[Z06] Finally in the 11s...
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Finally in the 11s...
After reading Ranger's Launch Techniques and putting a a few mods on (see sig for mods, tune, and numbers). i brought the car out to Sacramento Raceway for the Friday night Test and Tune to get some seat time and check out what these mods had done to help. I am happy to report back with my first 11 sec timeslip:
It took a lot of practice!! I'm glad Sacramento Raceway has nights like this where drag racers can lay down down as many passes as they want to practice and tune cars.
The only downside is that I may be in the market for a new clutch and hydraulics soon. The stock LS6 clutch doesn't seem to be holding up. I am experiencing the dreaded clutch pedal to the floor after every burnout and pass down the strip, also the 3rd to 4th shift doesn't seem as smooth as the others, i am feeling a bit of slippage there.
I posted a thread a while back regarding track times and got lots of feedback from fellow CF members. Thanks for the input!! I highly recommend reading Ranger's write up on launch techniques for those having difficulty launching their car at the strip.
It took a lot of practice!! I'm glad Sacramento Raceway has nights like this where drag racers can lay down down as many passes as they want to practice and tune cars.
The only downside is that I may be in the market for a new clutch and hydraulics soon. The stock LS6 clutch doesn't seem to be holding up. I am experiencing the dreaded clutch pedal to the floor after every burnout and pass down the strip, also the 3rd to 4th shift doesn't seem as smooth as the others, i am feeling a bit of slippage there.
I posted a thread a while back regarding track times and got lots of feedback from fellow CF members. Thanks for the input!! I highly recommend reading Ranger's write up on launch techniques for those having difficulty launching their car at the strip.
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Originally Posted by RaleighSS
Congrats man... I have been trying .. just need more time at the track.. that last .3 has been killing me.....
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Originally Posted by OutlawDon
Congrats,dude. How was the weather/track conditions and crowd there last night?
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
Originally Posted by White99FRC
i swear i must have made 15-20 passes last night just dialing stuff in and its still far from being decent.
Congrats on that 11 second slip. The first time I got my old Nova in the 11s I was totally stoked.
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Originally Posted by Ranger
Congratulations on 11s, White99FRC. 
What tires were you on?
Regarding your clutch, what does your clutch fluid look like? And have you been changing it?
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What tires were you on?
Regarding your clutch, what does your clutch fluid look like? And have you been changing it?
Ranger
Ranger - I was running on some BFG DRs 295/35/18
I actually have not checked or changed my clutch fluid. Is there something I should be looking for? Color?
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From: . Kona, HI. Orem, UT. PSL, FL
Originally Posted by J Z06
Nicely done!
Ranger helped me as well. One of his tried and true launch techniques helped me greatly!!! It takes practice, but once you get it down...it's awesome!
Congratulations on your time.
Jay
Ranger helped me as well. One of his tried and true launch techniques helped me greatly!!! It takes practice, but once you get it down...it's awesome!
Congratulations on your time.
Jay
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From: Central Florida
Originally Posted by White99FRC
Ranger...I actually have not checked or changed my clutch fluid. Is there something I should be looking for? Color?
With that in mind, here are three clutch fluid issue threads to review:
Clutch Pedal Woes--Fluid Impact
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid--the Chevy Spec
Clutch Pedal Woes--Fluid Changing Kit
I never let my clutch fluid get really dark (e.g. out of control). Closest I get to "nasty" is dark amber, during and after making passes. So, using my kit, I change it:
(1) Night before the drags and then...
(2) after every 2-3 passes. And then...
(3) every few days until the fluid remains clear. And then...
(4) I check it each time I add gasoline. If it's not clear, I start again at (3).
This may seem obsessive. But a change take 3-4 minutes and can prevent pedal issues that would consume far more time & $$ in premature clutch replacement and collateral tranny issues.
With this protocol, my Z06 clutches gave 150-175 problem-free passes.
Ranger
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
Originally Posted by Ranger
I suspect you'll find the clutch fluid is the source of your pedal issues.
With that in mind, here are three clutch fluid issue threads to review:
Clutch Pedal Woes--Fluid Impact
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid--the Chevy Spec
Clutch Pedal Woes--Fluid Changing Kit
I never let my clutch fluid get really dark (e.g. out of control). Closest I get to "nasty" is dark amber, during and after making passes. So, using my kit, I change it:
(1) Night before the drags and then...
(2) after every 2-3 passes. And then...
(3) every few days until the fluid remains clear. And then...
(4) I check it each time I add gasoline. If it's not clear, I start again at (3).
This may seem obsessive. But a change take 3-4 minutes and can prevent pedal issues that would consume far more time & $$ in premature clutch replacement and collateral tranny issues.
With this protocol, my Z06 clutches gave 150-175 problem-free passes.
Ranger
With that in mind, here are three clutch fluid issue threads to review:
Clutch Pedal Woes--Fluid Impact
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid--the Chevy Spec
Clutch Pedal Woes--Fluid Changing Kit
I never let my clutch fluid get really dark (e.g. out of control). Closest I get to "nasty" is dark amber, during and after making passes. So, using my kit, I change it:
(1) Night before the drags and then...
(2) after every 2-3 passes. And then...
(3) every few days until the fluid remains clear. And then...
(4) I check it each time I add gasoline. If it's not clear, I start again at (3).
This may seem obsessive. But a change take 3-4 minutes and can prevent pedal issues that would consume far more time & $$ in premature clutch replacement and collateral tranny issues.
With this protocol, my Z06 clutches gave 150-175 problem-free passes.
Ranger
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Originally Posted by White99FRC
thanks J Z06!!
Great view in the avatar!!! Oh and the TR Z06 is nice as well!!
Great view in the avatar!!! Oh and the TR Z06 is nice as well!!
quite a few comments on the avatar! i only wish she was mine hehe.thanks for the kind words on the car. i love it!
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Hi White99FRC -
Good deal!
Some great driving there for sure! congrats!
Ranger is right on the clutch fluid issue - I change mine out every couple of weeks since reading his experiences (just what is in the reservior).
best regards -
mqqn
Good deal!
Some great driving there for sure! congrats!
Ranger is right on the clutch fluid issue - I change mine out every couple of weeks since reading his experiences (just what is in the reservior).
best regards -
mqqn