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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Driving 2001 Z06 with cat-back BB's and Vararam as only mods. My best time is 12.26 @ 116mph. What kind of improvement can I expect if I add long tube headers, FAST intake manifold and LS2 throttle body. I am driving on F1 SCs and also wonder how much drag radials help. Any suggestions and/or experience greatly appreciated.
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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Driving 2001 Z06 with cat-back BB's and Vararam as only mods. My best time is 12.26 @ 116mph. What kind of improvement can I expect if I add long tube headers, FAST intake manifold and LS2 throttle body. I am driving on F1 SCs and also wonder how much drag radials help. Any suggestions and/or experience greatly appreciated.

I would definetly invest in a nice set of DOT drags @ minimum

Headers and that manifold - TB set up should net you into the 11's, I would suppose you might be able to trap 119ish even, possibly 118 or so...so many variables, but an 11.8 wouldn't be out of the question on a good tire
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Thanks, I'll start with drag radials first and see what happens.
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maybe the headers, I would hold off on the intake


for the $$, a cam install can't be beat
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Thanks, I'll look into headers and cam.
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Those are really nice track numbers for a basically stock 01 Z06.
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Thanks
I was lucky to meet Ranger at Cecil County earlier this month, who gave me some excellent tips on burnout and launch. I would really like to go into the 11's with just drag radials. Is it better to use an 18" or 17" tire (more sidewall)?
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