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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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1/4 Mile Predictions

I know that there are several variables that have to be considered before being able to make an accurate prediction. Based on the mods in my sig, what kind of guesstimates do you guys have? A buddy of mine and I are thinking 14.2 or 14.3 and possibly a 13.9x with a little more practice. Thanks in advance for the predictions (guestimates).

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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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want to show the sig.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Car: 1991 Trans AM GTA
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Since i can't figure out how to get my sig to show up, here is the info.

Auto Tranny (700-R4), stock converter
350cid TPI (L98)
Hedman Longtube Headers
Cat delete
Dual 2 1/2" pipe to Bullet Race Mufflers
March Performance Underdrive Pullies (Alt. & Crank)
TPiS Throttle Body Airfoil
A.I.R. System Delete
Stock Aluminum Driveshaft
3.23 rearend w/ limited slip
Manual Fan Switch
Tires are currently Riken Raptors...soon to be replaced by Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's
Rebuilt front suspension w/ KYB GR-2 Struts and KYB Gas Adjust Rear Shocks...all polyurethane bushings

If you need anything else just ask and i will see if i can answer it.

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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:48 PM
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High 13's to low 14's. Good Luck.
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 12:00 AM
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thanks...that is exactly what i am thinking. hopefully by the end of the season i will break into the 13's if not immediately.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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i'm going to say 14.7-14.8. your car still seems pretty stock.(except exaust,pullies). I know stock times on 5.7 GTA's are mid-low 15's. Bring it to the track and you can tell us what times you turned....Good Luck
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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Originally posted by TPI-Formula350-
i'm going to say 14.7-14.8. your car still seems pretty stock.(except exaust,pullies). I know stock times on 5.7 GTA's are mid-low 15's. Bring it to the track and you can tell us what times you turned....Good Luck
stock times on 5.7 GTA's are high 14's...i think like 14.8 and the TTA stock is only .5 faster.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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Originally posted by White91GTA
stock times on 5.7 GTA's are high 14's...i think like 14.8 and the TTA stock is only .5 faster.
You might want to double check those 1/4 mile time..... L98 GTA's run mid/low 15's stock... 89 TTA run mid/low 13's stock
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 10:11 AM
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Originally posted by TPI-Formula350-
You might want to double check those 1/4 mile time..... L98 GTA's run mid/low 15's stock... 89 TTA run mid/low 13's stock
Ok...you win!! I could have sworn that I read somewhere that they ran high 14's and that the TTA's ran mid-low 14's. Can't seem to remember where that was though and through a search on yahoo, I have found that GTA's run ~15.13 stock. The one's I have found were all 88 or 89's. Can't seem to find anything on the 91's, but will let you know what I find out.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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Mid 15s sound really slow. I don't see why an L98 GTA would not be able to break into the very high 14s stock. Most of the magazine times I have seen are in the high 14s.

Please post your times when you get them. I have the same car as you, and am very interested.

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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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Originally posted by Bryan_GTA
Mid 15s sound really slow. I don't see why an L98 GTA would not be able to break into the very high 14s stock. Most of the magazine times I have seen are in the high 14s.

Please post your times when you get them. I have the same car as you, and am very interested.
My car is not stock though...so my times may be different than what yours will be. I should easily be mid-14's
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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it basically is though. like he said, exhaust and pulley's are done, thats it though.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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Originally posted by ChevyCamaro420
it basically is though. like he said, exhaust and pulley's are done, thats it though.
what are you talking about?
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