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Forum: TPI
03-11-2002, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By 5.0GTA

lower manifold for Vortec heads

what is the company that makes the lower intake manifold so you can bolt on Vortec 350 heads? My friend has a 305 TPI in his '88 Z28 and he wants to drop in a Vortec 350 out of a '97 Truck. I told...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-04-2001, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 445
Posted By 5.0GTA

Well I'm going to have to say 'Congrats'. This IS...

Well I'm going to have to say 'Congrats'. This IS the street racing board, and in street racing just about anything goes...even winning because a guy cant drive. ...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-23-2001, 12:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 352
Posted By 5.0GTA

yup, that was a 5.0 you just killed. Congrats on...

yup, that was a 5.0 you just killed. Congrats on the victory, i need that Vortec 350 for my GTA https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif mind if i borrow it for a week or two? lol, j/k. Whats...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-23-2001, 12:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By 5.0GTA

Review of TFATF

well, it really wasnt that bad of a movie. They really didnt bullsh*t around too much, in other words, they didnt make it sound like ricers were ligit 10 second cars with just exhaust and nitrous,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-22-2001, 12:58 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,240
Posted By 5.0GTA

WOW, what a heated debate. I'll make a few...

WOW, what a heated debate. I'll make a few points. Comparing a Supra TT and a Camaro Z-28....the Camaro costs about 15k less. Now as far as gas mileage goes, you could squeeze the same out of both...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-22-2001, 12:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By 5.0GTA

Hey Tim, ya know what i just realized? You have...

Hey Tim, ya know what i just realized? You have failed ot mention anything about a cam....so my question is..WHEN THE HELL ARE YOU PUTTING IN AN AFTERMARKET ONE?!?! LoL

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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-22-2001, 12:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 368
Posted By 5.0GTA

www.geocities.com/foff667...

www.geocities.com/foff667 (http://www.geocities.com/foff667) link should work now...i had a comma included in the url address before, my bad..or better yet, go to his main website...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-20-2001, 01:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 368
Posted By 5.0GTA

I got one name for ya....NJSpeeder....he has his...

I got one name for ya....NJSpeeder....he has his 305 TBI running 14.2's....go to www.geocities.com/foff667, (http://www.geocities.com/foff667,) his car is the '91 RS..have a little chat with him and...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-20-2001, 01:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 529
Posted By 5.0GTA

well....i totally agree with you on that one. I...

well....i totally agree with you on that one. I wish i was ready though...my GTA started knocking terribly a few weeks ago, and i havent driven it since. I have a buyer for it, but the guy hasnt paid...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-17-2001, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 333
Posted By 5.0GTA

i think you have a good chance. the full exhaust,...

i think you have a good chance. the full exhaust, afpr, and pulleys will definently be worth an extra .4th, so that will bring you close to 14.0...just like the cobra. If you really can shift faster...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-13-2001, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 344
Posted By 5.0GTA

yeah, 25-35 in second is really low. My auto car...

yeah, 25-35 in second is really low. My auto car goes 0-35 1st, 35-70 2nd, 70-95 3rd, and 95+ in overdrive. but then again, its only a 4 speed. And mustangs dont come factory with flowmasters. And i...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-13-2001, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 343
Posted By 5.0GTA

LmAO! I knew that was your son! I got it on video...

LmAO! I knew that was your son! I got it on video tape, not the whole thing, just the cop pulled over with your son. My friend was tellin me about the big burnout he did..i hadnt arrive on the scene...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-12-2001, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 828
Posted By 5.0GTA

Car Craft:July 2000...page 31. Topic:"Top 10 Cars...

Car Craft:July 2000...page 31. Topic:"Top 10 Cars that seem wicked but sucked in the quarter" '71 Chevelle SS 454 LS5 14.35. That time was taken from the 1971 Car Craft

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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-11-2001, 11:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 343
Posted By 5.0GTA

well i don tknow if that was him that got pulled...

well i don tknow if that was him that got pulled over. But it was CRAZY on friday night. That BMW vs the MR2 was good, lol. Heres a little story about saturday night....I was turning left to get onto...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-11-2001, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By 5.0GTA

LoL, i saw that article where they stuffed a...

LoL, i saw that article where they stuffed a 500ci in a chevette a while back in one of the magazines...i couldnt stop laughing, i forgot how fast it was running though

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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-10-2001, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 343
Posted By 5.0GTA

LoL, your gonna need that 200 shot. Anyways, I...

LoL, your gonna need that 200 shot. Anyways, I saw you last night at Metro man. I was gonna say somethin, but I didnt see (your dad?) i'm guessin thats who he is. THe older guy...anyways, I left...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-10-2001, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 386
Posted By 5.0GTA

13.8 with an auto. 13.4 with a 5 or 6 speed. ...

13.8 with an auto. 13.4 with a 5 or 6 speed.

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1988 Pontiac GTA 5.0 TPI *deceased*
*FOR SALE* MAKE ME AN OFFER
Mods: K&N Filter, Hypertech Air Foil, Hypertech Perf. Chip,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-09-2001, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,621
Posted By 5.0GTA

LoL, i never said i wanted to rebuilt it. I was...

LoL, i never said i wanted to rebuilt it. I was just curious. I knew a long time ago that the 301 was just a good boat anchor https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/biggrin.gif

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-09-2001, 02:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,621
Posted By 5.0GTA

? for expert engine builders regarding pontiac 301

I know it isnt a 3rd gen engine, but i still could use a little insight. This is regarding the little 301 that pontiac put out in the late 70's. I've been told that pontiac uses the same block for...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-06-2001, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,231
Posted By 5.0GTA

I'm pretty sure the CL had the 4.3 V6. Even if it...

I'm pretty sure the CL had the 4.3 V6. Even if it was the LG4, I still wouldnt waste my gas on him.

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1988 Pontiac GTA 5.0 TPI *deceased*
*FOR SALE* MAKE ME AN OFFER
Mods: K&N...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-06-2001, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By 5.0GTA

actually, lowing air pressure in stock tires DOES...

actually, lowing air pressure in stock tires DOES help traction, retard. You cant argue with results. I almost pulled a 1.9 60ft with my car, and look at the mods I've done...practically nothing!...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-05-2001, 11:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 407
Posted By 5.0GTA

LoL, all i have to say on the matter is, I'm...

LoL, all i have to say on the matter is, I'm going to the premier, and I'll be the first one outside sitting in my '01 Camaro SS waiting for all those ricers to come out thinking their some...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-05-2001, 11:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 451
Posted By 5.0GTA

is her '97 an auto or manny? It being a...

is her '97 an auto or manny? It being a convertible should slow it down a little bit. if its an auto i'm gonna go out on a limb here and say she's runnin anywhere from 14.3-14.5, you really dont need...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-05-2001, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 462
Posted By 5.0GTA

Depends on what year your talkin about. When Ford...

Depends on what year your talkin about. When Ford switched from the Fox body to the smoother body in '94, the '94+ with the 5.0 was actually a tad slower or MAYBE as fast as the 4.6s. Correct me if...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-04-2001, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 361
Posted By 5.0GTA

well its definently internal. I took off the...

well its definently internal. I took off the valve cover and check out the pushrods, they're fine. Must be something more serious. the last time i changed the oil, i put in synthetic oil, would that...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-04-2001, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 361
Posted By 5.0GTA

LT-1

well guys, she's dead... I got her back from the shop ($2000 in repairs, new computer, new intake manifold gasket, new MAF sensor, and other stuff) on Friday and she drove fine until saturday night....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-03-2001, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By 5.0GTA

i think bloodreddragon said it the best. ...

i think bloodreddragon said it the best.

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1988 Pontiac GTA 5.0 TPI
*FOR SALE* $4,000 obo
Mods: K&N Filter, Hypertech Air Foil, Hypertech Perf. Chip, 2.5in Flowmaster Muffler,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-01-2001, 01:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 436
Posted By 5.0GTA

well god d@mn, you need new tires then. What kind...

well god d@mn, you need new tires then. What kind of gears do you have? I cant even smoke them in my 305/auto GTA w/3.27's! oh, and try to torque it up before you launch. Hold the brake, press the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-01-2001, 01:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 410
Posted By 5.0GTA

by "kill", what do you mean? like absolutly...

by "kill", what do you mean? like absolutly slaughter them or just plain win? cuz you know late 80's-early 90's L98's were consistant low-mid-high 14 second cars. Now i take it that not every single...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-31-2001, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 382
Posted By 5.0GTA

THanks guys! ...

THanks guys! https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif thats enough info to prove my friends wrong

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1988 Pontiac GTA 5.0 TPI
*FOR SALE* $4,000 obo
Mods: K&N Filter,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-31-2001, 11:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 386
Posted By 5.0GTA

LoL, calm down guys, geeeez. Show a little love....

LoL, calm down guys, geeeez. Show a little love. theformula, i do think it was a little unappropriate to roll your eyes at 88firebirdTBI, we're here to encourage each other, not make fun of each...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-31-2001, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 637
Posted By 5.0GTA

yeah, mid 14's, but thats the best they get....

yeah, mid 14's, but thats the best they get. Deville's only run a 15.5, my little 305 with only 210hp can take that.

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1988 Pontiac GTA 5.0 TPI
*FOR SALE* $4,000 obo
Mods: K&N...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-30-2001, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 436
Posted By 5.0GTA

well, it looks to me like he's running lean up...

well, it looks to me like he's running lean up top. I was having a lean condition at the track one time and my SES light kept comin on, i ran it anyways and left it in full auto and ran a 16.1, when...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-30-2001, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By 5.0GTA

LMAO! FENDER SKIRTS, omg, gotta love that grandma...

LMAO! FENDER SKIRTS, omg, gotta love that grandma look

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1988 Pontiac GTA 5.0 TPI
*FOR SALE* $4,000 obo
Mods: K&N Filter, Hypertech Air Foil, Hypertech Perf. Chip, 2.5in...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-30-2001, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 410
Posted By 5.0GTA

lol, your worried about a Prelude Type-SH? dont...

lol, your worried about a Prelude Type-SH? dont fret dude, 5-speed 305's run low 15's stock, with your mods you'll definently walk all over him. Even my slushbox automatic can teach them imports a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-30-2001, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By 5.0GTA

yeah, get him from a stoplight. Those suckers...

yeah, get him from a stoplight. Those suckers really move once they get goin on the highway. I wouldnt worry though, even my little 305 can take a Deville.

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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-30-2001, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 382
Posted By 5.0GTA

9-bolt

please tell me i'm not losing my mind. I keep counting 9-bolts on my differential. My buddies dont believe me and say they've never heard of a 9-bolt. Am I correct when i tell them that its very rare...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-27-2001, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By 5.0GTA

1/4 times

ok, i know my '79 Firebird isnt exactly a thirdgen, but its darn close. But just for the heck of it, i was wondering what you guys think it would do in the 1/4. Its got a 301ci engine with the stock...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-27-2001, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By 5.0GTA

1/4 times

ok, i know my '79 Firebird isnt exactly a thirdgen, but its darn close. But just for the heck of it, i was wondering what you guys think it would do in the 1/4. Its got a 301ci engine with the stock...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-26-2001, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 314
Posted By 5.0GTA

hey RallySS, try running with the T-tops ON and...

hey RallySS, try running with the T-tops ON and windows up next time, lol, it actually does slow your car up to a full 1-1.5 seconds. The air gets trapped in the hatch and has nowhere to go, simple...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-26-2001, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By 5.0GTA

yeah, dont mind IDRAG2, he always acts weird like...

yeah, dont mind IDRAG2, he always acts weird like that.

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1988 Pontiac GTA 5.0 TPI
Mods: K&N Filter, Hypertech Air Foil, Hypertech Perf. Chip, 2.5in Flowmaster Muffler, Catco...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-19-2001, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By 5.0GTA

for sale

sorry for posting here, but there isnt a classified board https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif anyways, here goes. '88 GTA 5.0/auto. 89,000 miles, Runs great, smokes a little on startup. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2001, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 395
Posted By 5.0GTA

alternator

it was making a weird hissing noise like a supercharger, so we replaced it with a remanufactered 105amp alt. I started the car up and it started fine, but it wont hold the charge and dies. So I put...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-18-2001, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By 5.0GTA

you wanna know why I lie about my engine...

you wanna know why I lie about my engine StormshadowGTA? because i have the crappy 305/AUTOMATIC, not the T-5. I wouldnt be ashamed if i had 5-speed cuz i'd at least be in the low low 15's if not...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-18-2001, 11:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 399
Posted By 5.0GTA

older 5.0 stangs? i hope your talkin about the...

older 5.0 stangs? i hope your talkin about the mid 70's 'stangs that look like **** because even the carbed 302 in the early 80's were semi-fast.

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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-18-2001, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,068
Posted By 5.0GTA

Vortech, I saw the guy with my own two eyes....

Vortech, I saw the guy with my own two eyes. Sure, he spun a little off the line, but it wasnt so bad that its gonn take a whole second off his time. when i was watching him about mid-track it looked...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-17-2001, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,076
Posted By 5.0GTA

hey man, dont let that Jeep Cherokee be an...

hey man, dont let that Jeep Cherokee be an ebarrasing loss. I dont remember which year it was, but there was 1 year that the Grand Cherokee V8's ran a 15.2....that even beats ME!
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Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-15-2001, 10:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 629
Posted By 5.0GTA

actually, it depends on what year your talkin...

actually, it depends on what year your talkin about. ALl the magazines i've read seem to put the '01 WS6 Trans Am (6speed)around the 13.4-13.5 range and the Camaro SS (6speed) around the 13.5-13.7...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-15-2001, 09:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,068
Posted By 5.0GTA

believe it or not, i've seen a '99-'00 Firebird...

believe it or not, i've seen a '99-'00 Firebird Formula 6-speed run 14.9 and a paltry 15.5. I dont know what the hell is was tryin to do, but he didnt do it very good, lol. just goes to prove not...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-15-2001, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By 5.0GTA

Well hello there fellow 305/auto GTA. You have...

Well hello there fellow 305/auto GTA. You have every mod i've done, so get your car tuned up right and I wouldnt be surprised to see a near identical time as mine. also, shift the tranny manually....
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