How much power can a t-top take?
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From: Pahrump, Nv
Car: 92 Camaro RS TTop,91 Camaro RS vert
Engine: 305 TBI V8
Transmission: 700R4
How much power can a t-top take?
With out mods what can a t-top camaro handle without doing damage or affecting the drivability (ie. twisting)? How much more with subframe connectors like the ones UMI makes? Thanks
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From: pawtucket RI
Car: 1986 iroc
Engine: alum. head 350 supercharged
Transmission: 6speed
Axle/Gears: ford 9in 3.90 35 spline moser axles
Re: How much power can a t-top take?
w/o frame connectors i had a 305 tpi in it and it cracked right behind the ttop near the back of the driver's side i now have 340 to the wheels with a roll bar and frame connectors no problems and i beat on it too
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: How much power can a t-top take?
The first year I raced, I only had SFC. The car managed 14.0. The second year, my first pass down the track was a 12.0 and a roll bar was required at 11.99 at the time. I had a 6 point roll bar by the next race. The 6 point roll bar and SFC were in the car until I was knocking on the door of 9's when a full cage went in. Through all the abuse I've put my car through, I've never had a problem with the t-tops.
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From: New holland, PA
Car: 1986 Camaro
Engine: 436" SBC
Transmission: TH350, 8" Converter
Axle/Gears: S60 with 4:11 and Locker
Re: How much power can a t-top take?
no problems with t-tops here. Mike Frantena is running 8's in his t-top third gen.
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