Re: SCREAMING 90 20v

[Jim Griffin <JGriff@ix.netcom.com>]

At 08:41 PM 1/23/96 -0500, you wrote:
>
>As many of you know I own a '91 90 20VQ. (Put away for the winter...)
>Bear with me here...
>
>My friend has a Ford Tbird SC which is pretty quick, but I have beaten it 
>MANY times. (wont get into that now...!) The only thing that is tough to 
>beat on that car is a straight away race. In the proper hands the SC 
>could probably easily beat the 20V in MOST conditions.  Well, tonight I 
>was behind the wheel of the SC (It was in the proper hands :)   Then I 
>came across a 90Q 20V on the hiway. (werent we just talking about how 
>rare these are???)  Well that SOB just got up and left me so far behind I 
>couldnt beleive it. The SC I beleive is 205 or so HP, about 30 more than 
>my 20V. There is no way I could have caught that car in the SC.
>
>My question: There OBVIOUSLY is a performance kit for tht car....anyone 
>know anything about it? Where can I get it...what does it consist of??
>
>I was told that there really isnt much you can to do with the atmo 20V's.
>
>Do you think it was actually atmo? Did this guy spend serious cash? (my 
>guess) or is there something I can do? Im starting to sound like a sad 
>puppy arent I....
>
>Any info much appreciated.
>
>Bob
>

Probably not modified....

Perhaps weight is a big factor here.... the power-to-weight ratio is probably significant enough to make a difference.

And is that SC equipped with an auto tranny? A manual tranny is easier to keep the power up in the correct rev-band for max power... the auto tranny has a mind of its own.... and doesn't like taking orders!! So, while the auto tranny (SC?) is hunting for the proper gear..... it fades into the distance..... 

These two cars are probably too different enough to not even bother thinking about it.... even if it does appear to be a David and Goliath story.

$.02 deposited.

Jim
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