Question for drag racing experts
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Question for drag racing experts
After taking my Vette to the track this weekend and making a total rear-end of myself from the starting line to the 1/8th mile mark, how much could my quarter mile times improve with roughly a 1.8 second 60' time. Here's what my time slip looked like:
60'...........2.376
330..........5.938
1/8..........8.732
MPH.........88.53
1000.......11.090
1/4.........12.835
MPH........117.21
I saw a post in the kill section of a Viper VS a BPU Supra and my 1/8th mile times were about 1 second slower than both. I was really hoping for a 120+ MPH pass. Both the Vipers and the Supras 1/8th mile MPH were about 4 or 5 MPH higher than mine while our 1/4 mile MPH were equal. My best MPH was my second run at 118.xx. Is it possible for my 1/8th mile MPH to increase to 93,93MPH with a better 60' time? If so, I'm assuming that my 1/4 mile MPH would also increase by that much. Is my thinking correct?
60'...........2.376
330..........5.938
1/8..........8.732
MPH.........88.53
1000.......11.090
1/4.........12.835
MPH........117.21
I saw a post in the kill section of a Viper VS a BPU Supra and my 1/8th mile times were about 1 second slower than both. I was really hoping for a 120+ MPH pass. Both the Vipers and the Supras 1/8th mile MPH were about 4 or 5 MPH higher than mine while our 1/4 mile MPH were equal. My best MPH was my second run at 118.xx. Is it possible for my 1/8th mile MPH to increase to 93,93MPH with a better 60' time? If so, I'm assuming that my 1/4 mile MPH would also increase by that much. Is my thinking correct?
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (QuickSilver97)
BTW, I asked in this section because I know this place is loaded with experienced drag racers. In case any moderators were wondering. :D
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (QuickSilver97)
Basic rule of thumb applies here. For every .10 you drop in 60 foot, you can expect to see a .15-.20 drop in ET. There are variations of course, but its a good guideline. You pulled a 2.3 and went 12.8, so with a 1.8, your time would have dropped to anywhere from 11.8-12.1. Now about your MPH, usually some wheelspin will net you a higher MPH, but traction will net a slower MPH. For example, if you were to have dead-hooked and got a 1.8 short time, your 117-118 trap speeds may have gone to 120 simply because you spent soo much time spinning down the track. But, if you had a 1.9 short time and went to a 1.8, your MPH may have gone down.
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (Bravery)
I agree the better 60 foot time will give you a better ET but not usually better MPH. Sometimes you will lose a mph or two with a better 60 foot time.
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (QuickSilver97)
I have seen you MPH range in the 11.7 ET range.
Practice Practice Practice.
by the way, that much HP really needs to run on Drag radials to see that 60'
Practice Practice Practice.
by the way, that much HP really needs to run on Drag radials to see that 60'
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (Gordonm)
I agree the better 60 foot time will give you a better ET but not usually better MPH. Sometimes you will lose a mph or two with a better 60 foot time.
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (QuickSilver97)
Nat, with your setup, you should be in the 11's. I know two other guys with your setup, neither have hit the 11's yet, but mostly due to lack of traction.
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (RichS)
Hey Nat, our club is going to Numedia on the 19th, If you want more practice:D. All you need to do is get that 60' down!!!
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (Mr Mojo)
Nat, with your setup, you should be in the 11's. I know two other guys with your setup, neither have hit the 11's yet, but mostly due to lack of traction.
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (QuickSilver97)
Is there something I can do to the suspension to make it hook better? Damn, it's amazing. I take my car to the track one time and the drag racing bug has bit me hard again! If I totally gut the interior to make it lighter, will it run better? :lol:
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (QuickSilver97)
I run that MPH and only have 360 RWHP. That first 60' means alot.
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (QuickSilver97)
Are these the two guys that are in the Carroll Supercharging catalog? I can't remember thieir names off hand. Something like John Rubio and Charlie something?
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (RichS)
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Are these the two guys that are in the Carroll Supercharging catalog? I can't remember thieir names off hand. Something like John Rubio and Charlie something?
The car owned by Charlie Pagano http://www.ernccc.org/CCNEPA/m_charlesP_I.html Is a member of our club. But he just tradded in the car on a Tahoe I belive.
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Rich, your club has a great web site. :cheers:
Are these the two guys that are in the Carroll Supercharging catalog? I can't remember thieir names off hand. Something like John Rubio and Charlie something?
The car owned by Charlie Pagano http://www.ernccc.org/CCNEPA/m_charlesP_I.html Is a member of our club. But he just tradded in the car on a Tahoe I belive.
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Rich, your club has a great web site. :cheers:
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Re: Question for drag racing experts (mackeyred96)
Thanks John. George Fanucci does everything for the website. He does a great job. He also has a restuarant in the Pocono's near the Tannersville outlets that has awsome Italian if your in the area!! :seeya
