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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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90 Formula 1/4?

My friends got a 90 Formula with a 350 TPI i helped him with. He's got a 700R4 w/ shift kit, air foil, K&N, TES headers, Flowmaster muffler. He will be making a custom CAI. He wants to race me. I know I will win but I just wanan know what you guys think he might run in the quarter. Thanks.
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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Car: '87 Mustang LX
Engine: 5.0
Transmission: T-5
What gear ratio is he running?

Don't you think 3.73:1 is way to low of a gear to be running with a L98?

If you can get traction off the line you should beat him from light to light, but (even with your runners and ported plenum)your l98 has got to run out breath with 3.73s, dosen't it?

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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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Car: 97 Z28
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Axle/Gears: 3.73
Probably a low 14 depending on gearing and traction. What makes you so sure you can beat him?
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 06:58 PM
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I've been ok with them. I'm a light to light guy anyway.
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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most likely low 14s..
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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I would agree low-mid 14's with those mods.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 12:19 AM
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In that case, what do you think I'm running? Thanks.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 12:38 AM
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Car: 97 Z28
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Axle/Gears: 3.73
Well, you've got similar mods to what I have. So you might run about what I do. Your 3.73's are a little much for an LTR car though.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Car: 1990 Iroc
Engine: L98 5.7 350
Transmission: 700r4
hey BRirocZ, what mods you have for a 14 sec 1/4 mi? I have a bone stock 90 iroc
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 06:02 PM
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"Stock", I ran 14.5@93 on 2.77's with k&ns and a gutted airbox.

Told ya I would.

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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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Indeed you did, thanks
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