97_Lumina Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 I just recently got my Lumina. I was wondering what my car runs in: 0-60 1/4 I tried to look it up, but was unable to Also, someone told me that my car could beat v6 camaros and stangs. Is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Also, someone told me that my car could beat v6 camaros and stangs. Is this true? Some of the V6 f-bodies are fairly quick. At best you'll run a low 16 with minor mods. Stock I want to say is about a mid 16? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topless94style Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Older V6 stangs, maybe, newer ones no. Beating a V6 camaro would require you taking down a 3800. Think you can do it? The earlier 90s have the 3.4L pushrod motor, i dunno much about you vs that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtk2 Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 You could easily beat 80's V6 camaro's, most of those were 2.8's, in the later years they went up to 3.1's, but those were only 125hp IIRC. So the 80's/early 90's square body Camaro wouldn't be that hard to beat, but the newer ones you might want to watch out for. Your car should be around the mid 16 second range in the 1/4. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 ur 0-60 is in the 9 second range also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryk2003 Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 i say mid-high 16's...maybe low 17's since you have a 4-door...might be some extra weight there...and, i don't think you'd be able to beat a mid 90's V6 firedbird or camaro...those 3.4's are actaully peppy in them...mid 90's mustangs you may be close...i know a 3400 alero will OWN a v6 stang...but, not sure if a 3100 w-body could... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan94Z34 Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 I'll race ya. I only have a V6 in My camaro too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 i say mid-high 16's...maybe low 17's since you have a 4-door...might be some extra weight there...and, i don't think you'd be able to beat a mid 90's V6 firedbird or camaro...those 3.4's are actaully peppy in them...mid 90's mustangs you may be close...i know a 3400 alero will OWN a v6 stang...but, not sure if a 3100 w-body could... Aren't 4- door's lighter in weight due to pillar construction and door strength? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 no, 4 doors are heavier, because they have 2 more doors full of mechanical parts, while a coupe only has 2 doors, less wieght, u can look on i think pontiacs or some1's site, it says like about 100 pounds or less difference between 4 and 2 doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Well I was always told that because of frame construction 2 doors were heavier. And the Lumina is lighter than the Monte Carlo so explain that one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtk2 Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 2 doors are definately lighter. I'm not sure about the older w's, but the 97-03 GP's have 40lb. difference between the 2 door and 4 door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt_Crank Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 my Z34 weighs in at 3800lbs on average... my brothers old 91 GP SE 4 door weighed like 3300lbs or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 jeez 3800lbs!!!!!!! you would probably beat a stock camaro with the shitty 160 horse 3.4 auto...if it was a 5 spd, it might be closer the 3800 camaros you'd get your ass kicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 i say mid-high 16's...maybe low 17's since you have a 4-door...might be some extra weight there.. In our cars, Luminas are 100 pounds less than the Monte Carlo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt_Crank Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 should get mid to high 16s if you're engine/tranny is in good shape my Z pulls an average of 16.3 on the G-tech, with one peak of 16.05 my bros 2002 GP SE with the 3100 pulls +- 1 tenth whatever his is supposed to be, or so he says... and yes, 3800lbs the lightest it's ever been, is about 3650lbs.... 1/4 tank of gas and no sub or amps or spare tire in the trunk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverZ Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 why is your Z so heavy mine is only that heavy if I'm in the car and its a 94... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverZ Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 why is your Z so heavy mine is only that heavy if I'm in the car and its a 94... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt_Crank Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 nobody knows one of them freak of nature things :yikes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 It's all the lights on the front of it that makes it heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt_Crank Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 pffft! those came after, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainDownMyBlues Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Really hate to tell you this but.... My 2001 2200 cavy will beat a 3.1 Lumina. Call bullshit all you want, but my friend has a 1997 Gold lumina, and stock for stock I can win. Why? Weight. I have a 2 door coupe, very light car. You/he have a 4 door sedan, and nearly a 900 pound weight difference. Both of our engines are stock, clean, and under 90,000 miles. Trannys good, mounts holding, no mods. My stock 2.2 can beat out a 3.1 Lumina. I'm sorry. I Know I'll get flamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 well duh, everyone knows a Cavi or Sunfire w/ a 2.2 Eco or 2.4 Eco will smoke a 3.1 W, what u think the 3.1 W is like fast? ur insane then, no noes gonna flame you for saying a car with more power, and lighter, vs a car with less power and more wieght. Well thats settled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainDownMyBlues Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 I don't have the eco lol. Actually the eco and 3.1 are about the same, 150 HP. I think hte eco might be 160. Mines 120. EDIT: I don't even think the Eco came out untill 2003... And the 2.4 Eco isn't even out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 That's bullshit.. the 3100 should be able to beat a 2.2 pushrod j-body. I can see if possibly being close between an older 2.8/3.1 and a 2.2OHV, but not the 3100. I should know cause my gf and sister both have sunfires (1995&1997). If the j-body has a 5-speed though, that might be a different story. I agree with the 2.4 or the ecotech being faster though, ESPECIALLY with a 5-speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainDownMyBlues Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 The 5 speed transmission isn't really going to increase power... Never understood why people think that... Sure it's easier to get a better launch. An auto shifts smoother and faster, you just can't mess around with the shift points, as easily. But I did it. It was close, I will not deny that... I have the 4 speed auto, and I think the luminas have a 3 speed? Maybe it is four? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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