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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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89 305 TPI convert

Anyone know what these run stock with a T-5? Thanks

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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Re: 89 305 TPI convert

Originally posted by 89IrocZ350TPI
Anyone know what these run stock with a T-5? Thanks
Quarter mile?

I'll guess mid to upper 15's.

(and now the debate ensues)
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Thats what I thought but I read somewhere 16.4.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Originally posted by 89IrocZ350TPI
Thats what I thought but I read somewhere 16.4.
That's probably more accurate to be honest. Do some of the quick mods for the TPI and see that it is totally in tune and I'd say mid to upper 15's isn't outside the realm of reality.

If only I could get my TBI to do that...
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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My buddy got one and was curious what it would run. Seems a little slow
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Just made a run last weekend. My best was 15.3 @ 89mph.
I weighed in at cca 3700 lbs.

Completely stock 305TPI with a T-5 that I dropped in myself. And VERY LONG gears, 2.73.

Fried the clutch during the last two launches.
But I still managed to spank a modified CRX and also a modified 305TBI (headers, chip, exhaust).

Hope this helps.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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Cool. I think the 90-92 SD cars were a bit quicker though.
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