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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Which car should I use?

My sister's boyfriend is buying a '90 Accord sedan. I'm thinking of racing him (probably go to the local track), but I don't know which car I should use. I don't know what motor it is exactly. Here are our specs:

His Accord

SOHC
CAI
Headers
3" downpipe
Full exhaust
I think a short-throw shifter
(I will know more about his this weekend)

Mine

87 Camaro
2.8 5-speed w/ 3.42 non-posi rear
Gutted dual snorkel intake w/ K&N filters
Full tune-up
New clutch-kit (OEM style)

88 Firebird
350 TBI
3.08 gears non-posi
700r4 (don't know the stall)
Hi-flow cat
2.5" exhaust w/ VForce muffler
Open element air cleaner


The firebird isn't running right now but should be up and running soon and might end up being carb.

So which one of my cars should I use to beat him? Or should I try both of them, see what my 2.8 can do and then try my Firebird? Could my 2.8 win? Don't know when this will happen, but I'll post when it does.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Firebird would whoop it
but the 2.8.......maybe.
but if the guys is having plans on buying a '90 accord?!?
then he's messing up in life sumwhere.
i understand a 93+ with vtec but cmon!
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Hahaha!

It was only selling for $350 with some cosmetic damage.

He's a sucker for imports (needs an intervention). Yeah, I didn't quite understand the choice of the car, I tried to get him to get a third gen, but no luck. He used to have a Supra but moved out here to be with my sister.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Re: Which car should I use?

You're seriously going to take the time to SET UP a race with a '90 Accord? Why?
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Why not? It's all for fun anyways, being a buddy of mine. I got a good look at it, engine bay is pretty gutted, and has some nice work done to it. The PO wasn't a *****. Needs some things replaced (ie motor mount).

And besides, it would be a good test for my 2.8 Camaro.

And if I lose, I'll post it, I'm not afraid or ashamed of a loss. A good learning experience.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Just run the Firebird and waste him.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

I just might have to, as I'm getting really close to figuring out the problem with it and should have it running in the next couple days!
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Originally Posted by d00012
I just might have to, as I'm getting really close to figuring out the problem with it and should have it running in the next couple days!
Easy kill.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Originally Posted by T/A1988
Easy kill.
I'll just use both. Wait until he gets it running at 100% then I'll take the Firebird.

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Well he sold it. So there goes that idea. Pfft. Maybe he'll be smarter and buy a better quality car instead of something that broke the day he bought it. He did sell it to some dumbass that bought it for $600.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Ahhh another race that never happened.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Originally Posted by studdmstr
Ahhh another race that never happened.
I was all ready and everything. He came over today and said he sold it.

Maybe he'll wise up and not buy an already broken Honda.

I'll get him to race! He's looking for a new car.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Man thats ghey. as a owner of BOTH a 90 accord and a 2.8 firebird i can kinda give an accurate judgement.

My accord had an intake, headers & exhaust, pretty much the same stuff. With an 2.2 f22a. It is faster than the 2.8 (nobody better argue that, i KNOW it is). It wouldn't be a horrible loss, but still most likely a loss. then again i cant drive both cars to determine..
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Maybe he'll buy something faster to better test my Firebird.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

well i guess we will wait and see lol
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Yeah. I have to replace the fuel pump, so he better keep his new car for when the Firebird is done.

In the meantime, I'll stick to imaginary races with my Firebird. Oh I can't wait to take it out.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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Re: Which car should I use?

he probably realized that bringing a 1990 honda accord to the track is the bigest RIPOFF ever
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Originally Posted by RicksIroc86
he probably realized that bringing a 1990 honda accord to the track is the bigest RIPOFF ever


Which is why I think he only wanted to do it on the street.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Originally Posted by V6F1R3BRD
Man thats ghey. as a owner of BOTH a 90 accord and a 2.8 firebird i can kinda give an accurate judgement.

My accord had an intake, headers & exhaust, pretty much the same stuff. With an 2.2 f22a. It is faster than the 2.8 (nobody better argue that, i KNOW it is). It wouldn't be a horrible loss, but still most likely a loss. then again i cant drive both cars to determine..
Hell, I'll drive one of them for ya.......Go or blow!!!!! LOL
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Originally Posted by 1brd2brd3brd4
Hell, I'll drive one of them for ya.......Go or blow!!!!! LOL

Lol I sold the accord to feed my firebird addiction
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Re: Which car should I use?

Originally Posted by V6F1R3BRD
Lol I sold the accord to feed my firebird addiction
Good choice!

Well, Firebird is running at 3 psi of fuel...time to replace that tired fuel pump. Bleh.
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