i know that this isnt exactly "tbi" related but, how come everytime i get sideways in my stock 305 tbi and it hits second gear, it jerks back so hard? is it just because it is sooo weak? would 3.73s and a posi help this from happening and help me be able to hold it sideways?

 

what are you talking about sideways?

 

If you get a posi, you would definitely not want to "get sideways". I am assuming that you eman burning out around a corner. This is a big no no if you have a posi because it is bad for the clutches. To answer your question, you probably cant hold it sideways because of a lack of power like you said. But my question is, Why would you want to?

 

Cause it's fun! The 700R4 has a steep first gear, then when you hit second it's takes your rpms down out of the torque band. If holding sideways is that important to you the gears should help.

 

I've always wanted to do doughnuts but everytime I get a little sideways my car feels like it's gonna flip so I back off.

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91 RS
Black w/ red tweed
t-tops
14x3 Open Element
80 Series Flowmaster
Will be faster soon!


88 GTA WS6
Red with grey cloth
K&N Filters
TPIS Airfoil
Future Restoration

 

If you can flip your car on flat dry pavement by doing donuts, then i might buy your car after you do it. Because unless you have it jacked up about 2 feet off the ground it won't flip.(Asuming it is a 3rd gen)

 

I know it is very unlikely that it WILL flip, but it does feel like it could and I cant bear the thought of that happening to my car, so I'm not gonna do it.....well maybe not just yet

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91 RS
Black w/ red tweed
t-tops
14x3 Open Element
80 Series Flowmaster
Will be faster soon!


88 GTA WS6
Red with grey cloth
K&N Filters
TPIS Airfoil
Future Restoration

 

you guys sound like you beat the crap out of your cars? why?

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Steve
88 Firebird TBI,TH700R4 - Open Element, Cat Delete, K&N filter 14*4 element, Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, 180 Stant thermostat, Accel cap and rotor
1/4: 16.1@85.7 (Bone Stock)

 

I dont beat the crap out of my car, but sometimes you cant help but to get a little sideways and I've always wanted to do donuts but I dont want to screw up my car.

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91 RS
Black w/ red tweed
t-tops
14x3 Open Element
80 Series Flowmaster
Will be faster soon!


88 GTA WS6
Red with grey cloth
K&N Filters
TPIS Airfoil
Future Restoration

 

my cheapass tires will roll off the rim if i get even a bit sideways. at first i wasnt sure that was what you were talking about

anyway, you could get 4L80e, from a fourthgen and a new b&m tranny computer that you can control every aspect of the tranny operations with.

 

The center of gravity in a 3rd gen is very low. There is NO WAY your gonna flip your car doing donuts! You're more likely to **** up your tires or your suspension.

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'82 Camaro SC - totalled
'80 Camaro SC - sold
'83 Camaro Z28 - sold
'85 Camaro Z28 - sold
'94 Camaro SC - stolen
'68 Camaro - for sale
'91 Camaro RS - my new baby

 

Maybe if I had cheap tires, but not with my Z rated tires....

 

Did they start putting 4L80e's in them? You mean 4L60E

[This message has been edited by Keith5 (edited May 11, 2001).]