killerbulldoggy

I was wondering what all you guys think that a stock 78 L-82 auto could beat on the road? Assuming that the other cars were also stock... Keep in mind that im only like 130lbs... :confused:

MotorHead

Pretty sure it would outrun a stock Cavalier however one kept up to me when I had the stock L48 :lol:

joeveto

These days, not a lot. :nonod:

I would choose my opponents wisely. Brand new the car only had 210 hp (at the crank). Right? There are lots and lots of cars, that are a lot lighter, these days, that will trump that. And, those cars are working with better drivetrains, better gear multiplication, etc. :rolleyes:

But don't get too down. Here's the deal: it's not fair to compare yesterdays cars (what we are driving) to today's cars. It's apples and oranges. In it's day, your Vette was a hammer. And it managed to be the best, even though it had emissions and safety concerns to contend with, without the benefit of computers.




[Modified by joeveto, 9:00 PM 4/15/2004]

turtlevette

if you see one of those new hybrid electric cars, go for it. :lol:

joeveto

:iagree: Also, if you see any old or fat people on one of those scooters, you're probably okay. :steering:

If they're old and fat, you're definitely okay.

AGVI

Too True!!! :D

Cali,68,L-79

:lol: :lol: :lol:

guppie

A poodle outran mine! :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:

desi

Public buses, 18 wheelers, scooters, over-loaded minivans and pedestrians :D I'd still be careful of over-loaded minivans :lol:

But all that can be changed. Options are endless. How much are you willing to pay for it, is the question. :thumbs:

theandies

Time travel back to 78 and you'll be king of the road! :jester
There is so much more power in your engine.......let the genie out of the bottle.

Beer

Maybe a pinto :lolg:

turtlevette

why do you think i nicknamed mine the turtle?

page62

Watch out for Honda Odyssey minivans -- they'll whup your butt! For some reason, everyone that drives those things likes to tromp the go-fast pedal from each and every stoplight. :lolg:

But seriously folks. Let that car breathe -- desmog it and put in a true dual exhaust system -- and it'll at least keep up with the Volvos! (Yes, I am serious. I've got mine running so well now that it can just about keep up with the wife's Mercedes C320 :steering: )

MotorHead

It's true you can fix the motor, exhaust etc. so that your car will stomp on most cars on the road today for a few grand :D

groovyjay

Not much. My bone stock L82 75 Coupe could just beat my friends old 318 Bimmer! :(

BLKZZ4

It all depends if you get hooked up right. I was left in the dust by a late model Honda. I dont think it was all stock parts in it though. Your car will always look good if that is any consolation.

slaine

Didja see "Risky Business"? Tom Cruise in a Porsche 928 was passed by kids on bicycles. :lol: I owned a 75 L82, in its time it was ok... then I put on headers and true dual exhaust, recurved the distributor and rejetted the q-jet the car ran very quick then. Only beaten by a 73 L82 vette. You have a very good candidate for nitrous. Pure stock with nitrous it should out accelerate most cars and kids on bikes.
Mike

Nowhere Man

a mini van, but about the 18 wheelers, an unloaded truck with 600hp and an 18 speed will give you a run for your money

MEAN72

:rolleyes: Don't loose site of why you bought the car. :cool: Some cars you just don't want to change.
If you want to street race ----- then headers here :D a cam there :D a carb tune here :D a retiming there :D VIOLA! :jester you now have a hot little machine :jester :jester :rolleyes: :cool: :cheers:

BacaBill

As long as you don't try to outrun the girls that try to open your door, you'll be ok.
ps: I love summer at the Jersey shore :smiliedrool: