the launch is critical-especially with a stick. If you're looking for mods-the best bag for the bucks would be to go with long tube headers first. 
First time at track, why so slow??
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From: dunellen nj
First time at track, why so slow??
Ok, I just got back from the track and my best run of the night yielded me a 14.56. It was freezing outside (34 degrees) and my 60' sucked (2.22) but come on isn't that a little slow? My mph was 96.6, so that's a little better, but what can I do to improve the rest of the time. It's a 90 6 spd all stock with spare and metal waterpump thing removed.
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Thats not bad, actually. Your trap speed indicates you are capable of a better time, just practice those launches. Think 60 ft time!
Dont get frustrated, my first runs were 15.2 and 15.1, thought I had a real pig on my hands.
These cars only went mid 14's stock anyway.
Dont get frustrated, my first runs were 15.2 and 15.1, thought I had a real pig on my hands.
These cars only went mid 14's stock anyway.
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From: dunellen nj
Yea I bogged on the launch everytime. I was looking at the heades and am stuck between the hookers and TPIS, any difference othe then $200? What bends would I need to purchase to piece togethor a dual exhaust system with an X-pipe? This seems like the best thing to do instead of the single system.
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You didn't spend enough money 
but really, not bad for a stock vehicle with less than ideal temps. The biggest and cheapest mod I can think of is seat time. As far as the header choice, I say spend the extra doh on the tpis's, I have had a set for about 11 years and they still look new, although I have had them ceramic coated, good luck.
but really, not bad for a stock vehicle with less than ideal temps. The biggest and cheapest mod I can think of is seat time. As far as the header choice, I say spend the extra doh on the tpis's, I have had a set for about 11 years and they still look new, although I have had them ceramic coated, good luck.
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You need tires!
2.22 60' is really slow, and is costing you a TON of final ET. The good sign is your MPH, that is really quite decent for a bone stock car.
There are some other thing you can do also to keep from getting that bog off the line, I will IM you with some other suggestions.
2.22 60' is really slow, and is costing you a TON of final ET. The good sign is your MPH, that is really quite decent for a bone stock car.
There are some other thing you can do also to keep from getting that bog off the line, I will IM you with some other suggestions.
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Thats not bad, actually. Your trap speed indicates you are capable of a better time, just practice those launches. Think 60 ft time!
Dont get frustrated, my first runs were 15.2 and 15.1, thought I had a real pig on my hands.
These cars only went mid 14's stock anyway.
Dont get frustrated, my first runs were 15.2 and 15.1, thought I had a real pig on my hands.
These cars only went mid 14's stock anyway.
says who?
in my experience, these cars with a 2.05 60 foot which is do-able will turn around a 13.9-14.1 and should trap 98-99 STOCK. My best trap speed when i was stock was 98.5MPH.
Take a look at 65Z01 mods. He is trapping 103.5 as we speak with 2.59 gears. I think thats good.
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Originally Posted by 88BlackZ-51
says who?
in my experience, these cars with a 2.05 60 foot which is do-able will turn around a 13.9-14.1 and should trap 98-99 STOCK. My best trap speed when i was stock was 98.5MPH.
Take a look at 65Z01 mods. He is trapping 103.5 as we speak with 2.59 gears. I think thats good.
in my experience, these cars with a 2.05 60 foot which is do-able will turn around a 13.9-14.1 and should trap 98-99 STOCK. My best trap speed when i was stock was 98.5MPH.
Take a look at 65Z01 mods. He is trapping 103.5 as we speak with 2.59 gears. I think thats good.
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Depends on a lot of variables, he did good for his fist time out with no mods at all.
yes there is. but he is from NJ. where the lay of the land is usually pretty quick. i dont know, maybe my car is a little quicker then the average.
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Originally Posted by hippy
Not everyones car is a mid 13 second qtr car that gets 32 mpg out of the factory.
I dont think there are any mid 13 sec stock L-98, and I dont think any get 32mpg.
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Originally Posted by 88BlackZ-51
yes there is. but he is from NJ. where the lay of the land is usually pretty quick. i dont know, maybe my car is a little quicker then the average.
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Originally Posted by hippy
Not everyones car is a mid 13 second qtr car that gets 32 mpg out of the factory.
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Originally Posted by Pete K
True. I was at the track when the 87 and up cars debuted. I have no memory of 100+ mph, 13 sec L-98 cars. My track is an "average" track. Typically 2000 ft air and an actual altitude of 690 ft. They may have been out there, but i did not see them myself. I remember LT1's w/ 2.59 gears running mid 14's on a warm summer day.
The norm ZF6 cars run around low 14's, and the 700R4 around mid 14's. From what I have seen. Not a fast track by any stretch. Pete I will be sending you Sammy's cam shortly. Of course, There is prob the odd guy that says his run high 13's and is bonestock, but I have never seen one do that in person. But I am sure on the perfect track, and perfect weather it can surely happen.
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Originally Posted by 88BlackZ-51
I dont think there are any mid 13 sec stock L-98, and I dont think any get 32mpg.
Just read this forum, everyone and their ugly sister gets 32mpg, runs 13 sec qtr miles and can shoot guns in the air while driving with one eye closed.
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Originally Posted by hippy
Just read this forum, everyone and their ugly sister gets 32mpg, runs 13 sec qtr miles and can shoot guns in the air while driving with one eye closed.
Dont have an ugly sister. Sorry I wouldnt know.
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Originally Posted by hippy
Just read this forum, everyone and their ugly sister gets 32mpg, runs 13 sec qtr miles and can shoot guns in the air while driving with one eye closed.
What r his modz?
let's be for real!