Alero Vs 240sx

hey guys, im new to the site but i wanted to get the opinion of some guys that know more about the alero than I do. Today i got a challenge from a guy at school that drives a 240SX. Im not perfectly sure of the year. Im guessing it is a mid to late 90's model. The owner told me it is a 2.4L non turbo with a automatic transmision. He, along with some other guys from school, believe it will beat my 2001 Alero with a 3.4L, also automatic. Both cars are completely stock. Can anybody give me thier thoughts on this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[Rubered00]

You better quickly say that your going to do it at the track or else your going to have a bunch of people in here soon giving you a lecture on street racing.

As for thoughts on the race.....i have no idea. Around curves i would say he would beat you...but in a straight line...i am no help.

Yes it is going to be on a drag strip. I dont street race anymore. Also i have to much to lose if i get caught street racing.

[FrankTheTank]

it's gonna be a close race...both cars are pretty slow.

[Redog]

Both cars run 16.5 in the 1/4 mile

how close of a race are we talkin? Pretty much, im tired of this guy talkin trash and i want to shut him up.

Yes frank, i know both cars a slow, but at least they have some potential. Thanks for everyone's inputs

[ptrudel]

Originally posted by Redog@Jun 27 2006, 07:07 PM
Both cars run 16.5 in the 1/4 mile

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wtf are you smokin? i've seen stock RENTAL 3.4 aleros do 15.8 on the quarter

[SweetNLow]

Originally posted by 2000_olds_alero+Jun 27 2006, 07:43 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(2000_olds_alero @ Jun 27 2006, 07:43 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Redog@Jun 27 2006, 07:07 PM
Both cars run 16.5 in the 1/4 mile

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wtf are you smokin? i've seen stock RENTAL 3.4 aleros do 15.8 on the quarter

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seriously......... i ran 15.9 completely stock with heavy ass chrome rims

[BlackJack]

seriously, I ran 16.3 with a CAI.....and I'm superfast...haahah

[SweetNLow]

HEY! haha i didnt say 15.9 stock was fast......... but its still faster than 16.5 like ken said.

[Pimpalero03]

Originally posted by SweetNLow+Jun 27 2006, 11:47 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SweetNLow @ Jun 27 2006, 11:47 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>

wtf are you smokin? i've seen stock RENTAL 3.4 aleros do 15.8 on the quarter

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seriously......... i ran 15.9 completely stock with heavy ass chrome rims

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he is just trying to make his 14.5 sound better . lol

[SweetNLow]

exactly paul............. he should add that he ran that 14.5 in january. 5 degree weather will help anybody

So what are my odds of winning?

[SweetNLow]

odd of winning..... well who really cares. both cars are slow...... whats to gain by racing this kid wether its at the dragstrip or not

[Pimpalero03]

i bet u will. aleros have a good amount of torque

i bet u will. aleros have a good amount of torque

to answer your question sweetnlow...i care who wins. Its not so much deciding what car is better, but mainly a thing of respect, to me at least. I normally keep to myself at school and this guy and his friends randomly start talkin trash. I dont see any reason for them tryin to pick a race with me but i usually dont back down from a challenge. Not only this but he has mentioned a small wager on this race. I understand both cars are slow, and i wish i could have afforded a faster car, but i cant complain being 19 years old with a relatively nice ride. I bought it with a kato combat body kit and aftermarket wheels. Like most people in this forum, i want to modify my car but at the moment i am broke. Thanks for the input pimpalero.

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

depending on the year, the 2.4L engines found in the 240SX can range from 140-155hp, and the car weighs around 2700 pounds.

240SX ratios:
140hp @ 2700lbs = 19.3
155hp @ 2700lbs = 17.4

Alero 3400 ratio:
170hp @ 3000lbs = 17.64

if he has anything less than 150hp, you'll beat him. Get us a year and a model and we can be certain.

A body kit and wheels will actually add drag, and make you a tad heavier and slower. Am I right guys'?

I'd say when u go to the track to empty as much weight from your car as possible. Also put alittle better octane gas in your car, and only have 1/4 a tank in there. Umm if ur running stock, disconnect your intake from the air box. and let it lay in your engine bay. You might get better times like that. I know someone that did that, and ran better times.

I agree orion..the body kit does at a little weight to it. Luckily its only fiberglass and plastic. Honestly, it has a kato combat front bumper (fiberglass) and the rest is a razzi kit. For some reason the previous owner put 15s on it. Not terrible looking, but i would like bigger wheels. Another thing i forgot to mention is that it did dyno at 148 hp. I was not told the TQ rating. I just talked to one of the guys from school and he is saying this 240sx is a 96 if that is any help to you albinomonkeyrat. Let me know if u need any more info.