If a Cherokee could win it's class, one would be listed as a record
holder at: http://www.nhra.com/stats/stk_record.html
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griffin wrote:
>
> Ah, I meant the type of race you had given a link to. Not sure if the ION
> was in the same class or rated the same way. I just know for it's class it
> had beat out all others by a huge margin.
>
> --
> griffin
> '85 Jeep CJ-7
> '97 Toyota Corolla SD

 

If a Cherokee could win it's class, one would be listed as a record
holder at: http://www.nhra.com/stats/stk_record.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

griffin wrote:
>
> Ah, I meant the type of race you had given a link to. Not sure if the ION
> was in the same class or rated the same way. I just know for it's class it
> had beat out all others by a huge margin.
>
> --
> griffin
> '85 Jeep CJ-7
> '97 Toyota Corolla SD

 

If a Cherokee could win it's class, one would be listed as a record
holder at: http://www.nhra.com/stats/stk_record.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

griffin wrote:
>
> Ah, I meant the type of race you had given a link to. Not sure if the ION
> was in the same class or rated the same way. I just know for it's class it
> had beat out all others by a huge margin.
>
> --
> griffin
> '85 Jeep CJ-7
> '97 Toyota Corolla SD

 

Gary Powers proclaimed:

> What? A fast Jeep? Are Jeeps really that fast? This sounds like BS.
> BS alert!
> BS alert!
> Maybe a Jeep vs another suv but sports cars?
> Give me a break.
>

With a suitably modified engine, it isn't that overly heavy.
However, I would expect the 4 wheel drive to be a disadvantage
since a good launch for drag racing typically involves wheels
leaving a bit of expensive rubber behind. Perhaps am wrong, but
on a 2wd always got best street starts with a bit of cop alarm
squeal.

Or perhaps he has a Grand Cherokee SRT-8, where even the
non-SRT version is a bit quicker than a midline Bimmer.

 

Gary Powers proclaimed:

> What? A fast Jeep? Are Jeeps really that fast? This sounds like BS.
> BS alert!
> BS alert!
> Maybe a Jeep vs another suv but sports cars?
> Give me a break.
>

With a suitably modified engine, it isn't that overly heavy.
However, I would expect the 4 wheel drive to be a disadvantage
since a good launch for drag racing typically involves wheels
leaving a bit of expensive rubber behind. Perhaps am wrong, but
on a 2wd always got best street starts with a bit of cop alarm
squeal.

Or perhaps he has a Grand Cherokee SRT-8, where even the
non-SRT version is a bit quicker than a midline Bimmer.

 

Gary Powers proclaimed:

> What? A fast Jeep? Are Jeeps really that fast? This sounds like BS.
> BS alert!
> BS alert!
> Maybe a Jeep vs another suv but sports cars?
> Give me a break.
>

With a suitably modified engine, it isn't that overly heavy.
However, I would expect the 4 wheel drive to be a disadvantage
since a good launch for drag racing typically involves wheels
leaving a bit of expensive rubber behind. Perhaps am wrong, but
on a 2wd always got best street starts with a bit of cop alarm
squeal.

Or perhaps he has a Grand Cherokee SRT-8, where even the
non-SRT version is a bit quicker than a midline Bimmer.

 

Geoff proclaimed:

>
> Gary Powers wrote:
>
>
>>Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:34:24 GMT
>>From: Gary Powers <gepowers@comcast.net>
>>Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, rec.autos.makers.chrysler
>>Subject: Re: Jeep VS others
>>
>>What? A fast Jeep? Are Jeeps really that fast? This sounds like BS.
>>BS alert!
>>BS alert!
>>Maybe a Jeep vs another suv but sports cars?
>>Give me a break.
>>
>
>
> I suppose you've never taken on a V8-powered Grand Cherokee in a local
> stoplight Grand Prix? Let me assure you that I've found through hard
> experience they can hold their own in 1/8 mile races, especially a 5.9L version.
>
A lot of this is due to the startle factor...plus really really good
low end torque, typically more than a smaller buzzier motor can
generate in that first critical few feet or so.

 

Geoff proclaimed:

>
> Gary Powers wrote:
>
>
>>Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:34:24 GMT
>>From: Gary Powers <gepowers@comcast.net>
>>Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, rec.autos.makers.chrysler
>>Subject: Re: Jeep VS others
>>
>>What? A fast Jeep? Are Jeeps really that fast? This sounds like BS.
>>BS alert!
>>BS alert!
>>Maybe a Jeep vs another suv but sports cars?
>>Give me a break.
>>
>
>
> I suppose you've never taken on a V8-powered Grand Cherokee in a local
> stoplight Grand Prix? Let me assure you that I've found through hard
> experience they can hold their own in 1/8 mile races, especially a 5.9L version.
>
A lot of this is due to the startle factor...plus really really good
low end torque, typically more than a smaller buzzier motor can
generate in that first critical few feet or so.

 

Geoff proclaimed:

>
> Gary Powers wrote:
>
>
>>Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:34:24 GMT
>>From: Gary Powers <gepowers@comcast.net>
>>Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, rec.autos.makers.chrysler
>>Subject: Re: Jeep VS others
>>
>>What? A fast Jeep? Are Jeeps really that fast? This sounds like BS.
>>BS alert!
>>BS alert!
>>Maybe a Jeep vs another suv but sports cars?
>>Give me a break.
>>
>
>
> I suppose you've never taken on a V8-powered Grand Cherokee in a local
> stoplight Grand Prix? Let me assure you that I've found through hard
> experience they can hold their own in 1/8 mile races, especially a 5.9L version.
>
A lot of this is due to the startle factor...plus really really good
low end torque, typically more than a smaller buzzier motor can
generate in that first critical few feet or so.

 

griffin wrote:
> On the road, I'd like to see you race a stock BMW M3 or M5. Those M5's are
> like lightning.

Make it an endurance race- the krautmobiles will fall to pieces before
the Jeep :-p

> What about an Escalade? No idea how fast they are stock, but they sure have
> alot of power. Then again ...that's a lot of vehicle to get moving.

Escalade = big fat pig. And the 5.9 Magnum with the mods mentioned has
"alot" (sic) of power too.