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mohaughn · 07-19-2012, 04:52 PM

non-swapped, non-FI Ti's are probably up in the 14/15sec range and higher. They are not fast or even quick cars for drag racing.

I road race mine, I can do a 2:42 and some change around Sebring at 3.7miles. I run NASA TTE, and I'm 100# over my minimum weight and still have some things I can do to the car to make it more competitive in class. Top prepared TTE cars that are well drivin can run under 2:40's. Class record is a 2:37 something, but that car is no longer considered legal for TTE. I did however take first place and second place a few weeks ago in a field with 6 other competitors, so i feel good about that.

So even highly modified and classed appropriately, the Ti is not a fast car with the 4-banger. The lack or torque through most of the RPM range is an issue. It is still a fun car to drive.

07-19-2012, 04:52 PM	#4
mohaughn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,525 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	non-swapped, non-FI Ti's are probably up in the 14/15sec range and higher. They are not fast or even quick cars for drag racing. I road race mine, I can do a 2:42 and some change around Sebring at 3.7miles. I run NASA TTE, and I'm 100# over my minimum weight and still have some things I can do to the car to make it more competitive in class. Top prepared TTE cars that are well drivin can run under 2:40's. Class record is a 2:37 something, but that car is no longer considered legal for TTE. I did however take first place and second place a few weeks ago in a field with 6 other competitors, so i feel good about that. So even highly modified and classed appropriately, the Ti is not a fast car with the 4-banger. The lack or torque through most of the RPM range is an issue. It is still a fun car to drive.