is 150hp really right for a 84 bird???
08-10-2007, 08:53 AM
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Re: is 150hp really right for a 84 bird???
It drives like a 3300lb car with 240+ ftlbs of torque. Your 3300lb (insert other car here that has a staggering 150hp) probably has closer to 170ftlbs of torque, eg GM 3.1L V6 car for example. That's why it's lame, but your 150HP bird is "quick".
08-10-2007, 04:12 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
That's 150 "net" horsepower.
Not 150 as compared to the HP rating you see on crate engines.
Not 150 as compared to the HP rating you see on crate engines.
08-10-2007, 05:30 PM
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Car: 1983 G20 Chevy
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 14 bolt with 3.07 gears
Re: is 150hp really right for a 84 bird???
Around 210 at the flywheel. Mercruiser 305s that used the same long block in their boats, came in at 230 FWHP through a much less restrictive exhaust, better timing advance and fuel delivery, with no emissions restrictions.
08-11-2007, 11:03 AM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 4BBL
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: is 150hp really right for a 84 bird???
Why does this look like an '84 Firebird "Rock Crawler"?
I thought the Rock Crawler had more than 150 hp too...
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