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Old 03-30-02, 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by theNeanderthol
A friend of mine has a zx-2 with the automatic tranny and he said that after intake and exhaust he is running a 19 second quarter mile. The zx-2 with the manual tranny runs a 17 sec. quater mile completely stock.
How high up are you?

A manual trans ZX2 SHOULD run about 15.7 or so in the 1/4. They have 130hp, an enormously fat torque curve, and they only weigh about 2400-2500lb. (Basically it's similar to a GSL-SE with a weight reduction!) Automatics were a little slower.

Also, intake an exhaust mods usually make the Zetec *LOSE* power unless they parts are carefully researched. So YMMV.

(A friend just got a '99, 5-speed, and we're learning these cars... they are enormously fun cars too!)
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Tough choice
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Do not sound good. Good luck. Im going to leave mine automatic. I already owned a 85 gsl 5 speed.
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I LOVE MY RX7
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WHAT CAN I DO TO GET BETTER PICK UP ON MY AUTOMATIC.
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