Jeep VS others
11-27-2004, 10:43 AM
#221
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Re: Jeep VS others
Wow! That thing sounds like it's really geared down in the basement. Verrrry
impressive coming off the line too.
Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> Hi Jack,
> The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> are as good as you can use.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> .
impressive coming off the line too.
Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> Hi Jack,
> The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> are as good as you can use.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> .
11-27-2004, 10:43 AM
#222
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Re: Jeep VS others
Wow! That thing sounds like it's really geared down in the basement. Verrrry
impressive coming off the line too.
Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> Hi Jack,
> The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> are as good as you can use.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> .
impressive coming off the line too.
Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> Hi Jack,
> The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> are as good as you can use.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> .
11-27-2004, 10:43 AM
#223
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Re: Jeep VS others
Wow! That thing sounds like it's really geared down in the basement. Verrrry
impressive coming off the line too.
Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> Hi Jack,
> The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> are as good as you can use.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> .
impressive coming off the line too.
Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> Hi Jack,
> The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> are as good as you can use.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> .
11-27-2004, 01:30 PM
#224
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Re: Jeep VS others
Hi Jack,
3.56 and bit my tongue good and hard to keep the engine just above
and idle, otherwise it'll break loose, like the this Stingray, the video
not good enough to see his smoke. In it's hay day I used the stock nine
inch 4.11s and T-85 three speed overdrive.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jack Carter wrote:
>
> Wow! That thing sounds like it's really geared down in the basement. Verrrry
> impressive coming off the line too.
> Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> > Hi Jack,
> > The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> > same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> > My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> > horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> > Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> > hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> > http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> > if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> > directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> > are as good as you can use.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > .
3.56 and bit my tongue good and hard to keep the engine just above
and idle, otherwise it'll break loose, like the this Stingray, the video
not good enough to see his smoke. In it's hay day I used the stock nine
inch 4.11s and T-85 three speed overdrive.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jack Carter wrote:
>
> Wow! That thing sounds like it's really geared down in the basement. Verrrry
> impressive coming off the line too.
> Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> > Hi Jack,
> > The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> > same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> > My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> > horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> > Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> > hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> > http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> > if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> > directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> > are as good as you can use.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > .
11-27-2004, 01:30 PM
#225
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Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep VS others
Hi Jack,
3.56 and bit my tongue good and hard to keep the engine just above
and idle, otherwise it'll break loose, like the this Stingray, the video
not good enough to see his smoke. In it's hay day I used the stock nine
inch 4.11s and T-85 three speed overdrive.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jack Carter wrote:
>
> Wow! That thing sounds like it's really geared down in the basement. Verrrry
> impressive coming off the line too.
> Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> > Hi Jack,
> > The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> > same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> > My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> > horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> > Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> > hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> > http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> > if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> > directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> > are as good as you can use.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > .
3.56 and bit my tongue good and hard to keep the engine just above
and idle, otherwise it'll break loose, like the this Stingray, the video
not good enough to see his smoke. In it's hay day I used the stock nine
inch 4.11s and T-85 three speed overdrive.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jack Carter wrote:
>
> Wow! That thing sounds like it's really geared down in the basement. Verrrry
> impressive coming off the line too.
> Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> > Hi Jack,
> > The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> > same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> > My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> > horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> > Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> > hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> > http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> > if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> > directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> > are as good as you can use.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > .
11-27-2004, 01:30 PM
#226
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Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep VS others
Hi Jack,
3.56 and bit my tongue good and hard to keep the engine just above
and idle, otherwise it'll break loose, like the this Stingray, the video
not good enough to see his smoke. In it's hay day I used the stock nine
inch 4.11s and T-85 three speed overdrive.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jack Carter wrote:
>
> Wow! That thing sounds like it's really geared down in the basement. Verrrry
> impressive coming off the line too.
> Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> > Hi Jack,
> > The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> > same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> > My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> > horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> > Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> > hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> > http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> > if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> > directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> > are as good as you can use.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > .
3.56 and bit my tongue good and hard to keep the engine just above
and idle, otherwise it'll break loose, like the this Stingray, the video
not good enough to see his smoke. In it's hay day I used the stock nine
inch 4.11s and T-85 three speed overdrive.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jack Carter wrote:
>
> Wow! That thing sounds like it's really geared down in the basement. Verrrry
> impressive coming off the line too.
> Thanx for filling me in on the origins of the 462.
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41A787E4.FA46DA86@***.net...
> > Hi Jack,
> > The 462" is the old 430" block for 1968 and '69 Lincoln, at the
> > same time they also used the new 460" (429" block) still used by Ford.
> > My supercharger worked flawlessly, but the three hundred rated
> > horsepower, actually four hundred, wasn't quick enough.
> > Your center of gravity is too low to get launch traction, you may
> > hear in this video how he completely gets out of it between shifts:
> > http://www.----------.com/Corvette9-9-143.mpa (no streaming) I imagine
> > if you power shifted it like an old muscle car it's instantly switch
> > directions, but you may pull a G on turns, stock, I'd say you're tires
> > are as good as you can use.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > .
12-14-2004, 12:59 PM
#227
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Re: Jeep VS others
Jeep Vs is fun
mighty360@postmaster.co.uk wrote:
> I have had a couple of street runs against a new BMW M3, a friend has
> one. All The Jeep was able to do vs a M3 is jump in front until
about
> 30mph and then the M3 starts to pass and then just pull away. It is
in
> a different league. The M5 is very similar, if not faster.
>
> As far as an Escalade. I'm putting out more torque than the Caddy
and
> weigh about 2000 lbs less. So Jeep beats the Escalade in any flavor.
>
>
> griffin wrote:
> > On the road, I'd like to see you race a stock BMW M3 or M5. Those
> M5's are
> > like lightning.
> > 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.
> >
> > --
> > griffin
> > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> >
> >
> > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:abc5c0e1.0411180625.484abb88@posting.google.c om...
> > > In an answer to the 1/4 run. I run a decent 14.4. A lot of the
> Jeep
> > > vs experiences would be different at a longer track.
> > >
> > > If anyone wants to have my Jeep VS their car on a road course. I
> > > would agree to it as long as they would then agree to an offroad
> > > course and maybe a towing segment.
> > >
> > > The list of vehicles that could beat a jeep in all those
categorys
> is
> > > very small.
> > > Jeep VS Porsche Cayenne Turbo (probably, but $90,000?)
> > > Jeep VS ML55 AMG (maybe)
> > > Jeep VS BMW 4.8is (maybe)
> > >
> > > "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> > news:<K8Pmd.250656$nl.16084@pd7tw3no>...
> > > > The driver of that 350z sucks ***. Kinda surprised you couldn't
> beat a
> > stock
> > > > WRX but took the Celica. I've seen quite a few Celica/WRX races
> and
> > never
> > > > seen the WRX win (unless it's the STi)? Altho one of the
fastest
> cars in
> > my
> > > > city is a souped up '01 Imprezza ...insanely fast.
> > > >
> > > > Still ...those are some impressive wins. How do you fare in the
> 1/4 mile
> > > > tho?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > griffin
> > > > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > > > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> > > >
> > > > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > > > news:abc5c0e1.0411171245.bdfb190@posting.google.co m...
> > > > > I'm on a quest to find other like minded people who race
their
> Jeeps.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9l with some mods,
(intake,
> PCM,
> > > > > headers) but no major power adders like NOS or a
supercharger.
> > > > >
> > > > > The Jeep with the 360 and awd makes for a great vehicle in an
> 1/8 mile
> > > > > race.
> > > > >
> > > > > After quite a bit of Drag strip experience here are some
> interesting
> > > > > results
> > > > >
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Silverado SS Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford F150 Harley Davidson Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Mustang GT 4.6 Jeep Wins (if mustang is mostly
> stock)
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Camaro LS1 LS1 always wins (unless it is a
> bad
> > > > > driver)
> > > > > Jeep VS Nissan 350z Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette Corvette wins
> > > > > Jeep VS BMW Z3 2.8 Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS WRX WRX Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Acura RSX Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Toyota Celica Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Lightning Lightning Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Pontiac GTP Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Spy
> > > > > Jeep VS your mama
> > > > > Jeep VS police
> > > > > Jeep VS tree
> > > > > Jeep VS Indy car
> > > > > Jeep VS motorcycle
> > > > > Jeep VS porsche 911 turbo
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette z06
> > > > > Jeep VS f16
> > > > > Jeep VS 9mm bullet
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > So that is just a quick list of actual Jeep VS results from
my
> > > > > experience at the track. I have some Jeep VS experiences on
> the
> > > > > street but street racings aren't as quantifiable as Jeep VS
> races on a
> > > > > drag strip.
> > > > >
> > > > > I run a 9.2 in the 1/8 with a 60ft time around 2.01. 0-60 is
> under 6
> > > > > seconds. Does anyone else have any good Jeep VS experiences
or
> know
> > > > > of a good place to discuss Jeep VS experiences?
mighty360@postmaster.co.uk wrote:
> I have had a couple of street runs against a new BMW M3, a friend has
> one. All The Jeep was able to do vs a M3 is jump in front until
about
> 30mph and then the M3 starts to pass and then just pull away. It is
in
> a different league. The M5 is very similar, if not faster.
>
> As far as an Escalade. I'm putting out more torque than the Caddy
and
> weigh about 2000 lbs less. So Jeep beats the Escalade in any flavor.
>
>
> griffin wrote:
> > On the road, I'd like to see you race a stock BMW M3 or M5. Those
> M5's are
> > like lightning.
> > 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.
> >
> > --
> > griffin
> > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> >
> >
> > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:abc5c0e1.0411180625.484abb88@posting.google.c om...
> > > In an answer to the 1/4 run. I run a decent 14.4. A lot of the
> Jeep
> > > vs experiences would be different at a longer track.
> > >
> > > If anyone wants to have my Jeep VS their car on a road course. I
> > > would agree to it as long as they would then agree to an offroad
> > > course and maybe a towing segment.
> > >
> > > The list of vehicles that could beat a jeep in all those
categorys
> is
> > > very small.
> > > Jeep VS Porsche Cayenne Turbo (probably, but $90,000?)
> > > Jeep VS ML55 AMG (maybe)
> > > Jeep VS BMW 4.8is (maybe)
> > >
> > > "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> > news:<K8Pmd.250656$nl.16084@pd7tw3no>...
> > > > The driver of that 350z sucks ***. Kinda surprised you couldn't
> beat a
> > stock
> > > > WRX but took the Celica. I've seen quite a few Celica/WRX races
> and
> > never
> > > > seen the WRX win (unless it's the STi)? Altho one of the
fastest
> cars in
> > my
> > > > city is a souped up '01 Imprezza ...insanely fast.
> > > >
> > > > Still ...those are some impressive wins. How do you fare in the
> 1/4 mile
> > > > tho?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > griffin
> > > > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > > > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> > > >
> > > > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > > > news:abc5c0e1.0411171245.bdfb190@posting.google.co m...
> > > > > I'm on a quest to find other like minded people who race
their
> Jeeps.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9l with some mods,
(intake,
> PCM,
> > > > > headers) but no major power adders like NOS or a
supercharger.
> > > > >
> > > > > The Jeep with the 360 and awd makes for a great vehicle in an
> 1/8 mile
> > > > > race.
> > > > >
> > > > > After quite a bit of Drag strip experience here are some
> interesting
> > > > > results
> > > > >
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Silverado SS Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford F150 Harley Davidson Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Mustang GT 4.6 Jeep Wins (if mustang is mostly
> stock)
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Camaro LS1 LS1 always wins (unless it is a
> bad
> > > > > driver)
> > > > > Jeep VS Nissan 350z Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette Corvette wins
> > > > > Jeep VS BMW Z3 2.8 Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS WRX WRX Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Acura RSX Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Toyota Celica Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Lightning Lightning Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Pontiac GTP Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Spy
> > > > > Jeep VS your mama
> > > > > Jeep VS police
> > > > > Jeep VS tree
> > > > > Jeep VS Indy car
> > > > > Jeep VS motorcycle
> > > > > Jeep VS porsche 911 turbo
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette z06
> > > > > Jeep VS f16
> > > > > Jeep VS 9mm bullet
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > So that is just a quick list of actual Jeep VS results from
my
> > > > > experience at the track. I have some Jeep VS experiences on
> the
> > > > > street but street racings aren't as quantifiable as Jeep VS
> races on a
> > > > > drag strip.
> > > > >
> > > > > I run a 9.2 in the 1/8 with a 60ft time around 2.01. 0-60 is
> under 6
> > > > > seconds. Does anyone else have any good Jeep VS experiences
or
> know
> > > > > of a good place to discuss Jeep VS experiences?
12-14-2004, 12:59 PM
#228
Guest
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Re: Jeep VS others
Jeep Vs is fun
mighty360@postmaster.co.uk wrote:
> I have had a couple of street runs against a new BMW M3, a friend has
> one. All The Jeep was able to do vs a M3 is jump in front until
about
> 30mph and then the M3 starts to pass and then just pull away. It is
in
> a different league. The M5 is very similar, if not faster.
>
> As far as an Escalade. I'm putting out more torque than the Caddy
and
> weigh about 2000 lbs less. So Jeep beats the Escalade in any flavor.
>
>
> griffin wrote:
> > On the road, I'd like to see you race a stock BMW M3 or M5. Those
> M5's are
> > like lightning.
> > 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.
> >
> > --
> > griffin
> > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> >
> >
> > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:abc5c0e1.0411180625.484abb88@posting.google.c om...
> > > In an answer to the 1/4 run. I run a decent 14.4. A lot of the
> Jeep
> > > vs experiences would be different at a longer track.
> > >
> > > If anyone wants to have my Jeep VS their car on a road course. I
> > > would agree to it as long as they would then agree to an offroad
> > > course and maybe a towing segment.
> > >
> > > The list of vehicles that could beat a jeep in all those
categorys
> is
> > > very small.
> > > Jeep VS Porsche Cayenne Turbo (probably, but $90,000?)
> > > Jeep VS ML55 AMG (maybe)
> > > Jeep VS BMW 4.8is (maybe)
> > >
> > > "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> > news:<K8Pmd.250656$nl.16084@pd7tw3no>...
> > > > The driver of that 350z sucks ***. Kinda surprised you couldn't
> beat a
> > stock
> > > > WRX but took the Celica. I've seen quite a few Celica/WRX races
> and
> > never
> > > > seen the WRX win (unless it's the STi)? Altho one of the
fastest
> cars in
> > my
> > > > city is a souped up '01 Imprezza ...insanely fast.
> > > >
> > > > Still ...those are some impressive wins. How do you fare in the
> 1/4 mile
> > > > tho?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > griffin
> > > > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > > > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> > > >
> > > > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > > > news:abc5c0e1.0411171245.bdfb190@posting.google.co m...
> > > > > I'm on a quest to find other like minded people who race
their
> Jeeps.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9l with some mods,
(intake,
> PCM,
> > > > > headers) but no major power adders like NOS or a
supercharger.
> > > > >
> > > > > The Jeep with the 360 and awd makes for a great vehicle in an
> 1/8 mile
> > > > > race.
> > > > >
> > > > > After quite a bit of Drag strip experience here are some
> interesting
> > > > > results
> > > > >
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Silverado SS Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford F150 Harley Davidson Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Mustang GT 4.6 Jeep Wins (if mustang is mostly
> stock)
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Camaro LS1 LS1 always wins (unless it is a
> bad
> > > > > driver)
> > > > > Jeep VS Nissan 350z Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette Corvette wins
> > > > > Jeep VS BMW Z3 2.8 Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS WRX WRX Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Acura RSX Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Toyota Celica Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Lightning Lightning Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Pontiac GTP Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Spy
> > > > > Jeep VS your mama
> > > > > Jeep VS police
> > > > > Jeep VS tree
> > > > > Jeep VS Indy car
> > > > > Jeep VS motorcycle
> > > > > Jeep VS porsche 911 turbo
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette z06
> > > > > Jeep VS f16
> > > > > Jeep VS 9mm bullet
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > So that is just a quick list of actual Jeep VS results from
my
> > > > > experience at the track. I have some Jeep VS experiences on
> the
> > > > > street but street racings aren't as quantifiable as Jeep VS
> races on a
> > > > > drag strip.
> > > > >
> > > > > I run a 9.2 in the 1/8 with a 60ft time around 2.01. 0-60 is
> under 6
> > > > > seconds. Does anyone else have any good Jeep VS experiences
or
> know
> > > > > of a good place to discuss Jeep VS experiences?
mighty360@postmaster.co.uk wrote:
> I have had a couple of street runs against a new BMW M3, a friend has
> one. All The Jeep was able to do vs a M3 is jump in front until
about
> 30mph and then the M3 starts to pass and then just pull away. It is
in
> a different league. The M5 is very similar, if not faster.
>
> As far as an Escalade. I'm putting out more torque than the Caddy
and
> weigh about 2000 lbs less. So Jeep beats the Escalade in any flavor.
>
>
> griffin wrote:
> > On the road, I'd like to see you race a stock BMW M3 or M5. Those
> M5's are
> > like lightning.
> > 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.
> >
> > --
> > griffin
> > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> >
> >
> > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:abc5c0e1.0411180625.484abb88@posting.google.c om...
> > > In an answer to the 1/4 run. I run a decent 14.4. A lot of the
> Jeep
> > > vs experiences would be different at a longer track.
> > >
> > > If anyone wants to have my Jeep VS their car on a road course. I
> > > would agree to it as long as they would then agree to an offroad
> > > course and maybe a towing segment.
> > >
> > > The list of vehicles that could beat a jeep in all those
categorys
> is
> > > very small.
> > > Jeep VS Porsche Cayenne Turbo (probably, but $90,000?)
> > > Jeep VS ML55 AMG (maybe)
> > > Jeep VS BMW 4.8is (maybe)
> > >
> > > "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> > news:<K8Pmd.250656$nl.16084@pd7tw3no>...
> > > > The driver of that 350z sucks ***. Kinda surprised you couldn't
> beat a
> > stock
> > > > WRX but took the Celica. I've seen quite a few Celica/WRX races
> and
> > never
> > > > seen the WRX win (unless it's the STi)? Altho one of the
fastest
> cars in
> > my
> > > > city is a souped up '01 Imprezza ...insanely fast.
> > > >
> > > > Still ...those are some impressive wins. How do you fare in the
> 1/4 mile
> > > > tho?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > griffin
> > > > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > > > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> > > >
> > > > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > > > news:abc5c0e1.0411171245.bdfb190@posting.google.co m...
> > > > > I'm on a quest to find other like minded people who race
their
> Jeeps.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9l with some mods,
(intake,
> PCM,
> > > > > headers) but no major power adders like NOS or a
supercharger.
> > > > >
> > > > > The Jeep with the 360 and awd makes for a great vehicle in an
> 1/8 mile
> > > > > race.
> > > > >
> > > > > After quite a bit of Drag strip experience here are some
> interesting
> > > > > results
> > > > >
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Silverado SS Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford F150 Harley Davidson Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Mustang GT 4.6 Jeep Wins (if mustang is mostly
> stock)
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Camaro LS1 LS1 always wins (unless it is a
> bad
> > > > > driver)
> > > > > Jeep VS Nissan 350z Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette Corvette wins
> > > > > Jeep VS BMW Z3 2.8 Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS WRX WRX Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Acura RSX Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Toyota Celica Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Lightning Lightning Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Pontiac GTP Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Spy
> > > > > Jeep VS your mama
> > > > > Jeep VS police
> > > > > Jeep VS tree
> > > > > Jeep VS Indy car
> > > > > Jeep VS motorcycle
> > > > > Jeep VS porsche 911 turbo
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette z06
> > > > > Jeep VS f16
> > > > > Jeep VS 9mm bullet
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > So that is just a quick list of actual Jeep VS results from
my
> > > > > experience at the track. I have some Jeep VS experiences on
> the
> > > > > street but street racings aren't as quantifiable as Jeep VS
> races on a
> > > > > drag strip.
> > > > >
> > > > > I run a 9.2 in the 1/8 with a 60ft time around 2.01. 0-60 is
> under 6
> > > > > seconds. Does anyone else have any good Jeep VS experiences
or
> know
> > > > > of a good place to discuss Jeep VS experiences?
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Re: Jeep VS others
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mighty360@postmaster.co.uk wrote:
> I have had a couple of street runs against a new BMW M3, a friend has
> one. All The Jeep was able to do vs a M3 is jump in front until
about
> 30mph and then the M3 starts to pass and then just pull away. It is
in
> a different league. The M5 is very similar, if not faster.
>
> As far as an Escalade. I'm putting out more torque than the Caddy
and
> weigh about 2000 lbs less. So Jeep beats the Escalade in any flavor.
>
>
> griffin wrote:
> > On the road, I'd like to see you race a stock BMW M3 or M5. Those
> M5's are
> > like lightning.
> > 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.
> >
> > --
> > griffin
> > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> >
> >
> > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:abc5c0e1.0411180625.484abb88@posting.google.c om...
> > > In an answer to the 1/4 run. I run a decent 14.4. A lot of the
> Jeep
> > > vs experiences would be different at a longer track.
> > >
> > > If anyone wants to have my Jeep VS their car on a road course. I
> > > would agree to it as long as they would then agree to an offroad
> > > course and maybe a towing segment.
> > >
> > > The list of vehicles that could beat a jeep in all those
categorys
> is
> > > very small.
> > > Jeep VS Porsche Cayenne Turbo (probably, but $90,000?)
> > > Jeep VS ML55 AMG (maybe)
> > > Jeep VS BMW 4.8is (maybe)
> > >
> > > "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> > news:<K8Pmd.250656$nl.16084@pd7tw3no>...
> > > > The driver of that 350z sucks ***. Kinda surprised you couldn't
> beat a
> > stock
> > > > WRX but took the Celica. I've seen quite a few Celica/WRX races
> and
> > never
> > > > seen the WRX win (unless it's the STi)? Altho one of the
fastest
> cars in
> > my
> > > > city is a souped up '01 Imprezza ...insanely fast.
> > > >
> > > > Still ...those are some impressive wins. How do you fare in the
> 1/4 mile
> > > > tho?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > griffin
> > > > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > > > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> > > >
> > > > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > > > news:abc5c0e1.0411171245.bdfb190@posting.google.co m...
> > > > > I'm on a quest to find other like minded people who race
their
> Jeeps.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9l with some mods,
(intake,
> PCM,
> > > > > headers) but no major power adders like NOS or a
supercharger.
> > > > >
> > > > > The Jeep with the 360 and awd makes for a great vehicle in an
> 1/8 mile
> > > > > race.
> > > > >
> > > > > After quite a bit of Drag strip experience here are some
> interesting
> > > > > results
> > > > >
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Silverado SS Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford F150 Harley Davidson Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Mustang GT 4.6 Jeep Wins (if mustang is mostly
> stock)
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Camaro LS1 LS1 always wins (unless it is a
> bad
> > > > > driver)
> > > > > Jeep VS Nissan 350z Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette Corvette wins
> > > > > Jeep VS BMW Z3 2.8 Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS WRX WRX Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Acura RSX Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Toyota Celica Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Lightning Lightning Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Pontiac GTP Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Spy
> > > > > Jeep VS your mama
> > > > > Jeep VS police
> > > > > Jeep VS tree
> > > > > Jeep VS Indy car
> > > > > Jeep VS motorcycle
> > > > > Jeep VS porsche 911 turbo
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette z06
> > > > > Jeep VS f16
> > > > > Jeep VS 9mm bullet
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > So that is just a quick list of actual Jeep VS results from
my
> > > > > experience at the track. I have some Jeep VS experiences on
> the
> > > > > street but street racings aren't as quantifiable as Jeep VS
> races on a
> > > > > drag strip.
> > > > >
> > > > > I run a 9.2 in the 1/8 with a 60ft time around 2.01. 0-60 is
> under 6
> > > > > seconds. Does anyone else have any good Jeep VS experiences
or
> know
> > > > > of a good place to discuss Jeep VS experiences?
mighty360@postmaster.co.uk wrote:
> I have had a couple of street runs against a new BMW M3, a friend has
> one. All The Jeep was able to do vs a M3 is jump in front until
about
> 30mph and then the M3 starts to pass and then just pull away. It is
in
> a different league. The M5 is very similar, if not faster.
>
> As far as an Escalade. I'm putting out more torque than the Caddy
and
> weigh about 2000 lbs less. So Jeep beats the Escalade in any flavor.
>
>
> griffin wrote:
> > On the road, I'd like to see you race a stock BMW M3 or M5. Those
> M5's are
> > like lightning.
> > 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.
> >
> > --
> > griffin
> > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> >
> >
> > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:abc5c0e1.0411180625.484abb88@posting.google.c om...
> > > In an answer to the 1/4 run. I run a decent 14.4. A lot of the
> Jeep
> > > vs experiences would be different at a longer track.
> > >
> > > If anyone wants to have my Jeep VS their car on a road course. I
> > > would agree to it as long as they would then agree to an offroad
> > > course and maybe a towing segment.
> > >
> > > The list of vehicles that could beat a jeep in all those
categorys
> is
> > > very small.
> > > Jeep VS Porsche Cayenne Turbo (probably, but $90,000?)
> > > Jeep VS ML55 AMG (maybe)
> > > Jeep VS BMW 4.8is (maybe)
> > >
> > > "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> > news:<K8Pmd.250656$nl.16084@pd7tw3no>...
> > > > The driver of that 350z sucks ***. Kinda surprised you couldn't
> beat a
> > stock
> > > > WRX but took the Celica. I've seen quite a few Celica/WRX races
> and
> > never
> > > > seen the WRX win (unless it's the STi)? Altho one of the
fastest
> cars in
> > my
> > > > city is a souped up '01 Imprezza ...insanely fast.
> > > >
> > > > Still ...those are some impressive wins. How do you fare in the
> 1/4 mile
> > > > tho?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > griffin
> > > > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > > > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> > > >
> > > > "Elliot Westcott" <mighty360@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
> > > > news:abc5c0e1.0411171245.bdfb190@posting.google.co m...
> > > > > I'm on a quest to find other like minded people who race
their
> Jeeps.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9l with some mods,
(intake,
> PCM,
> > > > > headers) but no major power adders like NOS or a
supercharger.
> > > > >
> > > > > The Jeep with the 360 and awd makes for a great vehicle in an
> 1/8 mile
> > > > > race.
> > > > >
> > > > > After quite a bit of Drag strip experience here are some
> interesting
> > > > > results
> > > > >
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Silverado SS Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford F150 Harley Davidson Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Mustang GT 4.6 Jeep Wins (if mustang is mostly
> stock)
> > > > > Jeep VS Chevy Camaro LS1 LS1 always wins (unless it is a
> bad
> > > > > driver)
> > > > > Jeep VS Nissan 350z Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette Corvette wins
> > > > > Jeep VS BMW Z3 2.8 Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS WRX WRX Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Acura RSX Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Toyota Celica Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Ford Lightning Lightning Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Pontiac GTP Jeep Wins
> > > > > Jeep VS Spy
> > > > > Jeep VS your mama
> > > > > Jeep VS police
> > > > > Jeep VS tree
> > > > > Jeep VS Indy car
> > > > > Jeep VS motorcycle
> > > > > Jeep VS porsche 911 turbo
> > > > > Jeep VS Corvette z06
> > > > > Jeep VS f16
> > > > > Jeep VS 9mm bullet
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > So that is just a quick list of actual Jeep VS results from
my
> > > > > experience at the track. I have some Jeep VS experiences on
> the
> > > > > street but street racings aren't as quantifiable as Jeep VS
> races on a
> > > > > drag strip.
> > > > >
> > > > > I run a 9.2 in the 1/8 with a 60ft time around 2.01. 0-60 is
> under 6
> > > > > seconds. Does anyone else have any good Jeep VS experiences
or
> know
> > > > > of a good place to discuss Jeep VS experiences?
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