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twitchy · 05-04-2003, 02:20 AM

I drive a stock 1993 240SX SE. It makes 155 horsepower and I did the exhaust so now I think It might make like 158, so well say 160.

My friend drives (and I know these cars are worlds apart) a 2001 Ford (yes, ford) mustang GT. It has a 4.6 liter V8 making 260 horses, and add to that a cobra intake, ford racing competetion cam, ford racing headers, ford racing pulley kit and ford racing chip. He says that has the engine making 320 horsepower. I believe him. As well, he has 4.11 gears in the back, (faster acceleration, lower top speed) a racing clutch, and a ripper shifter.

So tonight he lets me take it for a spin.

Alone.

Dear God help me.

So I get onto the highway and hammer on it in second gear, half expecting the waiting period like in my car before the power comes on. No such luck. I am greeted by a bark from the rear tires, a bit of intervention from the traction assist, and immediate, brutal and almost horrifying throttle response. I actually yelled cause it was scary. I am immediately nailed into the seat to the point of tears, same in third, same in fourth. Then I was going 140 miles an hour and thought I would slow down. Lots of juice left though.Did I mention this thing runs wide open exhaust and sounds like world war 3 on wheels. When you downshift, it sounds like a thunderstorm behind you. I cant describe the sound. I mean, its velvety and gorgeous. and LOUDER THAN HELL

so anyhow...

I stop at a light and some kid in a cavalier goes "probably a V6" to his friend. I stood on the gas for a second. "BRAAAAAAAAAAP-PPPPPPP-PPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!", he jumped out of his seat almost, and a car alarm went off at the beer store we were next to. I mean, damn.

The thing starts pulling at 700 rpms, no waiting at all. redlines at 5500 rpms and you are literally hopeless to get your head off the seat all the way past 150 mph.

Then I get into my 240 after and drive home.

Dont get me wrong, I love my car, and its no slug. But it seems almost silly to upgrade stuff on mine when I drive something like that . I think the best word for that GT is violent. Im thinking I might start saving. Scary thing is it gets better mileage on the highway than me but not at 140 mph though.. Anyone ever drive something that powerful??

05-04-2003, 02:20 AM	#1
twitchy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (0)	What I drove tonight..Thinking of jumping ship I drive a stock 1993 240SX SE. It makes 155 horsepower and I did the exhaust so now I think It might make like 158, so well say 160. My friend drives (and I know these cars are worlds apart) a 2001 Ford (yes, ford) mustang GT. It has a 4.6 liter V8 making 260 horses, and add to that a cobra intake, ford racing competetion cam, ford racing headers, ford racing pulley kit and ford racing chip. He says that has the engine making 320 horsepower. I believe him. As well, he has 4.11 gears in the back, (faster acceleration, lower top speed) a racing clutch, and a ripper shifter. So tonight he lets me take it for a spin. Alone. Dear God help me. So I get onto the highway and hammer on it in second gear, half expecting the waiting period like in my car before the power comes on. No such luck. I am greeted by a bark from the rear tires, a bit of intervention from the traction assist, and immediate, brutal and almost horrifying throttle response. I actually yelled cause it was scary. I am immediately nailed into the seat to the point of tears, same in third, same in fourth. Then I was going 140 miles an hour and thought I would slow down. Lots of juice left though.Did I mention this thing runs wide open exhaust and sounds like world war 3 on wheels. When you downshift, it sounds like a thunderstorm behind you. I cant describe the sound. I mean, its velvety and gorgeous. and LOUDER THAN HELL so anyhow... I stop at a light and some kid in a cavalier goes "probably a V6" to his friend. I stood on the gas for a second. "BRAAAAAAAAAAP-PPPPPPP-PPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!", he jumped out of his seat almost, and a car alarm went off at the beer store we were next to. I mean, damn. The thing starts pulling at 700 rpms, no waiting at all. redlines at 5500 rpms and you are literally hopeless to get your head off the seat all the way past 150 mph. Then I get into my 240 after and drive home. Dont get me wrong, I love my car, and its no slug. But it seems almost silly to upgrade stuff on mine when I drive something like that . I think the best word for that GT is violent. Im thinking I might start saving. Scary thing is it gets better mileage on the highway than me but not at 140 mph though.. Anyone ever drive something that powerful??