Hey guys, just wondering what I would need to beat a V8 firebird. It is an auto and is like a 94 model. Does anyone know what these run in the 1/4 mile anyways? Thanks.

 

what kind of firebird a trans am 14.8 or firehawk13.5 but don't know if they are auto

 

Its just a trans am I guess. Its an auto and I've never found times for it. Its not a firehawk, just a reg ole V8. Its also the older model so I figure prolly a 15 flat or so in the 1/4 but not sure.

 

a 93-97? Try 14.0 to beat them, stock... 15 isnt' going to do it unless the guy just doesn't know how to drive.

PaulC

 

Hey what is the difference in a Formula or a Trans Am? The Formula is like 3/4 of a second slower in the 1/4 but these times are all for manual trannies. Anyone have personal experience with autos or these cars? Thanks.

 

that fuel pump, 720's, FCD, and a full exhaust should do the trick.

Silkworm...like the new avatar!

 

I hope so. When I have all of that I plan to upgrade the turbo and add a fmic so then I will be a step above those cars. Maybe with all that I will be at vette's level. Nah...

 

My friend had a 25 anni, and at best it ran a 14.5 Get the exhaust, afc, and injectors on and you should beat him easily.

 

Thanks on the avatar

Trans Am: Bloatmonster Always have the V8 (unless it's the turbo TA 3rd gen).. Usually outfitted with the most optioins, and usually the heaviest of all of the F-bodies..

Firebird Formula: Think GTUs.. Big motor, hold all the options. Usually a favorite for auto-x'ers.

PaulC

 

some girl around here is running 13.8 bone stock with a 94 auto trans am on stock tires...friends gf....

 

yeah that girl from brick put a hurting on all the guys that went up to the track one night.... she ran the fastest time out of all the guys that we went with 13.8........ poppinrex i think she has an exhaust on that thing.........

 

www.car-stats.com

 

car-stats has turned to ****. The stats php doesnt even work right anymore

 

sorry i haven't used it in a while

 

The lt1's are high 13 cars, the automatic gm makes are pretty potent launch wise. He is going to take you on the bottom end because of the torque, just keep your car in the upper rpm range where your making the boost and you should be able to catch back up.

 

in 94 in might have been a high 13 second car. But after nearly 10 years I dare say some of the early lt1's might not be in the best shape. One of my friends in his 95 z28 auto ran a 14.4 at the track but he absolutely roasted em off the line. I don't remember the 60' time but he could easily have been low low 14's. The majority of lt1's I have seen personally run low 14's but there are many running in the 13's. Basically full exhuast and STICKY tires is what you are going to need.

 

Yeah, the ignition system on the lt1's seem to be the issue with the sluggish power. If he has never been to the track and doesnt know how to launch a automatic, then you shouldnt have to much drama.