On Feb 11, 9:14 am, "Big Al" > wrote:
> Questions: At the drags yesterday I kept a close eye on two newer GT's. One
> automatic, one 5 speed. Both appeared stock, but I did not see under the
> hoods. Both ran low 16's. (We're at 3075 feet elevation.) If you had a newer
> GT, and you just floored it in drive, shouldn't it run better than 16's? I
> can understand someone not knowing how to drive a stick, but an auto?? What
> are the magazines quoting for 1/4 mile times? Can these engines (4.6 3
> valve) really make 300 horsepower as delivered?

Al,

You must have either the slowest 3-valve GTs and/or the worst drivers
of these cars in the country.

These cars are easy low-14 second pieces (at sea level). In your area
(3K feet of elevation), if these guys can't cut a sub 15, they should
trade them in for Kias.

What are there trap speeds?

Patrick