how big should I go?
07-21-2016, 01:52 PM
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how big should I go?
I have an 85 with a slush box . I'm planning on going to a T5 over the winter. My question is what class is the car likely to be in? If I'm going to be stuck with guys with trailered race car then I will consider much better heads cam etc.
07-21-2016, 02:53 PM
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Team Owner
How much money do you have?
07-21-2016, 03:39 PM
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For what drag racing autocross or?
07-21-2016, 10:50 PM
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I plan on autocross probably a couple times a year. I have a set of Dart 2 heads I can install. I have a set of 1:6 roller tip rockers I can use as well. The car already has an aftermarket exhaust. The injectors can be had as well as fuel pressure regulator.
07-21-2016, 11:02 PM
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What intake? Headers? FPR doesn't matter as much as what size injectors and whether you can get it dyno tuned or somehow tuned.
07-21-2016, 11:05 PM
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LS7 crate motor.
07-23-2016, 08:43 PM
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It's your car, your time, and your money. Why does anybody else's opinion matter?
07-24-2016, 11:40 AM
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Burning Brakes
A T5 being used to autocross? That's a ticking time bomb my friend. They break behind stock 3rd gen 305's.... Not saying they all break but they sure have a bad rep for being weak. Plus autocross won't be easy on it. Good luck with your project!
07-25-2016, 10:13 AM
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Agreed! T5 and big? plus auto cross? My previous TA was pushing in the 430HP range. with a worldclass T5 mated. along with 3:73's. I was expecting to have scatter through my floor everyday.. I shifted lightly. letting the engine pull natural. you could tell the trans is WEAK!!!
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