missing power?
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From: guthrie oklahoma
missing power?
Just got a 2010 coupe m6 with 23k on the clock. Took it to the strip today in Lexington Oklahoma. My best was a 12.93 at 114.82mph which seems very slow. Admittedly I could only manage a 2.2 60foot time.
Is 114mph slow for an ls3 car with b&b axle back? I'm worried. Track elevation 1100 feet engine temp 220
Is 114mph slow for an ls3 car with b&b axle back? I'm worried. Track elevation 1100 feet engine temp 220
Last edited by SlowArse; Feb 17, 2013 at 11:37 PM.
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You seem to be OK, based on your 60'. Meaning, I don't personally think anything is wrong with your vette, based on this info alone. There are too many things that could sway your mph in the 1/4.
For example, you could lose a couple mph in shifting, in spinning, riding the clutch a little, not full throttle all the time, etc.
What did you hit in the 1/8? It should say on your slip.
For example, you could lose a couple mph in shifting, in spinning, riding the clutch a little, not full throttle all the time, etc.
What did you hit in the 1/8? It should say on your slip.
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Just got a 2010 coupe m6 with 23k on the clock. Took it to the strip today in Lexington Oklahoma. My best was a 12.93 at 114.82mph which seems very slow. Admittedly I could only manage a 2.2 60foot time.
Is 114mph slow for an ls3 car with b&b axle back? I'm worried. Track elevation 1100 feet engine temp 220
Is 114mph slow for an ls3 car with b&b axle back? I'm worried. Track elevation 1100 feet engine temp 220
Yours sounds about right.. I would think you should be a bit higher MPH and a few tenths faster being an LS3 but not by too much with that 60'
Last edited by 85mcss; Feb 19, 2013 at 03:22 PM.
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You'll be fine when you sort out the launch. My first pass with my bone stock A6 was 12.65 @ 113.26 on a 2.12 60'. When I finally got under a 2.0 60', I went down to 12.4's @ 116. Seat time will get you there.
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