89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
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89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
My friend claims he could beat my Camaro. What do you guys think?
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
Come on man, give everyone some info... Can't help you a bit without more information.
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
Depends on what edition fusion it is. The SE V6 creates about 220HP and 205 lb ft of torque.
Depends on how stock your V6 is. But i say its a possibility he's right.
Depends on how stock your V6 is. But i say its a possibility he's right.
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
I wouldn't bet any money I couldn't stand to lose on the proposition, even if I had a 305 TPI car
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
I'd hate to dissapoint you all, but my V6 is pretty much stock (+/- a few horses)
Man... Talk about walkin away with tail between legs.
Man... Talk about walkin away with tail between legs.
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
I have no doubt you'll lose so it being a tad dissappointment. But your car isnt a v8 so its not that dissappointing.
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
Start with weight reduction which means: no passengers, remove back seats, put t-tops in garage (if applicable), and make sure you race on about a quarter tank of gas maybe a little less. I would also yank out the spare tire while your at it and make sure your car has zero trash in it. EVERY OUNCE COUNTS in this situation. lol
Then move onto stuff to get better airflow and work on removing friction from the drivetrain.
Just a couple of hints.
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
Now its an answer on how bad you will get beat, which version of the Fusion does he have. Depending on the model you could beat him with some add-ons. For instance the 4-banger model has around 160 hp, his car also weighs about 3,300 pounds so you guys are similar in race.
Start with weight reduction which means: no passengers, remove back seats, put t-tops in garage (if applicable), and make sure you race on about a quarter tank of gas maybe a little less. I would also yank out the spare tire while your at it and make sure your car has zero trash in it. EVERY OUNCE COUNTS in this situation. lol
Then move onto stuff to get better airflow and work on removing friction from the drivetrain.
Just a couple of hints.
Start with weight reduction which means: no passengers, remove back seats, put t-tops in garage (if applicable), and make sure you race on about a quarter tank of gas maybe a little less. I would also yank out the spare tire while your at it and make sure your car has zero trash in it. EVERY OUNCE COUNTS in this situation. lol
Then move onto stuff to get better airflow and work on removing friction from the drivetrain.
Just a couple of hints.
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
Now its an answer on how bad you will get beat, which version of the Fusion does he have. Depending on the model you could beat him with some add-ons. For instance the 4-banger model has around 160 hp, his car also weighs about 3,300 pounds so you guys are similar in race.
Start with weight reduction which means: no passengers, remove back seats, put t-tops in garage (if applicable), and make sure you race on about a quarter tank of gas maybe a little less. I would also yank out the spare tire while your at it and make sure your car has zero trash in it. EVERY OUNCE COUNTS in this situation. lol
Then move onto stuff to get better airflow and work on removing friction from the drivetrain.
Just a couple of hints.
Start with weight reduction which means: no passengers, remove back seats, put t-tops in garage (if applicable), and make sure you race on about a quarter tank of gas maybe a little less. I would also yank out the spare tire while your at it and make sure your car has zero trash in it. EVERY OUNCE COUNTS in this situation. lol
Then move onto stuff to get better airflow and work on removing friction from the drivetrain.
Just a couple of hints.
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
yeah, i don't think you'll win, my 04 mazda 6s hauls pretty good
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
My Caprice (DD) has the L99 (4.3L V8) and I used to run side by side when my Camaro had the stock L03. I screwed around with a Fusion in the Caprice one time and he just walked away. He has more hp and a lighter car... The Caprice is a tank, probably weighs over 4400lbs with me in it and has only 200hp. haha I wasn't too impressed with the Fusion though... Didn't rape me just walked away... Maybe that will shed some light on the V6 version of the Fusion... Not a race car or any meaning of the word, but not a slouch either...
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
Had a Fusion v6 try me today on the way back from the OC Hotrod show. Needless to say i left him in the dust,but a 5.0 thirdgen may not. Not without mods.
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
HOw about a v6? because that is what the original poster has...
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
an RS v6 vs Fusion v6? you could do it if you had a 100 shot of the juice.
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
Yeah I know. Im saying the camaro's v6 is stock. I dont know anything about the fusion.
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Re: 89 RS vs 09 Ford Fusion
For the record:
We did end up racing, just for fun. No bets or anything. The two of us where just sittin' arround and decide, "Hell, why not?"
I lost, but ea. it's alright.
We did end up racing, just for fun. No bets or anything. The two of us where just sittin' arround and decide, "Hell, why not?"
I lost, but ea. it's alright.
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