STEALTH 99 C5

I had a great day at Atco today ( actually the best day ever for me since I bought my C5 brand new back in 99 ) , I set another new personal best for me and the car . I have to thank Brent for calling me from the track this morning and giving me the heads up that the track was empty , skys were sunny and the air was good (low to mid 40's), Brent was there running his SRT hemi . I headed down about 20 minutes after I talked to Brent . That's what I love about my Mickey Thompson ET Street drag radial set up , no trailer to load , no tires to change , hop in the car and drive to the track , air down the tires and run .

Here's a breakdown of the slip

60ft-1.369
330ft -3.919
1/8th- 6.018 at 117.31
1/4 mile-9.331 at 149.18

I ran the car at the same boost level ( 13lbs )as last time out , the only changes I made were I ran the car lighter on a 1/2 tank of fuel , last time I ran with a full tank . And I was able to launch a little bit higher today ( 2500rpm ) foot brake stall .

I also had Cartek lower my 2-3 shift point before they left for their vacation to Florida , the car is still hitting the rev limiter on the 2-3 shift , so I know there's more in the car as it sits , if I can get rid of the 2-3 hiccup .

I just about ripped myself out of my locked 5-point harness when I saw the slip . The car picked up about a tenth on every run today . First pass , as soon as I got there was a 9.51 , second pass , 9.45 , and then the 9.33 on the third , I wanted to make another run but they closed the staging lanes at 3:30 , who knows , maybe it would've broke into the 9.20 at 150 mark if I kept going .

I can honestly say , if it never runs a hundreth quicker , I have exceeded my goals big time with this turbo kit . I never excpected it to be this fast with such great drivability . It really is as low budget as you can get when it comes to a turbo , (rear-mount single , with stock exhaust manifolds ) , the kit cost 6000.00 installed and it's knocking on the door of 150mph traps and 8-second 1/4 mile times ( if the trans will hold more boost) . It's a true testament to Cartek's ability to make this " no frills " turbo kit fly down the track . Thanks again to the Cartek crew , Julio , Dave , Roy , Rich and Mike . And to Rick Squires at STS Turbo for creating the rear-mount turbo concept , Cartek made a custom rear mount for me and my results speak for themselves .

Brent caught the 9.33 pass on video from the stands , and I have the timeslip , I just need someone to tell me how to post it , I don't have a scanner , I usually just give my slips to Julio from Cartek , and he posts them for me .

Mopar Jimmy

MIKE:

That ET and MPH is simply UNTHINKABLE and AMAZING for a C5 driven on the street and back and forth to the track. A BIG CONGRATS BRO!!!!

STEALTH 99 C5

Also , Props to Rodney at RPM Transmissions again .

And props to Tommy M (tomdcarguy) for all your help with my car as well .

asmokegars

Bigtime Congrats Mike -- Tremendous ET and MPH

I got to see the turbo up close and it is sweet!! The turbo is tucked up nicely and there is a lot of clearance.

STEALTH 99 C5

Thanks Alan , Cartek did a great job with the install , I had guys all over my car today looking for turbo , I have to tell most people its in the back of the car , you really can't see it , unless you know to look for it .

Doczo6

Congrats, that is awesome , Man you have got to be happy, low 9's for 6g's, I have vids from all your setups. Keep on truckin, I hope to meet you in person one day

0FRCBobby

60ft-1.369

Congrats, that thing is rockin

STEALTH 99 C5

Where do you live ? Ifyou live in the NE I'll let you know when I go to the track again , although today was a last minute decision .

Doczo6

Thanks, I live in Tn, but I plan on making some event ( not sure which one) But I will be there

TURBOZO6

One killer 60ft It sure nice to drive it to the track and back

STEALTH 99 C5

Thanks Greg , I can't say enough how much I love running the car exactly the way I drive it on the street , with the drag radial set up , no hassles , just get in the car and go ( I'm lazy ) I hate even changing tires , I used to pay my friends to do it .

Geneus

Damn, Mike...I know you can taste 150...impressive. And that 60' ...must have felt like a sledge hammer hitting you.

STEALTH 99 C5

Thanks for the props Don , It felt real good . , I had a 1.40 on my first pass , 1.38 on the 2nd and the 1.36 .

J Z06

Nicely done.

brent eb02

mike
that car gets more impressive everytime it goes out!!

SR71

man, that's just plain

STEALTH 99 C5

Brent , Thanks for the heads up phone call , and for shooting the videos . And for the blast in the SRT , that thing is awesome .

SPD KILZ

nice!!

Ferretts

That 60' is just in-f&ckin-sane

LS1LT1

Holy ****!