C6 1/4 Mile Performance Challenge
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From: TN PA
CI 5-6-7-8-9-10-11 Vet
Do we have any times for the GS in the listings?
If so, how can we tell which ones are GS?
This was a hot topic when the car came out, but no one seems to talk about it now. Certainly, there should have been enough "real world" times by now to know how it measures up.
If so, how can we tell which ones are GS?
This was a hot topic when the car came out, but no one seems to talk about it now. Certainly, there should have been enough "real world" times by now to know how it measures up.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Do we have any times for the GS in the listings?
If so, how can we tell which ones are GS?
This was a hot topic when the car came out, but no one seems to talk about it now. Certainly, there should have been enough "real world" times by now to know how it measures up.
If so, how can we tell which ones are GS?
This was a hot topic when the car came out, but no one seems to talk about it now. Certainly, there should have been enough "real world" times by now to know how it measures up.
I would just look at the LS3 lists to get a random sampling of what they're probably running.
Road course track times might be better for the GS's of course.
Team Owner
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
In my opinion, the GS track numbers will be no different than any other 2008-2010 Corvette LS3's 1/4 mile track times, if anything they might even be slightly slower on average.
I would just look at the LS3 lists to get a random sampling of what they're probably running.
Road course track times might be better for the GS's of course.
I would just look at the LS3 lists to get a random sampling of what they're probably running.
Road course track times might be better for the GS's of course.
I'm hoping to get a bunch of real numbers, not just my opinion or anyone else's.
Race Director
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From: Peoria/Phoenix AZ
C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Do we have any times for the GS in the listings?
If so, how can we tell which ones are GS?
This was a hot topic when the car came out, but no one seems to talk about it now. Certainly, there should have been enough "real world" times by now to know how it measures up.
If so, how can we tell which ones are GS?
This was a hot topic when the car came out, but no one seems to talk about it now. Certainly, there should have been enough "real world" times by now to know how it measures up.
In every catagory of LS3 cars, the '08's dominate. There are a spattering of '09s, but not a single '10. Some of this is due to the numbers sold, but the bigger part is the tendency to not race a brand new car.
When the numbers for '10s start showing up, I'd guess there will be more base models than GS models. GS buyers would have gravitated toward the look or road course performance, while the 1/4 mile guys don't share that interest as much.
Pro
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From: St. Louis Mo
RUMOR HAS IT, SOMEBODY WAS WITH THE RPM BOYS OVER THE WEEKEND, MAKING PASSES AT MUNCIE, AND WILL SOON,VERY VERY SOON, BE GOING AFTER THE FASTEST 6L80E RECORDS....
CAN SOMEONE SAY MID TO LOW 6 1/8TH MILE TIMES?
MAYBE EVEN ALREADY HAS IT, JUST WAITING TO GO A LITTLE FASTER BEFORE ANYTHING IS SAID.....
MAYBE....
CAN SOMEONE SAY MID TO LOW 6 1/8TH MILE TIMES?
MAYBE EVEN ALREADY HAS IT, JUST WAITING TO GO A LITTLE FASTER BEFORE ANYTHING IS SAID.....
MAYBE....
Last edited by craftfox; Jun 29, 2010 at 05:49 PM.
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From: St. Louis, MO
St. Jude Donor '08
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Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Short Hills, NJ
RUMOR HAS IT, SOMEBODY WAS WITH THE RPM BOYS OVER THE WEEKEND, MAKING PASSES AT MUNCIE, AND WILL SOON,VERY VERY SOON, BE GOING AFTER THE FASTEST 6L80E RECORDS....
CAN SOMEONE SAY MID TO LOW 6 1/8TH MILE TIMES?
MAYBE EVEN ALREADY HAS IT, JUST WAITING TO GO A LITTLE FASTER BEFORE ANYTHING IS SAID.....
MAYBE....
CAN SOMEONE SAY MID TO LOW 6 1/8TH MILE TIMES?
MAYBE EVEN ALREADY HAS IT, JUST WAITING TO GO A LITTLE FASTER BEFORE ANYTHING IS SAID.....
MAYBE....
Nice.
Tech Contributor
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Posts: 14,950
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From: St. Louis, MO
St. Jude Donor '08
RUMOR HAS IT, SOMEBODY WAS WITH THE RPM BOYS OVER THE WEEKEND, MAKING PASSES AT MUNCIE, AND WILL SOON,VERY VERY SOON, BE GOING AFTER THE FASTEST 6L80E RECORDS....
CAN SOMEONE SAY MID TO LOW 6 1/8TH MILE TIMES?
MAYBE EVEN ALREADY HAS IT, JUST WAITING TO GO A LITTLE FASTER BEFORE ANYTHING IS SAID.....
MAYBE....
CAN SOMEONE SAY MID TO LOW 6 1/8TH MILE TIMES?
MAYBE EVEN ALREADY HAS IT, JUST WAITING TO GO A LITTLE FASTER BEFORE ANYTHING IS SAID.....
MAYBE....
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Team Owner
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Melting Slicks
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From: Brentwood World's first A6 in the 9's (including N/A, blower, turbo and nitrous cars) 9.950@139.267 CA
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From: St. Louis, MO
St. Jude Donor '08
I didn't think those 6 speeds handle that kind of power....I think Christopher has replaced a few....has RPM come up with some mods that make them more reliable???
Melting Slicks
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From: Brentwood World's first A6 in the 9's (including N/A, blower, turbo and nitrous cars) 9.950@139.267 CA
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...post1574547066
Pro
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From: St. Louis Mo
RPMS trans will hold lots of power. I have over 100 passes on the car, plus alot of street miles, with the current trans and it worked perfect until I beat it to death on dyno. and the only thing that is acting up is 4rth, so it is getting fixed as we speak.
I will only go as far as saying the car has went into the mid 6s, in the 8th. There is no special trick one trans place does another cant. they all can get the same 456 shaft, they all can get the same clutches, now you can even put a Powerglide clutch settup in the 456 if you can get someone to get you the right shaft cut. the life of the trans is mainly limited by the tuner.
but I will go out on the limb and say RPM is alot more than a tranny shop, and that place is full of guys that are 100% worth every dime they make.
I will only go as far as saying the car has went into the mid 6s, in the 8th. There is no special trick one trans place does another cant. they all can get the same 456 shaft, they all can get the same clutches, now you can even put a Powerglide clutch settup in the 456 if you can get someone to get you the right shaft cut. the life of the trans is mainly limited by the tuner.
but I will go out on the limb and say RPM is alot more than a tranny shop, and that place is full of guys that are 100% worth every dime they make.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lower RGV
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
11.05 @130 mph
I'm new to drag racing, but here's my best effort so far.
I was car #13 on the left.
My car is an '08 LS3, A&A Si-trim supercharger, 3.42 gears, meth kit, stock stall converter. This was my 2nd visit ever to the 1/4 mile track, so I hope to improve and get into the 10 second club.
I was car #13 on the left.
My car is an '08 LS3, A&A Si-trim supercharger, 3.42 gears, meth kit, stock stall converter. This was my 2nd visit ever to the 1/4 mile track, so I hope to improve and get into the 10 second club.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Brinklow Maryland
I would appreciate if you could add my latest personal best to your list. I was at the December 7, 2009 MIR rental by Ranger and ran a 12.290 @ 114.29mph. The pass was witnessed by Ranger. I have added the numbers as the ticket is not clear on some of the interim times and speed. I have included my time slip from the track also. The temperature was in the mid 40’s. My 2007 C6, 6 speed manual, non Z51 is just as it came from the dealer new, including the tires. It has not been tuned or modified in any way. I am currently on the list as: proney 07 M6 12.38 @ 115.86. Thanks to Ranger for the constant coaching to finally get the launch correct.
60’ 1.928
330 5.307
1/8 8.028
MPH 90.58
1000 10.342
¼ 12.290
MPH 114.29
http://www.corvetteclubofamerica.org..._07DEC2009.jpg
60’ 1.928
330 5.307
1/8 8.028
MPH 90.58
1000 10.342
¼ 12.290
MPH 114.29
http://www.corvetteclubofamerica.org..._07DEC2009.jpg
7th Gear
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From: Olathe KS
I have a 2010 GS A6 with the Edelbrock supercharger, Dynatech headers, and a tune. My best 1/4 in Kansas City was on July 9th @ KCIR with DA @ 2,357.
60' 1.840
330' 5.002
1/8 7.576
1/8 95.74 MPH
1000' 9.769
1/4 11.612 @ 122.010
I am think of going to a 3.15 differential becuase I will pick up 15% more acceleration (Gs) through 4th gear. If I went to the 3.42 I calculate 25% more Gs; however, I think I would have to shift into 5th gear to get through the quarter. I have ran the 1/4 at 124.74 with an ET of 11.643. Do you have any thoughts regarding 3.42 vs 3.15, and my 5th gear calculation on 2010 A6?
60' 1.840
330' 5.002
1/8 7.576
1/8 95.74 MPH
1000' 9.769
1/4 11.612 @ 122.010
I am think of going to a 3.15 differential becuase I will pick up 15% more acceleration (Gs) through 4th gear. If I went to the 3.42 I calculate 25% more Gs; however, I think I would have to shift into 5th gear to get through the quarter. I have ran the 1/4 at 124.74 with an ET of 11.643. Do you have any thoughts regarding 3.42 vs 3.15, and my 5th gear calculation on 2010 A6?