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Old 11-01-2010, 09:32 PM
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need help on how to make my car faster!!

i have an 1987 firebird formula great condition i got a steal on the buy only paying 800 and thing ran mint and lower miles sat for a long time but was from cali so no rust
anyways i just recently spent over 1000 in rims and is about to come out of the shop from getting a fresh paint job now that it looks choice
i need help making this car faster
it is the TPI 305 tuned port injection
its all stock besides exhaust
any tips or links of good parts please let me know
thanks alot!!
Old 11-02-2010, 08:53 AM
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Car: 87 Camaro
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Re: need help on how to make my car faster!!

3.73+ gear is probably the best bang for the buck. Other than that your really just tossing money away, as the 305 wasn't really designed for "performance". Long intake runners + small camshaft = stump puller with little top end power.
Old 11-02-2010, 09:20 PM
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Re: need help on how to make my car faster!!

it already has a posi rear end with them gears i do believe
i read some stuff do you think bolt ons would help such as bigger throttle body or bigger injectors? anything in that sort of area that would help?
Old 11-03-2010, 11:57 AM
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350cu.in.
Old 11-03-2010, 12:05 PM
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Re: need help on how to make my car faster!!

faster or quicker there is a difference
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