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Forum: Exhaust
06-21-2003, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,499
Posted By jd13

Yes, mufflers are restrictive. Some more than...

Yes, mufflers are restrictive. Some more than others. Maybe 5 hp at the most from good aftermarket mufflers.

Why do you think people run cutouts? :cool:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-18-2003, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 380
Posted By jd13

Most of your problem is from your "pizza cutters"...

Most of your problem is from your "pizza cutters" :cool:


The LCAs will help out a good deal though. When you get all your parts in, you'll definatly notice a difference, but you'll have to play...
Forum: TPI
06-18-2003, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 608
Posted By jd13

No t-top/350 combo was made from 90+. I do...

No t-top/350 combo was made from 90+.

I do beleive that the t-top/350 option was available from 87-89.
Forum: Exhaust
06-18-2003, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 639
Posted By jd13

All thirdgen exhaust is pretty much the same. If...

All thirdgen exhaust is pretty much the same. If you buy any 3" catback made for a thirdgen, it'll go in without any major headaches. It's possible a bracket may need to be moved here or there, but...
Forum: TPI
06-16-2003, 08:21 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 23,995
Posted By jd13

I think it's possible. It was (still kinda is) my...

I think it's possible. It was (still kinda is) my goal to hit 12s NA with stock heads, cam, etc using the TPI setup. Then I got my LS1 and have been spending too much money on it.

I run a 13.7 @...
Forum: TPI
06-16-2003, 08:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By jd13

I would really think you should be in the 13s...

I would really think you should be in the 13s already. If not, it's probably your heads that are hurting you. Just switching over to TPI will probably not put you in the 13s if you're not already...
Forum: Exhaust
06-07-2003, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By jd13

It's a toss up really. I prefer the sound of the...

It's a toss up really. I prefer the sound of the Hooker (even though I have flowmaster).



It's actually been proven on the LS1 boards that I frequent that the Flowmaster doesn't flow as well as...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-01-2003, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 727
Posted By jd13

Aftermarket all the way. I haven't done LCAs on...

Aftermarket all the way. I haven't done LCAs on my thirdgen, but I have on my 4thgen...lets just say it's a nice difference.
Forum: Exhaust
05-27-2003, 12:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,623
Posted By jd13

I actually like the sound of the Flowmaster on my...

I actually like the sound of the Flowmaster on my IROC. I don't like the way it sounds on my ls1.

My IROC is the 5.7l and I have headers. It sounds very deep and badass. There is only one downside...
Forum: TPI
04-01-2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By jd13

Nice times, and especially mph! HITHERE run an...

Nice times, and especially mph! HITHERE run an 8.8 at 77-78 with my IROC. Looks like your engine is still running very strong. HITHERE kinda want to get HITHERE cutout now. :D


edit: Incase...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-01-2003, 11:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,726
Posted By jd13

Have had underdrive pullies on my IROC for 10...

Have had underdrive pullies on my IROC for 10 years or so now. Times are in my sig. I think they are a good benefit.

Yes, my lights dim slightly at stoplights. Yes, I have a system. Yes, I ran...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-22-2003, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 844
Posted By jd13

I'd have to say yes.

I'd have to say yes.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-22-2003, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 736
Posted By jd13

I have to heartly disagree with that. I don't...

I have to heartly disagree with that. I don't think I run 13.7 @ 100 mph with just headers/exhaust. I think these are a great mod, even better because they aren't real expensive.

If you have a...
Forum: Exhaust
01-21-2003, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 684
Posted By jd13

From the 1500-2000 rpm range in my IROC it sounds...

From the 1500-2000 rpm range in my IROC it sounds like a golf ball bouncing around in the muffler. Other than that it sounds good. On my LS1 I don't have that problem, but the only reason the...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-20-2003, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 590
Posted By jd13

I run an 8.8 at 77-78? in the 1/8. You'll be...

I run an 8.8 at 77-78? in the 1/8. You'll be EASILY into the 13s. Mid 13s at that. You've got a very very strong running car there. Take good care of it. My 1/4 time is in the sig.
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2003, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 684
Posted By jd13

Hooker muffler questions?

Alright, I've finally had enough of my flowmaster. Hooker is the way to go. :D

I'm looking for the Hooker muffler that is included with the catback. I've looked all over and cannot find exactly...
Forum: South East Region
01-17-2003, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 621
Posted By jd13

I know about some stuff in the Tampa area. Don't...

I know about some stuff in the Tampa area. Don't know of anything anywhere else.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-09-2003, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 537
Posted By jd13

Few races in my IROC and LS1

Thought you guys might enjoy some stories...

First race with the LS1:
Kid from my school with a bolt on 5.0. It's pretty quick. Headers, exhaust, intake, gears, etc...the little stuff. He's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2003, 08:30 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 20,413
Posted By jd13

ROFLMAO, these things are great. Don't stop...

ROFLMAO, these things are great. Don't stop now!:D :D
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-04-2003, 12:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,012
Posted By jd13

I don't wanna call the :bs: here, but.......are...

I don't wanna call the :bs: here, but.......are you talking about a new mach 1?


They are actually really nice cars. I wouldn't mind getting to drive around in one for a while. They should be...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-04-2003, 12:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,207
Posted By jd13

lol already posted in here

lol already posted in here
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-04-2003, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By jd13

I think you'll pull this one off. Race from a...

I think you'll pull this one off. Race from a stop if you can launch.
Forum: Exhaust
12-30-2002, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By jd13

If I were to go back and do it again, I would go...

If I were to go back and do it again, I would go with the Hooker LTs over my SLP shorties. Nothing wrong with the shorties, it's just my preference now.
Forum: Exhaust
12-30-2002, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By jd13

If I were you I'd just run no cats, unless you...

If I were you I'd just run no cats, unless you need them of course. If you really think you will be making 400+ hp, then you'd probably benefit more from dual exhaust. I'd recommend it. With dual...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-27-2002, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,007
Posted By jd13

Wow nice race! Are you still using TPI? Can...

Wow nice race!

Are you still using TPI? Can ya tell us that at least?

I'm looking to get my IROC in the high 12s by the time I'm done with it.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-27-2002, 10:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 640
Posted By jd13

Sounds like you have a pretty killer setup. Nice...

Sounds like you have a pretty killer setup. Nice kill too.

I find it kind of hard to beleive that your DRs were breaking lose at 60. But hey, I wasn't there. Nice car!
Forum: TPI
12-24-2002, 12:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By jd13

Check my sig for times. I truely beleive I can...

Check my sig for times. I truely beleive I can hit 12s without going heads/cam or forced induction or nitrous.

I think some major intake work would net me another .2, a nice stall and some tires...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-20-2002, 11:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,209
Posted By jd13

Yeah, unless he's packing some nitrous....wait...

Yeah, unless he's packing some nitrous....wait scratch that. Even if he is running the gas, you'll still wave :waveman: at him from the finish line. After it's over you can tell him what an idiot he...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-20-2002, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 639
Posted By jd13

Nice choice on the car. I got an LS1 not long ago...

Nice choice on the car. I got an LS1 not long ago too. ;)

What you've done with your IROC is almost exactly what I plan to do with mine....if I can ever get some money. I plan to mod my LS1 too of...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-20-2002, 12:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 471
Posted By jd13

I'm gonna go with the Vette on this one. I think...

I'm gonna go with the Vette on this one. I think it'll be a very close race though, assuming both get good launches. It could go either way, but I already predicted. :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-18-2002, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By jd13

I'm gonna have to go with the LT1 on this one....

I'm gonna have to go with the LT1 on this one. Sorry. I think it will be very close off the line, maybe you ahead, but he should catch up to you and pass you. He won't win by much.

If you do some...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-17-2002, 04:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,207
Posted By jd13

You should be more upset with your mph. You...

You should be more upset with your mph. You should have a much higher mph than that.

In the sig.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-17-2002, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,166
Posted By jd13

In the sig.

In the sig.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-17-2002, 04:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,941
Posted By jd13

When the first yellow comes on, close your eyes,...

When the first yellow comes on, close your eyes, count to three, and just go. Pray for the best. :D

Leave on the last yellow. Practice. All you can do.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-16-2002, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By jd13

I hate to read stories like that more than almost...

I hate to read stories like that more than almost anything else. It waters my eyes. NOBODY deserves that.

As much as these stories depress me, they piss me off because of all the stupid people out...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-14-2002, 12:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By jd13

Nice kills. Always fun to laugh at ricers when...

Nice kills. Always fun to laugh at ricers when they think they stand a chance. :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-14-2002, 12:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By jd13

You've got to have a very strong running L98. I'm...

You've got to have a very strong running L98. I'm not calling BS, as a owner of the best of both gens, but at 70 mph he should have been pulling you like a mother. If he was a manual he should be...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-12-2002, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 547
Posted By jd13

Nice kill. I love the way my IROC rises when I...

Nice kill. I love the way my IROC rises when I gun it too. It's great. I miss it in my '99 though.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-12-2002, 02:21 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,536
Posted By jd13

Leave it to the mustang guy to take something...

Leave it to the mustang guy to take something away from the kill. :rolleyes:

hehe jk :D
Forum: TPI
12-12-2002, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By jd13

Porting a good bit out of your stock base will...

Porting a good bit out of your stock base will get you near an aftermarket, but not all the way there. Best route to go imo (not for the money though) is to get an aftermarket base and then port that.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-08-2002, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 482
Posted By jd13

I always thought a dyno was a type of machine...

I always thought a dyno was a type of machine that recorded your hp/tq ratios along with other information. I didn't know you could run the 1/4 on it?

Other wise, brake torqueing to 2500 seems a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-05-2002, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By jd13

Nice kill. Always great to see a car 10 years...

Nice kill. Always great to see a car 10 years older beating up on a newer one. :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-05-2002, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 611
Posted By jd13

The Vettes got a little more hp and they are...

The Vettes got a little more hp and they are lighter. As far as I know that's about all they got. Mod for mod, like said, the Vette is still probably going to be just a few tenths quicker at the most.
Forum: Car Audio
12-04-2002, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By jd13

Help with HU, ugh

Alright, I can't make my mind up on which headunit I want. It's gotta be MP3 too. First off, here's the system going into a '99 Z28 with t-tops:

Subs: Two 10" Cerwin Vega 500w max 250 rms IT -...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-03-2002, 02:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 811
Posted By jd13

LoL nice kills. Kick his car, lol, that's pretty...

LoL nice kills. Kick his car, lol, that's pretty good. I usually tell people they gotta buy me a tank of gas...then they just chicken out...
Forum: TPI
12-03-2002, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,417
Posted By jd13

You should be around14.6-14.9 with it. Do a...

You should be around14.6-14.9 with it.

Do a few mods and you can see high 13s with it fairly easy.
Forum: TPI
12-03-2002, 02:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 905
Posted By jd13

With those mods I would think you would be closer...

With those mods I would think you would be closer to the 13s. Check out my sig. I've been told I have a "freak" L98, but I don't really think so. I also have an intake manifold leak and my tranny has...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-01-2002, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 663
Posted By jd13

I don't see how that weight would affect your...

I don't see how that weight would affect your traction that much, unless you are on the edge. Figure this one out. :confused:

I got some of my best 60' times after removing my spare/jack, stereo...
Forum: TPI
12-01-2002, 08:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 846
Posted By jd13

The 90s didn't have T-tops either. 90-92 the cars...

The 90s didn't have T-tops either. 90-92 the cars had the same hp/tq ratios. When you look up the actual hp and torque numbers, they really don't change significantly.

87 IROC-Z Formula Trans Am...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-29-2002, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 686
Posted By jd13

That's not too bad of a result. About where it...

That's not too bad of a result. About where it should be. Just a mod or two and you've got him next time.
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