@chandlerbraaten847 yes, but even so, if the mustang was manual he could launch harder as well, thats all I'm saying...the auto is a handicap unless fully built.
Being that it's explorer stuff, he'd have to swap ecu's or holley termi x swap it, as I don't believe that ecu is cam swappable similar to the speed density foxes, it'll go haywire with a cam installed. Also the explorer elbow at the throttle body is robbing him power, richard holdener proved that on the engine dyno.
@@infamousnova I’m thinking my low end torque got me out ahead off the line, these 5.0s are pretty torquey. He closed the gap quick though so had it been a quarter mile he’d have got me by a few car lengths.
@@adonian it has a 2.0L, it’s been engine swapped for a turbo JDM STI engine. Its model name is Impreza 2.5RS, which indicates original engine size but also means it’s a 2-door, different interior, maybe some other things. At least that’s my understanding, any Subaru gurus can chime in.
Old school is way more cool. Already electric cr@p is fast, one day electric will out do top fuel in tine but never in cool factor, one day we will just be able to de and re materialise at the finish line at the speed if light, who cares, old school V8 drag cars as slow as they will seem are just dang cool 👍
The Stand is a rocket our of the hole. Kinda surprised that wasn't the AWD's advantage. I expected the opposite. Him out of the hole then the stang runs him down.
@@noboltsleftbehind Damn that’s light. But yeah, you’re both light. Long long time ago I raced a Mitsubishi all wheel drive turbo car. We came out of the hole at the same time but that all wheel drive just pulled on me by 2 cars then we were the same speed down the rest of the track. I’m sure that car was super light. It was a 90’s car so I’m sure it was lighter than cars of today. I think it was a Lancer. Very plain squarish car. But it scooted out of the hole.
Naturally Aspirated 5.0 Windsor is no match against a Turbo charge Subaru Impreza 2.5RS. Even though dough both cars weigh the same, the Turbo Charge engine launch hard. If you supercharge the 5.0 Windsor then the story will be different.
just to highlight this apples to oranges thing? Mustang did not offer a '5.0' in 68... it was a 302 They did not offer a 6 speed manual or 8 speed auto.. or ... a myriad of things that were most likely computer controlled. Believe me.. I get it. My 74 C10 pickup is an LS conversion but I built hot rods in the 70's on. Not a lot of em would have done well against the lesbo Subaru but my pickup will.
@@doranmaxwell1755 not sure what your point is, are we only supposed to race bone stock identical cars? Go to the drag strip and you’ll find 99% of the cars are modified. It’s called hot rodding 🤘
Wtf was that?! Dragraces for kids, 1/8 mile? By tge way, the direct way to overheating and making slip that already inpreza clutch is to launch from handbrake. The undisputed most STUPID thing which anybody can do in a stock car at dragrace. I bet an arm and leg i launch WAAAAY better 60ft without using that stupid handbrake launch, also without braking the gearbox or diff. Did you check ever your 60ft with abd without that (fantasy) "brake boost" at manual stock transmission using STOCK handbrake? No? Why that and why did you use it if you don't know what you are doing? By the way, if your engine produce significant torque and your clutch is serious/ceramic (at least) the car will jump the start no matter how much habdbrake applied.
The new turbo cars are impressive, but imho can't compete in coolness.
ha... "new"
@brendancrosby2965 yeah you know, the ones built since the mid 80s
New? That car is 24nyears old.
@@thefirstoffence9048yeah but davefreers9540 is 100
Shoot I like a classic but I'm taking the Subaru here over the mustang. That gen Impreza is so dang light and nim le.
I'd prefer the 6 speed manual Impreza.
4 speed automatic in a V8 sucks.
A 6 speed manual V8 is awesome.
That was a good run from both cars.
Thanks for posting this. Those 5.0s have a ton of potential.
Great content! This has to be one of the last races on that track, great memories ❤
@@javierrflores RIP Irwindale 😢
Of the mustang was manual it would have won , parasitic loss in automatic sucks
It was only close because subie boy was babying it. With a good proper launch he would have shot out to 2 car lengths minimum.
@chandlerbraaten847 yes, but even so, if the mustang was manual he could launch harder as well, thats all I'm saying...the auto is a handicap unless fully built.
Both beautiful classics, classic pony Mustang and classic OG rally Impreza.
Old truck setup against a sti was pretty dang good 😂
Good video,subbed
@@bloodhoundfang I appreciate ya!
The stang could use some top end work, like AFR heads and a better cam
Being that it's explorer stuff, he'd have to swap ecu's or holley termi x swap it, as I don't believe that ecu is cam swappable similar to the speed density foxes, it'll go haywire with a cam installed. Also the explorer elbow at the throttle body is robbing him power, richard holdener proved that on the engine dyno.
A close race but never mind all that, it's Christmas, treat your beautiful Mustang to a new wood rim steering wheel.
@@85waspnest I just might have to do that
Ya might want to try shifting manually next time. Manual valve body, new converter nothing un streetable. Big Fun
A cam kit to tie him and a converter to give you the win.
Guess you'll have to film this kind of thing on the streets now since they closed the only dragstrip in the area😥
Fun runs! 3.73 gears and shift it manually. You'll have a decent jump in et
Needs to change up the gear ratio on the rear end, and upgrade to a T5 manual or a C6 auto trans.
So much like 2f2f where the domestic races the imports.
"Use them bus tickets paartner"
Those races were neck and neck. I thought the turbo would have won by an extreme margin
@@infamousnova I’m thinking my low end torque got me out ahead off the line, these 5.0s are pretty torquey. He closed the gap quick though so had it been a quarter mile he’d have got me by a few car lengths.
He wasn't giving it much out of the hole. Get a tune with launch control and those subaru's tear out of the hole like a scalded dog.
Is the subaru 2.0 or 2.5? the description says 2.5, but the print on the video says 2.0
@@adonian it has a 2.0L, it’s been engine swapped for a turbo JDM STI engine. Its model name is Impreza 2.5RS, which indicates original engine size but also means it’s a 2-door, different interior, maybe some other things. At least that’s my understanding, any Subaru gurus can chime in.
@@noboltsleftbehind Ahhh, thx.
Old school is way more cool.
Already electric cr@p is fast, one day electric will out do top fuel in tine but never in cool factor, one day we will just be able to de and re materialise at the finish line at the speed if light, who cares, old school V8 drag cars as slow as they will seem are just dang cool 👍
You think that Subaru will be around in50+years. The stang might be if we make it that long
Its already 25 years old. I'm sure the mustang has had some love to keep it in good shape. Anything can last if given the proper care.
definitely. its a popular platform so there are always be parts to keep it running. same with the sbf
The Stand is a rocket our of the hole. Kinda surprised that wasn't the AWD's advantage. I expected the opposite. Him out of the hole then the stang runs him down.
@@JonnyMopar yeah same here. These Explorer 5.0s but a lot of torque but I can’t say why it was leaving the line so well. Stock torque converter too.
@ Maybe it’s got a huge weight advantage.
@@JonnyMopar the best I can figure we should be right around the same weight, 2900 lbs give or take
@@noboltsleftbehind Damn that’s light. But yeah, you’re both light. Long long time ago I raced a Mitsubishi all wheel drive turbo car. We came out of the hole at the same time but that all wheel drive just pulled on me by 2 cars then we were the same speed down the rest of the track. I’m sure that car was super light. It was a 90’s car so I’m sure it was lighter than cars of today. I think it was a Lancer. Very plain squarish car. But it scooted out of the hole.
I used to smoke wrx's and sti's with my company van 2013 Toyota sienna.
You might need a nitrous kit.
@@ws2664 I think you might be right 😂
Just a cam and valve springs would really wake that car up!
Naturally Aspirated 5.0 Windsor is no match against a Turbo charge Subaru Impreza 2.5RS. Even though dough both cars weigh the same, the Turbo Charge engine launch hard. If you supercharge the 5.0 Windsor then the story will be different.
That AWD is beautiful!
@@NightWrencher I was hoping this race would inspire you to get yours running
just to highlight this apples to oranges thing? Mustang did not offer a '5.0' in 68... it was a 302 They did not offer a 6 speed manual or 8 speed auto.. or ... a myriad of things that were most likely computer controlled. Believe me.. I get it. My 74 C10 pickup is an LS conversion but I built hot rods in the 70's on. Not a lot of em would have done well against the lesbo Subaru but my pickup will.
@@doranmaxwell1755 not sure what your point is, are we only supposed to race bone stock identical cars? Go to the drag strip and you’ll find 99% of the cars are modified. It’s called hot rodding 🤘
@@noboltsleftbehind I lived a mile away from Fremont drag strip and went to 'run what ya brung' frequently
Wtf was that?! Dragraces for kids, 1/8 mile?
By tge way, the direct way to overheating and making slip that already inpreza clutch is to launch from handbrake. The undisputed most STUPID thing which anybody can do in a stock car at dragrace. I bet an arm and leg i launch WAAAAY better 60ft without using that stupid handbrake launch, also without braking the gearbox or diff.
Did you check ever your 60ft with abd without that (fantasy) "brake boost" at manual stock transmission using STOCK handbrake? No? Why that and why did you use it if you don't know what you are doing? By the way, if your engine produce significant torque and your clutch is serious/ceramic (at least) the car will jump the start no matter how much habdbrake applied.