Dissapointed
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 14
From: Mandeville Louisiana
Dissapointed
Went to the track here in tulsa tonight seems the best time I could get was a 12:50 @ 119 . I had a 97 c5 with 100 less hp run almost a full second faster than my supercharged z is. The stock clutch usually lets go around 3rd and I have to get out of it and get back on it and it will grab.
the car has 522 hp does anyone with a z that has around this hp have a time?
the car has 522 hp does anyone with a z that has around this hp have a time?
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,698
Likes: 1
From: Chapin SC
Cruise-In II Veteran
Cruise-In III Veteran
You don't provide enough information to do an analysis. Your mph of 119 would normally equate to an ET in the 11.5 range. However, the clutch slippage that you describe is definitely slowing you down. Quick ETs are largely dependent on 60 foot times. With good traction you have the horsepower to get into the 10s but that will likely require 60 foot times below 1.7.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,931
Likes: 2
From: Tx
Originally Posted by brandon1566
Went to the track here in tulsa tonight seems the best time I could get was a 12:50 @ 119 . I had a 97 c5 with 100 less hp run almost a full second faster than my supercharged z is. The stock clutch usually lets go around 3rd and I have to get out of it and get back on it and it will grab.
the car has 522 hp does anyone with a z that has around this hp have a time?
the car has 522 hp does anyone with a z that has around this hp have a time?
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 14
From: Mandeville Louisiana
I have no clue what the 60 foot times are for some reason the track here for midnight drags does not hand out time slips. I am running goodyear eagle f1 supercar tires. First spins 2nd catches and the clutch startes to slip.
I am trying to find someone here in tulsa to do the clutch but I am having trouble. I have been told to go to xtreem performance, or corvette specialties by rudi. Rudi has never returned my phone call, I would rather not drive to Ok city. I was looking at my engine today bc I had oil on the top of the right corvette cover, the pcv hose came off and I had alittle bit of oil leaking. Is that normal?
I am trying to find someone here in tulsa to do the clutch but I am having trouble. I have been told to go to xtreem performance, or corvette specialties by rudi. Rudi has never returned my phone call, I would rather not drive to Ok city. I was looking at my engine today bc I had oil on the top of the right corvette cover, the pcv hose came off and I had alittle bit of oil leaking. Is that normal?
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,251
Likes: 7
From: Woodbridge Ontario
Originally Posted by uniquec5
Give cartek a call they have great clutches. over in the tech forum they are trying to get a group package together.
Buddy of mine went through one in two weeks. . .
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
From: Portland OR
Hang in there........ Corvettes are not the easiest drag cars especially with a stick.... They like to spin tires, wheel hop, and smoke clutches. IRs are not the best drag setup. Couple of suggestions:
1) Get some drag slicks if your really want to make a 10 sec run...this will also put some added stress on your drive train so be careful.
2) Get a GOOD clutch.....Exedy or even the C6 z06
3) Practice your launch.....find the RPM that spins the tires just a little and nail the 60 ft time like other wise repliers have pointed out.
Take your car to a road course.........that is when they really shine!
1) Get some drag slicks if your really want to make a 10 sec run...this will also put some added stress on your drive train so be careful.
2) Get a GOOD clutch.....Exedy or even the C6 z06
3) Practice your launch.....find the RPM that spins the tires just a little and nail the 60 ft time like other wise repliers have pointed out.
Take your car to a road course.........that is when they really shine!