hey has anyone put GTA or the Trans Am mesh wheels on there cars.. perferably with a 2.8 since the 3.1 have more torque...mean does if affect are acceleration or anything

[This message has been edited by F-BOY (edited September 20, 2001).]

 

More rubber on the road= Some loss in hp and tourqe.

Remember there is more rubber hitting the road and your rear wheels have to turn that rubber.

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Mods:
?K&N Filter Lid
?87 Formula Hood
?Bosch Platinum +4
?Hi-Flo CatCo CAT
?Flowmaster 80 Series Muffler
?83 Trans Am 15x7 Turbo Fin Wheels
?B.F.Goodrich Radial T/A 225/60-15
?Chevy 2.8L Heddman Headers (Going on soon)

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Right does anyone know if it effects the 2.8 with huge ammounts off loss, or if its not that noticable, cause isn't the GTA wheels less than the plain Firebird rims, so does it balance out????

 

I have 83 trans am rims on my firebird with a 2.8L 15X7, my stock rims where 14X6 or something like that. I lost alittle aceleration off the line but thats about it. But the ride is alot better and so is the handleing

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Chevy 2.8L 60° V6
Mods:
?K&N Filter Lid
?87 Formula Hood
?Bosch Platinum +4
?Hi-Flo CatCo CAT
?Flowmaster 80 Series Muffler
?83 Trans Am 15x7 Turbo Fin Wheels
?B.F.Goodrich Radial T/A 225/60-15
?Chevy 2.8L Heddman Headers (Going on soon)

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whatever guys... there isn't any difference, other than a bit more traction and it'll stick in the corners better.

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Dan Briones
1988 Camaro Sport Coupe
2.8 V6, TCI 3200 Stall TC, B&M Transkit, Flowmaster & Catback (No Cat)
CFI Z/28 Hood, '87 16" IROC Wheels, Bowtie Grille, IROC Gauges, IROC Taillights,
IROC Foglamps w/ 9005 hi-beam bulbs
Heritage Style Hood and Decklid Stripes

 

well, the purpose of those rims on the GTA's were that they were Supposed to be lighter then the other rims. and therefore u have less rotating mass and better acceleration. But i don't know if they really do weigh less.

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- David
88' GTA 5.7L TPI MODS---> air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass, Gutted CAT, Flowmaster 80 Series