High 11 second cars
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High 11 second cars
I'm hoping some Hi 11 sec. c5s will chime in as to what it took to get there. Preferably n/a . Mines appeared to start off about 3 to 4 tenths off the "average" c5 which "I ve come to the conclusion of 13.6x.I ran 12.80 with everything in sig. but ls6 intake,cam and tuning. After everything in sig. I 'm only at 343/320 with tune which based on my calculations and a good launch(hope the Michelins hold up) I should get a low 12 or maybe a hi 11. Anyways what do you guys think( all opinions)? and how did you get to the 11's??? thanks
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Originally Posted by Rays Vet
I'm hoping some Hi 11 sec. c5s will chime in as to what it took to get there. Preferably n/a . Mines appeared to start off about 3 to 4 tenths off the "average" c5 which "I ve come to the conclusion of 13.6x.I ran 12.80 with everything in sig. but ls6 intake,cam and tuning. After everything in sig. I 'm only at 343/320 with tune which based on my calculations and a good launch(hope the Michelins hold up) I should get a low 12 or maybe a hi 11. Anyways what do you guys think( all opinions)? and how did you get to the 11's??? thanks
What does your 60 ft. look like?
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Your going to need at least a gear change 3.42's - 3.73's and some traction!! The Nitto DR's will work for you ..You need to really heat them up..probably at 12 psi. and pump up the front tires to 38-40psi.
Now you will need to flash the converter on the launch try 1200-1400 rpm's and let 'er rip on the third yellow.
You should see lower short times and be in the bottom 12's or even hi 11's on a cool dry day..
I have some videos from when I was in the 11's on my website link below in my sig ..take a look
Now you will need to flash the converter on the launch try 1200-1400 rpm's and let 'er rip on the third yellow.
You should see lower short times and be in the bottom 12's or even hi 11's on a cool dry day..
I have some videos from when I was in the 11's on my website link below in my sig ..take a look
Le Mans Master
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Gears, a larger converter, and sticky tires will get you there in good weather. I ran a 11.6 @ 114 with stock internals, no nitrous, so high 11's are definitely within reach for you.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Face
Gears, a larger converter, and sticky tires will get you there in good weather. I ran a 11.6 @ 114 with stock internals, no nitrous, so high 11's are definitely within reach for you.
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Originally Posted by dmarks1961
Maybe I missed it but your sig said 2.73s. If so change to at least 3.42s. I run 11:30's (on a cool day) with h/c, headers, 3800 Yank and 3:42s. You should get there with gears.
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Originally Posted by vstella
Your going to need at least a gear change 3.42's - 3.73's and some traction!! The Nitto DR's will work for you ..You need to really heat them up..probably at 12 psi. and pump up the front tires to 38-40psi.
Now you will need to flash the converter on the launch try 1200-1400 rpm's and let 'er rip on the third yellow.
You should see lower short times and be in the bottom 12's or even hi 11's on a cool dry day.. I have some videos from when I was in the 11's on my website link below in my sig ..take a look
Now you will need to flash the converter on the launch try 1200-1400 rpm's and let 'er rip on the third yellow.
You should see lower short times and be in the bottom 12's or even hi 11's on a cool dry day..
I have some videos from when I was in the 11's on my website link below in my sig ..take a look
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Originally Posted by Face
Gears, a larger converter, and sticky tires will get you there in good weather. I ran a 11.6 @ 114 with stock internals, no nitrous, so high 11's are definitely within reach for you.
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Originally Posted by TT_Vert
ive gone 12.3@112 on bfg drag radials and 330 RWHP. DA was 2000' and a 15mph head wind. Bad conditions
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Originally Posted by Rays Vet
... I ran 12.80 with everything in sig.
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Originally Posted by Rays Vet
What was your 60 ft. times?? Maybe bad conditions but to me with those conditions and d.a. thats very good!!!! And only 330 hp!!!!
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Originally Posted by Rays Vet
What was your 60 ft. times?? Maybe bad conditions but to me with those conditions and d.a. thats very good!!!! And only 330 hp!!!!
dave
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[QUOTE=Rays Vet]I'm hoping some Hi 11 sec. c5s will chime in as to what it took to get there. Preferably n/a . Mines appeared to start off about 3 to 4 tenths off the "average" c5 which "I ve come to the conclusion of 13.6x.I ran 12.80 with everything in sig. but ls6 intake,cam and tuning. After everything in sig. I 'm only at 343/320 with tune which based on my calculations and a good launch(hope the Michelins hold up) I should get a low 12 or maybe a hi 11. Anyways what do you guys think( all opinions)? and how did you get to the 11's??? thanks[/QUOTE
Look at my sig. It takes that plus a good launch. My 11.80 was on drag radials with a 1.78 60 ft. time. Launching is the key...assuming you have the power of course. Good luck.
Joe
Look at my sig. It takes that plus a good launch. My 11.80 was on drag radials with a 1.78 60 ft. time. Launching is the key...assuming you have the power of course. Good luck.
Joe
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High 11 second cars
You will need 3.42 gears and a looser convertor (It depends on what you are confortable with on the street). I ran a Vig. 3000, that by the way is for sale in the parts section. I ran 11.80 with 380 HP and drag radials in 2000' of air.