck, esp with all the torq. but i;m going to miss the peel outs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgags31 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I've owed a 1999 +2002 GTP. Both with 3.4" pulleys, borla exhaust, CAI. They where awesome stop light to stop light cars. Best ET 13.88 @ 100.22. My Suby definetly fly's better top end. I'd love to have raced them, probably would've been a good race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiketkd Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I've owed a 1999 +2002 GTP. Both with 3.4" pulleys, borla exhaust, CAI. They where awesome stop light to stop light cars. Best ET 13.88 @ 100.22. My Suby definetly fly's better top end. I'd love to have raced them, probably would've been a good race. Pretty sweet numbers for little $$$! -CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epitaph Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I have all of that, and more Speakings of my grand prix, its in the shop right now. Last night after work when i was driving it home it made a weird noise everytime the wheel rotated (like a squeak but a little different) and when i was going over 30 and let off the gas there was a rattle of sorts and then the car would shake.... First real problem ive ever had with the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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