1988 Iroc-Z vs 1989 Ford Thunderbird

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Jun 28, 2003 | 11:52 AM

markyezy

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1988 Iroc-Z vs 1989 Ford Thunderbird

HI,

I was wondering who would win? a 1988 Iroc-Z 305TPI, 5spd or a 1989 Ford Thunderbird 6 Banger, Auto?

Also this kid is talking crappy how his older Ford Aerostar Van would kick my ***... haha

Jun 28, 2003 | 11:55 AM

rubbermanZ28

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From: Knox County, Ohio

Car: 84 Z28

Engine: 355c.i.

Transmission: Turbo 350, w/shift kit

ive got an 85 T-bird (my first beater) it is SOOOO SLOW, you will punish him badly id say. Mine runs fine and it sucks,my friend raced my in his Z28, like 82-83 with crossfire injection, and he beats me bad.

Jun 28, 2003 | 02:27 PM

MdFormula350

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even if its the super coupe v6 supercharged automatic it still would lose verses a 305 tpi 5 speed iroc-z

Jun 28, 2003 | 03:22 PM

rubbermanZ28

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Car: 84 Z28

Engine: 355c.i.

Transmission: Turbo 350, w/shift kit

forgot to ask, is it a turbo coupe?does it have intakes on the hood, kinda like the camaro louver slots?i dont think it will matter i think the 3.8's where rated at like 140ish hp you will win either wa

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Jun 28, 2003 | 09:34 PM

jamr0d

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a friend i work with has a 90 SC ... 210hp... we exchanged rides.. and it felt fairly slow... soo my money is on you...

Jun 29, 2003 | 12:42 AM

freestylzz

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From: Toronto CANADA - GM Parts Rep.

Car: 1987 Iroc Z28

Engine: The KING of the 3rd gen TPI's.

Transmission: Beefed up T5

Axle/Gears: Aussie 3.45's

I figure he may have a chance with a 12 car-length lead from the start.

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Jun 29, 2003 | 11:55 AM

rubbermanZ28

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Car: 84 Z28

Engine: 355c.i.

Transmission: Turbo 350, w/shift kit

12 car length...less say 15

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Jun 29, 2003 | 02:55 PM

Mustang5L5

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Friend of mine had an '89 SUper COupe. It ran 15.1 @ 91 MPH at the track.

What does an '88 305 IROC run?

Jun 30, 2003 | 07:30 PM

markyezy

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The one Im going to race is 100% stock, no turbo, N/A

Jun 30, 2003 | 08:17 PM

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freestylzz

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From: Toronto CANADA - GM Parts Rep.

Car: 1987 Iroc Z28

Engine: The KING of the 3rd gen TPI's.

Transmission: Beefed up T5

Axle/Gears: Aussie 3.45's

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Originally posted by markyezy
The one Im going to race is 100% stock, no turbo, N/A

I'll put money on it you'll beat him in reverse.

Jul 5, 2003 | 08:54 AM

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halflife52

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'89 thunderbird SC:

3.8L supercharged V6
210 HP
315 Ft./lbs. torque

a 5-spd can run a 15.1 1/4 mile. the car weighs almost 4000 lbs.

Jul 5, 2003 | 07:58 PM

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Car: 91 RS

Engine: 350 TBI

Transmission: 700R4

I beat a 97' T-Bird LX w/ a 4.6 and auto with my 91 RS w/ a 305 TBI. So my money is on you.

Jul 8, 2003 | 06:16 PM

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Car: 94 Z28

Engine: LT1 w/ headers, catback, CAI, tune

Transmission: 4L60E

Axle/Gears: 3.23s

Buddy at work used to have a 89 or 90 ish SC with an auto when I had my 85 IROC with the 215hp 305 TPI. No way in hell was it anywhere near a 15.1, maybe something was wrong with it but I don't think so, seemed nice running. I destroyed it by buslengths, no exaggeration.

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Jul 9, 2003 | 08:57 AM

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FyreLance

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Car: 00 TA, 91 Formula, 89 RS

Engine: LS1 / 305 / 2.8, respectively

Transmission: T-56 / auto / auto

Yeah if it's not the super coupe you'll murder him, no contest.

Jul 9, 2003 | 01:22 PM

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theflash

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youve got him, no contest

Jul 11, 2003 | 11:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Ray87Z
Buddy at work used to have a 89 or 90 ish SC with an auto when I had my 85 IROC with the 215hp 305 TPI. No way in hell was it anywhere near a 15.1, maybe something was wrong with it but I don't think so, seemed nice running. I destroyed it by buslengths, no exaggeration.

the auto SC's were in the 15.7-15.9 range. 5-spds shaved off .8 seconds.

Jul 12, 2003 | 11:56 AM

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a guy at work has a 89 couger.... same engine ( i think)... but any ways he was talkin so much s***... so a buddy and went out with him on lunch.... i was in my iroc.... him in his car... and i had a passanger.... my friend weighs about 320.... well to make a story short ... i waxed him by 6 cars if not more.... you will tear him up

just my experince with that motor