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Old 07-15-2003
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Hey, anyone have any idea what my chances would be against a 97 Eclipse GST Spyder. I did a search and found they came with 210hp from the factory, but I couldnt find the weight. And just for future reference whats a good site to find factory info about cars such as hp, weight, etc. BTW, Im running all the basic bolt ons, plus a 55 shot of nitrous, will probably be a 65 shot by this weekend, and maybe even a 75 shot. Thanks in advance.

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eclipses weigh in about 2800lbs, and our civics are 2500, well my guess is that if its just stock factory turbo then i would say you'd win
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even though i love civics, all the other guy needs is a new intake, that adds 15hp(wheel) new piping for his turbo that adds another 20hp, those things are fast with inexpensive mods.
find out for sure first, before you run.
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Originally posted by luvvegas777
even though i love civics, all the other guy needs is a new intake, that adds 15hp(wheel) new piping for his turbo that adds another 20hp, those things are fast with inexpensive mods.
find out for sure first, before you run.
i had always heard they responded well to mods, but i guess most any turbo car would
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taken from http://www.averdata.net/~autobahn/RacingStories.html

Red Ecplise GS-T v. My Pulsar ----> Ecplise won (November 00')
When my friend was driving alone with me in his Ecplise on Florin Rd... I pulled next to him at a light and told myself.."oh well.. why not???" I wasn't in a good mood that night so I decided to give his Ecplise a good run... When the light turned green, I stumped on the gas and the Pulsar quickly took off as usual.... about a few sec. later.. the Ecplise caught up and passed me... after the drive..my friend asked me.. "pretty quick car eh??.. You let off the gas, didn't you???".... I just said yes... In fact.. I did try to keep on going but I guess the Pulsar was just no match for the Turbo charged Ecplise. 1995 Mitsubishi Ecplise GS-T: 0-60MPH 6.4 sec.

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I would say you would get own3d. But it might be close with the nitrous... Those things are pretty quick though.
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with a good driver. those things are low 14s I believe.

I doubt the vic with even 75 shot can break into the 14s.

you'll lose, but I duno how bad. hmm.

but it all depends anyway, if the guy can't drive.. then who knows.
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Originally posted by CapYoda
with a good driver. those things are low 14s I believe.

I doubt the vic with even 75 shot can break into the 14s.

you'll lose, but I duno how bad. hmm.

but it all depends anyway, if the guy can't drive.. then who knows.

kjgracing is hitting 14s with a 50 or 55 shot

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i thought the the the gst ran high 14's and the gsx ran low 14's to high 13's?
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nitrous might make it interesting.. But don't kill your car over a Spyder. I don't think it'll be very nice...
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if hes decent driver.. he will take you..
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a good place for info is www.autotrader.com go to used car reseach and type in the car u want info for
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thanks for the input everyone, i was pretty much expecting to take a lose, but we'll see what happens.
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You could win, 210+15 for basic mods=225-20% for drive train loss=180hp. You weigh 300 lbs less (take out ur spare for this run) and depending upon what jet you use you could make 185hp (110+75). So there is a chance in hell. good luck.
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Good luck. Dont kill yourself or car.
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i say no dice

2500lbs is a stock civic, not with bodykit and everything else

You could win, 210+15 for basic mods=225-20% for drive train loss=180hp. You weigh 300 lbs less (take out ur spare for this run) and depending upon what jet you use you could make 185hp (110+75). So there is a chance in hell. good luck.
in that case, you forgot the include the power loss on the civic, 110+75 = 185, 20% loss = 148

but then again, at stock weight/modified wheel power ratio estimate, the civic has a lead at 16hp/lb while the gst is at 15hp/lb

i still have more faith in the gst, for the fact that the turbo is continueous power(after turbo lag, which i doubt is that much), while the nitrous is not
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Originally posted by Voiceofid
i say no dice

2500lbs is a stock civic, not with bodykit and everything else



in that case, you forgot the include the power loss on the civic, 110+75 = 185, 20% loss = 148

but then again, at stock weight/modified wheel power ratio estimate, the civic has a lead at 16hp/lb while the gst is at 15hp/lb

i still have more faith in the gst, for the fact that the turbo is continueous power(after turbo lag, which i doubt is that much), while the nitrous is not
Damn i forgot about the kit...
BTW i am taking into account the loss on the civic. IT dynoed the ex at 110hp.
However, I didn't subtract the loss from the gas because i'm not sure if it is rated at 75hp from the crank or the wheels.

If he has a heavy *** stereo or extra show-no-go crap then he might lose. Hopfully he is a really good driver.

I think he can take em.
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Originally posted by Voiceofid
i say no dice

2500lbs is a stock civic, not with bodykit and everything else



in that case, you forgot the include the power loss on the civic, 110+75 = 185, 20% loss = 148

but then again, at stock weight/modified wheel power ratio estimate, the civic has a lead at 16hp/lb while the gst is at 15hp/lb

i still have more faith in the gst, for the fact that the turbo is continueous power(after turbo lag, which i doubt is that much), while the nitrous is not
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Nah, you wont get dominated. You'll get raped by GST.
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Nah, you wont get dominated. You'll get raped by GST.
i dont think itll be a comlete *** raping, maybe a car at most
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Either way, make sure you record the *** raping. Better yet, hope that the guy misses 2nd or 3rd gear. Ah you gotta love those. Dont ride the clutch lol
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so when you gonna race him?
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eventhough i hate eclipses.....he will win
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