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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Any tips for dragracing? Getting ready to take to the track for the first time, looking for any reccomendations. Also any idea what it may run?

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2007 A6 Mods CAI, Fast 102, Headers, Drag Radials, Vararam, tuned. Dynoed at 378.

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I'm assuming you have the stock converter & 2.56 gears. Mid to low 12s.
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I have an 05 LS2 with almost the same mods.. (stock intake manifold) and I ran a best of 11.98 @ 117 mph & I have an A4 with 3.15 rear gears...
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Originally Posted by jpee
I have an 05 LS2 with almost the same mods.. (stock intake manifold) and I ran a best of 11.98 @ 117 mph & I have an A4 with 3.15 rear gears...
Under normal DA and track conditions about a 12 flat sounds right.
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Originally Posted by HOXXOH
Under normal DA and track conditions about a 12 flat sounds right.
Yes... That run 11.98 was in "Excellent" air.. but as you say in "Normal Air" I'm running more like 12.00 - 12.15 .. in the "HEAT" 12.35 and slower ..depending on just "HOW BAD" the air is...

If I want to run the 11.50 index class I'll need a nice cam and most likely a 2800 - 3200 converter at least... only problem I have is $$$$

But just as it sits now its close to 12 sec flat, but "MOST IMPORTANT" is it is Consistent As Hell & in bracket racing THAT is what wins races!! Of course a good reaction time (.015 - .035) sure is a help
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