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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 02:00 PM
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What is the actual 1/4 mile et and mph capability of an LS1 2002 automatic with performance axle ? (without mods and assuming good track conditions and optimum driving technique???
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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A bone stock C5 with the performance axle should run mid to very low 13s. In very good weather you might see high 12s once in a while.


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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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:iagree:

Someone Tested a 2003 Vert w/3.15 at 13.4


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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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Bone stock pours was a dog....13.98! With just a few bolt ons (look in sig) we now have a best of 11.88. Quite amazing what these LS1's can do! :yesnod:
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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Bone stock under more than perfect conditions(STRONG tail wind) high 12's other wise 13.0 to about 13.2 was average for my 02 A4 W/315 gear. :chevy
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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With perfect weather I ran a 13.0 @ 108 bone stock.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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My 99 did not stay bone stock very long.

Mid to high 13s for me
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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They are very good cars.
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My 99 did not stay bone stock very long.

Mid to high 13s for me
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