I was going to mention Project Splitter as well. I believe Brett did get it into the 9's on the dragstrip(using a different set of front and rear tires) but I don't recall seeing him ever road racing or autocrossing it as it was also designed to do. If I remember correctly, I believe the weight(4100+lbs) might have kept it from being effective in road racing. Maybe the new owner made some mods. Who knows. The lumpy carbureted large displacement big block might cause some people to argue about it being 'pro-touring', but it seems like a pro-touring car to me, and it did run 9's with a tire swap.
I was going to mention Project Splitter as well. I believe Brett did get it into the 9's on the dragstrip(using a different set of front and rear tires) but I don't recall seeing him ever road racing or autocrossing it as it was also designed to do. If I remember correctly, I believe the weight(4100+lbs) might have kept it from being effective in road racing. Maybe the new owner made some mods. Who knows. The lumpy carbureted large displacement big block might cause some people to argue about it being 'pro-touring', but it seems like a pro-touring car to me, and it did run 9's with a tire swap.
I agree with "The lumpy carbureted large displacement big block might cause some people to argue about it being 'pro-touring". Exactly what I was thinking. It sounded nasty when it was staging in the video. Don't think that would be very user friendly from stop light to stop light in 90 degree heat. Last thing we need is another "what is pro-touring" debate, but I would think "in traffic" driveability would have to be a must.
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I agree with "The lumpy carbureted large displacement big block might cause some people to argue about it being 'pro-touring". Exactly what I was thinking. It sounded nasty when it was staging in the video. Don't think that would be very user friendly from stop light to stop light in 90 degree heat. Last thing we need is another "what is pro-touring" debate, but I would think "in traffic" driveability would have to be a must.
Lots of ppl daily drive BBC combination's. Yes i agree that an LSx is more officiant but in some situations its just not optimum. Ive had several really powerful build LS's but in an old school car trying to make big power a BBC would probably be ideal. i wonder what the weight difference is on a all Alum BBC combo vs. an iron blocked LS. For an 800hp build its hard to beat a nice built LS3
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220 mph is very fast for something as brick like as big red, what power were they running? I'd also be worried about 40 yr old aerodynamics at those speeds
something like a mclaren F1 does the top speed side of things but stuggles to do 11s in standard trim IIRC,
I agree with "The lumpy carbureted large displacement big block might cause some people to argue about it being 'pro-touring". Exactly what I was thinking. It sounded nasty when it was staging in the video. Don't think that would be very user friendly from stop light to stop light in 90 degree heat. Last thing we need is another "what is pro-touring" debate, but I would think "in traffic" driveability would have to be a must.
I would "think" that in "drag race trim" -- such as shown in the video of Vinnies car -- the HEADERS are uncorked... and in that trim with drag radials on it turned in a 9.98 qtr....
BUT (BIG BUT) to me THAT ENDS the argument for PT -- because PT would use the tires that they went to the grocery store in AND have the stereo on -- and the exhaust system intact.
I forgot my "point" I was going to make in the above post ---- That this same car (Vinnies) with the exhaust hooked up --- and "street tires" wouldn't get close to a 9.98 and might even be a full second slower.... with bad 60ft times - and less top end charge... So the OP might be debatable as I seriously doubt the ability to run "9's" in true PT trim.
Now this should start some good debate!! Pulling the pin on the grenade.... "in coming!!"
Greg, there is this little button down in the lower right hand corner called "edit". I don't have a problem with having a spare set of wheels and tires for drag racing or road racing etc. I went with the R888' due to the fact I felt they would work everywhere including the street. Now all the events are going to be 200 treadwear.
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I don't have a problem with having a spare set of wheels and tires for drag racing or road racing etc. I went with the R888' due to the fact I felt they would work everywhere including the street. Now all the events are going to be 200 treadwear. 
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