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10-22-2001, 09:51 PM | #1 |
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What Should It Run???
The car is an '89 5.0 LX with an AOD:
It went 14.9 in 70-75 degree heat with these mods: -B-303 cam -3 angle valve job on stock heads -Intake Spacer -1 5/8" Mac headers -Dynomax Mufflers -3.73 gears What should it run after these mods: -B&M shift kit -2400 Stall Torque Converter -Tranny Oil Cooler -Mac H-pipe -Flowmaster cat back -And Hopefully 150 lbs less weight. I would assume 14.5, but I have no experience with automatics. |
10-23-2001, 07:12 AM | #2 |
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the shift kit and stall converter will be the biggest thing that will help you. you might want to look into a higher rpm converter? maybe about 3000rpm's, and go with precision industries. i ran a 14.9 with stock gears, and a few more mods (see sig). i think with the converter and shift kit along with the reduced weight, you could see 14.5
------------------ 89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims. 14.9 at 95.07mph with stock 2.73's. 89LX 2.3 Notch, daily beater! MY89GT |
10-23-2001, 08:02 PM | #3 |
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I don't know if you'll see 14.5 but you may. I think you will be around 14.6-14.7. You're headed in the right direction. I had a B&M 2400 stall and loved it. I had a 3000 on my current combo and backed it down to 2800(PI).
HiFlow5 0, Man!! You got a good combo working up and your times are not good. I think the 70tb is too big but even so.. you put some heads, 3.73s and a 2400 stall and I'll bet money you're mid-high 13s(with traction). With what you have already, those heads are really slowing you down. ------------------ Rick My 89lx(updated 7/20/2001) |
10-23-2001, 08:22 PM | #4 |
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I use a TCI 2500 stall and a B&M shift kit with my C-4. Even though I like the way the transmission fucntions, I got little if any actual improvement in my time slips at the track.
Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi. |
10-24-2001, 07:58 PM | #5 |
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Hey HIFLOW how do you like ur stereo system. It sounds like it kicks a**. I am saving to buy a new deck and maybe a sub. Ive been looking at kicker amps and subs. You have a nice car
Later ------------------ '89 LX Hatchback 5spd, Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter, Ford Racing 10.5" Clutch, Kick a** stereo coming soon! SYSTEM OF A DOWN rules!! |
10-24-2001, 08:22 PM | #6 |
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hey MidNiteBlu 5.0 thanks! the stereo's ok i guess. could better!!! the subs are old, tired, and not hitting as hard as they should. so i'm saving for the kicker square subs. they should rock!
------------------ 89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims. 14.9 at 95.07mph with stock 2.73's. 89LX 2.3 Notch, daily beater! MY89GT |
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