First off, my car is a '95 Trans-Am with 3:73 gears, a computer, and a flowmaster exaust w/ hollowed cat.
My buddy just bought an '01 GT Vert which is completely stock.

We race from a dead stop and he got a huge jump on me because of my traction issues. When we raced from 60MPH, we were neck and neck at first, and then I slowly pull to about 4 car lengths at around 120.

I think I should be doing a lil bit better considering my mods. I supposedly have 275HP stock, whereas he has 260. Do you guys think a tune-up would help? Is there anything else I can easily replace that'll help out this aging engine? I'm the second owner. The previous owner was a middle-aged woman who had it for 57,000 miles. I've got it at 67,000 right now.

Thanks,
DiamondWraith

 

If its never had a tune up before I would install plugs and some good wires. I like the Accel extreme 9000 series wires and I run NGK TR55's for plugs. You might want to change the fuel filter also.

 

Sounds about right to me. Your not over powering him by that much.

 

His car is also an automatic... 3.23 gears I believe. I think he may also have a slight weight advantage over me.

-DiamondWraith

 

You should be pulling alot harder then that. Work on your driving, it is ALL in the launch. A tune up wouldn't hurt either. But GT Vert (heavy car), with an Auto and 3.23. Should give you any problems anywhere.

 

i was beatin down the GTs with just a hooker exhaust and an intake. Now I got LT's so it will be all the more waving at them in the rear view mirror.