LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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I've got a 1996 Z A-4 with Hotcam kit, headers, & loudmouth cat back. My best is 12.9 at 106. Would a 52mm or 58mm TB or larger injectors help at all.? How Much? Thanks.
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I got a 97 ss 6 speed with hotcam shorty headers and 52mm tb and I'm going through the traps about 110 mph. I would def get a 52mm tb and do some gears like 3.73 and the torque converter. Is your car tuned?

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12.2, mods in sig. Plus a ram air hood.
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Originally Posted by LT1Charlie
I've got a 1996 Z A-4 with Hotcam kit, headers, & loudmouth cat back. My best is 12.9 at 106. Would a 52mm or 58mm TB or larger injectors help at all.? How Much? Thanks.
What was your 60' like?

With that trap speed you should be able to get closer to a mid 12 with a low 1.8 60'.

Since it is an automatic -- I'd look into getting a 3000+ stall converter. That'll wake the car up a lot off the line and really help your ET.
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Thanks for the replies. My 60' is 1.8-1.9. I have 2 Z-28s so I think I swap out the TB and see what happens.
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