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First time, V-6 Firebird! This sound about right?

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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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First time, V-6 Firebird! This sound about right?

Went to Maryland International Raceway today with the firebird for no other reason than curiosity! Heres what i came up with. Keep in mind ive never legally raced before! And the reason i didnt take the new Trans Am, no tags yet!

First Run-
Reaction .293 Lost to SS Cobalt 14.822
60' 2.645 95.56 MPH
1/8 11.123
1/4 17.118
MPH 82.07

Second Run- Lost to 66 Mustang 14.720
Reaction .702 92.11 MPH
60' 2.647
1/8 11.324
1/4 17.333
MPH 82.25

Third Run- Lost to Modded Foxbody stang
Reaction .115 10.800
60' 2.626 125.11 MPH
1/8 11.080
1/4 17.047
MPH 81.69

Final Run- lost to chevy II 11.0 @ 121 MPH
Reaction .222
60' 2.529
1/8 10.914
1/4 16.825
MPH 82.30

Well what do you think for a stock Fireturd and first time to a track?
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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You did good for your first time.
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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3.4 v6, right?
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by AutoRoc
3.4 v6, right?
Nope, Firebird is a 99 with a 3.8, A-4 sport appearance package car. with 105K miles.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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nice reation times
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