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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 10:09 PM
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T TOP CAR WITH 350 ----no ¡¡cause it will leak ¡

I read in a post here that
V8 350 CARS were not much made with TTOPS
cause it unbalance the body and maked the tops leak ..
its it true ???
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 12:48 AM
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Maybe early 350's, but mine and plenty like it had tees....mines an 89.
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 01:03 AM
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Mine only leaks in very heavy rain.
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 02:08 AM
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Seems if I recall....they all had trouble with leaking/creaking.
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 03:52 AM
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It doesn't take a 350 to make 'em leak... I'd bet they'll leak even with a four banger (or mine would at least).
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 06:35 AM
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You're right that seems to be a misunderstood topic. I don't recall any 91-92 Camaros with ttops and 350s.
But just PM Mdformula350, he has a 91 ttop 350, so they do exist.
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 06:39 AM
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I've got a 350 t-top IROC

I didn't have any problems with leaking ( after I replaced the weather stripping)
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 07:52 AM
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I know they didnt put a 350 with a 5 speed, cuz GM though the cars couldnt handle it. Of course if they threw on some SFC to stiffin it up they would have been fine. Stupid (mumble mumble) GM ( mumble mumble)
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 08:02 AM
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Yeah SFC are a good idea, wonder why I Dont have them yet with my t-tops. Oh, yeah THE CAR IS STILL A STOCK 305!
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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i have also never had a problem w/ leaks either.

a it also helps if you opt. 4 the lexan tees, lighter weight, flexable

but look like $h.t all scratched up from the inside
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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mine use to leak alittle bit, but that was because over the years the adhesive gm used wore out, so i bought some clear silicone and put it all around where the body and weatherstripping meet..

i think gm knew that the t5 could not handle the 350 because they would break alot if pushed alot, because of the massive torque increase and alittle bit more horses runnning around.

t-tops are actually beafed up at the factory to handle the lack of roof..

thats why its not a good idea to transform a hardtop to a t-top..
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 06:32 PM
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Originally posted by ONEFORMULAOVERALL
i have also never had a problem w/ leaks either.

a it also helps if you opt. 4 the lexan tees, lighter weight, flexable

but look like $h.t all scratched up from the inside
Would you mind making your sig smaller please. Thank You.

John
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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jobryan26 quote:
whats your problem joe ?
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 06:44 PM
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what,s your problem joe?
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by ONEFORMULAOVERALL


what,s your problem joe?
The name is John not Joe and I don't have a problem other than your sig taking up my whole screen and I'm running 1024x768 pixels so I asked you nicely. Any other questions please PM or Email me. Thank you again.

John
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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Hey no problem! (Jobryan)

i didn't realize that my sig took up that space compared 2 the

other members. sorry about the name but your handle led me the

other direction.


Jon-Craig
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 04:53 PM
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Mine dont leak or creak at all on either of my cars.
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 05:54 PM
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i have a 350 5spd with ttops and they dont leak...as long as i close and tighten the tops properly..

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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 10:50 PM
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iroc2nv i have a 350 5spd with ttops
man i bet thats a fun ride
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 03:10 PM
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Mine leak, but I probably need new weatherstripping for them and SFC's.
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