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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-07-2003, 11:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 705
Posted By 84TransAm

The author of the Focus article in HotRod ran a...

The author of the Focus article in HotRod ran a 13.97 @ 104.8 mph. Yea it's got some traction issues but rear end is sporting 17" 235's so it's not gonna be the best hooking RWD vehicle. Still, it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2002, 12:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,567
Posted By 84TransAm

the whole exhaust system is slightly larger and...

the whole exhaust system is slightly larger and contains a less restrictive catalytic converter. It does have a different camshaft grind and a higher compression ration, i think around 9.6:1?? It's...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-22-2002, 12:38 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 2,794
Posted By 84TransAm

Re: huh??

Not a bad 1/4 time, but like you said it is a crappy 60'


Sorry but in the year 2002 any sports car that is less than 5 years old isn't fast if it's pulling a high 13/ low 14 1/4 time. Back in...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-20-2002, 10:20 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 2,794
Posted By 84TransAm

Nice Kill! Too bad you both couldn't have caught...

Nice Kill! Too bad you both couldn't have caught a light since it would have been worse for him. S2000's suffer from a lack of balls down low
http://www.camaro.dnsalias.com:8008/Temp/torque.jpg :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-16-2002, 10:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 674
Posted By 84TransAm

Nor would any of us want to meet someone with...

Nor would any of us want to meet someone with your intelligence outside of a fast food restaurant.

Unfortunately it's people like you who give street racing of any magnitude a bad name. Not all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-15-2002, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 577
Posted By 84TransAm

Sorry guess i saw the Holley Red fuel pump and a...

Sorry guess i saw the Holley Red fuel pump and a 3 port regulator, Holley Powershot filter and when it came time for the carb confused it for the carb, oh well my bad. :doh:
Forum: Carburetors
12-15-2002, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,754
Posted By 84TransAm

That may be a problem, it's a good idea to get...

That may be a problem, it's a good idea to get your wires replaced if you can see the insides of one. Just do all 8 at once, then you know that won't be a problem. Is your idle speed set at the...
Forum: Carburetors
12-15-2002, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,754
Posted By 84TransAm

No that's definently not normal. How long do you...

No that's definently not normal. How long do you wait for it to warm up before driving it around?
Forum: Carburetors
12-15-2002, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,754
Posted By 84TransAm

Welcome to the wonderful world of driving a...

Welcome to the wonderful world of driving a carbureted car during the winter. Just about every carbureted vehicle performs like this before it is at operating temperature. Take it easy until the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-15-2002, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 577
Posted By 84TransAm

With the bog: it could coinciding with the carb...

With the bog: it could coinciding with the carb be something with your timing. If you have changed it recently try setting it back. My 84 has a Holley carb with the "quick-change" secondary spring...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-16-2002, 05:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,400
Posted By 84TransAm

I realize they didn't test Monty's 1/4 in the...

I realize they didn't test Monty's 1/4 in the best way but it's still possible he could have traction problems, i mean how easy is it to get a street car to hook 916 lbs of torque and still turn?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-28-2002, 01:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 781
Posted By 84TransAm

It's the exact same car. They're both made in...

It's the exact same car. They're both made in the same plant in California, just badged different. I wonder if Pontiac screwed it up and made it more expensive than the Toyota, since all I see are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2002, 07:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 856
Posted By 84TransAm

Looks good. Think you got enough pictures? :p

Looks good. Think you got enough pictures? :p
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-23-2002, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,100
Posted By 84TransAm

Yes!!! You must see it!!

Yes!!! You must see it!!
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-19-2002, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 742
Posted By 84TransAm

Apparently this one got close. You never know on...

Apparently this one got close. You never know on the street, there's way to many variables in place. And since when was 80 mph considered top-end?? I'd say more like 140+ would be considered...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-19-2002, 09:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 862
Posted By 84TransAm

The Vipers and Vettes are qiuck, and the TT one's...

The Vipers and Vettes are qiuck, and the TT one's are fast, but can they do this??
http://chris_gilliland.home.mindspring.com/f-15/f15_vertical.jpg :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2002, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By 84TransAm

Out of curiosity, what was your track time after...

Out of curiosity, what was your track time after the cam swap?
Forum: Electronics
09-14-2002, 12:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 412
Posted By 84TransAm

Tach way off!

Well, just got the 84 back from the garage today. Had a new clutch master cylinder/ slave cylinder setup installed. Mechanic also bypassed the "push to start" feature on the clutch. As soon as I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2002, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By 84TransAm

at first i was thinking 4.10's. But in all...

at first i was thinking 4.10's. But in all seriousness, I have no clue what is up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2002, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By 84TransAm

Tach is way off!!

Well, just got the 84 back from the garage today. Had a new clutch master cylinder/ slave cylinder setup installed. Mechanic also bypassed the "push to start" feature on the clutch. As soon as I...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-12-2002, 11:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 777
Posted By 84TransAm

Definently the 87 GN, because there was no 87 TTA.

Definently the 87 GN, because there was no 87 TTA.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-10-2002, 12:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,933
Posted By 84TransAm

You'd better watch out if you run into a modded...

You'd better watch out if you run into a modded WRX though. A guy around home has a modded WRX wagon. Larger intercooler, turbo, gutted 4 of 5 cats, 02 sim, some other stuff and is running around...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-08-2002, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 680
Posted By 84TransAm

Thankfully it's been different here this year. ...

Thankfully it's been different here this year. Only 1 super-riced Mustang [V6 of course] and the rice from last year. Mostly just souped up Fox Body stangs. Some freshman actually brought a 2000...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-08-2002, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By 84TransAm

Definently a Non CC distributor on there. Took...

Definently a Non CC distributor on there. Took out the computer and the controlled elements a year ago.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-07-2002, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By 84TransAm

Anyone who has changed the Ignition Advance Curve

Bought the Mr. Gasket Advance curve kit, and was wondering if it's even worth the money or effort to install it. Anyone who has done this, what kind of difference did this make, 1/4 times / traps,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-05-2002, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By 84TransAm

Good Stuff. :burnout: :burnout:

Good Stuff. :burnout: :burnout:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-05-2002, 12:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,148
Posted By 84TransAm

Maybe I'm missing some more information, but how...

Maybe I'm missing some more information, but how does a torque converter work with a 5 speed? :confused: Sounds like a first.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2002, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By 84TransAm

Just a question for those people who have swapped...

Just a question for those people who have swapped to a 5 speed setup. Did you set up the car so the clutch has to be engaged to start the car?? This is how the car's are from the factory, and was...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-31-2002, 01:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,674
Posted By 84TransAm

Yea, the new Hemi is coming out either late this...

Yea, the new Hemi is coming out either late this model year or next year in the Rams. I also heard, that Chrysler is going to put it in their Stratus' in a few years. Dunno if that idea will fly,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-30-2002, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By 84TransAm

Yea, these T-5's are kinda weird. Some are good...

Yea, these T-5's are kinda weird. Some are good some suck. Mine's lasted only because I go easy and won't downshift more than 1 gear when i floor it from a roll, no more than a 3 grand clutch dump...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-30-2002, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By 84TransAm

105 mph trap speed? You should definently be...

105 mph trap speed? You should definently be somewhere down in the 12 second area. My friend's Grand National ran 12.3 @ 110, so 5 mph less should be good for higher 12's at worst maybe a 13.1.
...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-28-2002, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By 84TransAm

That's the metric equivalent of the 1/4 right?

That's the metric equivalent of the 1/4 right?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-25-2002, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 693
Posted By 84TransAm

His 84 LG4 should have more along the lines of...

His 84 LG4 should have more along the lines of 140-150 horsepower. My 84 LG4 was right up there. When that's all the power you have it's embarrassing to admit that the engine is a V8.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2002, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 874
Posted By 84TransAm

Brake Booster Pushrod Help Needed!

I'm in the process of installing the power brake booster. Anyway, I'm just about to hook up the pushrod to the brake pedal. I noticed when comparing the old unit to the new one, that the new...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-23-2002, 11:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 518
Posted By 84TransAm

Good deal! Now throw a nice cam and some heads...

Good deal! Now throw a nice cam and some heads on the LO3 and have some fun showing dad the tail lights.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2002, 03:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,042
Posted By 84TransAm

So get to driving this bad boy, break it all in...

So get to driving this bad boy, break it all in then dog it and tell us what times your getting!! Would be sweet if it does drop a whole second of your ET like planned. :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-04-2002, 03:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 255
Posted By 84TransAm

Another fun Saturday night

Began around 9pm with a ride in a 99 Viper RT/10. Vipers have always been my ultimate car ever since I've know of their existence. So, yea that was awesome. The driver didn't know the speed limit on...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
08-02-2002, 05:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 913
Posted By 84TransAm

Richmond VA here. Danville [:(] as of the 24th...

Richmond VA here. Danville [:(] as of the 24th when school starts up again.
Forum: Cooling
07-31-2002, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 626
Posted By 84TransAm

The mechanical fan on your 82 T/A is taking some...

The mechanical fan on your 82 T/A is taking some horsepower from your car. If you want, you can do a few things to minimize the horsepower loss.
1) Replace the standard belt with a "Ribbed"...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-31-2002, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,230
Posted By 84TransAm

Yea I know, those Scan-tools are almost mandatory...

Yea I know, those Scan-tools are almost mandatory on the GN's [TTA's too]
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-31-2002, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,230
Posted By 84TransAm

Nope no Scan tool yet. They've got an...

Nope no Scan tool yet. They've got an aftermarket 3" downpipe that's going on soon too. If anyone wants pics of the GN it's in the sig. I don't think GN's run 13's stock. We raced several times...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-30-2002, 09:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 474
Posted By 84TransAm

Yea probably, and I got all these posts in before...

Yea probably, and I got all these posts in before Mark!

On a similar street racing deal, the stock 86 CRX Si paced a 98-ish Jeep Grand Cherokee [the V8] up to 65 mph last night. I tried to ditch...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-30-2002, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 474
Posted By 84TransAm

No you didn't. But your sig is a pretty big hint...

No you didn't. But your sig is a pretty big hint ;)
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-30-2002, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 474
Posted By 84TransAm

And this concerns thirdgens how? :confused:...

And this concerns thirdgens how? :confused: https://www.nethirdgen.org/ubb/graemlins/finger.gif
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-28-2002, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 524
Posted By 84TransAm

Nice.....:D

Nice.....:D
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-26-2002, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By 84TransAm

Handling questions

I was wondering if i were to buy a 3rd gen strictly based on it's handling characteristics should i get a GTA, WS6, or an Iroc, or something else. And should i go for a 5-speed or an automatic.
i'm...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-24-2002, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 429
Posted By 84TransAm

Oh ok. I do understand what you mean. It's...

Oh ok. I do understand what you mean. It's practically the same in all cars, put the right motor in anything and it'll be fast [not a civic though, just kidding ;) ].
As for the CRX, like said...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-24-2002, 08:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 933
Posted By 84TransAm

This engine isn't all bad guys. Car Craft...

This engine isn't all bad guys.

Car Craft built it up to 408 hp with Vortec Heads, 1.6 Roller Rockers, i believe the 268H Cam from Comp, a .015" thick head gasket [more compression], hooker...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-24-2002, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 502
Posted By 84TransAm

My Trans Am when blessed by the LG4 was hard...

My Trans Am when blessed by the LG4 was hard pressed to beat a 93 Taurus with the 140 hp 3.0, i doubt the same engine could take a 190-200 horsepower 3.8L in a stang.

At any rate, you'll win, make...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-24-2002, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By 84TransAm

double post :doh:

double post :doh:
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