[Z06] 2nd time at track
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2nd time at track
It was about 100F and track is at 3200 ft. Had 8 runs with a best of 13.2 at 109. My last run was 13.4 at 106mph. My car is a 03Z with a Blackwing. My temp was about 220f. It seemed everyone was running slower than normal. There was two 06Z's running low 12's. at about 122. Those cars both had tunes.
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A stock Z06 LS6 will produce best power when the coolant temp is 190-194.
All other things being equal, you'll produce better ETs and traps if you manage your temp to be in that range when you stage the car. Usually that means cooling the car between passes as best you can at that ambient air temp.
Running at 220 vice 190-194 typically will cost two tenths on an otherwise well-driven pass.
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All other things being equal, you'll produce better ETs and traps if you manage your temp to be in that range when you stage the car. Usually that means cooling the car between passes as best you can at that ambient air temp.
Running at 220 vice 190-194 typically will cost two tenths on an otherwise well-driven pass.
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Last edited by Ranger; May 15, 2006 at 05:32 PM.
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Originally Posted by mkiv808
Ranger, what's the best method to get at that temp?
Running the fans at all times like you showed me?
Running the fans at all times like you showed me?
Not worth doing on the street, where movement of ambient air at road speed will tend to drop the coolant temp to the optimal range anyway.
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I want to get to the track again before the temp hits 100 here. Remember also if you are running the a/c in the staging lanes you arent dripping water on those tires.
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Originally Posted by Zosixin
How much does the elevation factor in to your times?
If you are shooting for lower ETs and higher trap speeds, your efforts will be rewarded if you get your coolant temp to 190-194 when staged.
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Originally Posted by Zosixin
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Originally Posted by blk04z
How can you trick the fans into coming on?
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Originally Posted by Ranger
Although launch techniques are pretty much the same with any street car it is good to get specific input for our cars, especially with the torque involved here.Dave
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Originally Posted by FrogmanDave
Excellent reference thread Ranger. Although launch techniques are pretty much the same with any street car it is good to get specific input for our cars, especially with the torque involved here....
Although launch techniques are pretty much the same with any street car it is good to get specific input for our cars, especially with the torque involved here....
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Originally Posted by FrogmanDave
Z06 Launch Techniques Excellent reference thread Ranger. Although launch techniques are pretty much the same with any street car it is good to get specific input for our cars, especially with the torque involved here....
Although launch techniques are pretty much the same with any street car it is good to get specific input for our cars, especially with the torque involved here.... Ranger