Victories and Defeats (for Neal) Part 2
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I had a chevy 'time' a light AFTER I beat him four times.
I let him go that time, I felt I proved my point.
That was before my Tire fiasco, and before the chip reprogram so I was only running 3/4 throttle to avoid detonation.
I let him go that time, I felt I proved my point.
That was before my Tire fiasco, and before the chip reprogram so I was only running 3/4 throttle to avoid detonation.
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From: Virginia
Hey JMC,
He obviously wasn't up for a straight confrontation between vehicles, I'll bet that's why he never "staged" properly.
"Not bad for a 318", yep, he must really be grinning!
Get 'em, JMC!
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He obviously wasn't up for a straight confrontation between vehicles, I'll bet that's why he never "staged" properly.
"Not bad for a 318", yep, he must really be grinning!
Get 'em, JMC!
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Hey Neal,
Any sign of that 5.0 Ranger that IzzyEddy mentioned? I know there are a few kits to put the 5.0 in a Ranger...
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Any sign of that 5.0 Ranger that IzzyEddy mentioned? I know there are a few kits to put the 5.0 in a Ranger...
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From: WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA
HI!... Well guys it's been a very good weekend for racing. The following are the VICTIMS that fell under my reign!LOL!
"99" EXPLORER SPORT, 4.0 SOHC, 4X2.
"99" SOUPED UP CONTOUR, 4 BANGER.
"99" CAVALIER (all riced up) Huge wing, big ground effects, hood scoop, 20 inch rims, with 35 series tires.
Late "70's" CAMARO, 350 (dead).
Late "90's" MERCEDES, SILVER, V-8 (I think).
And about a half dozen other cars that after hearing me chirp 1st to 2nd gear, they give up!LOL! I love this shift kit.lol!
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
"99" EXPLORER SPORT, 4.0 SOHC, 4X2.
"99" SOUPED UP CONTOUR, 4 BANGER.
"99" CAVALIER (all riced up) Huge wing, big ground effects, hood scoop, 20 inch rims, with 35 series tires.
Late "70's" CAMARO, 350 (dead).
Late "90's" MERCEDES, SILVER, V-8 (I think).
And about a half dozen other cars that after hearing me chirp 1st to 2nd gear, they give up!LOL! I love this shift kit.lol!
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
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From: Virginia
HI Neal,
You got 'em once again, eh? We can always count on you!
I see you listed a 4.0 SOHC Explorer 4X2, those are actually pretty quick stock. They make 205 hp and have a 5-speed automatic, and with the lighter weight of the 2WD, they can easily rip off sub-8 second 0-60 times. Was that one of the quicker ones you ran, would you say?
Glad to hear you're loving that shift kit, but then, for guys like you and I that have had manual valve bodies in automatics, you're never satisfied until you get that same feeling back, I know all too well.
Have fun Neal,
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You got 'em once again, eh? We can always count on you!
I see you listed a 4.0 SOHC Explorer 4X2, those are actually pretty quick stock. They make 205 hp and have a 5-speed automatic, and with the lighter weight of the 2WD, they can easily rip off sub-8 second 0-60 times. Was that one of the quicker ones you ran, would you say?
Glad to hear you're loving that shift kit, but then, for guys like you and I that have had manual valve bodies in automatics, you're never satisfied until you get that same feeling back, I know all too well.
Have fun Neal,
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From: WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA
HI!... MIKE T : Those 4.0 SOHC EXPLORERS can run 0-60mph in 8 seconds all they want because I can do it in 6.3 seconds!LOL!
It's funny you mentioned the EXPLORER because on MONDAY night I ran a red one and destroyed him. He held on to me about half way through 1st gear, but after that I walked away from him.
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
It's funny you mentioned the EXPLORER because on MONDAY night I ran a red one and destroyed him. He held on to me about half way through 1st gear, but after that I walked away from him.
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
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From: Virginia
HI Neal!
Of course I know your truck will easily outrun even those lighter SOHC Explorers, I was just wondering if that one was among the quicker of your "victims" during that time?
Explorers, even the later body style that started in '95, can have anything from a 160 hp 4.0 V-6 to the 210 hp newest SOHC V-6's, to the 5.0 V-8.
The quickest of course is the configuration you ran against, a 2WD SOHC V-6, so I was just curious as to how quick that Explorer was in relation to the other vehicles you ran during that "batch" of kills.
Be careful,
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Of course I know your truck will easily outrun even those lighter SOHC Explorers, I was just wondering if that one was among the quicker of your "victims" during that time?
Explorers, even the later body style that started in '95, can have anything from a 160 hp 4.0 V-6 to the 210 hp newest SOHC V-6's, to the 5.0 V-8.
The quickest of course is the configuration you ran against, a 2WD SOHC V-6, so I was just curious as to how quick that Explorer was in relation to the other vehicles you ran during that "batch" of kills.
Be careful,
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From: WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA
HI!... Well guys it was a good weekend for victims!LOL! The following are the the victims that fell under my rath!LOL!
Late "90's" SATURN, V-6, COUPE.
"99" TAURUS, V-6, DUEL EXHAUST, SEDAN.
"98" DODGE RAM 1500, 318(v-8) EXTENDED CAB, SHORTBOX, AUTO.
Late "90's" FORD PROBE, V-6 24 VALVE, 5-SPEED.
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
Late "90's" SATURN, V-6, COUPE.
"99" TAURUS, V-6, DUEL EXHAUST, SEDAN.
"98" DODGE RAM 1500, 318(v-8) EXTENDED CAB, SHORTBOX, AUTO.
Late "90's" FORD PROBE, V-6 24 VALVE, 5-SPEED.
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
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Neal,
I didn't race at all sat night. You drove right past me west bound on Tecumseh on your way back from a "Run". I was just east of Howard in front of The Shoppers Drug Mart facing east. Had the 4 ways on waiting for a tow truck. I started off from the light at Howard and the rear end went BANG. It coasted across Howard and made some nasty grinding sounds and then I would not budge. Abrams towed it to Moe Campbell's. I drop in on Monday to tell them what happened. Same thing happened on my 97, took 3-4 weeks for a new rear end to shoe up.
Regards
JMC
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I didn't race at all sat night. You drove right past me west bound on Tecumseh on your way back from a "Run". I was just east of Howard in front of The Shoppers Drug Mart facing east. Had the 4 ways on waiting for a tow truck. I started off from the light at Howard and the rear end went BANG. It coasted across Howard and made some nasty grinding sounds and then I would not budge. Abrams towed it to Moe Campbell's. I drop in on Monday to tell them what happened. Same thing happened on my 97, took 3-4 weeks for a new rear end to shoe up.
Regards
JMC
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00 F-150 XLT SC Flairside 4x4 4.6 w/5spd 3.55LSD
Warn XD9000i, skid plates, Draw tite class III,
Rancho RSX Reflex shocks,
Borla Cat Back
Modified Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
and air box, K&N air filter,
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What Neal didn't slow down for a fellow Ford?
I always do. In fact that and the cops are the only things I slow down for!
Wanna race? I bet I can beat ya on foot. (he he)
I we wish you a speedy recovery, so we can beat you properly at next Milan meet.
I always do. In fact that and the cops are the only things I slow down for!
Wanna race? I bet I can beat ya on foot. (he he)
I we wish you a speedy recovery, so we can beat you properly at next Milan meet.
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ATST,
Neal called me Sunday night to ask where I went. He haden't notice me when he drove by. I bycicled to the dealer and left them the key this morning. I don't expect they will even look at it today. If The F-150 had a full floating axle I could have still driven it around, after a few turns of a wrench or two. Yes I took out the Chip just to be safe.
regards
JMC
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00 F-150 XLT SC Flairside 4x4 4.6 w/5spd 3.55LSD
Warn XD9000i, skid plates, Draw tite class III,
Rancho RSX Reflex shocks,
Borla Cat Back
Modified Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
and air box, K&N air filter,
Superchips
Neal called me Sunday night to ask where I went. He haden't notice me when he drove by.
I bycicled to the dealer and left them the key this morning. I don't expect they will even look at it today. If The F-150 had a full floating axle I could have still driven it around, after a few turns of a wrench or two. Yes I took out the Chip just to be safe.regards
JMC
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00 F-150 XLT SC Flairside 4x4 4.6 w/5spd 3.55LSD
Warn XD9000i, skid plates, Draw tite class III,
Rancho RSX Reflex shocks,
Borla Cat Back
Modified Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
and air box, K&N air filter,
Superchips
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From: WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA
HI!... Well guys I got another "VICTIM" last night. It was THURSDAY night, and I had just finished coming from the local cruise night car show at the city's market square. I decided to go for a small cruise before heading home for the night. I was going down this 3 lane road and got stopped at a red light. While waiting for the light to turn green, I noticed this silver/grey car coming up behind me at a very high rate of speed. Just before he hit the red light he jumped over 2 lanes and got into the empty lane at the far left of me. I was in the far right lane and there was a regular F-150 between us. The silver car was sticking out way past the white line so I looked over and noticed it was a very late "90's" (possibly brand new) silver TAURAS SHO V-8. (3.4 I beleive ?) Well when the turning light came up first he stomped on it then on the brakes when he realized what had happened. Now I knew he was going to fly when the light turned green for us. The funny thing is he never even knew that I was there and that he was about to get a race with me!LOL! Well the light turned green and I waited for him to make the 1st move. He stomped on it and his tires squeeled. I nailed it and the race was on!. At first he was about 2 car lengths in front because I wanted for him to go first, but as soon as I topped out in 1st gear I was already about 2 truck lenths in front of him. I then topped out in 2nd gear and he was about 6 truck lengths behind. When i got topped out in 3rd (about 110mph) gear, he was so far behind it was funny! And yes I laughed out loud!LOL! I thought these v-8 SHO's were sopposed to be fast? NOT! I personally think that a older "93-94" SHO would be a way better race for me. By the way, when we both got up to the next light he yelled over to me "WOW! That's a fast truck" I responded by saying " NO! You just have a really SLOW car" What can I say, I was'nt in a very good mood last night!LOL!
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
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Joined: Jan 1999
Posts: 7,030
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From: WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA
HI!... Well guys I only had 2 "VICTIMS" tonight. The 1st was a older buisness man in a "98" DODGE MINIVAN, 3.8 V-6, AUTO. He cut me off at a light, and I followed him. We got up to a red light, and he turned right, so did I . As soon as he made the corner he floored it. As soon as I turned the corner I stomped on it. At the top end of 1st gear I caught him. The top of 2nd gear I was about 5 truck lengths in front, and then he gave up. As he should of!LOL.
The second victim was a young guy in a "99" or "2000" SILVER GRAND PRIX GTP (DAYTONA version)3.8 V-6 SUPERCHARGED, AUTO (I think?) Well he was riding my a$$ for about 5 blocks, and it was obvious that he wanted to play. JMC got out of his way so he could come up closer to me. Well we got up to a corner. I turned right very slowly in 1st gear, with this GTP right on my A$$! I heard him floor it and spinning his tires. He tried to go out on my left to pass. NOT!lol. I stomped on it and the race was on! 1st gear I had him by 2 truck lengths. 2nd gear I had him by about the same. As I was getting close to 5000rpm in 3rd gear he was at my back bumper and closing very, very slowly. I turned my overdrive on at about 110mph and his front bumper was at my door. I don't know if those GTP's have a top speed limiter or not, but right around the time I went into overdrive the GTP slowed suddenly. I kept it to the floor till I got up to 4200rpm in overdrive. That's about 128mph. That is probably the closest race I have had to date! He would of most likely got me on top speed for sure, but in the 1/4 mile I think I would of ended up beating him by a truck length or two.
By the way what is so speical about this GTP with the DAYTONA and 2 checker flag emblems on the back? I think it had some kind of RAM AIR hood on it too. I think the regular GTP 3.8 V-6 supercharged is 245h.p.? But someone told me they make one called the GTX? That is sopposed to have 260h.p??. I f anyone could shed some light on this I would appreiciate it. Just curios.lol!
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
The second victim was a young guy in a "99" or "2000" SILVER GRAND PRIX GTP (DAYTONA version)3.8 V-6 SUPERCHARGED, AUTO (I think?) Well he was riding my a$$ for about 5 blocks, and it was obvious that he wanted to play. JMC got out of his way so he could come up closer to me. Well we got up to a corner. I turned right very slowly in 1st gear, with this GTP right on my A$$! I heard him floor it and spinning his tires. He tried to go out on my left to pass. NOT!lol. I stomped on it and the race was on! 1st gear I had him by 2 truck lengths. 2nd gear I had him by about the same. As I was getting close to 5000rpm in 3rd gear he was at my back bumper and closing very, very slowly. I turned my overdrive on at about 110mph and his front bumper was at my door. I don't know if those GTP's have a top speed limiter or not, but right around the time I went into overdrive the GTP slowed suddenly. I kept it to the floor till I got up to 4200rpm in overdrive. That's about 128mph. That is probably the closest race I have had to date! He would of most likely got me on top speed for sure, but in the 1/4 mile I think I would of ended up beating him by a truck length or two.
By the way what is so speical about this GTP with the DAYTONA and 2 checker flag emblems on the back? I think it had some kind of RAM AIR hood on it too. I think the regular GTP 3.8 V-6 supercharged is 245h.p.? But someone told me they make one called the GTX? That is sopposed to have 260h.p??. I f anyone could shed some light on this I would appreiciate it. Just curios.lol!
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
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Joined: Mar 1998
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From: Virginia
Hey Neal,
Those GTP's can run low 15's-high-14's stock! No wonder he gave you such a run!
And, most of those guys who are out playing with them are using smaller diameter supercharger pulleys on the snout of that Eaton twin-screw blower, which will make the quicker units drop into the mid-14's in the 1/4 mile. To say nothing of other mods he may very well have made.
And yes, I think you got it, he hit his top speed limiter and *that* was what shut down his fun, and put you over the top when you guys were well into triple-digit speeds. (Thank God your tires are new!) He's much, much lighter than you, with a *lot* of torque and decent horsepower in that blown 3.8, those are some wicked little machines.
I think you did *darn* good to even keep up with that vehicle, let alone beating him like that, by overtaking his original 2-length lead off the line.
Nice run!
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
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Those GTP's can run low 15's-high-14's stock! No wonder he gave you such a run!
And, most of those guys who are out playing with them are using smaller diameter supercharger pulleys on the snout of that Eaton twin-screw blower, which will make the quicker units drop into the mid-14's in the 1/4 mile. To say nothing of other mods he may very well have made.
And yes, I think you got it, he hit his top speed limiter and *that* was what shut down his fun, and put you over the top when you guys were well into triple-digit speeds. (Thank God your tires are new!) He's much, much lighter than you, with a *lot* of torque and decent horsepower in that blown 3.8, those are some wicked little machines.
I think you did *darn* good to even keep up with that vehicle, let alone beating him like that, by overtaking his original 2-length lead off the line.
Nice run!
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 1999
Posts: 7,030
Likes: 3
From: WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA
HI!... MIKE T. the GTP did'nt have a 2 car lead on me. He was about a half car length behind me and then he stomped on it, and tried to go around me. As soon as he got next to me I floored it. It would be a very interesting race if we could both go at it from a dead start, 1/4 mile shot!LOL!
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc
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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, modified POWERAID spacer, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit/BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS.
FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, twin electric fans, traction bars, AUTO METER oil preasure/ engine temp PHANTOM GUAGES and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 320H.P / 415ft/lbs of torque.
OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc