Lost to a GTO

[SVTlightning87]

Yep lost today to my buddies GTO going down 161.
I was a little late on the start, I lit the tires up like a son of a bitch
I had to drive away in shame.
BUT...I think I can still beat him if I take off better next time.:icon_confused:

[0'Lightning]

I have raced both a 5.7 and 6.0 GTO. If your stock you should be able to pull away from the 5.7 at any speed below 60mph or so. I was neck and neck with a 6.0 to about 90mph and im stock for the most part. You'll get em next time!knana

[hillman]

ive raced a 5.7 from a 70 punch only cuz he thought he would have a chance to beat me lol. i slowly walked him.

[98Cobra]

The 6.0's are pretty dang quick with a good driver.

[L8 APEX]

Highway racing any car is a good way to lose an engine:tex

[TXLIGHTNING]

Highway racing any car is a good way to lose an engine:tex +1000 I mostly race my truck from 0-80 or 0-100 tops. If I pull on them before I reach those speeds I will get out of it and laugh at them as they pass by :evil.

[GoldLS1]

+1000 I mostly race my truck from 0-80 or 0-100 tops. If I pull on them before I reach those speeds I will get out of it and laugh at them as they pass by :evil.

Is it that funny?? Just curious....:tu:

[TXLIGHTNING]

Is it that funny?? Just curious....:tu: It is very satisfying at times :icon_mrgreen:

[hillman]

Highway racing any car is a good way to lose an engine:tex
i know, i know. it was one of my best buds and he just kept talking smack about how his god's gift to the world six speed would destroy me from a higher speed blah, blah, and wouldnt stop about it until i raced him. so i had to do it once. but then again, it only takes once to throw a rod.

[L8 APEX]

I pulled a new black z06 from a stop light in the 04 L. It was neck and neck then he missed 2nd gear and I pulled him ugly. I let out and smiled before he ate me up:evil

[GoldLS1]

I pulled a new black z06 from a stop light in the 04 L. It was neck and neck then he missed 2nd gear and I pulled him ugly. I let out and smiled before he ate me up:evil

I raced a few in my time and wasn't as lucky.... all the ones I raced had the driver mod and handed it to me. It was close to about 50-60? then the z06 took off!! From a roll it wasn't even funny. However I picked on a few LS1/2s in my time, including a buddy of mine. I have the vid somewhere when we went to the track!! I told him a had a trailer hitch and chain so he could stay close to me!!

[Shiner1]

Yep lost today to my buddies GTO going down 161.
I was a little late on the start, I lit the tires up like a son of a bitch
I had to drive away in shame.
BUT...I think I can still beat him if I take off better next time.:icon_confused:

Pulley, Chip, Filter...

[SVTlightning87]

Pulley, Chip, Filter...

got the filter need the pulley and chip

I want this

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i50/r6yamaha06/rpm500305.gif

Here's the site (http://www.rpmoutlet.com/lightning.htm)

[Silver_2000]

this is why I dont race in the vette - because there are few if any vehicles that can keep up at higher speeds and I am foolish enough to keep at it. Meaning worst case Ill pass them at 150 :evil:evil

[TXLIGHTNING]

got the filter need the pulley and chip

I want this

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i50/r6yamaha06/rpm500305.gif

Here's the site (http://www.rpmoutlet.com/lightning.htm) Stay away from RPM Outlet :tex

[TXLIGHTNING]

this is why I dont race in the vette - because there are few if any vehicles that can keep up at higher speeds and I am foolish enough to keep at it. Meaning worst case Ill pass them at 150 :evil:evil :tu: :burnout:

[Silver_2000]

Stay away from RPM Outlet :tex

+100

If you order from them and come here and bitch - Ill ban your IP ...:evil:evil

The one thing to learn from these sites is who are the trouble vendors
RPM outlet leads that pack
Search here and Nloc for LOTS of data on them

[dboat]

Stay away from RPM Outlet :tex


John "Ohmsby" loves those guys... :evil

[0'Lightning]

Stay away from RPM Outlet :tex

Jews :icon_neutral:

[ZeusSVT]

Jews :icon_neutral:


:rll:

[SVTlightning87]

Well I need pulleys and a tuner, where should I get them from???

[dboat]

Well I need pulleys and a tuner, where should I get them from???

Check with Terry..:tu:

[0'Lightning]

Well I need pulleys and a tuner, where should I get them from???

Over the past few months I have bought every thing used, either off craigslist or on Talons for sale forum.

xcal2 $100
billet grille $60
4# crank $110
2.8 upper $60
Ported eaton and BA 2400 for $300 that I later sold for a lot more.
The stuff is out there, you just have to be the first to pounce on it:tu:.

[ZeusSVT]

Well I need pulleys and a tuner, where should I get them from???


Yep if you want the truck running good and especially safe after throwing a pulley on it, definitely get with Terry. He can hook you up. :tu:

Just don't be a no show on him if you set up an appointment......you'll ruin it for the rest of us. :hammer:

[TXLIGHTNING]

Just don't be a no show on him if you set up an appointment......you'll ruin it for the rest of us. :hammer: +1000 :nono:

[Silver_2000]

Yep if you want the truck running good and especially safe after throwing a pulley on it, definitely get with Terry. He can hook you up. :tu:

Just don't be a no show on him if you set up an appointment......you'll ruin it for the rest of us. :hammer:

Or just send Terry a deposit using paypal when you make the appt so you dont piss him off and waste his time

[SVTlightning87]

What about this?

LFP (http://www.lightningforceperformance.com/lfp-stage-3-sct-x3-power-package-p-865.html)

[ZeusSVT]

Or just send Terry a deposit using paypal when you make the appt so you dont piss him off and waste his time

Yeah, there is another option for ya too. :tu:


What about this?

LFP (http://www.lightningforceperformance.com/lfp-stage-3-sct-x3-power-package-p-865.html)


Power packages are ok I guess, if you are in need or wanting all of those things all at one time. Not sure about the oil sep from LFP, don't know too many that run it so can't speak for it. If you're only wanting to do a couple things at a time, then just get what you need. But either way you go, LFP is definitely a good place to get it from. Can't go wrong with their shipping and customer service. They have been excellent to me with everything I have ordered.

[1stlightning]

+1 for LFP. Good products, fast shipping, and excellent customer service.

[Shiner1]

What about this?

LFP (http://www.lightningforceperformance.com/lfp-stage-3-sct-x3-power-package-p-865.html)

Scott, IMO, I don't think you need all that. Get a K&N cone, AirRaid or the like. I think they are all aboout the same. The point is they allow better breathing. Add a 4-6 lb pulley and get her chipped. Throw a valve body in the tranny and you'll see a big difference.

[TXLIGHTNING]

Scott, IMO, I don't think you need all that. Get a K&N cone, AirRaid or the like. I think they are all aboout the same. The point is they allow better breathing. Add a 4-6 lb pulley and get her chipped. Throw a valve body in the tranny and you'll see a big difference. A perfect starting point IMHO :tu: Don't forget about the beer can mod :d

[SVTlightning87]

how could I forget the beer can mod!!! I got the airraid cold air.So how big a lower pulley? What kind of chip?

[ZeusSVT]

how could I forget the beer can mod!!! I got the airraid cold air.So how big a lower pulley? What kind of chip?


A 6# and a GOOD tune and you truly can't go wrong. If you wanna run really safe though and not have too much to worry about then a 4# would probably suit you better. No, chip, just get the sct xcal2 or 3, or a predator. I prefer the xcal just cause that's what I have, but many use the predator with success as well.

[Ohmsby]

Hey instead of ordering from RPM send me 1/2 the money and I will screw you over and we both will win I will get half of your money you will save 50 % and if your cute I will kiss you in the morning


When will the the new guys use the search function RPM equals bad times for your wallet
got the filter need the pulley and chip

I want this

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i50/r6yamaha06/rpm500305.gif

Here's the site (http://www.rpmoutlet.com/lightning.htm)

[ZeusSVT]

Hey instead of ordering from RPM send me 1/2 the money and I will screw you over and we both will win I will get half of your money you will save 50 % and if your cute I will kiss you in the morning


When will the the new guys use the search function RPM equals bad times for your wallet



:rll::rll::rll:

[0'Lightning]

sorry guys...

[SVTlightning87]

I love you guys.:icon_lol:

[eddiesvt02]

Why did u say stay away from RPM? I was thinking to buy the same kit for my L.

[ZeusSVT]

Why did u say stay away from RPM? I was thinking to buy the same kit for my L.

Google RPM Outlet Reviews, or search RPM Outlet on this site, NLOC, and LightningRodder. You will find horrible stories about them. Take the advice from past posts and stay away.


Here's a little of what you will find with Google about them.



Here is my experience with RPM Outlet Inc., Tx. 77477 U.S.A.

118 days later ... I finally go my money back
with the help of the Better Business Bureau.


Used them twice before I knew better and my experience was horrible. I called and emailed and never got a response. THEY SUCK BALLS!!!



too many bad experiences with RPM and numerous guys all over the net.....
No thanks
Hit up Mark at LFP, JJ or Amazon





If you do decide to go with them though, I suggest you take John's (Ohmsby) advice before you press the confirm button when purchasing, your results will end up about the same if not better. :throw:



Hey instead of ordering from RPM send me 1/2 the money and I will screw you over and we both will win I will get half of your money you will save 50 % and if your cute I will kiss you in the morning


When will the the new guys use the search function RPM equals bad times for your wallet



:rll:

[ZeusSVT]

Why did u say stay away from RPM? I was thinking to buy the same kit for my L.


If you're looking for good prices and great customer service, go to

www.lightningforceperformance.com (http://www.lightningforceperformance.com)

[eddiesvt02]

I will stay away from RPM, thanks for the advise :tu:

[ZeusSVT]

I will stay away from RPM, thanks for the advise :tu:

No problem, anytime. Are you part of any of the other forums. I know houston has a local one, and then there is nloc and lightningrodder.com as well, both really good national sites. Welcome to talon too, I see you have been around a while, just not posted too much yet. :tu:

[eddiesvt02]

No this is the only forum im on,i sing in in this club last year and i just forgot about it.

[ZeusSVT]

No this is the only forum im on,i sing in in this club last year and i just forgot about it.


Cool, well look around here if your gonna start modding and stuff. You will find tons of information.

The houston local forum is www.haloclub.com (http://www.haloclub.com) not much really going on over there anymore though. The national forums are www.nloc.net (http://www.nloc.net) and www.lightningrodder.com (http://www.lightningrodder.com)

You will find all kinds of great information on those sites as well as here. And tons of other lightning owners across the country on those sites to offer help and stuff too. Sign up and enjoy the fun. Just hide your bank cards though. They seem to tempt you to spend lots of money for some reason.....:hammer:

[eddiesvt02]

I actually check on haloclub but i didnt see much activity there,this site is much easier to navigate through, i remember about it, im trying to sell an extra AEM cold air intake,i just posted yesterday,will see how it goes.

[eddiesvt02]

Im singing up on lightningrodder, what ur user name there? theres a question about it though, is ZeusSvt also?

[ZeusSVT]

I actually check on haloclub but i didnt see much activity there,this site is much easier to navigate through, i remember about it, im trying to sell an extra AEM cold air intake,i just posted yesterday,will see how it goes.

Yeah this site seems to be the easiest of all of them to navigate to me too. Doug has done a good job with it, compared to the way alot of others are set up. :tu:

[1stlightning]

how could I forget the beer can mod!!! I got the airraid cold air.So how big a lower pulley? What kind of chip?

I have a slightly used predator tuner that I would be willing to sell you if you're interested. I think it still has the protective cover on it.

[dboat]

I will stay away from RPM, thanks for the advise :tu:

Eddie, you MIGHT be ok with RPM, if you go there to the store (they are located in the Houston area) AND they have the parts in stock AND you are pretty darned sure that you will NEVER EVER need to return or exchange them AND they are in fail safe gonna work mode.. then pay with a credit card just to be sure... otherwise stay away.. good luck!

Dana

[Ohmsby]

Eddie, you MIGHT be ok with RPM, if you go there to the store (they are located in the Houston area) AND they have the parts in stock AND you are pretty darned sure that you will NEVER EVER need to return or exchange them AND they are in fail safe gonna work mode.. then pay with a credit card just to be sure... otherwise stay away.. good luck!

Dana

You will still get screwed:hammer:

[dboat]

You will still get screwed:hammer:

Mark, you are probably right and that is why I said MAYBE.. As tempting as their website can be, I have deleted it from my favorites.. its just not worth the risk..

[SVTlightning87]

I have a slightly used predator tuner that I would be willing to sell you if you're interested. I think it still has the protective cover on it.

How Much???

[1stlightning]

How Much???

How does 200.00 sound? I was going to put it on e-bay or craigs list in the next week or so. Call or text me if you may be interested 817-657-8292.

[SVTlightning87]

How does 200.00 sound? I was going to put it on e-bay or craigs list in the next week or so. Call or text me if you may be interested 817-657-8292.

Sounds pretty damn good I''l give you a call this weekend.

[Beaudee]

5.7 gto's are POS.I have a 05 6.0 auto and will eat your lunch everytime even with a 4 lb pulley tune lightning.Lightnings just weigh 2 much.GTO's are chicks cars anyway.The only one i liked was bought by Tony Stewart in Arizona auction,i think it was a beautiful body from 69 or 67?? with an up to date modded motor.Sold for 120'000 by Tony.:tu:

[ZeusSVT]

5.7 gto's are POS.I have a 05 6.0 auto and will eat your lunch everytime even with a 4 lb pulley tune lightning.Lightnings just weigh 2 much.GTO's are chicks cars anyway.The only one i liked was bought by Tony Stewart in Arizona auction,i think it was a beautiful body from 69 or 67?? with an up to date modded motor.Sold for 120'000 by Tony.:tu:


I beg to differ....A guy at work has one and we've went at it several times and I pull on him every time. Only time he can get me is from a 50 or more roll. From a dig, nope. :nono:

I do have a little more than a 4# though. But not too much.

[Beaudee]

I think this is the car Tony Stewart bought @ Barrett Jackson for 120,000 :bows http://www.remarkablecars.com/ppads/showproduct.php/product/4956/cat/143

[1stlightning]

Sounds pretty damn good I''l give you a call this weekend.

No problem. I did check it out, and the protective cover is still on it and there are no scratches or wear marks on it. Still has the book and the receipt of purchase for it.