Chevy 350 or Ford 302?
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Originally posted by Orr89RocZ
could be better to compare the Vette TPI L98 with teh 5.0 stang. similar weights. vettes have dipped bottom 13's on stock TPI.. i even heard 12's with a cam
could be better to compare the Vette TPI L98 with teh 5.0 stang. similar weights. vettes have dipped bottom 13's on stock TPI.. i even heard 12's with a cam
i have to agree with Marc about 25ths Stang... valve work doesnt qualify under the "bolton" banner
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It’s all a matter of definitions… if you want to compare a 5.0 to an L98, I would suggest that a fare comparison would be one with an aftermarket converter (effectively allowing the car to launch at it’s optimum RPM, same as the stick), but then the L98 would kill the 5.0 with otherwise similar stuff done to it.
You could also make a good argument for adding headers to the f-body since the stock 5.0 headers are nowhere near as bad as the aftermarket would have you believe (not good, but awesome compared to manifolds).
I personally like the comparison of an non peanut cammed LB9 + 5 speed to a 5.0 + 5 speed and even though the LB9 isn’t that popular around here the 2 are pretty even evenly equipped.
Either way, in general… both are saddled with a small diameter, long runner intake, I’m not sure that one is significantly better then the other. Both come with crappy heads (amazingly, the mustang heads are significantly crappier then the SBC heads, but are used on a larger bore for the 5.0 comparison…), OTOH, the ford came with what could be considered a more aggressive cam. The big reason that the 5.0 was a better seller and a better reputation is that as you started adding options the f-body both gained weight and price faster then the 5.0, and when it came down to it that is what ultimately made the difference.
You could also make a good argument for adding headers to the f-body since the stock 5.0 headers are nowhere near as bad as the aftermarket would have you believe (not good, but awesome compared to manifolds).
I personally like the comparison of an non peanut cammed LB9 + 5 speed to a 5.0 + 5 speed and even though the LB9 isn’t that popular around here the 2 are pretty even evenly equipped.
Either way, in general… both are saddled with a small diameter, long runner intake, I’m not sure that one is significantly better then the other. Both come with crappy heads (amazingly, the mustang heads are significantly crappier then the SBC heads, but are used on a larger bore for the 5.0 comparison…), OTOH, the ford came with what could be considered a more aggressive cam. The big reason that the 5.0 was a better seller and a better reputation is that as you started adding options the f-body both gained weight and price faster then the 5.0, and when it came down to it that is what ultimately made the difference.
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I don't think there's much difference other than the 350 has the advantage of a longer stroke and better valve angle from the factory. That's where the aftermarket comes into play. It really just comes down to what you're willing to put into the motor to make it run the number you want it to. As far as I know, SBC's and SBF's have both been well into the 6's.
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Theres a guy locally who has a 89 Notch Mustang....5.0/5 speed. has a B cam, RPM air gap intake, 650 holley carb, full exhaust and 3.27 gears...on slicks it runs CONSISTANT 7.9's/8.0's in the 1/8th. it has more potential too as it spins the Hoosiers outta the hole. with suspension it would be a solid 7.8's car for sure.
this is on stock motor/stock untouched heads/stock FOUR CYLINDER T-5 (not the one found behind 5.0's but the 4 cylinder one!)
My car with full bolt ons, heavy *** wheels, in full tirm with NO TUNING WHATSOEVER ran consistant 8.6's with 1.78-1.82 60's yanking the drivers side tire off the ground upon launch. I had MINIMAL tire psin off the line dumping @4500 RPM....with a GOOD dyon tune, lighter wheels (fats/skinnies) and me powershifting, I saw some 8.0's easily....on STOCK E7's, untouched. with a Lunati cam (similiar to the trickFlow stage 1 cam)
IMO, dollar for dollar, the 5.0 is there....bang for the buck is more over the much more rare L98's.....thats hwy the 5.0 isp opular, it was offered in the GT's AND LX's and is rather common....the Performance motor (L98) isnt ofund as often as the crappy *** 305's that normally inhabit the F-bodies.
this is on stock motor/stock untouched heads/stock FOUR CYLINDER T-5 (not the one found behind 5.0's but the 4 cylinder one!)
My car with full bolt ons, heavy *** wheels, in full tirm with NO TUNING WHATSOEVER ran consistant 8.6's with 1.78-1.82 60's yanking the drivers side tire off the ground upon launch. I had MINIMAL tire psin off the line dumping @4500 RPM....with a GOOD dyon tune, lighter wheels (fats/skinnies) and me powershifting, I saw some 8.0's easily....on STOCK E7's, untouched. with a Lunati cam (similiar to the trickFlow stage 1 cam)
IMO, dollar for dollar, the 5.0 is there....bang for the buck is more over the much more rare L98's.....thats hwy the 5.0 isp opular, it was offered in the GT's AND LX's and is rather common....the Performance motor (L98) isnt ofund as often as the crappy *** 305's that normally inhabit the F-bodies.
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If you wanna beat a 5.0 in an L98 with equal mods, just run them in the 1/8, nuff said.
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Originally posted by 87TPI350KID
If you wanna beat a 5.0 in an L98 with equal mods, just run them in the 1/8, nuff said.
If you wanna beat a 5.0 in an L98 with equal mods, just run them in the 1/8, nuff said.
Lets take a 91 5.0/5 speed LX vs a 91 L98 Z28.....both get 3.73 gears....who will win? the 5.0 most likely. add exhaust, who wins? Mustang. Both with good drivers, the 5.0 is the superior car, sorry.
Add a carb'd intake and it will get ALOT faster. Theres plenty of guys going to carb with say a b cam (pretty mild), exhaust and 3.73's deep into the 12's....of course on sticky tires
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Originally posted by TBI92Camaro
why do you say that? a 5.0 has ALOT of low down torque, much like a L98.....the 5.0 HO intake design allows breathing up top much better than TPI junk.
Lets take a 91 5.0/5 speed LX vs a 91 L98 Z28.....both get 3.73 gears....who will win? the 5.0 most likely. add exhaust, who wins? Mustang. Both with good drivers, the 5.0 is the superior car, sorry.
Add a carb'd intake and it will get ALOT faster. Theres plenty of guys going to carb with say a b cam (pretty mild), exhaust and 3.73's deep into the 12's....of course on sticky tires
why do you say that? a 5.0 has ALOT of low down torque, much like a L98.....the 5.0 HO intake design allows breathing up top much better than TPI junk.
Lets take a 91 5.0/5 speed LX vs a 91 L98 Z28.....both get 3.73 gears....who will win? the 5.0 most likely. add exhaust, who wins? Mustang. Both with good drivers, the 5.0 is the superior car, sorry.
Add a carb'd intake and it will get ALOT faster. Theres plenty of guys going to carb with say a b cam (pretty mild), exhaust and 3.73's deep into the 12's....of course on sticky tires
Look at this car I just found:
1991 coupe "stock heads/cam"
-Accel base, AS&M runners, Hooker LT headers, 2500 stall converter, D44 3.33 rear
Best 1/4 mile 12.49 @ 108.66, 1.63-60'-Atco 12/03/05
Pretty strong L98 I think. And no need for a carb or steeper 3.73s - It uses the L98s great TQ to make it effecient.
Its a Vette, TA's car from vette forums.
But a very good L98 no less. (Edit)
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Originally posted by 87_TA
Hmm,
Look at this car I just found:
1991 coupe "stock heads/cam"
-Accel base, AS&M runners, Hooker LT headers, 2500 stall converter, D44 3.33 rear
Best 1/4 mile 12.49 @ 108.66, 1.63-60'-Atco 12/03/05
Pretty strong L98 I think. And no need for a carb
Hmm,
Look at this car I just found:
1991 coupe "stock heads/cam"
-Accel base, AS&M runners, Hooker LT headers, 2500 stall converter, D44 3.33 rear
Best 1/4 mile 12.49 @ 108.66, 1.63-60'-Atco 12/03/05
Pretty strong L98 I think. And no need for a carb
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Car: 92 Mustang Coupe/89 Camaro RS
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 and stock TrakLok/stock GM
OK lets see. thats a Vette, much lighter than a heavy *** thirdGen. then add on that it came stock with 3.33 gears...much better than 2.73 junk 5.0s came with. My car picked up 3 solid tenths in the 1/8th on a 228k mile exhaust-only car......made a TOTAL differance. I know plenty of guys with gears and exhaust well into the 13's.....can you say that for many L98 guys? and I dont mean a 13.98...I mean 13.7's, 13.5's, etc....well into the 13's, not a One hit wonder.
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Originally posted by TBI92Camaro
OK lets see. thats a Vette, much lighter than a heavy *** thirdGen. then add on that it came stock with 3.33 gears...much better than 2.73 junk 5.0s came with. My car picked up 3 solid tenths in the 1/8th on a 228k mile exhaust-only car......made a TOTAL differance. I know plenty of guys with gears and exhaust well into the 13's.....can you say that for many L98 guys? and I dont mean a 13.98...I mean 13.7's, 13.5's, etc....well into the 13's, not a One hit wonder.
OK lets see. thats a Vette, much lighter than a heavy *** thirdGen. then add on that it came stock with 3.33 gears...much better than 2.73 junk 5.0s came with. My car picked up 3 solid tenths in the 1/8th on a 228k mile exhaust-only car......made a TOTAL differance. I know plenty of guys with gears and exhaust well into the 13's.....can you say that for many L98 guys? and I dont mean a 13.98...I mean 13.7's, 13.5's, etc....well into the 13's, not a One hit wonder.
The topic was not car vs car, it was 350 vs 302
As for the junk 2.73's - which alot come with 3.08's!
don't forget the T5 had the very low 3.35:1 first.
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made a TOTAL differance. I know plenty of guys with gears and exhaust well into the 13's.....can you say that for many L98 guys?
my car has just 2800 stall, headers and exhaust with some suspension work on stock tires and it will do high 13.8's-13.9s at 100-101mph in the good weather. this is on street tires.. 245 16's.
my trap speed is good enough for mid lower 13's if i put on some slicks and/or had better gearing. teh 1-2 shift from the 700r4 really slows things down.
Lets take a 91 5.0/5 speed LX vs a 91 L98 Z28.....both get 3.73 gears....who will win? the 5.0 most likely. add exhaust, who wins? Mustang. Both with good drivers, the 5.0 is the superior car, sorry.
Add a carb'd intake and it will get ALOT faster. Theres plenty of guys going to carb with say a b cam (pretty mild), exhaust and 3.73's deep into the 12's....of course on sticky tires
Add a carb'd intake and it will get ALOT faster. Theres plenty of guys going to carb with say a b cam (pretty mild), exhaust and 3.73's deep into the 12's....of course on sticky tires
and i wouldnt be so sure about that 91z28 thing. 3.73's might be too steep for that auto but 3.42's would be perfect... i bet that is a closer race than u would think. from a dig, it could be all stang as it has better gear ratios with teh stick. from a roll, i bet the camaro pulls it if starting out in the right gears. add a converter, and the camaro can win from the dig as well. i do believe all the magazine testing comparisons have shown the L98 to be abit quicker than the 5.0's
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My car with full bolt ons, heavy *** wheels, in full tirm with NO TUNING WHATSOEVER ran consistant 8.6's with 1.78-1.82 60's yanking the drivers side tire off the ground upon launch. I had MINIMAL tire psin off the line dumping @4500 RPM..
with slicks i bet i could crack mid lower 8's at 81mph easy.
add bolt ons for power/rpm range increase and look out. hell better gears to boot? its a quick 1/8 mile car even with the 700r4 **** poor 2nd gear
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I wonder if my car would run quicker with a 5-speed or maybe even a 6-speed. The stock 700R doesnt seem like much to brag about. What do you guys think auto vs manual? The GT's were always and still are faster with the stick.
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Originally posted by 89IrocZ350TPI
I wonder if my car would run quicker with a 5-speed or maybe even a 6-speed. The stock 700R doesnt seem like much to brag about. What do you guys think auto vs manual? The GT's were always and still are faster with the stick.
I wonder if my car would run quicker with a 5-speed or maybe even a 6-speed. The stock 700R doesnt seem like much to brag about. What do you guys think auto vs manual? The GT's were always and still are faster with the stick.
Also the T5 uses alot less power and is lighter, just not as strong.
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Originally posted by 89IrocZ350TPI
Id rather get the 6-speed if anything.
Id rather get the 6-speed if anything.
TPI is great for a street car, but if you race alot, you can't beat a carb.
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Lets take a 91 5.0/5 speed LX vs a 91 L98 Z28.....both get 3.73 gears....who will win? the 5.0 most likely. add exhaust, who wins? Mustang. Both with good drivers, the 5.0 is the superior car, sorry.
Lets take a 91 5.0/5 speed LX vs a 91 L98 Z28.....both get 3.73 gears....who will win? the 5.0 most likely. add exhaust, who wins? Mustang. Both with good drivers, the 5.0 is the superior car, sorry.
I think it would be closer than you think. A lot of the stock 91-92 L98's ran low 14's. My buddies ran a 13.9 stock. I also don't understand what you mean by "add exhaust, who wins the mustang". Do mustangs respond better to exhaust mods? My stock L98 dropped .4 JUST with headers and a Y pipe, that is still with the stock catback pipeing.
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one thing that would be a factor i think is parts avalibility i know thier are lots of parts for 5.0's but i think you can prolly find more for a SBC and the cost thing comes into factor its been proven over and over again that chevy parts are alot cheper than ford parts hands down.
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Lets take a 91 5.0/5 speed LX vs a 91 L98 Z28.....both get 3.73 gears....who will win? the 5.0 most likely. add exhaust, who wins? Mustang. Both with good drivers, the 5.0 is the superior car, sorry.
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Both get 3.73's the mustang would win beacuse the tpi powerband does not like to be over geared. Anything over 3.42 for an L98 is usually overkill in the 1/4. I disagree that the 5.0 is superior in the end. A full bolt on 5.0 will usually beat an equally modded L98. I think once you start digging into the block there is more to work with a 350 than a 302. More cubes is a huge factor.
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Both get 3.73's the mustang would win beacuse the tpi powerband does not like to be over geared. Anything over 3.42 for an L98 is usually overkill in the 1/4. I disagree that the 5.0 is superior in the end. A full bolt on 5.0 will usually beat an equally modded L98. I think once you start digging into the block there is more to work with a 350 than a 302. More cubes is a huge factor.
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z Camaro
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If you really want to wake up the l98, dont put the 700r4 behind it. That first gear sucks. All it does is roast the tires.
Now, if our cars would have came with carbs and made the same hp at a higher rpm, WHOLE different story, but they didnt, so we just enjoy our 0-45 badass cars.
Now, if our cars would have came with carbs and made the same hp at a higher rpm, WHOLE different story, but they didnt, so we just enjoy our 0-45 badass cars.
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Originally posted by TBI92Camaro
OK lets see. thats a Vette, much lighter than a heavy *** thirdGen. then add on that it came stock with 3.33 gears...much better than 2.73 junk 5.0s came with
OK lets see. thats a Vette, much lighter than a heavy *** thirdGen. then add on that it came stock with 3.33 gears...much better than 2.73 junk 5.0s came with
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Originally posted by 89IrocZ350TPI
If it was carbed it may loose a little down low punch.
If it was carbed it may loose a little down low punch.
EDIT: For the above posts, I think the SBC has about the same amount of aftermarket parts as the 5.0/5.8 SBF. Their prices are about the same also, but as fast as the 'bold on list goes' we dont use anywhere the same parts.
For instance, mustang guys run bigger gears, maf, cobra intake ext, whereas tpi owners love headers, porting and catback to make power. The cost part for part to make the same power is incredible, thus making the chevy guys more expensive, but if they are willing to spend the money, they all hold the same potential to be made into a serious powerhouse.
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They were around the same weight as the Camaros both weighed around 3400 lbs in the late 80's. For some reason the Lt1 corvettes were advertised at 3503 lbs. Hmmm
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I think that the l98 cars could smoke the 5.0s with boltons. The biggest downfall of these tpi cars was their inability to breathe. with the new runners, high flow intakes, and suck available, and with all of the other mods available, i think the camaro should take it in the end. I have a friend with bolt ons on his foxbody, running 7.8s on the bottle, 175 shot. I know that my car, once gears are in it, should be in the mid to low 8s, no bottle, with nto many mods. Alot of the tuneport guys keep running up their fuel pressure and putting bigger injectors in, without tuning the comps. This slows you down majorily, because without tuning the comp is pulsing injectors to the smaller injectors flow rate. With bigger injectors, this ruins the afr in the cars, and is like running off of 7 cylinders. If yall get your fuel right you will be impressed, and most will probably change opinions.
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The only reason the 302's have a good rep is because they were in a glorified escort that weighted 300 lbs less than a camaro. They don't hold any better bolt on ability than a chev sb. Loose 300 lbs in your maro and see whats up
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Did those LX cars have different gears than the GT or were they just lighter? Anyone know? Both made the same power 225hp/300lb ft
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