Track Results
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Track Results
Hey all. Well I decided to give my car some hell after babying it for the 4 months I've owned it. So its a 1993 6-speed. Mods are only Ram-air and muffler elims. The car has 106K on the clock. Results:
Run 1: Keep in mind I am still learning how to launch the car. So I gave ALOT of clutch. 60'- 2.9 1/4- 14.7 @100MPH
Run 2: Not as much clutch this time....but still not a good start at all. 60'- 2.5 1/4- 14.3 @101.7 MPH
Run 3: I finally said screw it. Held it at 1500 RPM and dropped the clutch. This made me spin a bit but gave me the best time. I also spun the tires 2nd AND chirped 3rd
The car felt like an animal even though the time didn't show
60'-2.29 1/4- 13.9 @103.6 MPH
I know the car is much more capeable of better times. That 60' could definetly go down to a 2.0 or maybe even a 1.9. Which would be low 13's (I think). Also my trap speed is almost 104MPH....so that say's alot. I have to assume this is pretty good for a basically stock LT1 M6with 106K on the clock. What do you guys think?
If I threw some drag radials on the back how would the dana 44 hold up to a launch at 2000? That would definetly cut my 60' down but would it hurt anything?
Thanks
Jared
Run 1: Keep in mind I am still learning how to launch the car. So I gave ALOT of clutch. 60'- 2.9 1/4- 14.7 @100MPH
Run 2: Not as much clutch this time....but still not a good start at all. 60'- 2.5 1/4- 14.3 @101.7 MPH
Run 3: I finally said screw it. Held it at 1500 RPM and dropped the clutch. This made me spin a bit but gave me the best time. I also spun the tires 2nd AND chirped 3rd
The car felt like an animal even though the time didn't show60'-2.29 1/4- 13.9 @103.6 MPH
I know the car is much more capeable of better times. That 60' could definetly go down to a 2.0 or maybe even a 1.9. Which would be low 13's (I think). Also my trap speed is almost 104MPH....so that say's alot. I have to assume this is pretty good for a basically stock LT1 M6with 106K on the clock. What do you guys think?
If I threw some drag radials on the back how would the dana 44 hold up to a launch at 2000? That would definetly cut my 60' down but would it hurt anything?
Thanks
Jared
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You have good mph for sure. I'd go do a search in the drag racing section about launching technique. The fastest times seem to be with some feathering of the clutch as the throttle is applied. Takes some practice to not bog/spin/burn clutch... DRs will help you, but the U joints will probably be the 1st to go if you are popping the clutch on the start. You should be able to get into the 1.9s 60 ft times with decent street tires and track prep. You have to look at what your goals are and develop a plan. If you just want to have fun, I'd stick with your current setup and practice. Once you upgrade one component, it may expose the weakness of the others and it can get $$$, especially with the manual trans.
