street racing is a lot different then at the track imo. you could probably beat him if you launch at 2200 rpm's and he launches from idle. i don't think our cars have a lot of tourque. only 133lbs @ 4800 rpm's. the 96' Z24 has 167lbs @ 5500 rpm's. plus they have 10 more HP stock. but.... from this link

http://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=11&topic_id=2959&mode=full

you can see that i beat the 96 Z24 at the track and he had a better R/T then me. he is a friend of mine and we use to cruise the streets a lot, and he could always take me in second gear. i beat him on the highway cuz he shut off at 110mph though... i'm pretty sure he is the 2.4 I4 5 speed with a short ram intake and muffler.. i have a short ram intake and a pro 1 catback. (both manuals) like someone said it really depends on if someone knows how to drive.

beat:
civics, neons and the R/T, tacoma, sunfires, 89'-98'cavaliers and a 2.2L, explorer, saturns, older accords, probes(haven't had a chance against a GT yet) corsica, V6 mustangs, a few hyundais, kias, del sol, can't remember all of them..i haven't been beaten by much...cuz i know who to race and know who not to. i don't wanna get embarrassed.






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