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MORE TRIBUTE CARS


^ 1957 Ford T-Bird, Paxton S/C, 320HP, 3.91 rear axle, 13.79 sec., 105 mph, 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 1957 Chevy Bel Air, 283HP, FI engine, 3 spd, 4.10 rear gear, 96 mph, 14.68 sec, 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 2002 Firebird CETA edition, 345 HP option, 3.42 rear axle, 13.71 secs., 104 mph, 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 1970 Mustang Mach 1 tribute with 429 SCJ, stock HP, 4.88 rear axle, 13.51 sec., 104 mph, 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 2002 Camaro SS CME, 345HP option, 3.73 rear axle, 13.67 sec, 105 mph, 1/4 mile e.t.

FAPSD originals


^ 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, stock HP, 4.36 rear axle, 13.71 sec., 105 mph, 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 1957 T-Bird, stock HP, 3.23 rear axle, 14.62 sec., 99 mph., 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 1990 IROC Camaro, stock HP, 3.73 rear axle., 14.69 sec., 97 mph., 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 1960 Corvette, stock HP., 4.11 rear axle., 13.69 sec., 104 mph., 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 2003 Saleen Mustang S281, 365HP, 3.08 rear axle ratio, 13.29 sec., 109 mph, 1/4 mile e.t. ^


^ 1993 Mustang Cobra, stock HP, 3.55 rear axle, 14.79 sec., 95 mph, 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 1965 Mustang GT Hi Po, stock HP, 3.50 rear axle, 14.08 sec., 101 mph, 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 1973 Ford Falcon GT, stock HP, 3.55 rear axle, 14.43 sec., 99 mph, 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 1969 Pontiac T/A Ram Air IV, stock HP, 3.55 rear axle, 14.0 sec., 103 MPH, 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 “Super Bee”, stock HP, 3.54 rear axle ratio, 12.94 sec, 112 mph, 1/4 mile e.t.


^ 1969 Oldsmobile 442, “Hurst edition”, stock HP, 3.73 rear axle ratio, 13.81 sec, 103 mph, 1/4 mile e.t. ^


^ 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, stock HP, 3.91 rear axle ratio, 14.17 sec, 102 mph, 1/4 mile e.t. ^


^ Plymouth Cuda Hemi, stock engine, 3.54 rear axle ratio, 13.66 sec., 107 mph, 1/4 mile e.t. ^


^ 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR (King of the Road), stock HP, 4.11 rear axle, 13.75 sec, 104 mph, 1/4 mile e.t. ^

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REPOST of previous race. The very first one. 4/22/12

SEASON 1

FAPSD “F” bracket race. 14.30-14.99 index

Great racing in the FAPSD! Small but very competitive turnout at the Test track!

Ran the F bracket/index which was extremely close and competative!

*F bracket/index Winner and Champion is Camaroboy68SS!
1957 Bel Air 283 Fuel Injected, 2 spd combo! V

Camaroboy68SS ran against Big Skki in the F bracket Championship!

14.315 winning over a 14.317 on a 14.30 index!

It dosnt get any better or closer than that!

Big Skki also ran a 1957 Bel Air Fuelie, 3 spd combo, V

Next on the podium was this 1993 Mustang Cobra driven ReformedByXbox! V

Congrats on your win Dalton! Good job!

Thanks to each and every one (Kru, Skki, Jeremy, Matt, Dalton) that came out and participated

last night in the F bracket/index!

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Replayes posted on SF

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Ok.

But what you would have to do when the racing actually starts is to send the car you build, so that it can be checked against the rule book.

It will be returned to you after verification.

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I read that in the rules and have no problem with that at any time.

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Repost: Originally posted 4/26/12

Robluvcars1 says:

Hi folks.

The next FAPSD race will be with E bracket cars that will compete for victory!

“E” bracket is cars that run in the 13.6-14.29. Anything faster than 13.60 is a break out.

There are lots of cars on the SF that are competitive in this bracket.

*Please review the new rules change effective immediately on page 1, if you plan to compete.

Cars must be FAPSD approved to compete.

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Repost: Original race held on 5/13/12.

SEASON 1

“E” Bracket-13.60-14.29 index

Last night, there was lots of close, competitive, and fun racing in “E” bracket.

The times were tight and so was the racing!

It was an All GM semi-final and finals!

Hopefully, the loyal Blue Oval and Mopar fans will get revenge in the next round!

The semi-finals went down to the wire, with all 3 races needed to get 3rd on the podium!

The nights pre-race favorite, “Big Skki” had a show down with another fast racer, “SOLIDBLK600”

Big Skki, also known as “Mr Consistency” , drove his infamous 1969 Olds 442, W30 option tribute.

SOLIDBLK600, who earned the nickname, “The Freight Train”, was in a brutally fast 1967 Corvette 427.

The race came down to consistency vs speed…

Big Skki and SOLIDBLK600 had squared off a few times in the earlier qualifying heats, with no clear dominant car.

The Corvette, driven by SOLIDBLK600, had earned a nasty reputation of spotting cars a few yards,

then running them down at the finish line.

One losing opponet said, “It was a like freight train! Unstoppable!”

“I heard it, then I saw it next to me. I tried to go faster, but it just kept pulling on me!”

Scary stuff for E bracket drivers! Thus the birth of a nickname.

However, in the end, it was consistency that took the podium.

Big Skki pulled off another win, after the Corvette had to push too hard to catch him,

and “broke out” with the quickest times of the night. (13.48)

Congrats Big Skki on the podium finish! (3rd place)

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Repost: Race held 5/13/12

SEASON 1

“E” Bracket Finals.

The E bracket Finals-Championship race had a couple of fresh faces.

The lovely “L Booogie” , who has a well earned reputation of being very quick, was the fan favorite in

a classic battle of “old school” vs “modern muscle”. L Booogie was in a super sanitary, well prepared,

classic, 1969 Nova SS sporting the L78/396 big block. The specs were: 375hp and a 4 speed.

In the right hands, a lethal and deadly combination! It was consistent, and quick, all night long.

In the other corner, representing “modern muscle” was “Robluvcars1”, who displayed his never ending

love of the F-body platform. Driving a clone of his RL car, the 2002 Camaro SS, 345hp with CME, he was definitely the

underdog of the night. Boring to some, and unassuming, the 4th gen F-body should have been nick-named

“Rodney Dangerfield.” No respect…from old school.

However, several opponents fell victim of the sleepy looking little Camaro with “only” 345hp and 6spd.

The Camaro SS “broke out” only once during the entire night.

You may have heard this before, “Consistency is King!”

Take note.

The showdown also was a close one, and was a perfect example of the close races seen in the FAPSD series!

The crowd was on their feet in the stands, as the two racers went back and forth in the first two races.

Rob took the first round, L Booogie took the 2nd round.

The stage was set for the nights third and final race!

The index in E bracket was 13.60

The final result:

Robluvcars1 (13.61) barely edging by L Booogie (13.62) for the win and the 1st place trophy!

LS1 power!

Thank you to all that participated in the FAPSD series!

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Some test and tune photos for E bracket…GMs finest duking it out.

Big Skki’s “tribute” 1969 Oldsmobile W30 442, holding off Robluvcars1 “tribute” 1970 SS/RS L78/396 Chevy Camaro!

Barely…

Getting some payback!

Pretty close racing, huh?

“D” bracket action for test and tune action

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Repost:

Camaroboy68SS says:

"here is the info again on the 396 to defend my tune. it is also on page 5 of this thread

here is some backing info on some of the low ball horsepower numbers chevy did. mainly the L78 motor where is was 375hp in a camaro, chevelle, or nova but 425hp in a vette. they are the same motor.

396 and 402

The 396-cubic-inch (6.5 L) V8 was introduced in the 1965 Corvette as the L78 option and in the Z16 Chevelle. It had a bore of 4.094 in (104.0 mm) and a stroke of 3.76 in (96 mm), and produced 375 hp (280 kW) and 415 lb·ft (563 N·m). This version of the 396 was equipped with four bolt main bearing caps and was very comfortable with being operated in the upper 6000 rpm range.

Introduced in 1970, the 402-cubic-inch (6.6 L) was a 396-cubic-inch bored out by 0.030 in (0.76 mm). Despite the fact that it was 6 cubic inches (98 cc) larger, Chevy continued marketing it under the popular “396” label in the smaller cars while at the same time labeling it “Turbo-Jet 400” in the full-size cars.

Power rating(s) by year:

1965: 375 hp (280 kW)/425 hp (317 kW)
1966: 325 hp (242 kW)/350 hp (260 kW)/360 hp (270 kW)/375 hp (280 kW)
1967: 325 hp (242 kW)/350 hp (260 kW)/375 hp (280 kW)
1968: 325 hp (242 kW)/350 hp (260 kW)/375 hp (280 kW)
1969: 265 hp (198 kW)(2bbl)/325 hp (242 kW)/350 hp (260 kW)/375 hp (280 kW)
1970: 330 hp (250 kW)/350 hp (260 kW)/375 hp (280 kW)
1971: 300 hp (220 kW)
1972: 240 hp (180 kW)
Used in:

1965 Chevrolet Corvette
1965–1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
1967–1972 Chevrolet Camaro
1968–1970 Chevrolet Nova
1970–1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Trucks
1965–1972 Chevrolet Biscayne, Chevrolet Bel Air, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Impala SS, Chevrolet Caprice
Production codes

396

LS-34: produced 1966-9, 10.25:1 compression, Holley (Q-jet 1968-9) carburetor, hydraulic lifters, oval port closed chamber heads, forged steel crankshaft, and two-bolt main caps. It produced 350 to 360 hp (260 to 270 kW).[2]
L-35: produced 1965-9, had 10.25:1 compression, Q-jet carburetor, forged steel (1965-7) or nodular iron (1968-9) crankshaft, hydraulic lifters, oval port closed chamber heads, and two-bolt main caps. It produced 325 hp (242 kW).[2]
L-66: produced 1969, rare two-barrel carburetor, 9:1 compression, nodular iron crankshaft, hydraulic lifters, oval port closed chamber heads,and two-bolt main caps. It produced 265 hp (198 kW).[2]
L-78: produced 1965-9, had 800 cfm Holley carburetor, 11:1 compression, forged pop-top pistons, aluminum high-rise intake manifold, steel crankshaft, solid lifter cam (same as the L-72; except in 1965 Z16 Chevelle), rectangular (“square”) port closed chamber heads, and four-bolt main caps. It produced 375 hp (280 kW) in mid-size cars, 425 hp (317 kW) in Corvettes.[2]

402

LS-3: produced 1970-2, 10.25:1 (1970) or 8.5:1 (1971) compression, hydraulic lifters, nodular iron crankshaft, and two-bolt main caps. It produced 330 hp (250 kW) (1970), 300 hp (220 kW) (1971), 210 or 240 hp (160 or 180 kW) (1972 net horsepower, single or dual exhaust).[2]
L-34: produced 1970. Same as 396 ci LS-34.
L-78: produced 1970. Same as 396 ci.

427

LS-1: produced 1969, 10.25:1 compression, Q-jet carburetor, oval port closed chamber heads, hydraulic lifters, nodular iron crankshaft, and two-bolt main caps. It produced 335 hp (250 kW).[3]
L-36: produced 1966-9, had 10.25:1 compression, Holley or Q-jet carburetor, nodular iron crankshaft, hydraulic lifters, oval port closed chamber heads, and two-bolt main caps. It produced 385 hp (287 kW) in full-size cars, 390 hp (290 kW) in Corvettes (by exhaust system).[3]
L-68: produced 1967-9, had 10.25:1 compression, Tri-Power, nodular iron crankshaft, hydraulic lifters, aluminum oval port closed chamber heads, and two-bolt main caps. It produced 400 hp (300 kW), and was used in Corvettes.[3]
source Guide to Muscle Cars Magazine, 2/87, p.62. and Chevrolet big-block engine - Wikipedia"

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ED Note: Camaroboy68SS successfully defended his build up for a car, by providing this info
as documentation. FAPSD racers, we want to use this type of info to help make it
a more competitive and interesting series.

^

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Repost: Original race held on 6/10/12

SEASON 1

“D” Bracket semi-finals

Thanks to all that turned out for the races. As usual, it was fun, competitive, and close racing!

Tonights magic number was 13.10 e.t.

The “D” bracket races were well represented by GM (Chevy) as seen here.

We have got to get more Ford and Mopar folks out to the races!

Here’s some of the action for the nights turnout. Please tell your friends and fellow

racers about the series.

We would love to have them come out and compete.

That Mustang looks awfully lonely around all those “mean ole Chevys”.

Giddyup little pony!

D bracket, semi-final action featured two racers who have been to the money round before;

SolidBlk600 and L Booogie.

L Booogie was driving a 1969 Nickey Nova tribute car, prepped by her crew chief, Big Skki.

SolidBlk600, aka “The Freight Train”, chose the now infamous Camaro SS, with 345HP option.

Both cars ran fast enough, and even did “break out” occasionally, with

(13.0’s) during the nights races. Both cars put down impressive, and close times.

Sometimes the little details can make or break you.

These cars put down some of the fastest e.t.s.

However, it was a tech inspection*, after the race, that decided who took the 3rd place spot.

3rd place went to L Booogie in the Nickey Nova tribute. Congratulations L Booogie!

*To all future racers, please read the rules and specs closely on page 1.
A very simple mistake can cost you the race!

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Repost: D Bracket

SEASON 1

The D bracket finals had familiar faces as well.

And, not because they were racing the fastest cars, but because they were the most consistent.

The finals put two F-body fanatics up against each other: Camaroboy68SS and Robluvcars1,

aka “The Cataract” driver.

Youthful enthusiasm, vs old age and treachery; old school vs modern muscle (again).

But, only one was loyal and true to his favorite car. Guess who that was?

Hint: it aint the one with Camaro in his

gamertag. Camaroboy68SS jumped ship, and trailered (or broke) his 1969 Camaro SS396,

and drove that Chevelle L78 SS396 seen in previous test and tune sessions (yawn).

However, Robluvcars1 had a different plan and came dressed for success,

representing the F-body gang with a spanking new, 45th anniversary edition

2012 Camaro SS tribute.

The finals took 3 races to decide. it went like this:

1st race: 1967 Chevelle SS396

2nd race: 2012 Camaro SS

The 3rd race winner and D bracket Champion is: Camaroboy68SS! CONGRATULATIONS!

13.10 e.t. is the D bracket index time.

1st. Camaroboy68SS (13.14)

2nd. Robluvcars1 (13.16)

Again thanks to all that came out and raced.

(DRVN1, SOLIDBLK600, L BOOGIE, CAMAROBOY68SS, BIG SKKI, GAM3RTAGRM, and others that popped in to watch or compete)!

See you later, at the C bracket races!

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Repost: TUNER TOPIC

Original post by Big Skki on 6/24/12

The Last Waltz - *** Harrell Chevy Camaros
Berger/GMMG end on a high noe with these extremely rare and fast *** Harrell Edition Camaros

Berger Chevrolet in Grand Rapids, Mich., was known back in the '60s as a drag racer and musclecar aficionado’s best friend. Anyone with a handful of cash and the need for speed could walk off the lot with one of the famed special order COPO Camaros, and most recently this tradition was revived with a series of special edition Berger Camaros made in conjunction with GMMG, Inc of Marietta, Ga. The two combined to create (among others) the 2002 ZL1 Camaro supercar, which appeared to be the swan song of the defunct F-body platform. However, when Berger managed to scrounge up 30 Camaros lying around on various dealership lots in 2003, the means was provided for one last and very special project.

Chevy Camaro

This go-round, GMMG owner Matt Murphy insisted things be taken yet one more step further than the high-dollar ZL1s. Remembering the widebody Sunoco-blue/Penske show car, which was modeled after Mark Donahue’s '69 Camaro race car, Matt contacted John Heinricy of GM Performance Division to see about obtaining the same frontend pieces that gave the Sunoco car such distinction. Heinricy agreed to help out and push things along as quickly as possible with the stipulation that this new special edition car would have to carry the complete body kit (including the wing and quarter-panels). Since the Sunoco car was a one-off, GM did not have the means or ability to reproduce the panels and hood, but it did have the specs as well as designers Kip Wasenko and Randy Wittine at hand to recreate the process. Using GMMG technician Ron Mowen’s red Z28 as the donor pilot car, clay was used to mimic the contours of the Sunoco show car, which sat next to it in the shop. The altered pieces were removed and used to make molds of the new fiberglass front fascia, fenders, quarter-panel extensions, and spoiler. The cowl extension on the hood was made from carbon fiber and bonded to the rest of the stock hood, as was a new gas cap designed to fit the curves of the more shapely quarter-panel. By summer of 2004 a prototype had already been completed, but Murphy had to find a place to reproduce the panels and to do the rest of the bodywork. Ultimately, he added a body shop to GMMG’s repertoire and did virtually all of the work on the entire car in-house.


Chevy Camaro

Quite a few lessons were learned in the production of the ZL1s, which would be taken into account on this new project, such as the impracticality of relying on outside body shops. Though the ZL1s were wildly popular and had no problems selling, Matt was still concerned with the rapidly inflating price due to the body kit that was expensive to reproduce. In an effort to keep costs under control, Koni shocks (not the pricey Penskes) and a mostly stock suspension would be employed unlike the ZL1’s 1LE suspension. Eibach lowering springs, rear lower control arm relocation brackets, GMMG subframe connectors and front sway bar were the only deviations from stock. The savings in suspension are more than accounted for in the gargantuan Fikse 18x11 front and 18x12 rear wheels with meaty Michelin Pilot rubber, which fill out the wide body kit nicely. A BFG G-Force front and drag radial rear combo is also available. Just like the ZL1, a base model (LS6, bolt-ons), Phase II (heads, cam), and Phase III (427 ci) were available. Cam specs were revised on the Phase II and Phase III models, as were the heads. Total Engine Airflow now supplies the ported LS6 heads with stainless 2.05 intake and 1.60 exhaust valves, in addition to port matching the Holley aluminum intake. In combination with a revised COMP Cams hydraulic roller and 427 cubes in the Phase III, the heads help raise output to 630 horsepower equaling about 520-530hp at the wheels. Improved tuning capabilities allow complete streetability with the 244/248 duration, .612/.615-inch lift cam (for six-speeds), as well as the use of pump gas with the high 12.5:1 compression. The short-block is unchanged from the ZL1 iteration, consisting of a C5R block stuffed with a Callies forged crank, Oliver rods, and JE pistons as assembled by Roberts Racing Engines in Mooresville, N.C. The fuel system is upgraded as well, with a BBK high flow fuel pump and Accel 36-pound injectors. This time GMMG opted for high quality stainless steel long-tube headers from Kooks with 1 7/8-inch primaries, a 3-inch Y-pipe and high flow cats. A QTP electric cutout and GMMG chambered cat-back are mounted aft for optimum flow. The result is a complete package that Murphy says gives you plenty of power and super handling without the unreliability or drivability issues normally associated with highly modified cars and strokers.


Chevy Camaro

When it came time to put a name to these 30 highly tuned Camaros, Matt could think of no better namesake than Mr. Chevrolet himself, *** Harrell, who worked with several dealerships to shoehorn in some of the first 427s into Camaros in the late 1960s. A conversation with Valerie Harrell, the daughter of *** Harrell, a few years ago had brought to Matt’s attention the similarity between his efforts with the Berger ZL1s and *** Harrell’s pioneering work back in 1967-68. Harrell managed to run a successful business converting Camaros, Chevelles and Novas for Yenko, Nickey and Fred Gibb Chevrolet while juggling a busy drag racing career. When he moved his shop from St. Louis to Kansas City, Harrell began selling 427 conversions from coast to coast through a network of dealers, and became one of the first and most noteworthy tuners in the country. His expertise was demanded by a broad range of customers, setting up street cars and full-on race cars alike, and had he still been alive, “his shop would have evolved into exactly what Matt’s shop [GMMG] has,” according to Dave Libby, a former employee and family friend. Amidst the height of this business in 1969, Harrell managed to capture AHRA Driver of the Year, and the following year he was named Driver of the Decade. This was to be the pinnacle of a dominant racing career spanning Stock Eliminator, Super Stock and Funny Car classes. His life was cut short in a tragic Funny Car crash in Toronto, Canada in 1971, however, his daughter was happy to lend his name to the project, as it was certainly worthy.


Chevy Camaro

Valerie was also happy to take possession of her own Phase III *** Harrell Edition Camaro, which was originally the first of three prototypes. Along with about 20 other owners, Valerie’s also sports a Wolfe roll cage and Strange 12-bolt rear with 33-spline axles, 4.10 gears and a posi. This option has allowed an NHRA-legal 10.94 pass at 125 mph with a staggering 1.46 short time on slicks. The 4.10 gears, torquey motor, and good grip will actually lift the front tires on launch despite no attempts at weight savings, says Murphy. Around half of all *** Harrell Edition Camaros also sport a T56 such as Valerie’s with a stock clutch and pressure plate, which is said to be equivalent to the Z06’s. Meanwhile SPEC lightweight flywheels are used to keep from slowing the pistons’ 4 inches of travel. Since Berger had only a limited selection of leftover Camaros to choose from, GMMG had to convert a few automatics to six-speeds. The rest were outfitted with Art Carr-built 4L60Es, high stall converters and tranny coolers (in Phase II and III, optional with base model).


Chevy Camaro

Outside of the 30 *** Harrell Edition Camaros slated for sale in 2005-2006, the three prototypes, and the Pilot car, Valerie’s is perhaps the most unique due to its custom mixed paint. The glowing Butterscotch Orange is a concoction developed by family friend Bill Carter, a renowned painter in California. Her unique paint job is rivaled perhaps only by Ron Mowen’s pilot car, which was used for the clay modeling of the body panels (test fit on Valerie’s car). Though Ron’s Camaro does have a gorgeous two stage custom red metallic paint job with House of Kolor’s Orion Silver flake, what makes it unique is that Ron took the acquisition of the widebody kit as an opportunity to transform the nitrous-powered solid-roller street racer into a purpose-built drag car. GMMG Lead Painter Joseph DuBroc helped Ron apply the body kit along with three coats of silver-flaked ICI dark red paint and two coats of clear. He then went to work at tearing apart the interior and removing any unnecessary weight. A Wolfe 10-point roll cage and a set of mini-tubs were welded into place (to run a larger set of slicks). Using a lightweight Kirkey racing seat with the radio, rear seat and A/C deleted, the Camaro manages to weigh in at a svelte 2,920 pounds with driver.


Chevy Camaro Engine

A PA Racing tubular K-member and A-arms also slim things down, with Hal double adjustable coil-overs helping to dial in the suspension. Global West subframe connectors and a Wolfe anti-sway bar add a few pounds back on, but with the kind of power Ron planned on making, you’d be a fool not to stiffen the chassis. Only solid rod-ended rear suspension components from Wolfe are used including lower control arms, Panhard bar and torque arm. Hal adjustable shocks and V-6 Camaro springs enable optimum weight transfer from the Mickey Thompson skinnies to the 28x10.5 slicks mounted on lightweight Bogart drag wheels. Strange drag brakes and a manual steering rack also give the Camaro extra incentive to lift the front tires.


Chevy Camaro Engine

Much like the production *** Harrell Edition Camaros, Ron also opted for a Strange 12-bolt to solidify the driveline. A spool, 4.88 gears, and 35-spline axles are some things you wouldn’t find in any street car, though. The same can be said for the Rossler Turbo 400, which is negotiated by a B&M Pro Ratchet shifter. The SFI-approved flexplate and 6200-stall converter are from TCI. This gear ratio and converter combo is optimized for a naturally aspirated Futral Motorsports solid roller 347-cube LS1. After abandoning any hopes of driving his Camaro on the street, Ron called solid roller guru Allan Futral to revise his setup with a stouter .724/.704-inch lift, 259/267 duration cam. A 14:1 compression is assured with Diamond forged pistons and highly modified LS6 heads. Meaux Racing hand ported the heads to flow up to 362 cfm at .800-inch lift with Manley 2.055 and 1.60 valves. The heads are made to accept the Futral pushrods and solid lifters as well. A heavy set of K-motion springs and T&D 1.7 ratio rockers are needed for valvetrain reliability with this high-rpm screamer. A stock crank was lightened and balanced before being bolted to the mains, and attaching Lunati Pro Mod billet rods. Kooks stainless 1 3/4 to 1 7/8-inch stepped long-tube race headers do the exhaustive honors, as a FAST intake manifold and Nick Williams 90mm throttle body inhale unfettered fresh air thanks to the Speed Density tune from Allan Futral. Ford Motorsport 42-pound injectors and a Walbro 255lph pump are currently the only things the intake is plumbed to accept, however, Ron says he may go to a direct port nitrous setup this fall to hit high 8s in the quarter. So far, he has run a best of 9.72 at 137 mph with a 1.36 short time, and his goal is to continue to campaign the car the way *** Harrell would have if he were alive. This is a fitting homage to not only a legendary drag racer and tuner, but for the Camaro and all those who ever turned a wrench on one in the pursuit of speed.

From the February, 2009 issue of GM High-Tech Performance
By Scott Parker

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Repost: original 6/25/12

Here’s a photo from last nights C bracket cruise at Road America.

These “high dollar” collector cars were brought out to the track.

1969 Nickey edition 427 Nova tribute, 2002 Camaro D. Harrell tribute, 1969 ZL1 Camaro tribute

Race results, photos, and story will be posted later today!

Thanks to all that participated and supported the series.

and drag race photos…

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Repost: Original race held 6/26/12

SEASON 1

“C” Bracket runs on a 12.5 sec index; run quicker than 12.50, and you breakout.

FAPSD racing. We had another night of “fast and furious” racing on Sunday with the C bracket racers!

Included in the turnout was some of Forza 4’s best drag racers.

As promised, MOPAR and The Blue Oval gang showed up with some strong running cars!

The racing was Close, Competitive, and Tight!

MOPAR, or No car!

Popular saying, but also the gospel for those that worship at the church of Hemi.

Requirement for membership into the church of Hemi? Pachyderm power of course!

One famous elephant trainer stopped by to recruit new converts!

PAC PERFORMANCE came out to preach the gospel to non-believers!

His HEMI powered Cuda was consistently one of the quickest cars in the field!

Like people in The Old Testament of the Bible, Chevy and Ford heathens were repeatedly shown,

time after time, the error of their ways!

Though consistently finishing strong, and racing like a finalist. It was not to be.

Unfortunately, PAC PERFORMANCE was forced to put the HEMI CUDA on the truck,

and could not complete the race.

Watching the unenlightened ones…

The “C” Bracket semi-finals featured a classic battle between the The Blue Oval gang and The Bow Tie Boys!

“Quality is Job 1!” or “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet!” Those may be advertising slogans from yesteryear,

but these are also the mantras of the fanatical true believers of the Ford and Chevy religions!

CUIJIMO and ROBLUVCARS1 were “the chosen ones” representing the pagans, that refused

to be converted by PAC PERFORMANCE who preached The Gospel of Hemi!

CUIJIMO came out strong for Ford, running a 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra “tribute”, aka “The Terminator!”

ROBLUVCARS1 represented the Chevy legions by bringing one of the original tuner cars;

a Baldwin-Motion tribute Camaro with a 427 BBC! Anyone surprised about another Camaro?

(Didn’t think so.) This story is also played again: old vs new muscle.

The Semi-finals went all 3 races, and played out like this:

1st race: CUIJIMO

2nd race: ROBLUVCARS1

3rd race: CUJIMO
V V V The 3rd place trophy goes to: CUIJIMO! Congratulations! V V V

A Ford on the trophy podium? Yes! The Blue Oval Gang made a strong showing! Great job CUIJIMO!

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Repost: Original race 6/26/12

SEASON 1

The C bracket Finalists shared several things between them:

  1. Both cars were prepped by the tuning wizards over at “Big Skki Garage”, dba Outlaw High Performance.

  2. Both cars were original old school tuner cars.

  3. Both cars were BB 1969 Chevy Novas!

  4. Both racers share the same garage.

Despite the MOPAR fanatics and The Blue Oval Boys best efforts, the Finals once again

looked like another track day at “The All Chevy” or “The Super Chevy” show!

The Finals featured two more of Forza 4’s drag strip stars, L Booogie, and the legendary Big Skki!

L Boogie drove a 1969 Chevy Nova, with 427 Big Block Chevy, Nickey tribute car!

L Booogies midnight blue Nickey Nova sported Cragar S/S mags, and was formally dressed for the party.

Big Skki drove a 1969 Chevy Nova, with 396 Big Block Chevy, D. Harrell tribute car!

Big Skki chose a more casual metallic light blue color, but also wore Cragar S/S mags!

As usual, the finals went all three races. The races were very close.

Big Skki ran a 12.50 e.t. in one of the final races,with L Booogie trailing at 12.514.

Both cars were very quick, and the 3rd and last race was the ultimate decision maker.

In fact, both cars ran so scary quick, that both broke out!

Big Skki ran a 12.46, and L Booogie ran a 12.48!

Though she broke out, L Booogie ran the closest to the 12.50 index.

L Booogie is the C bracket winner!

Congratulations on your well deserved win L Booogie!

Thanks to all that came out and showed your support and raced in the FAPSD series!

(CUIJIMO, CAMAROBOY68SS, PAC PERFORMANCE, BIG SKKI, L BOOOGIE, ROBLUVCARS1)

See you at the races!!!

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"FAPSD AD

ALERT! ALERT!

Situation report:

Who: You, B bracket racer. (12.00 index)

What: FAPSD Racing, RWD American muscle!

When: Sunday. 7/15/12. 9pm. EST

Where: XBOX Live, Test track,1/4 mile

2013 Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby tribute "

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TUNER TOPIC

Hey FAPSD racers!

Drive anything but MOPAR?

Be afraid…

Be very, very afraid.

photos courtesy of: moparmusclemagazine.com Info courtesy of Allpar.com

Mr Norms “new” 1968 Hemi Dodge Dart, circa 2007

Finding a GSS 1968 Hemi Dart in driveable condition is a quest unto itself, and prices range to nearly a half-million dollars. At a base price of $149,000, the 2007 is priced lower than typical cloned vehicles on the market, and offers the bonus of being an authentic and certified Mr. Norm’s GSS Hemi Dart.

While it may be tempting to sell your conventional investments and start your own “Car-01(k),” a word of caution: Unlike stock certificates, collector cars require maintenance, insurance and a garage. Conversely, reviewing your portfolio performance is nowhere near as much fun as experiencing the vivid performance of a Hemi powered Mr. Norm’s GSS 1968 Hemi Dart.

Specifications
Standard Hemi S/S Hemi Aluminum Aluminum S/S
Cubic Inches:

Stroked to 472

Stroked to 528

Stroked to 472

Stroked to 528
Horsepower:

600+

700+

625+

720+
Torque:

525+

600+

550+

600+
Fuel Required:

91 Octane Pump Gas

Standard Engine Features Super Street Adds
472” 4340 Steel Billet Crankshaft – 4.150” Stroke
472” Forged Pistons with Tool Steel Wrist Pins and Speed-Pro File Fit Moly Rings
472” Chrysler Sportsman II H-Beam Rods and Bearings
Hemi Custom Ground Solid Cam & Lifters
Hemi Billet Roller Timing Chain Set with Chrome Timing Cover
Aluminum Damper
Electronically Balanced Rotating Assembly
426 Hemi Aluminum Heads
Hemi Valves:
Intake - 2.250 x .311 Square Lock
Exhaust – 1.940 x .311 Square Lock
Titanium Retainers with 1.54” Double Valve Springs
Complete Hemi Rocker System
Chrome Moly Pushrods
Black Crinkle Finish Hemi Valve Covers
Cast Aluminum Cross Ram 2 x 4 Intake
Holley Hemi Four Barrel Caruburetors (2) Modified for Performance
Hurst / Mr. Gasket Approved Billet Distributor
Accel Hemi Plug Wire Set – Black
Hemi Oil Pump
Hemi Aluminum Oil Pan
Balanced & Blueprinted
528” MP Premium Forged Competition Crankshaft with 4.150" Stroke
528” JE Lightweight Forged Competition Pistons
528” Custom Competition 7075 Billet Aluminum Rods
Custom Competition “896” Series Tool Steel Pins
Clevite Competition Babbit Bearings
Speed-Pro File Fit Competition Moly Rings
528” Custom Grind Competition Solid Roller Cam & Lifters
Hemi Billet Double Roller Competition Timing Chain Set with Chrome Timing Cover
426 Hemi Aluminum Heads Ported to Competition Stage III for Maximum Flow
Black Crinkle Finish or Chrome Hemi Valve Covers
Cast Aluminum Competition Cross Ram 2 x 4 Intake
Holley Hemi Four Barrel Carburetors (2). Highly Modified to S/S Competition Specifications.
S/S Hemi Competition Oiling System
All engines come complete with Mr. Norm’s GSS in-tank Aeromotive fuel pumps, pre- and post-filters, regulators, stainless braided and hard lines. All fuel tanks are tig welded stainless steel (they are not fuel cells). Oil coolers are standard. The S/S engine includes a competition oil cooler and competition oiling system. Dyno sheets are included.

TorqueFlite Automatic Hemi 833 4-speed
New competition 727 automatic transmission case
All new competition steel components, not aluminum or composite
New competition seals and gaskets
High energy competition intermediate band
4.2 Ratio competition band lever strut
New Hemi governor weight
Reinforced competition intermediate band strut
Heavy duty reverse band
Completely rebuilt competition valve body with recalibration kit to retain kickdowns
Bolt-in competition style sprag
Competition hardened steel input shaft
Custom built Hemi converter with 7/16” bolt pads
New competition pump gear set
New cooler line fittings
Updated billet reverse servo
Four pinion competition rear planet gear set
New Hurst shifter
Dyno tested
Excellent original transmission case
Competition input shaft roller set
Input shaft: 18 Spline - 21 Tooth drive gear
New Lakewood Hemi bell housing
New Hurst competition Hemi shifter
Hays competition clutch kit
Hays competition pressure plate
New competition bearings and seals
New competition bearing retainer
New competition bearing retainer pinion seal
New bell housing steel dust cover
New billet 6061 aluminum competition shifter mounting plates and hardware
New competition cluster gear
New countershaft roller & spacer kit
New competition CTW countershaft thrust washer
Hurst 833 Hemi linkage rod set
New reverse gearshift lever
Competition shift fork 304 steel
Competition synchronizer key
Dyno tested
Standard features
Body

1968 Dodge Dart 2-Door Hardtop
Rotisserie Restoration
All Metal Restoration – No Body Fillers
Modified Wheel Tubs
Black Lift Off Hemi Dart Fiberglass Hood (Includes Show Stands) With Stainless Steel Hood Pins
Black Hemi Hood Scoop
Original Dart Steel Front Fenders
Authentic Tinted Glass
Authentic Trunk Mat
Wheels, Tires & Brakes

17” Mr. Norm’s GSS / Hurst Signature Five Spoke Wheels, With Vehicle VIN and Mr. Norm’s Production Number.
Spare Tire on Mr. Norm’s GSS / Hurst Signature Five Spoke Wheel.
GSS Tool & Jack Kit
Ultra Performance Pirelli P-Zero Z-Rated Steel Belted Radial Front and Rear Tires
Signature Tri-Power Disc Brakes Front and Rear with Integrated Parking Brake. 13” Slotted & Dimpled Rotors & GSS Logo
Stainless Steel Brake & Fuel Lines
Billet Stainless Steel Brake & Fuel Line Clamps and Brackets
GSS Engraved Billet Master Cylinder

Differential
D5 – Mr. Norm’s GSS New Nodular
Dana 60 w/4.10 Gears and Detroit Locker
OR
D5 – Mr. Norm’s GSS New Nodular
Dana 60 w/4.10 Gears and Power-Lock Posi

Driveshaft
Custom Performance Driveshaft with Driveshaft Safety Hoop & Competition
U-Joints
Chassis & Suspension

Hemi Torque Boxes
Mr. Norm’s GSS / Control Freak Suspensions Front Tubular Suspension System Includes Coil-Over System, Rack & Pinion Steering, New Forged Spindles & Hemi Power Strength
Pre-Load Adjustment Bars With Split-Leaf Monospring Rear Suspension Moved Inboard
Rick’s Stainless Steel High Performance Fuel Tank – Not a Racing Fuel Cell.
Electrical

All New Wiring Harness and Fuse Panel
Ultra High Torque Mini Starter
Trunk Mounted High Output Gel Cell Battery In Special Case
Mr. Norm’s GSS Registry

Entry into the Official Mr. Norm’s GSS Registry for Authentication of the Manqué
Interior

Original Bucket Seats With Bolstered Leather Seating Surfaces & GSS Logo OR Dart Original Bench Seat With BolsteredLeather Seating Surfaces & GSS Logo. Rear Seat OR Rear Seat Delete
Hurst Floor Shifter
Restored Dash & Gauge Set With Mr. Norm’s GSS White Face Gauges
Vintage Style Autometer Tachometer, Column or Dash Mounted
Auxiliary Gauge Cluster – Oil Pressure and Temperature, Water Temperature
Five Point Restraints, Driver & Passenger
Mr. Norm GSS Badge & Authentication Plate. Mr. Norm’s Signature
Authentic Loop Carpet OR Original S/S Vinyl Floor Covering
Radio & Heater Delete
Upholstered Door Panels, Package Tray & New Headliner
Full Cabin Sound & Heat Barrier
Exterior

GSS Split Tail Stripe With Logo
GSS and “Hurst Equipped” Badges
Color Selection From 1968 Dodge Palette By Sherwin Williams Hand Buffed To Show Finish.
High Intensity Headlamps
Exhaust

Performance Mufflers With 3” Exhaust System and Steel Exhaust Tips – Baloney

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Photos from a recent test and tune with TRIBUTE cars…

Mr. Norms GSS Dart, Shelby GT500, and a very rare Yenko Turbo Z28

B bracket race results coming soon…

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Interesting 1/4 mile times presented. Only covers vehicles up to 2002, later model times will be added later.

Info in charts was compiled from road test results conducted when the respective listed vehicles were new.

See the legend at bottom of chart. These are for factory offered cars, not Tuner cars.

Tuner cars are allowed in the FASD series as “Tribute” cars.

Below info posted/sourced from the Muscle car club and Musclecar Review:

50 FASTEST MUSCLECARS

YEAR/MODEL ET/MPH ENGINE HP TRANS GEAR SOURCE

1 1966 427 Cobra 12.20@118 427 8V 425 4-Speed 3.54 CC 11/65
2 1966 Corvette 427 12.8@112 L72 427 425 4-Speed 3.36 CD 11/65
3 1969 Road Runner 12.91@111.8 440 Six BBL 390 4-Speed 4.10 SS 6/69
4 1970 Hemi Cuda 13.10@107.12 426 Hemi 425 4-Speed 3.54 CC 11/69
5 1970 Chevelle SS454 13.12@107.01 454 LS6 450 4-Speed 3.55 CC 11/69
6 1969 Camaro 13.16@110.21 427 ZL1 430 4-Speed 4.10 HC 6/69
7 1968 Corvette 13.30@108 427 6V 435 4-Speed 3.70 HC 5/68
8 1970 Road Runner 13.34@107.5 426 Hemi 425 automatic 4.10 SS 12/69
9 1970 Buick GS Stage I 13.38@105.5 455 Stage I 360 automatic 3.64 MT 1/70
10 1968 Corvette 427 13.41@109.5 L72 427 425 4-Speed 3.55 CD 6/68
11 1969 Charger 500 13.48@109 426 Hemi 425 4-Speed 4.10 HR 2/69
12 1968 Charger 13.50@105 426 Hemi 425 automatic 3.23 CD 11/67
12 1970 Plymouth Superbird 13.50@105 426 Hemi 425 ? ? ?
14 1968 Road Runner 13.54@105.1 426 Hemi 425 automatic 3.55 CD 1/69
15 1973 Trans Am 13.54@104.29 455 SD 310 automatic 3.42 HR 6/73
16 1969 Corvette 13.56@111.1 427 L88 430 automatic 3.36 HR 4/69
17 1969 Super Bee 13.56@105.6 440 Six Pack 390 automatic 4.10 HR 8/69
18 1969 Boss 429 Mustang 13.60@106 Boss 429 375 4-Speed 3.91 HC 9/69
19 1970 Challenger R/T 13.62@104.3 440 Six Pack 390 automatic 3.23 CC 11/69
20 1970 Torino Cobra 13.63@105.9 429 SCJ 370 automatic 3.91 SS 3/70
21 1968 Biscayne 13.65@105 427 L72 425 4-Speed 4.56 SS 4/68
22 1964 Polara 500 13.70@107.37 426 4V 365 4-Speed 3.23 HC 2/64
23 1969 GTX 13.70@102.8 440 4V 375 automatic 4.10 MT 1/69
24 1969 Dart 440 13.71@105 440 4V 375 automatic 3.55 CC 5/69
25 1971 Road Runner 13.71@101.2 440 Six BBL 390 automatic 4.10 CC 1/71
26 1971 Cuda 13.72@106 440 Six BBL 390 automatic 4.10 SS 4/71
27 1971 Corvette 13.72@102.04 454 LS6 450 4-Speed 3.36 CL 8/71
28 1971 Super Bee 13.73@104 426 Hemi 425 automatic 4.10 MT 12/70
29 1968 Hurst/Olds 13.77@103.91 455 W-30 390 automatic 3.91 SS 8/68
30 1970 Hemi 'Cuda 13.78@101.2 426 Hemi 425 automatic 4.10 MT 9/69
31 1968 Firebird 13.79@106 400 HO 335 4-Speed N/A HR 3/68
32 1967 Corvette 13.80@108 427 6V 435 4-Speed 3.55 HR 5/67
33 1965 Catalina 13.80@106 421 6V ? 4-Speed 3.42 CD 3/65
34 1969 Super Bee Six Pack 13.80@104.2 440 Six BBL 390 automatic 4.10 CD 7/69
35 1971 Boss 351 Mustang 13.80@104 Boss 351 330 4-Speed 3.91 MT 1/71
36 1966 Satellite 13.81@104 426 Hemi 425 4-Speed 3.54 CD 4/66
37 1969 Coronet R/T 13.83@102.27 440 4V 375 4-Speed 4.10 SS 4/69
38 1968 Cyclone GT 13.86@101.69 428 CJ 335 automatic 4.11 MT 8/68
39 1969 Nova SS 396 13.87@105.1 396 4V 375 automatic 3.55 HR 7/69
40 1969 Shelby GT-500 13.87@104.52 428 CJ 335 4-Speed 3.91 SS 9/69
41 1969 Cyclone Cobra Jet 13.88@101.7 428 CJ 335 automatic 4.11 MT 1/69
42 1970 Olds 4-4-2 W-30 13.88@95.84 455 W-30 370 automatic 3.42 CC 11/69
43 1962 Corvette 13.89@105.14 327 FI 360 4-Speed 4.10 HR 1/62
44 1969 Barracuda 13.89@103.21 440 4V 375 automatic 4.10 SS 8/69
45 1962 Catalina 13.90@107 421 4V ? 4-Speed 4.30 MT 5/62
46 1969 Mustang Mach I 13.90@103.32 428 CJ 335 automatic 3.50 CL 3/69
47 1967 GTO 13.90@102.8 400 RA 360 automatic 4.33 CL 10/67
48 1970 Trans Am 13.90@102 400 RA 345 4-Speed 3.91 HR 2/70
49 1970 Torino Cobra 13.99@101 429 4V ? 4-Speed 3.91 MT 2/70
Legend: CC=Car Craft, CD=Car and Driver, CL=Car Life, HC=Hi Performance Cars, HR=Hot Rod, MCR=Muscle Car Review, MM=Mopar Muscle, MT=Motor Trend, SS=Super Stock
Nothing newer than 2002 listed here for modern muscle:

FASTEST MODERN DOMESTIC CARS

YEAR/MODEL ET/MPH ENGINE HP TRANS SOURCE

1 1997 Viper GTS 12.05@116 V10 450 6-Speed MM 8/97
2 2002 Corvette Z06 12.5@114.9 LS6 350 405 6-Speed MT 2/02
3 1990 ZR1 Corvette 12.8@113.8 LT5 350 375 6-Speed MT 4/90
4 1997 Hurst/Firebird 12.99@103.11 350 350 automatic MCR 4/97
5 1992 Viper RT/10 13.1@108 488 V10 400 6-Speed CD 7/92
6 1995 ZR1 Corvette 13.1@112.0 LT5 350 405 6-Speed MT 8/95
7 2001 Corvette Coupe 13.1@109.1 LS1 350 350 6-Speed MT 3/01
8 1997 Corvette 13.20@109.3 350 LS-1 345 6-Speed MT 5/97
9 1997 SLP Camaro SS 13.20@108.8 350 LT4 330 6-Speed MT 2/97
10 1990 Pontiac Firehawk 13.20@107 350 350 6-Speed CD 6/91
11 1996 Camaro Z28 SS 13.46@106.48 350 LT-1 310 6-Speed MCR F/M 96
12 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 13.5@107.4 350 LS1 325 6-Speed MT 12/99
13 2002 Camaro Z28 SS 13.5@107.3 350 LS1 325 6-Speed MT 12/01
14 1995 Mustang Cobra R 13.67@102.82 351 300 5-Speed MCR A/S 95
15 1996 Corvette GS 13.7@105.1 350 LT-4 330 6-Speed RT 2/96
16 1987 Buick GNX 13.70@102 231 Turbo V6 300 automatic HR 4/87
17 2001 SVT Mustang Cobra 13.8@103.3 4.6L V8 320 5-Speed MT 12/01

Imports below are listed for comparisions; nothing above $55,000 MSRP was listed.

Anything higher is an exotic price range during that time period.

FASTEST IMPORT CARS

YEAR/MODEL ET/MPH ENGINE HP TRANS SOURCE

1 2001 BMW M Roadster 13.1@107.6 3.2 I6 315 5-Speed MT 4/02
2 2001 BMW M3 Coupe 13.2@106.9 3.2 I6 333 6-Speed MT 8/01
3 1993 Toyota Supra Turbo 13.4 3.0 V6 Turbo 320 - -
4 1995 Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR-4 13.5 3.0 V6 Turbo 320 - -
5 2000 Honda S2000 13.8@100.5 2.0 I4 240 6-Speed MT 2/00
6 1995 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 13.9 3.0 V6 Turbo - - -
7 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 13.9 - - - -
8 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX 14.2@94.4 2.0 F4 Turbo 227 5-Speed MT 1/02
9 1995 Toyota MR2 Turbo 14.8 - - - -
10 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX 14.9 2.0 I4 Turbo - - -
11 2002 Acura RSX Type S 15.1@94.7 2.0 I4 200 6-Speed MT 1/02
11 1994 Honda Prelude VTEC 15.1 @ 93 2.2 I4 190 5-Speed CD 6/94
13 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS Spyder 15.2@93.0 3.0 V6 210 5-Speed MT 4/02
14 1997 Acura Integra Type R 15.2 1.8 I4 190 5-Speed -
15 2002 Audi A4 Quattro 15.3 3.0 V6 220 6-Speed MT 2/02
16 1997 Acura Integra GS-R 15.5 1.8 I4 170 5-Speed -
17 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V 15.6@90.3 2.0 I4 175 6-Speed MT 4/02
18 1999 Honda Civic Si 15.7 1.6 I4 160 5-Speed -