1/4 mile question?
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1/4 mile question?
I have not yet taken my car to the track. I am going to soon, just curious as to what times I might could expect. I have an 02, LS1, six speed with stock 3.42, Cartek stage 2 X package, Stainless Works headers, route 66 cat backs, x-pipe, and a ported LS6 intake. I currently have 401 rwhp and 370 tq. Which I feel should be a little more, but that is because of the tuner I used, who was obviously not very good. Any way what are some of your opinions on times, as is?
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Re: 1/4 mile question? (dave777)
It all depends on how good you are. My '97 had roughly 430 rwhp and 420 rwtq and the best I could do was 12.7 at 120mph. I simply could not launch the car. My 60' times were in the 2.4 range. Your car should be capable of mid to high 11's with that much hp and torque, but again that depends on you.
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Re: 1/4 mile question? (C5JONNY)
With the stock emt's you aren't going anywhere. You DEFINITELY need drag radials. I don't see you dipping into the 11's with the runcraps. :nonod:
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Re: 1/4 mile question? (dave777)
Seriously, I cant wait to ditch the RUNCRAPS. They are the worst tire for launching/drag racing I have ever run. My bolt-on's Mustang would pull 1.9's all day, the best I can get in the Vette 2.1's :U Thats OK though I only have them for a couple of more weeks. Then Z06 Chromies and new shoes.
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Re: 1/4 mile question? (wallstAL)
It's hard to get to 11s. Don't be dissapointed if you pull in the 12.50s If it's your first time out you'll be able to improve your times more than you think once you really learn your shift points and getting a good launch. And how to hook up with the tires your on.
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Re: 1/4 mile question? (dave777)
Your best bet to get a low 12 and a 2.2 60' is to launch off idle. If you do a rpm launch you will need to feather the clutch or you will just spin. I hope you have a good clutch because you will need to abuse it to get into the 11's on emts!
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Re: 1/4 mile question? (dave777)
You have a lot of power for emt's. You may just sit there spinning and to not spin you will have to launch too soft to get an real good ET's.
If you are going to do it often, invest in some DR's and you should see some mid to low 11's but then you will need a rollbar too.
If you are going to do it often, invest in some DR's and you should see some mid to low 11's but then you will need a rollbar too.