Jeff Strickland

Sure, but can he CRWL?



"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:MBQmd.246276$Pl.40684@pd7tw1no...
> The funniest incident I've ever had racing was when I went up against a
> 318
> Duster. I was given a 6-8 second headstart on a 1 mile strip in my '88 YJ
> before he even hit the gas pedal. Needless to say I got a good view of his
> taillights by the end of the race. Man are those things quick.
>
> --
> griffin
> '85 Jeep CJ-7
> '97 Toyota Corolla SD
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:10pnhti789u504d@corp.supernews.com...
>> In all of my Jeep races, simply getting to the other end of the track was
>> the goal. By that measure, there isn't a LS1 out there that can beat me.
>> I
>> would gladly put my pink slip up against the fool with the LS, but I m
>> not
>> sure I would want his LS at the end. I suppose I could set the course
> where
>> he gets toasted right off the line, then his LS would be salvagable
>> later.
>
>

Jeff Strickland

Sure, but can he CRWL?



"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:MBQmd.246276$Pl.40684@pd7tw1no...
> The funniest incident I've ever had racing was when I went up against a
> 318
> Duster. I was given a 6-8 second headstart on a 1 mile strip in my '88 YJ
> before he even hit the gas pedal. Needless to say I got a good view of his
> taillights by the end of the race. Man are those things quick.
>
> --
> griffin
> '85 Jeep CJ-7
> '97 Toyota Corolla SD
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:10pnhti789u504d@corp.supernews.com...
>> In all of my Jeep races, simply getting to the other end of the track was
>> the goal. By that measure, there isn't a LS1 out there that can beat me.
>> I
>> would gladly put my pink slip up against the fool with the LS, but I m
>> not
>> sure I would want his LS at the end. I suppose I could set the course
> where
>> he gets toasted right off the line, then his LS would be salvagable
>> later.
>
>

Ed Roper

I raced a big assed puddle one time in my 4cyl TJ.....


the puddle won....



"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
>
> 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?

Ed Roper

I raced a big assed puddle one time in my 4cyl TJ.....


the puddle won....



"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
>
> 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?

Ed Roper

I raced a big assed puddle one time in my 4cyl TJ.....


the puddle won....



"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
>
> 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?

Will Honea

I'm with you. Even a VW bug can go too fast, my problem is going slow
enough.

On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:27:10 UTC "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com>
wrote:

> Sure, but can he CRWL?
>
>
>
> "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:MBQmd.246276$Pl.40684@pd7tw1no...
> > The funniest incident I've ever had racing was when I went up against a
> > 318
> > Duster. I was given a 6-8 second headstart on a 1 mile strip in my '88 YJ
> > before he even hit the gas pedal. Needless to say I got a good view of his
> > taillights by the end of the race. Man are those things quick.
> >
> > --
> > griffin
> > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> >
> > "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> > news:10pnhti789u504d@corp.supernews.com...
> >> In all of my Jeep races, simply getting to the other end of the track was
> >> the goal. By that measure, there isn't a LS1 out there that can beat me.
> >> I
> >> would gladly put my pink slip up against the fool with the LS, but I m
> >> not
> >> sure I would want his LS at the end. I suppose I could set the course
> > where
> >> he gets toasted right off the line, then his LS would be salvagable
> >> later.
> >
> >
>
>


--
Will Honea

Will Honea

I'm with you. Even a VW bug can go too fast, my problem is going slow
enough.

On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:27:10 UTC "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com>
wrote:

> Sure, but can he CRWL?
>
>
>
> "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:MBQmd.246276$Pl.40684@pd7tw1no...
> > The funniest incident I've ever had racing was when I went up against a
> > 318
> > Duster. I was given a 6-8 second headstart on a 1 mile strip in my '88 YJ
> > before he even hit the gas pedal. Needless to say I got a good view of his
> > taillights by the end of the race. Man are those things quick.
> >
> > --
> > griffin
> > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> >
> > "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> > news:10pnhti789u504d@corp.supernews.com...
> >> In all of my Jeep races, simply getting to the other end of the track was
> >> the goal. By that measure, there isn't a LS1 out there that can beat me.
> >> I
> >> would gladly put my pink slip up against the fool with the LS, but I m
> >> not
> >> sure I would want his LS at the end. I suppose I could set the course
> > where
> >> he gets toasted right off the line, then his LS would be salvagable
> >> later.
> >
> >
>
>


--
Will Honea

Will Honea

I'm with you. Even a VW bug can go too fast, my problem is going slow
enough.

On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:27:10 UTC "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com>
wrote:

> Sure, but can he CRWL?
>
>
>
> "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:MBQmd.246276$Pl.40684@pd7tw1no...
> > The funniest incident I've ever had racing was when I went up against a
> > 318
> > Duster. I was given a 6-8 second headstart on a 1 mile strip in my '88 YJ
> > before he even hit the gas pedal. Needless to say I got a good view of his
> > taillights by the end of the race. Man are those things quick.
> >
> > --
> > griffin
> > '85 Jeep CJ-7
> > '97 Toyota Corolla SD
> >
> > "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> > news:10pnhti789u504d@corp.supernews.com...
> >> In all of my Jeep races, simply getting to the other end of the track was
> >> the goal. By that measure, there isn't a LS1 out there that can beat me.
> >> I
> >> would gladly put my pink slip up against the fool with the LS, but I m
> >> not
> >> sure I would want his LS at the end. I suppose I could set the course
> > where
> >> he gets toasted right off the line, then his LS would be salvagable
> >> later.
> >
> >
>
>


--
Will Honea

KokomoKid

For 1/8 mile drags, that AWD is definitely a good thing. Most of the
results are what I might expect, but the 350z should beat the Jeep--probably
lit up the tires too much, and I suspect the WRX guy bogged and didn't get
the turbo spooled up very well. In all, you have an interesting list of
runs.

"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
>
> 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?

KokomoKid

For 1/8 mile drags, that AWD is definitely a good thing. Most of the
results are what I might expect, but the 350z should beat the Jeep--probably
lit up the tires too much, and I suspect the WRX guy bogged and didn't get
the turbo spooled up very well. In all, you have an interesting list of
runs.

"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
>
> 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?