Chevy Corvette vs Pontiac Trans Am Drag Race, Roll Race & Brake Test: Which Cheap Muscle Car Best

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@scottyellis3442
@scottyellis3442 Жыл бұрын
Love these type videos, keep'em coming guys. And gotta say TFL is one of my favorite channels & the whole team.👍🏻👍🏻
@Schlipperschlopper
@Schlipperschlopper Жыл бұрын
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now they want to slow down all the gas station fuel pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime !!!! (BABVVO laws!!!!)
@The_Hi_Life
@The_Hi_Life Жыл бұрын
C4s are aging extremely well! They were so far ahead of their time.
@nbagoats4819
@nbagoats4819 Жыл бұрын
Not really but Ok
@AgentEran
@AgentEran Жыл бұрын
​@@nbagoats4819 c4s set several performance records that stood for decades before they were broken.
@petermuller161
@petermuller161 Жыл бұрын
As an owner of one, with the 6 speed, they are creaky and behind the times. It’s a beauty and sounds good though.
@AgentEran
@AgentEran Жыл бұрын
@@petermuller161 newest L98 Vette is 32 years old, I'd say I agree with you lol
@Thiccy_
@Thiccy_ Жыл бұрын
@@nbagoats4819 C4 was and still is great, and definitely was ahead of its competitors.
@mikemartin6857
@mikemartin6857 Жыл бұрын
My dad had an 86 corvette when I was a kid. All my friends thought my dad was so cool when he picked me up from school in it. Used to love those digital gauges and man I miss those leather wrapped steering wheels in them. Great video..... really reminded me off my old man..... lost him to cancer in 2013..... but watching this just brought up some great memories 💯
@Prince_.A
@Prince_.A Жыл бұрын
I wish him safe travels into the beyond. My dad had a 98 SS when he got out the Marines. I got a 96 Z28 a couple years ago since he is so busy with work and stuff to bring back those memories when he rides with me
@1997SScamaroNOS
@1997SScamaroNOS Жыл бұрын
The Trans Am needs a driver mod. That LT 1 has way more potential especially 16 seconds in quarter mile.😂
@cubedmack
@cubedmack Жыл бұрын
Yeah, he did a horrible job driving the TA.
@aab350z
@aab350z Жыл бұрын
Back when these cars were new, I autocrossed an 88, non-turbo rx7 and had someone put an accelerometer in it to time me. I ran a 15.1 quarter with 150 hp. On a mountain runway. Lol.
@jerrywright8882
@jerrywright8882 Жыл бұрын
Yea i had a 96 TA auto car back in 99 and it ran a 13.89 at 100 bone stock,but im barely above sea level here in VA.
@christophermorales1509
@christophermorales1509 Жыл бұрын
As usual they have to remind everyone they’re running in Colorado where all times are way off what the mainstream is used to.
@ArmoredCore5000
@ArmoredCore5000 Жыл бұрын
@@christophermorales1509 why, are they racing up hill or something? 🤔
@matthewanderson9912
@matthewanderson9912 Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite channel/series of all the TFL channels. I love seeing these 80s/90s cars. Maybe someday you guys will get your hands on a GNX. I’d also like to see some of the sport trucks from the era. The 454SS in particular and a Syclone.
@NWI_Steel
@NWI_Steel Жыл бұрын
Something is wrong with that TA. LT1 should walk that L98 no problem
@viziocamaro
@viziocamaro Жыл бұрын
I agree I’ve been in both cars the lt1 should be a lot faster
@BlackRam17
@BlackRam17 Жыл бұрын
Driver is shifting at 4800 rpms is the problem. Could probably use a tune up too
@deznutz3163
@deznutz3163 3 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing!
@efstorms
@efstorms Жыл бұрын
I have a 1994 C4 LT1 6sp manual and am in Arvada CO. Let’s do this, I’d love to see how the two C4’s fair against each other.
@speedracerjeff
@speedracerjeff Жыл бұрын
Go show him what a LT1 can do. My 92 LT1 C4 was definitely faster than my 88 C4.
@C5Cse7en
@C5Cse7en Жыл бұрын
would love to see this as well
@cubedmack
@cubedmack Жыл бұрын
Please don't go and embarrass Tommy. Tommy really sucks at racing.
@JonBecker81
@JonBecker81 Жыл бұрын
Like and comment to get Tommy’s attention. I want to see this too.
@V8AmericanMuscleCar
@V8AmericanMuscleCar Жыл бұрын
That would be nice to see.
@garysmith4538
@garysmith4538 Жыл бұрын
Please keep these kind of series coming, I really enjoy them.
@kokocostanza2036
@kokocostanza2036 Жыл бұрын
Something tells me that T/A needs some more loving. I really can't figure out how an L98 was able to walk away from an LT1, even with the weight difference. Mile above sea level or not, thats at least 2 seconds slower than the usual 1/4 mile times. Not saying the T/A SHOULD have been faster outright, but it should have been a lot closer than that.
@jeffflaig362
@jeffflaig362 Жыл бұрын
I bet the ta has a trap speed about 1 or 2 mph faster. I've had several c4 tpi vettes and took them to the strip allot. The l98 runs better to about the thousand ft mark or 90 to 95 mph. After that the lt1 starts to creep ahead
@Mattax355
@Mattax355 Жыл бұрын
I used to beat 6 speed LT1s all the time in my L98. LT1s weren't impressive. The tuned runners helped rhe L98 run hard despite choking the engine at high RPMs. You can't look at just peak power. The L98 had a better mid range than the untuned 3" runners of the LT1
@kokocostanza2036
@kokocostanza2036 Жыл бұрын
@The Logical Lifter Not just going by peak power, going by the numbers that I can find for both of their 1/4 mile times when stock. The best I can see is the L98 was somewhere around 13.9-14.1 and the T/A was 14.1-14.3. Here the 'Vette absolutely walked away. I'm not saying the T/A should have been quicker, but it should have been closer than it was.
@KingstonTV334
@KingstonTV334 Жыл бұрын
I love how u guys got together and had a goal...now u r at almost 200k subscribers.
@js2407
@js2407 Жыл бұрын
Listen to all that GM plastic rattle, I still like the car
@hitek9too255
@hitek9too255 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@chrissullivan5752
@chrissullivan5752 Жыл бұрын
Union quality
@69olskool54
@69olskool54 Жыл бұрын
No you can't get a T/A for less than $10k, you can't find them! Especially a WS6.
@jordancooper2717
@jordancooper2717 Жыл бұрын
I love my c4 corvette never understood why they were so under rated. One of the most well rounded corvettes ever if u ask me
@andydhillon1977
@andydhillon1977 Жыл бұрын
I'm an import gut and bought a '94 6-spd on a whim. I am very impressed with the car. I've found myself wanting an '89 6-spd now, too!
@jesterokjones4954
@jesterokjones4954 Жыл бұрын
​@@andydhillon1977why a 1989?
@andydhillon1977
@andydhillon1977 Жыл бұрын
@Jesterok Jones First year the Corvette got a 6-spd manual transmission.
@V8AmericanMuscleCar
@V8AmericanMuscleCar Жыл бұрын
Same! My favorite body style, especially 80s C4.
@Pete_Finch
@Pete_Finch Жыл бұрын
Damn guys, I feel like if you ever get a chance to race at sea level it'll feel like you're doing warp speed. Great as always
@IceTTom
@IceTTom Жыл бұрын
Stock Trans-Am of thatera and spec shoud be around 14.00 flat in the quarter. I'd imagine the c4 should be... high 14s, Which is BALLZZ quick for both these beautiful rigs! I'd LOVE to own either of them!
@tosil
@tosil Жыл бұрын
That trans am steering wheel/column shake and rattle is a little scary 🤣
@enzofiero2924
@enzofiero2924 Жыл бұрын
I noticed that as well and yeah there's a serious issue there!!
@BlackRam17
@BlackRam17 Жыл бұрын
T/A needs a driver mod badly, that car has more in it that we aren’t seeing.
@TheSpeedfreak81
@TheSpeedfreak81 Жыл бұрын
Something is definitely up with that TA. The LT1 made WAY more power than that L98 C4 did. I used to own LT1 fbods way back in the day and would routinely mop the floor with L98 Vettes. It wasn't even a contest. I would lay money on that Opticrap, I mean Optispark going bad. When mine did, it was like a different car, like someone knocked off 75 or 80 horsepower.
@cubedmack
@cubedmack Жыл бұрын
I know because I had a 88 5.0 mustang back in the early 90's and I had no problems with C4 corvettes, 350 TA's and 350 Iroc's until they came out with LT1 in 92.
@JNAMOTORSPORTS
@JNAMOTORSPORTS Жыл бұрын
That or they can’t drive
@jesterokjones4954
@jesterokjones4954 Жыл бұрын
​@@cubedmackLol, it was all over after the LT1 dropped, I know the feeling.
@Mattax355
@Mattax355 Жыл бұрын
Nope. My L98 1991 Firebird Formula ran 14.2 stock and a 13.7 with free mods and a new higher stall torque converter with a 1.91 60 foot. The torque curve of the L98 plus the ability to stay in the same gear for so long really was a winning combination.
@99mustanggt09
@99mustanggt09 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking Def an opti issue needs to just go 24x
@highbrass7563
@highbrass7563 Жыл бұрын
Best video to wake up to!! Hell yeah! Love you guys. Cheers from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. We should do a video on J body cars. Let's talk about Sunfires Coupes, Cavalier Coupes and Saturn Coupes. Touch up on some history from 1982 - 2005
@AustinShockSS
@AustinShockSS Жыл бұрын
I owned a 87 C4 with the L98 Lots of torque but runs out of steam due to the undersized intake. Some minor mods would help make power over 4000RPM. Something is definitely wrong with the TA, it should easily beat the C4 w/L98.
@kyoakland
@kyoakland Жыл бұрын
Yup needs a new optispark
@tryjames1ify
@tryjames1ify Жыл бұрын
Great content totally enjoyed
@yourebusted5786
@yourebusted5786 Жыл бұрын
Was not aware that a '95 was an early T/A. My '71 was just a dream, I guess.
@robertguirguisdo9728
@robertguirguisdo9728 Жыл бұрын
Great video🎉
@trenton.tchannel1810
@trenton.tchannel1810 Жыл бұрын
I think the TA need some love and a tune up. Definitely sounded a little strained when it was revved
@V8AmericanMuscleCar
@V8AmericanMuscleCar Жыл бұрын
I think so too. It should be at least a second and a half faster.
@wallacerickmanii
@wallacerickmanii Жыл бұрын
It absolutely needs a tune up. Before they even ran, when he revved it, I said something is wrong with that it.
@ghostnike901
@ghostnike901 Жыл бұрын
@@wallacerickmanii I liked the sound of it to be honest but I agree it shouldn't sound like that lol
@ghoul1603
@ghoul1603 3 ай бұрын
Watching this video because this summer I’m gonna fix my dads 1994 formula V8 firebird and I’m excited 😂
@burntcoolantproductions8607
@burntcoolantproductions8607 Жыл бұрын
That C4 Corvette is really impressive. Watching 80's GM be successful is like watching a Cheetah hunt successfully
@angelgjr1999
@angelgjr1999 Жыл бұрын
Them LT engines were ahead of their time
@The123tactics
@The123tactics Жыл бұрын
@@angelgjr1999 It doesn't have the LT it has the l98
@riteousrighthand6144
@riteousrighthand6144 Жыл бұрын
@@angelgjr1999 The Pontiac is the one rocking the LT1. The LT1 didn't hit the C4, until 1992.
@KingalexanderB2010
@KingalexanderB2010 Жыл бұрын
Great video Thank you!
@ossiebalboa5617
@ossiebalboa5617 Жыл бұрын
Love the channel
@danielsullivan7381
@danielsullivan7381 Жыл бұрын
I have a 35th anniversary Corvette, 1988. Stock it's running 14.4 at 103 mph in Orlando Florida
@terryrutherford2114
@terryrutherford2114 Жыл бұрын
I owned a 1988 Corvette Z51. It was a fun car. I also had a 1991 ZR-1, much more fun. I now own a 2011 CTS-V funnest of them all. Thanks for the video. I still love the old C4 vette!
@Whats-It-To-Ya
@Whats-It-To-Ya Жыл бұрын
I mopped quite a few C4 Vettes with my '02 SS. That Pontiac should be doing way better than it is
@transitoryinflation7438
@transitoryinflation7438 Жыл бұрын
They should switch drivers around and try again! I feel like the vette driver was the only good driver
@stephenantonio3713
@stephenantonio3713 Жыл бұрын
That LT1, honestly should have pulled that vette.. Dyno the T/A, let's see what it puts down to the wheel..
@Phalanx11
@Phalanx11 Жыл бұрын
I had a beautiful C4 '86 Corvette Z51 for 20 years. I was afraid to take it out of the garage because someone would ding it with theyr'e door.
@ArmoredCore5000
@ArmoredCore5000 Жыл бұрын
This is the most casual racing I’ve ever seen LOL! My stock 1991 Mustang 5.0 (only did an exhaust for sound) ran 13.9-14.3 all day long, and C4 Corvettes would always edge me out. This video is so casual it hurts to watch 🤣🤣🤣
@landonsrt9587
@landonsrt9587 Жыл бұрын
Those are terrible times. I ran a 14.4 at 99 mph in my 95 Formula Firebird when I ran it back in 00. my 02 T/A ran 13.4 at 105
@jeffflaig362
@jeffflaig362 Жыл бұрын
It's the elevation. Those cars would be in the mid to low 14s at sea level. I had a 89 vette with a auto and 307 gears it ran 13.78 at 100 bone stock other then some mufflers and a rear y pipe
@calinator51
@calinator51 Жыл бұрын
​@Jeff Flaig I have no idea why this channel and others in Colorado like that That Racing Channel or whatever do these. It's embarrassing to hear them list times with cars suffocating in that elevation. Just don't or move.
@the_jarmel
@the_jarmel Жыл бұрын
HAPPY FRIDAY ✌️...THANKS KASE TOMMY and Camera Ninja BRENDAN ...Have a good day everybody....
@claydand2420
@claydand2420 Жыл бұрын
I have a 91 vette. Last year l98, first year body refresh. This old l98 with the 6 speed manual will make you smile all day. If you can drive it normal 30mpg on the highway is easy.
@irishuwould5185
@irishuwould5185 Жыл бұрын
I love these older car races
@TheNinjaFam
@TheNinjaFam Жыл бұрын
Where are you located? We've got a 2023 c8 currently in Utah that you can race.
@bean-matic9322
@bean-matic9322 Жыл бұрын
that would be fun
@Jak2bossbf3
@Jak2bossbf3 Жыл бұрын
TA either needs driver mod or something’s wrong with it. The LT1 will mop the floor against a L98
@tonytims2497
@tonytims2497 Жыл бұрын
I had a 88 Corvette back in the 90s,and it came from factory with aluminum heads,that year being lighter than the T/A the LT1 didn't have a chance.
@kyleshultis4246
@kyleshultis4246 Жыл бұрын
My 97 ws6 ran a 14.0 bone stock. It ran a 13.4 with full exhaust.
@tangledline
@tangledline Жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome. Doing all the races we did but never had the cameras or videos..lol. I had a 90/6 speed Vette-we modded as much as we could and raced a bunch of what you guys raced. The TPI system was awesome on Torque but the heavy ass flywheel'd ZF6 speed was its enemy. The TPI would run out of top end. That's where the LT1 came in. Great stuff never the less.
@BlackRam17
@BlackRam17 Жыл бұрын
Awesome until 4500 rpms
@kevindavis5966
@kevindavis5966 Жыл бұрын
I'd be curious to see a dyno on the T/A. Seems it should be doing a bit better on the acceleration runs. Perhaps the similar torque and lighter weight of the Vette explains it.
@makara
@makara Жыл бұрын
He said that he didn't see any need to rev past 5,000 rpm. He isn't getting the most from the car. Put someone in that can drive and you may get a different result.
@1997SScamaroNOS
@1997SScamaroNOS Жыл бұрын
The Trans Am needs a driver mod.
@eatshit8907
@eatshit8907 Жыл бұрын
@@1997SScamaroNOS They both do, guy in the vette shifts slow, the other guy won’t rev past 5k. They’re scared to break something I guess.
@JunkRacecars
@JunkRacecars Жыл бұрын
@@makara Another thing to note, those factory tachometers are horribly inaccurate and can be a couple hundred RPM off near redline. He was probably shifting at 4500ish RPM. The factory redline isn't until 5800 and the shift point should be around 5600.
@speedracerjeff
@speedracerjeff Жыл бұрын
Dude can’t drive or the TA isn’t running right. My 95 Z28 LT1 always beat my 88 L98 C4.
@300mag83
@300mag83 Жыл бұрын
I had a 94 formula firebird with a 285 horsepower lt1 which I ran high 13s with so damn I don’t know what the sea level rate is here in southwest Missouri but 2.5 plus seconds seems a bit off
@Phiidyn
@Phiidyn Жыл бұрын
I hope you fixed the oil leaks on the Firebird before racing these :(
@samotrx7
@samotrx7 Жыл бұрын
Either there is something seriously wrong with that Trans Am or you guys cannot drive worth a lick. I used to drag race regularly at Pueblo drag strip and even the automatic LT1 Z28 cars were running high 14s-15.0's. And mind you at that time if you did not have slicks or drag radials they made you race on the unprepped portion of the track at Pueblo.
@alanmiller2250
@alanmiller2250 Жыл бұрын
This is the kind of videos i like. Always have an old and a new. It makes perfect sense to race these two.
@MidwestMotor
@MidwestMotor Жыл бұрын
Didn't mention the Torque for the TA.
@Michael_camaro96jr
@Michael_camaro96jr Жыл бұрын
Cool video
@stevelezama52
@stevelezama52 Жыл бұрын
I had the 1984 c4 corvette t top 4 speed ,thing was fun to drive during my highschool years
@MrSrScott
@MrSrScott Жыл бұрын
There's a reason why, L98 CORVETTES were, undefeated, in showroom stock SCCA endurance racing back in the mid 80s.
@brettedgar6733
@brettedgar6733 9 ай бұрын
THAT TRANS AM LOOKS LIKE SOME SORT OF ELECTRONIC SCRUB BRUSH.
@johnsmith-ym3kx
@johnsmith-ym3kx Жыл бұрын
You need a driver mod on the trans am!!! Those keep up with C5 Corvettes!!! They don't lose to tuned port C4s!!!!
@HoosierDaddy_
@HoosierDaddy_ Жыл бұрын
Does the Mazda allow traction control to be turned off?
@swatmann7541
@swatmann7541 Жыл бұрын
What does the lever on the top of the steering column do on the corvette?
@enemy2921
@enemy2921 Жыл бұрын
Older c4s had adjustable steering tilt and telescope. I think that's the telescoping adjustment.
@vancitycoaster
@vancitycoaster Жыл бұрын
Don’t worry, weight and maintenance are slowing me down as well🤪😜
@Shibtember
@Shibtember 6 ай бұрын
I'm a current owner of a 93 v6 Firebird, got it with 30k OG MILES and it's at 64k right now. I'm going to get a trans am in about a few months after my car gets resprayed and I'm SO EXCITED! I love trans am's. they're my favorite car.
@deluxalpha4138
@deluxalpha4138 Ай бұрын
Trans Am's were always the better looking sister to the Camaro
@Shibtember
@Shibtember Ай бұрын
@@deluxalpha4138 absolutely agreed.
@deluxalpha4138
@deluxalpha4138 Ай бұрын
@@Shibtember yeah its a shame Pontiac discontinued them in 02 and then a few years later GM discontinued Pontiac overall... real shame we never got another Firebird
@Shibtember
@Shibtember Ай бұрын
@@deluxalpha4138 i agree, rip the firebird :( wonderful cars.
@MarksKicksOnRoute66
@MarksKicksOnRoute66 Жыл бұрын
My two favorites together again! Love these videos!
@AbolishCommunism
@AbolishCommunism Жыл бұрын
GM should bring back the Trans am today
@retrobear9367
@retrobear9367 Жыл бұрын
This makes me miss my 97 WS6
@bobdylan6773
@bobdylan6773 Жыл бұрын
Bridgestone is some of the best tires you can get.. They are the biggest maker of tires for a reason.
@rpg3384
@rpg3384 Жыл бұрын
Please tell me where you can get a TA like that for 6,600 I can’t even seem to find a good formula in that price range
@Brangeta
@Brangeta Жыл бұрын
The Comp T/A wins in every area, especially exhaust 🤔
@JPD617
@JPD617 Жыл бұрын
C4 and C5 Corvettes are such great performance bargains..
@JonBecker81
@JonBecker81 Жыл бұрын
I feel like the Mazda didn’t get a fair shake. Can they not disable or partially disable the TC? Is there no sport mode?
@AMF96
@AMF96 Жыл бұрын
Somethings up with that TA.. should’ve been faster than that L98.. my dad has a LT1 TA he bought new back in 93 and he beat an LT1 Vette .. was close but he still beat it.
@jeffflaig362
@jeffflaig362 Жыл бұрын
Probably more the driver then anything. All being equal the lt1 vette is faster but it also has 35 more hp stock and it's a lighter car. Plus don't forget the independent suspension helps it launch better
@kimvaccaro2786
@kimvaccaro2786 Жыл бұрын
My 99 z28 used to walk c5 s stock c4 would not stand a chance and f body are pretty light mine was 3490 with a quarter tank of fuel low 13 all day long at 106
@kimvaccaro2786
@kimvaccaro2786 Жыл бұрын
Lt4 on the other hand and zr1 those are those are the good c4s
@jeffflaig362
@jeffflaig362 Жыл бұрын
@@kimvaccaro2786 99 z28 is LS1 though. You had to have a 6 speed to run that quick in stock 99 z28. My buddy had a brand new 99 auto it would run 14 flat all day long at 102mph. I've seen stock c5 vettes run all over the place from low 14s to high 12s depending on if it was a auto or manual.
@BlackRam17
@BlackRam17 Жыл бұрын
@@kimvaccaro2786 you were not walking C5s in a stock LS Z
@slabbusterrtr7690
@slabbusterrtr7690 Жыл бұрын
Lete tell ya that 2.8 muti port FI v6 they put in in i think it was a 1987 or 88 trans am was awesome that year model am was best geared car ive ever saw it had great take off and top end gearing was so good
@reallyemptypockets6509
@reallyemptypockets6509 Жыл бұрын
Best of the 80’s Corvette poster and Farrah Fawcett posters on the wall.🎉 I can’t drive 55
@bradlybaldwin9564
@bradlybaldwin9564 Жыл бұрын
Those cars were in the 13s new with drag slicks
@user-iz3gv5vo6b
@user-iz3gv5vo6b Жыл бұрын
The firechicken needs a tune up. It's so much newer and more powerful, it should not have lost.
@supraslug3948
@supraslug3948 Жыл бұрын
That short shift
@njrivetelite
@njrivetelite Жыл бұрын
Why didn't you guys use the C4 that also had the LT1 engine in it?
@lasvegaslife5770
@lasvegaslife5770 Жыл бұрын
Please race that l98 c4 corvette vs an lt1 c4 corvette. Thanks so much
@JoeSmith-tu7vi
@JoeSmith-tu7vi Жыл бұрын
Good job knocking 0.7 off the last time the TA was raced!
@jsperez240
@jsperez240 Жыл бұрын
Where can I find a trans am for under $10,000? Can I buy the silver one in the video?
@cameronnsettles9204
@cameronnsettles9204 Жыл бұрын
Try to get the 1996 Corvette with the 6 speed manual and LT4!
@RegsChannel
@RegsChannel Жыл бұрын
Great video guys! Well informed and very entertaining. As a Trans AM guy, I love seeing these in action! I feel like that TA could use a tuneup but well done overall!
@speedracerjeff
@speedracerjeff Жыл бұрын
Yeah there’s something wrong with that TA lol. I had a 95 Z28 LT1 and I never lost to a L98 C4… The TA needs work or a better driver, or both…
@RegsChannel
@RegsChannel Жыл бұрын
@@speedracerjeff if I do remember correctly the TA was pretty tired, north of 100k miles? But still I expected a bit more. Also a 6 speed does require a certain amount of finesse to launch, if Tommy held it at about 3200k then dumped the clutch I think he would have got the jump, but regardless a good video!
@dnegel9546
@dnegel9546 Жыл бұрын
Biggest problem with the LT1 is lack of maintenance. Cant say i blame them tho its a pain getting to the optispark. I just hope he does his research and does not toss out that mitsubishi sensor, just replace the rest of the cap and rotor. And get rid of that dexcool junk.
@FWDSUXARSE
@FWDSUXARSE Жыл бұрын
​@@dnegel9546 First thing I did when I got my LS1 T/A was replace the deathcool.
@dnegel9546
@dnegel9546 Жыл бұрын
@@FWDSUXARSE can’t believe gm still sells that thing. Supposedly they changed the formula or something. But i aint trying to find out. Took me forever to get rid off the dexcool in my lt1. Peak + water wet kept my temps in check without even changing to a 160t stat. 🙂 I couldn’t believe water wet actually worked.
@speedracerjeff
@speedracerjeff Жыл бұрын
Rear end gearing makes a big difference… 3.73 gears really wake up the LT1 F-Bodies. My 92 LT1 C4 was way faster than my 88 L98 C4. The L98 has no top end and falls on its face in 3rd gear. They should compare a LT1 C4 vs L98 C4.
@gk5891
@gk5891 Жыл бұрын
My last C4 was a '96 LT4 6-Spd. It wasn't any slower than my C5 LS1. The none Grand Sports are almost unknown by the general public. They don't realize that ever '96 6-Spd has the LT4 Engine, not just the Grand Sport.
@RomVlad
@RomVlad Жыл бұрын
I just purchased a ‘96 LT4 two weeks ago, an amazing car. It was at a good price and I think these cars are under appreciated at the moment, but will only go up in value.
@gk5891
@gk5891 Жыл бұрын
@@RomVlad Definately under appreciated. They are a an absolute steal for a legit 175 mph Sports Car (They have a higher top speed than the GS due to the lower drag). The chassis is a bit flexible, but my '96 LT4 Z51 was an absolute blast at Road Atlanta and Barber during school days. The later Z51s are not bad street cars at all. To be honest they feel more like a Z52 (with less pitch and roll) than the early almost Race Car Stiff Z51. Really hate that I sold it, but I was out of garage space and something had to go.
@RomVlad
@RomVlad Жыл бұрын
@@gk5891 Well, I just picked this car up, it has 76,000 miles on it, all original paint, accident free, very very nice condition,$13,000 . I just had my mechanic go over everything. It does need a new rear shocks, and it does have the F 45 suspension with the original shocks, so I’ll have to take care of that, but he was very impressed by the condition.
@gk5891
@gk5891 Жыл бұрын
@@RomVlad That's one of the nice thing about Corvettes.. They are often weekend toys and can be very well kept with reasonable miles even after a couple of decades. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I did mine.
@RomVlad
@RomVlad Жыл бұрын
@@gk5891 Thank you. I’m thinking in the future maybe some coil overs, another set of wheels and tires, but not really doing anything to the motor. I hope to keep it as long as I possibly can.
@motley1989
@motley1989 Жыл бұрын
The T/A should definitely be faster, especially with the 6 speed. The car definitely has an issue beyond driver error.
@jayb3955
@jayb3955 Жыл бұрын
yeah, but the vette is really small . on a none prepped surface i could see the extra 700 pounds being a problem for the TA.
@rockoz28ctd
@rockoz28ctd Жыл бұрын
@@jayb3955 lol more like 150 pounds more on the ta
@BlackRam17
@BlackRam17 Жыл бұрын
It’s mostly driver I think, guy is shifting at like 4800 rpm
@BlackRam17
@BlackRam17 Жыл бұрын
@@jayb3955 700 lbs what are you on lol
@jayb3955
@jayb3955 Жыл бұрын
@@rockoz28ctd I looked it up thought it was more but its over 300 pounds my bad
@dennisjackson3531
@dennisjackson3531 Жыл бұрын
I have an LT1 in a camaro with a procharger ,big difference, try it
@illestcamaro
@illestcamaro Жыл бұрын
won’t find any of these in canada for under 10 k sooo 😢
@9663mu
@9663mu Жыл бұрын
Tommy may need some No Doze. Cause those shifts are well. Kind of slow 😂
@BlacksheepLSX
@BlacksheepLSX Жыл бұрын
Might want to shop c4 zr1 prices again lol no decent shape ones are under 35k now. I looked for a solid year before I bought mine, and prices kept rising. I spent about 7k more than I would have if I pulled the trigger last year. C4 zr1 is such an underrated car and the overlooked classic right now. When the c4 zr1 came out a 71 zr1 was 18k.. a 71 zr1 today is 350k and a 71 base car is 20k 😉
@illestcamaro
@illestcamaro Жыл бұрын
f body or no body baby!!
@semiauto3148
@semiauto3148 Жыл бұрын
Love to have that trans am…where do they find these cars for those prices?
@JesseLJohnson
@JesseLJohnson Жыл бұрын
I just sold a 96 Z28 for $2k last summer. The buyer was going to have to put the engine and tranny back in it but it was all there. I only bought the car because I was going to put that engine and tranny in a 65 C10 I had just to keep the build on that truck cheap and I was trying to sell parts and guy wanted it all. He actually had a v6 car and he wanted to do a swap which seems really stupid to me. Told him to just put the engine and tranny back in the car I sold him. Its probably yard art can't imagine he will ever do anything at all with it. It was a 6 speed car I really just wanted it for that 6 speed. I paid $1500 I think for it and I drove it home. It was a bank repo. Then I found a bunch of SnapOn and Matco tools in it including a battery 1/4 ratchet that was SnapOn and a set of SnapOn 1/2 inch impact sockets, a bunch of Matco screwdrivers and some wrenches the tools alone were probably worth what I paid for the car and it had a set of C6 rims on it and I kept the rims.
@TrafficMan7
@TrafficMan7 Жыл бұрын
I love these real world tests.
@larrytemen4789
@larrytemen4789 Жыл бұрын
0:54 my 88 vette with a manual trans ran a 13.6 if you don’t get close to that, give up on racing all together.
@jbtOO7
@jbtOO7 Жыл бұрын
The TA -->needs a fuel injection cleaning maybe a compression loss and new differential fluid to check into and it should does destroy the L98 Corvette with ease especially with a manual.
@kenik2023
@kenik2023 Жыл бұрын
I'm curious to see how the IROC Daytona stacks up against that corvette 🤔
@paulwelch9906
@paulwelch9906 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see Trans AM WS6
@chucklaux8197
@chucklaux8197 Жыл бұрын
Is that an adjustment “knob” or “slider” on top of the corvette steering column?? And for what? Never seen that before.
@danielsullivan7381
@danielsullivan7381 Жыл бұрын
Adjustable steering wheel
@explorervango880
@explorervango880 Жыл бұрын
How does that Corvette compare to a 2019 F-150 SuperCrew with a 2.7 running premium with a car seat in the backseat at a mile above sea level?
@ObscureStuff420
@ObscureStuff420 Жыл бұрын
Corvette easily wins. The F150 has more HP and slightly more torque but the massive difference in weight and aerodynamics will be the deciding factor. In some sense it's not fair to compare the two... they are very different vehicles designed for different things. If you want to tow or carry stuff around on the other hand, F150 is the clear winner. That's why I own a Corvette and an SUV. Need the right tool for the job
@explorervango880
@explorervango880 Жыл бұрын
@@ObscureStuff420 just throwing out another vehicle I’d like to see tested. Yeah the truck weighs more and is less aerodynamic. Twin turbo at a mile above sea level makes it closer. I don’t want to see them race my XJ8 against the Corvette. Baby EcoBoost crew cab yes.
@unexpectedbros9072
@unexpectedbros9072 Жыл бұрын
F body for the win! I have an 01 T/A and they will be timeless!
@jakexou812
@jakexou812 Жыл бұрын
Why couldn't they find an LT-1 Corvette made within a year or two of the TransAm? Would have made the comparison more interesting.
@cubedmack
@cubedmack Жыл бұрын
Please get somebody in that TA who knows how to drive!
@AndresSalazarAutos
@AndresSalazarAutos Жыл бұрын
I have a Mazda3 turbo, and if you brake boost it for more than lets say 5 secs, it will bog down, so the best technique is to rev it and hold it to 2500rpm and release the brake and it shoots off like a crazy cat
@weskirkland5850
@weskirkland5850 Жыл бұрын
What width tires? Later firebirds and camaros had 275mm wide. early corvettes had 245mm wide.
@weskirkland5850
@weskirkland5850 Жыл бұрын
maybe had them gatorbacks tho...lmao!
@MyC4Corvette
@MyC4Corvette Жыл бұрын
C4 on top 😍🔥💯
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