Dragstrip Prep
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,728
Likes: 142
From: Iowa
Dragstrip Prep
I had an A&A Vortech V3 kit installed along with a lightened flywheel and McLeod RST clutch in June. Otherwise, the car has LG Pro Longtubes, B&B Bullet exhaust, and Nitto 555R-II's. Car put down 572/482 on the dyno.
I'm planning on taking it to the local drag track in early September, but I'd like to make sure the car is ready for it...or that "I" am ready for it. What would you guys recommend doing to make sure that I don't have any catastrophic problems? I was thinking replacing the rear shaft with a 300M Hardened Shaft. Otherwise, not sure what else could be done short of replacing the entire transmission or differential.
What do you guys think?
What are the common failures and how do they occur?
What can I do to limit issues on stock parts with these tires and power?
Let's face it, I'm an average driver and don't expect to run 10's. However, I'd like to see what it can do...but I'm also a bit afraid to really hammer through the gears or do a very aggressive launch. At the end of the day, I'd be happy with maybe an 11.4 and driving home in one piece.
I'm planning on taking it to the local drag track in early September, but I'd like to make sure the car is ready for it...or that "I" am ready for it. What would you guys recommend doing to make sure that I don't have any catastrophic problems? I was thinking replacing the rear shaft with a 300M Hardened Shaft. Otherwise, not sure what else could be done short of replacing the entire transmission or differential.
What do you guys think?
What are the common failures and how do they occur?
What can I do to limit issues on stock parts with these tires and power?
Let's face it, I'm an average driver and don't expect to run 10's. However, I'd like to see what it can do...but I'm also a bit afraid to really hammer through the gears or do a very aggressive launch. At the end of the day, I'd be happy with maybe an 11.4 and driving home in one piece.
Last edited by Quickshift_C5; Aug 7, 2012 at 05:57 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 29,063
Likes: 1,838
From: cookeville tennessee
I had an A&A Vortech V3 kit installed along with a lightened flywheel and McLeod RST clutch in June. Otherwise, the car has LG Pro Longtubes, B&B Bullet exhaust, and Nitto 555R-II's. Car put down 572/482 on the dyno.
I'm planning on taking it to the local drag track in early September, but I'd like to make sure the car is ready for it...or that "I" am ready for it. What would you guys recommend doing to make sure that I don't have any catastrophic problems? I was thinking replacing the rear shaft with a 300M Hardened Shaft. Otherwise, not sure what else could be done short of replacing the entire transmission or differential.
What do you guys think?
What are the common failures and how do they occur?
What can I do to limit issues on stock parts with these tires and power?
Let's face it, I'm an average driver and don't expect to run 10's. However, I'd like to see what it can do...but I'm also a bit afraid to really hammer rough the gears or do a very aggressive launch. At the end of the day, I'd be happy with maybe an 11.4 and driving home in one piece.
I'm planning on taking it to the local drag track in early September, but I'd like to make sure the car is ready for it...or that "I" am ready for it. What would you guys recommend doing to make sure that I don't have any catastrophic problems? I was thinking replacing the rear shaft with a 300M Hardened Shaft. Otherwise, not sure what else could be done short of replacing the entire transmission or differential.
What do you guys think?
What are the common failures and how do they occur?
What can I do to limit issues on stock parts with these tires and power?
Let's face it, I'm an average driver and don't expect to run 10's. However, I'd like to see what it can do...but I'm also a bit afraid to really hammer rough the gears or do a very aggressive launch. At the end of the day, I'd be happy with maybe an 11.4 and driving home in one piece.
good luck man and show us how you did in her... Robert
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,728
Likes: 142
From: Iowa
Banned Scam/Spammer
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,469
Likes: 20
From: West Bloomfield MI
If you snap the output shaft then you can upgrade later for $300. Some people get away without it, some don't.
At the track I've broken transmissions, clutches, and differentials. All on drag radials. Haven't broken once with an ET Street & I plan to keep it that way.
If it's your first time drag racing or first time racing with this car then take it easy and go slow to start. Also let the car tool off in between passes with the hood open (yeah, Phil, I know I'm a total hypocrite in this department.
)
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,326
Likes: 140
From: Weatherford, TX
You're right, the rear shaft is one of the 1st things to break. With that power and those tires, you might get your 11.4 and drive it home. If you go 11.5 and the track is like ours, you'll need a rollbar and single layer jacket.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,728
Likes: 142
From: Iowa
Thanks guys, keep the suggestions coming. I'll check out AAA and see what it might cost for the towing option. It would be nice to have that anyway.
I've run this car multiple times before the supercharger with a best of 12.58@114mph. I'm not interested in a drag pack or anything like that, I just want to see what the car can do with the least amount of breakage.
I've been battling wheel hop, of course. I usually bail out the instant it starts hopping.
I've run this car multiple times before the supercharger with a best of 12.58@114mph. I'm not interested in a drag pack or anything like that, I just want to see what the car can do with the least amount of breakage.
I've been battling wheel hop, of course. I usually bail out the instant it starts hopping.
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
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,621
Likes: 6
Do a poor mans drag pack. Got fronts w the temps still on it just balanced and 16x8 z28 rims w mtet streets. Et wins a race not mph. I run a pretty high pressure so it black tracks but not a dead hook. I was running 1.6 60 ft's w bone stock drive train and a 6 puck clutch.
