. When you see that last yellow stomp on it, your reaction time will be much better
First run after ProCharger install!!
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
First run after ProCharger install!!
Yesterday, I took my vette to the local dragway. It is an 1/8-mile strip. I ran against a Mustang! Guess who won?
Here is a cool burnout, with my Line-lock kit:
http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/a...nt=Burnout.flv
Here is the race:
... and the actual slip:
Note, I still have my original drag radials on the rear... they spun all the way down the track. Even after I gave the Mustang a 1-second head start, I passed him!
How does my time look?
Here is a cool burnout, with my Line-lock kit:
http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/a...nt=Burnout.flv
Here is the race:
... and the actual slip:
Note, I still have my original drag radials on the rear... they spun all the way down the track. Even after I gave the Mustang a 1-second head start, I passed him!
How does my time look?
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
That was pretty cool
Sleeping a little at the light
Nice run!
Does anyone know what it equals in the 1/4 mile?
Thanks,Matt
Sleeping a little at the light
Nice run!Does anyone know what it equals in the 1/4 mile?
Thanks,Matt
Melting Slicks
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It really depends on the power the car is making.... is it stock with a p1? You have to take into consideration the 2.1 60' time.... I know that less traction usually equals higher trap speeds but in this case the car could be spinning a lot of the 1/8 mile. Once again... all depends on the setup and the power its making
Melting Slicks
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sig says 307 before procharger so low to mid 400's rear wheel... with these cars its all in the tires... I make 630rwhp and have ran 7.60's cause I cant hook it. I wouldnt call it slow I would just say you need more tire. As far as seat time... With the auto the only thing to botch is the burnout
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Yeah, right on the money sounds like, I'm looking at two slips I have here from when I had my Camaro and one run was an 8.727 @ 88.28 in the 1/8 and it went 13.031 @ 114.73 in the 1/4 and the other closest is a 8.376 @ 89.52 in the 1/8 and finished with a 12.705 @ 115.03 in the 1/4.
On a side note I can't wait to get my vette that fast
On a side note I can't wait to get my vette that fast
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I'm basing my assumption off the 86 mph trap speed. Unless you were lifting to compansate for traction. My guess is the car should trap AT LEAST 90mph or better. an 8.6 would be a low 13. I had a mostly stock LT1 wth gen f body automatic years ago that ran 8.90's at 80 mph. Would really like to hear all the mods of the car, the tune etc.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11
sig says 307 before procharger so low to mid 400's rear wheel... with these cars its all in the tires... I make 630rwhp and have ran 7.60's cause I cant hook it. I wouldnt call it slow I would just say you need more tire. As far as seat time... With the auto the only thing to botch is the burnout
Even if he was spinning all the way through, at least his mph should be up there.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
I was constantly lifting my foot! I could not get any traction. I think I am pushing between 450 - 475 HP right now. I will put it on the dyno in a few weeks. Also, this was my very first time at the track; so I have a lot of work to do to get my reaction time. I feel I can easily get my time in the mid 7's soon. I have a set of drag radials I will try next week.
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Burning Brakes
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I was constantly lifting my foot! I could not get any traction. I think I am pushing between 450 - 475 HP right now. I will put it on the dyno in a few weeks. Also, this was my very first time at the track; so I have a lot of work to do to get my reaction time. I feel I can easily get my time in the mid 7's soon. I have a set of drag radials I will try next week.
Reaction time has no effect on any other time slip value.
For example, if the tree turned green and you sat there for 5 seconds and then took off, you would get the same 1/8 and 1/4 mile time as if you had a 0.00" react time.
However, if you just want to beat the guy lined up next to you -reaction time is critical.
