How much hp do i have? Need to smoke a T-Bird S/C
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Car: 88 IROC-Z (L98)
Engine: Edel. Lwr, SLP Rnrs, Ported Plenum
Transmission: 700R, 2800 Stall
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Posi.(4th gen.) UMI R/Susp.
How much hp do i have? Need to smoke a T-Bird S/C
I have an 88 Iroc w/a 350 TPI.. BASICALLY STOCK..
Ive so far installed
Hedman long tube headers
Custom Y pipe (basically runs straight back) no cat
Flowmaster (dummy dual)(came w/ car)
8mm spark plug cable
msd ignitor (no module or box)
Have a posi rear end(disc brake) not sure of ratio yet
Wondering what i have so far and if its enough to smoke
my uncle who has a 91 T-Bird S/Ç
Ive so far installed
Hedman long tube headers
Custom Y pipe (basically runs straight back) no cat
Flowmaster (dummy dual)(came w/ car)
8mm spark plug cable
msd ignitor (no module or box)
Have a posi rear end(disc brake) not sure of ratio yet
Wondering what i have so far and if its enough to smoke
my uncle who has a 91 T-Bird S/Ç
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They are good for 15.5 to 16.5 depending on the driver. Also most people tend to shift at the redline and that is not good on those engines to little top end.
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Car: 88 IROC-Z (L98)
Engine: Edel. Lwr, SLP Rnrs, Ported Plenum
Transmission: 700R, 2800 Stall
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Posi.(4th gen.) UMI R/Susp.
Re: How much hp do i have? Need to smoke a T-Bird S/C
Planning on doing a shift kit and 2400 stall converter
3.42 gears (DD)
Think bout getting a chip but dont wanna buy an over the counter chip.
unsure were to get it done..
Also thinkin about adding a water methanol kit.. not sure if that would work
Since i dont have forced jnduction..?
3.42 gears (DD)
Think bout getting a chip but dont wanna buy an over the counter chip.
unsure were to get it done..
Also thinkin about adding a water methanol kit.. not sure if that would work
Since i dont have forced jnduction..?
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Planning on doing a shift kit and 2400 stall converter
3.42 gears (DD)
Think bout getting a chip but dont wanna buy an over the counter chip.
unsure were to get it done..
Also thinkin about adding a water methanol kit.. not sure if that would work
Since i dont have forced jnduction..?
3.42 gears (DD)
Think bout getting a chip but dont wanna buy an over the counter chip.
unsure were to get it done..
Also thinkin about adding a water methanol kit.. not sure if that would work
Since i dont have forced jnduction..?
Ready the DIY PROM section for a chip. Don't bother with meth unless you boost.
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Car: 1985 WS6 Trans Am T-Top
Engine: 355 TPI N/A
Transmission: Borg/Warner T-5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Re: How much hp do i have? Need to smoke a T-Bird S/C
Planning on doing a shift kit and 2400 stall converter
3.42 gears (DD)
Think bout getting a chip but dont wanna buy an over the counter chip.
unsure were to get it done..
Also thinkin about adding a water methanol kit.. not sure if that would work
Since i dont have forced jnduction..?
3.42 gears (DD)
Think bout getting a chip but dont wanna buy an over the counter chip.
unsure were to get it done..
Also thinkin about adding a water methanol kit.. not sure if that would work
Since i dont have forced jnduction..?
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: How much hp do i have? Need to smoke a T-Bird S/C
Its rare that a person will mod one of those but there is one around my area that runs in the 11s. They are out on the streets people.. becareful
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Car: 88 IROC-Z (L98)
Engine: Edel. Lwr, SLP Rnrs, Ported Plenum
Transmission: 700R, 2800 Stall
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Posi.(4th gen.) UMI R/Susp.
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See if you can score some cheap underdrive pulleys. Even if they dont prove to be very reliable day to day, you can throw em on for the run.
They're good for 2-10hp or so. Nothing huge, but its an easy way to get a little extra power.
They're good for 2-10hp or so. Nothing huge, but its an easy way to get a little extra power.
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What does he have done? Is a new pulley a bolt on? Stock for stock you should take him.
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Car: 88 IROC-Z (L98)
Engine: Edel. Lwr, SLP Rnrs, Ported Plenum
Transmission: 700R, 2800 Stall
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Posi.(4th gen.) UMI R/Susp.
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I think he has pulleys, dual exhaust, maybe a chip
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Car: '89 IROC-Z
Engine: Canfield 195 headed 358ci
Transmission: TH350, Art Carr 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 3.92 Dana 44
Re: How much hp do i have? Need to smoke a T-Bird S/C
What exactly does beating a car with a smaller engine that also likely weighs more prove anyway?
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Car: 88 IROC-Z (L98)
Engine: Edel. Lwr, SLP Rnrs, Ported Plenum
Transmission: 700R, 2800 Stall
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Posi.(4th gen.) UMI R/Susp.
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There is nothing to prove.. Just a big mouth to shut..
And starting there isn't bad.. It'll all be up hill from here.. lol (quoting a movie DUE DATE)
And starting there isn't bad.. It'll all be up hill from here.. lol (quoting a movie DUE DATE)
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Car: 1987 Camaro Z28
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Re: How much hp do i have? Need to smoke a T-Bird S/C
Hate to break it to you but, the SC will eat you for breakfast lol. I own A Super Coupe and they make stupid power at any RPM and if it has any kind of mods it will be long gone. I love my third gen but it is not fair to compare the two. The Bird makes 15psi @ 2000rpm.
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Not sure I would call 210hp stupid power. Their stock figures are on par with a stock TPI and a little slower than the TPI on the 1/4
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M62? its an M90 btw and it make power instantly. it is a blast to drive. I'm not trying to cause a war but...... the Bird is hands down quicker. Period.
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Looks like they are a bit slower than a stock TPI on the 1/4. Looks about on par with my stock solara. Probably quicker from a roll.
With Automatic Transmission: They run between 15.7 to 16.0 seconds at around 86-88 mph.
With Manual Transmission: They run between 15.4 to 15.7 seconds at around 88-90 mph.
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Just thinking about it 12psi on a 3.8 those are some low power numbers my friends camry put about about 270 and 270 on a 3.0 at 4psi.
That car must either have the worst engine management ever or some of the worst heads ever created. I am guessing it is similar to the mustang 3.8 that makes 140hp so 70hp out of 12psi is just bad.
That car must either have the worst engine management ever or some of the worst heads ever created. I am guessing it is similar to the mustang 3.8 that makes 140hp so 70hp out of 12psi is just bad.
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Car: 88 IROC-Z (L98)
Engine: Edel. Lwr, SLP Rnrs, Ported Plenum
Transmission: 700R, 2800 Stall
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Posi.(4th gen.) UMI R/Susp.
Re: How much hp do i have? Need to smoke a T-Bird S/C
So back to one of the og questions.. What do my #s look like
And am I missing/forgetting something.. How much of a difference
would it make to get SLP intake runners?
Ive so far installed
Long tube headers
custom y pipe w/ dummy duals 2.5"
3:73 posi rear end
pcm forless chip
3200 stall torq.
"Performanse shift kit" (thats what my buddy at the trans shop called it)
msd ingition box & coil (8mm plugs)
K&N filters w/ custom ram air (cut holes in the box)
Underdrive pulleys (bbk)
58mm t-body
Air foil
And am I missing/forgetting something.. How much of a difference
would it make to get SLP intake runners?
Ive so far installed
Long tube headers
custom y pipe w/ dummy duals 2.5"
3:73 posi rear end
pcm forless chip
3200 stall torq.
"Performanse shift kit" (thats what my buddy at the trans shop called it)
msd ingition box & coil (8mm plugs)
K&N filters w/ custom ram air (cut holes in the box)
Underdrive pulleys (bbk)
58mm t-body
Air foil
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Car: 92 Camaro Z
Engine: 350
Transmission: Built TH350 with 3200 stall
Axle/Gears: 4th gen, 4.10
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I have been in one of those t-birds before. The car handled like a toilet and wasnt very stable in a straight line or a turn. The stock IROC will destroy that car on a track with turns.
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Car: 88 IROC-Z (L98)
Engine: Edel. Lwr, SLP Rnrs, Ported Plenum
Transmission: 700R, 2800 Stall
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Posi.(4th gen.) UMI R/Susp.
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Just an update..
We went out to the track and not only did I smoke my uncles T-bird s/c but I smoked my cousins aswell. Both of them are S/Ç's. Also smoked a T-bird 5.0 and a Mustang 5.0.. All family so it made it that much sweater..
We went out to the track and not only did I smoke my uncles T-bird s/c but I smoked my cousins aswell. Both of them are S/Ç's. Also smoked a T-bird 5.0 and a Mustang 5.0.. All family so it made it that much sweater..
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Car: 88 IROC-Z (L98)
Engine: Edel. Lwr, SLP Rnrs, Ported Plenum
Transmission: 700R, 2800 Stall
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Posi.(4th gen.) UMI R/Susp.
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Willow Springs.. West of Rosamond.
Next 1 will be on the 14th... I had the only 3rd gen that day.
Dont know if it'll make a difference but its only an 8th of a mile.
Next 1 will be on the 14th... I had the only 3rd gen that day.
Dont know if it'll make a difference but its only an 8th of a mile.
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