I know the 4Runner is not a race car...
06-29-2005, 07:55 PM
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I know the 4Runner is not a race car...
But I got into a race tonight against a Firebird and could have whipped up on him if I had just a couple more horses. It was neck-and-neck until someone was in my lane ahead. Come-on cold air intake and Magnaflo. 
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06-29-2005, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidA
But I got into a race tonight against a Firebird and could have whipped up on him if I had just a couple more horses. It was neck-and-neck until someone was in my lane ahead. Come-on cold air intake and Magnaflo.
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I see that you are in FT worth, check out the home page listed on my profile if you want to meet some local DFW wheelers. We are heading out to Mineral wells this weekend, and BMRA July 29-31.
06-29-2005, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jimabena74
arent firebirds v6 unless you get a trans am, or a formula?
haha ill admit ive raced a mustang GT
and destoryed it...this girl started revving her motor and i looked at her and just smiled..i wasnt really planning on racing but when the light turned green i went off as usual and she didtn get off the line.
so i did the traditional ricer victory symbol and put on my 4-ways...
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06-29-2005, 10:07 PM
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Oh 4Runners can race with the proper power modifications...SC, Fuel Delivery mods etc.
I actually beat a tiny Mazda manual trans. with my stock 3.4L v6 from the light. Guy didn't know how to shift, everyone he did his tires went smoking for a split second. Heh, got lucky.
Anyways, don't say 4Runners can't race, I have seen write-ups where people use modded ECU's and go up to 130+ mph.
Also, from the light, my runner can keep up with a lot of v6 heavy sports cars until like 2nd gear ...oh well.
I actually beat a tiny Mazda manual trans. with my stock 3.4L v6 from the light. Guy didn't know how to shift, everyone he did his tires went smoking for a split second. Heh, got lucky.
Anyways, don't say 4Runners can't race, I have seen write-ups where people use modded ECU's and go up to 130+ mph.
Also, from the light, my runner can keep up with a lot of v6 heavy sports cars until like 2nd gear ...oh well.
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06-29-2005, 10:48 PM
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What year was this Firebird cause through the later '70s Firebirds had less ponies than a 3rd gen Runner. (a '80 Vette had 180hp standard with a 220hp upgrade available)
06-30-2005, 05:51 AM
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It was a V6, Could tell by the exhaust. It was a mid-90's Firebird. I could have beaten him with a little more highway. But we were up to 90+.
06-30-2005, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jimabena74
arent firebirds v6 unless you get a trans am, or a formula?
you guys remember the 'Firehawk'...i was never a big firebird/camaro fan but I thought the Firehawks were pretty cool...
06-30-2005, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by iBilinTuc
More horses? Simplest, most cost effective means for a gen3 is a TRD super charger. Bolt one on and be thrilled with the difference!
06-30-2005, 08:56 AM
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What the Firebird run in the 1/4? There's a couple of SC'd Runners running high 12s with a little help from the funny fog but a 12 second 1/4 is a 12 second 1/4. If that Bird is stock then I'm guessing high 13s? Anything can be made fast for the $$$$.
06-30-2005, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by fs8459
top speed is 110 mph on the 4Runner. definitely not a sports car
06-30-2005, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by msw0085
more like 98-99 mph per my experience..just cuz the speedo says 110 doesnt mean it will run 110...
