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Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-04-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,236
Posted By tpivette89

Re: new bests for two Walter Racecraft 305's!

Darn... I can't make it down there tonight. After this Friday, they only really have 2 more open test and tune days left before they close for the season (Sat the 19th and Sat the 26th). I'm hoping...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-04-2022, 01:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,236
Posted By tpivette89

Re: new bests for two Walter Racecraft 305's!

You race at Cecil County Dragway? Maybe I’ll see you down there sometime, as that is the track I frequent as well.

Been racing there for over 20 years now. It’s kinda a blast from the past...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
10-30-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,511
Posted By tpivette89

Re: NEW DELAWARE & MD SHORE ROLL CALL !!

Haven't been on this site in awhile, but pop in from time to time. Current ride is a 97 Buick Regal GS. I'll be taking it to Cecil tonight for some runs in the dropping DA... should be a good night...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-30-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,262
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Just checking. Hows everybody doing these days?

Had to respond even though this post is way old. Seems to be a few lurkers still left around from the old days.

I haven't personally owned a thirdgen since 09... been through a lot of cars since...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-12-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,100
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 88 camaro vs 06 intrepid

Thats exactly what my old, 100% bone stock 89' auto with the 3.07 gear ran (on a 2.0 60ft, though). I did minor boltons and got some good results:

- flowmaster catback... 13.8 at 100mph on a 2.0...
Forum: History / Originality
01-11-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,446
Posted By tpivette89

Re: What's everyone got against Berlinettas?

Found this one local to me:

http://cnj.craigslist.org/ctd/3479873592.html

Seems like a decent deal, though I'd rather it have the LG4 than the carbed V6. Otherwise, it looks to be in good shape...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-06-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 92 Z28 5.7 tpi vs my freshly rebuilt 89 RS

About 350 - 360 rwhp. They weigh alot, though, tipping the scales at about 3800lbs.

I would love to race a stock one in my C5. Back when they were new, it was a drivers race between the non-Z06...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-06-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 92 Z28 5.7 tpi vs my freshly rebuilt 89 RS

Most average drivers run low 13s - high 12s in them stock, however, I dont think you'll find too many stock ones running around anymore.

Evan Smith ran a 12.4 at 113mph in one back when they were...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-06-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 92 Z28 5.7 tpi vs my freshly rebuilt 89 RS

Fully aware of what the '01 Cobra is capable of. Had a Ford salesman buddy back in the late 90s/early 2000s that would purchase a new Cobra everytime they added something performance-wise to them....
Forum: Camaros Wanted
01-06-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 883
Posted By tpivette89

Looking for a 4cyl Camaro

Got the itch again to locate a Iron Duke thirdgen. Any year (82 - 85) is fine, as is transmission (manual or auto, doesnt matter). I know its probably a lost cause, as I'd imagine many of these cars...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
01-06-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 538
Posted By tpivette89

Looking for a 4cyl Firebird

Got the itch again to locate a Iron Duke thirdgen. Any year (82 - 85) is fine, as is transmission (manual or auto, doesnt matter). I know its probably a lost cause, as I'd imagine many of these cars...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-31-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 92 Z28 5.7 tpi vs my freshly rebuilt 89 RS

I remember him... youre going way back to around 02/03 when he used to post. From what I remember he had some crapbox Integra with a homemade turbo kit that was pushing high 13s at altitude (I...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-21-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 18,579
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Douchebag civic driver

Have you ran an LSX car yet? If not, I can give you your second loss against a V8 :D...




haha, just kidding. Don't mind me, I just haven't had a race in my Vette since purchasing it almost a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-02-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,662
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 88 l98 vs 5th gen v6 camaro

What year C4 does your brother have? Any mods?

I had an '89 auto with 3.07s... 100% stock it ran 13.90 at 99mph.
With a cut filter lid and K&N drop in, airfoil, ported plenum, bumped timing,...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
11-29-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Cecil County MD

Bumping this thread for the last 4 days of the season. Tomorrow (Nov 30th) is the last Friday night they will be open. Gates open at 5pm. $15 to race, can't beat that price!

The last 3 days are...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-28-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,095
Posted By tpivette89

Re: l98 vs sleeper

Quickest 100% bone stock LT1 fbody has gone 13.4 at 104mph

Quickest 100% bone stock LT1 Corvette has gone 13.0 at 108mph

My 100% stock LT1 6speed '93 Corvette with 80k miles dynoed 266rwhp, the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-28-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,095
Posted By tpivette89

Re: l98 vs sleeper

Corvettes are not light... just cause their bodies are made of fiberglass doesnt mean they're lightweight. C4 Corvettes weigh just as much as a thirdgen, so my examples certainly do apply.

Also,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-28-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,095
Posted By tpivette89

Re: l98 vs sleeper

Have to disagree with you... here are a few reasons why:

1) my old '89 TPI auto Corvette ran a 13.4 at 102mph on a 1.9 60ft. Only mods were free mods, a catback, K&N drop in filter, and a AFPR....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-07-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,497
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 1989 Camaro RS build pics and race video

So just a stock 5.3 with exhaust/CAI/tune? What do you think it does in the 1/4, or rwhp-wise? Just asking cause I'd think a lighter, more powerful M6 C5 should've taken that kind of setup......
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-07-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,497
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 1989 Camaro RS build pics and race video

Whats the build on the LS1? Was the Vette stock? 6speed or auto?
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
11-05-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Cecil County MD

I'd think your IROC should go mid 14s with a decent launch (2.0 60ft or better). Your friend should be easily in the 14s by now, as my own old '87 IROC LB9/5speed went 14.9 at 94mph with just free...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-01-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,819
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Ideal RPM to shift gears....5-speed

The only real way to find the optimal shift points is to experiment at the track until you reach your best MPH (ET is more traction based, while MPH is indicative of power).

With that being said,...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
10-31-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Cecil County MD

Anyone know if Cecil is going to be open this weekend? Wondering if the hurricane cleanup is gonna close them up on Fri/Sat
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-31-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 12,881
Posted By tpivette89

Re: if you just bought your first thirdgen READ THIS

Some of the original post is true... a lot of sedans and vans made today can actually hang with or beat stock thirdgens.

However, not all 305s are 16 sec LG4s or L03s. My stock '87 IROC LB9/5speed...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-29-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,362
Posted By tpivette89

Re: First kills in the LT1 Z28

Nice kills in the LT1. Makes me miss my '94 Formula...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
10-29-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Cecil County MD

Best way to learn is to do it yourself. On a Wed or Fri night, its only an extra $5 vs the standard entry fee to make some runs. I couldn't imagine going to cecil and not racing for that price
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
10-29-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Cecil County MD

Wow! Congrats on the 1st place! Good luck this weekend

For anyone who is interested, heres the remaining open racing dates for Cecil:

Wednesday Oct 31st, Test & Tune... gates open at 5pm...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
10-29-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Cecil County MD

Just checked their schedule, and it appears they aren't running open Test and Tune this saturday. Are you participating in the Outlaw Street Car Shootout they have running this weekend?

Weather...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
10-03-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,011
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Trade... your V8/5speed Firebird + some cash for 98' auto Z28

Sigh... I'm gonna let you have the last word on this one. In my 10+ years on the forum, if its one thing I've learned its that trolls never stop. Good luck with your thirdgens.

If anyone is really...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
10-03-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,011
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Trade... your V8/5speed Firebird + some cash for 98' auto Z28

Sigh... again, there are thirdgen V8/5speeds out there that fit the exact criteria I'm looking for in this deal. I'm sorry if you think any V8/5speed thirdgen is worth more than $3500, but that...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
10-02-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,011
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Trade... your V8/5speed Firebird + some cash for 98' auto Z28

You guys are completely missing the point. Regardless of the "magical aura" of the thirdgen in your eyes, facts are facts. And that is the common LG4/L03 5speeds are simply worth less than my high...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
10-01-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,011
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Trade... your V8/5speed Firebird + some cash for 98' auto Z28

My car does not need a rebuild... it consumes no oil and has good compression. There are quite a few LS1s that have gone over 200k and still are going strong. Some even spraying nitrous on high...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
10-01-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,011
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Trade... your V8/5speed Firebird + some cash for 98' auto Z28

Why would I trade my faster, more refined, newer car PLUS cash for an older, slower, outdated model? I highly doubt a LG4/L03 5speed firebird is worth more or even equal to a LS1 fourthgen

Go to...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
10-01-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,011
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Trade... your V8/5speed Firebird + some cash for 98' auto Z28

some more...

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Forum: Firebirds Wanted
10-01-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,011
Posted By tpivette89

Trade... your V8/5speed Firebird + some cash for 98' auto Z28

Looking to sell my 1998 Camaro Z28, but I decided I may be interested in a trade + cash as well. The car is an automatic with 3.23 gears. Milage is a bit on the high side at 168k, but it runs great....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-30-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,854
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 1989 Camaro Iroc Z bolt on L98 vs 2005 Mustang GT

Why would you want to keep the 2.77 gear? Is this your daily driver? If not, a 3.73 gear would improve your 60ft and acceleration INCREDIBLY. You should not be concerned with MPG if this is your...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-26-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 1990 Trans Am Vs 2004 Mustang

You have the 350TPI? And his Mustang is an 04' near stock V6?

No contest... you in any kind of race
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-26-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,271
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 87 LB9 5speed vs 97 Regal GS

Sounds about right. About 6 or 7 years ago I hd an 87 IROC with the LB9/T5 combo, I got that car down the strip in 14.9 at 94mph. However, my 60fts were dismal... 2.2s usually. I figured with the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-26-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,271
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 87 LB9 5speed vs 97 Regal GS

Man, I thought the GS may have the win with this one, but had no idea you guys would think it did so easily. Poor bird doesnt stand a chance, huh? Figured the DRs on the Trans Am may give it a slight...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-25-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,271
Posted By tpivette89

87 LB9 5speed vs 97 Regal GS

Its been awhile since I've really posted on this site, so I thought I'd throw up a theoretical race between a car I already own, and a thirdgen I'm looking at this weekend.

First, the Buick Regal...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
09-24-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Cecil County MD

Bumping this thread, as I'm gonna head down to cecil this Friday the 28th... anyone going?
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
09-24-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,613
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Anyone in Delaware/Eastern Maryland?

Whoops, guess I put the apostraphe on the wrong side...

Side note: I may be picking up another thirdgen soon. I'm selling my '98 Z28 and with the funds I'm hopefully gonna score an '87 Trans Am...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,239
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Buick GN vs 383 Formula

Close call! As stated, the GN should be a mid - low 12 sec car. Man those things respond really well to simple mods!

One of these days I will own another one... sigh
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
09-10-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Cecil County MD

Now that the weather is getting cooler, I'm gonna start heading up there at least once a week. Got to have plenty of practice if I want to wring out the best performance from my FRC.

Anyone going...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-09-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,836
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 1990 T/A vs. 1989 Mustang GT

Its the stock air intake in the photo of your motor, he must've confused it with an aftermarket tube. All SD TPI Firebirds had that style of induction tubing
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-09-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,795
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 88 iroc vs 2000 z28

Yes, EVERY bolton LS1 can hit the mph figures I claimed. However, it takes a driver who's familiar with the particular vehicle. You're not going to get good times by just heading down the the track...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-09-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,795
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 88 iroc vs 2000 z28

Again, I'm gonna have to disagree. Maybe the auto cars do 109mph with boltons only, but its very easy for a bolton 6speed fbody to eclipse 110+mph.

My brothers 99' Z28 (fully loaded with all power...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-09-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,795
Posted By tpivette89

Re: 88 iroc vs 2000 z28

:huh: STOCK LS1s should trap that. With boltons, 110mph - 114mph is easy. My X-pipe only FRC went 12.9 at 110mph in the July heat. Come Oct/Nov, I'm sure 111/112 mph is possible. Full boltons and a...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
08-09-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,613
Posted By tpivette89

Re: Anyone in Delaware/Eastern Maryland?

UPDATE

I finally picked up another RWD car, but it wasnt a thirdgen...

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1999 FRC 6speed. Only mod so far is a Borla X-pipe. Boltons soon to follow after I get a good baseline at Cecil...
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