#2069, "97 RS and 95 Z24 - also question about final drive"
I have a 97 Rs w/ exhaust and intake and friend has a 95 cavalier z24 (2.3L 160hp) w/ exhaust and intake. We're both auto, and raced the other night a few times w/ me getting spanked quite badly all the time. I usually lost by about 2 cars.
I will be doing the final gear drive mod this week, and I'm wondering how much of a difference I'm going to see. Will i still lose by 1+ cars?
btw, i ran on stock 14's with 2 12" subs in the back.
TIA
Black 97 Eclipse RS Mods: Custom Cat-back Exhaust Nakayama CAI 17'' hp typhoons wrapped in 215/45 kuhmo ecstas
------------------------------ 97 Eclipse RS auto *SOLD* - super 15g 92 3000GT VR4 - t3/t4 60 trim 95 Talon TSI AWD
#2070, "RE: 97 RS and 95 Z24 - also question about final drive" In response to Reply # 0
The final gear mod makes a huge difference, IMO. You should be able to run with him, and maybe even win. I think those 95 cavaliers only has 150-ish hp, and doesn't accelerate as fast as the twin-cam ones.
I assume you know how to powerbrake with your auto. Also, try practicing chirping second (let off the gas for a split second and then apply them when you reach 6k+ rpm).
Good luck, and let us know of your results.
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS - SOLD! 2002 BMW M3 - Garaged for the Winter 1992 Honda Accord - Beater for now Shopping for another winter car...
#2072, "RE: 97 RS and 95 Z24 - also question about final drive" In response to Reply # 2
This is true for all the years EXCEPT 1995. The 1995 z24 is the major oddball in the bunch. It runs a 2.3l dohc at around 150-160ish hp. And it is quite the b*tch to get parts for.
Black 97 Eclipse RS Mods: Custom Cat-back Exhaust Nakayama CAI 17'' hp typhoons wrapped in 215/45 kuhmo ecstas
------------------------------ 97 Eclipse RS auto *SOLD* - super 15g 92 3000GT VR4 - t3/t4 60 trim 95 Talon TSI AWD
