YES! 11s
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: TROY MI
Thanks, I spent a lot of time learning before I picked the cam.My first priority was a smooth idle (this is my dd and my wife is in the car a lot with me) and I couldn't ask for a better idle. My wife has never mentioned the idle,so that tells you how good it is.The power is excellent all the way to my shift points(6500/6600 rpm). I can lock my TC at 32mph in OD and there is no surging/bucking. Every thing is a compromise and I chose the higher lift over more duration. Because of the lift I plan on checking/replaceing springs every two years. I am running 11.2 CR and this setup has actualy improved my fuel econmy and gives me some great mid range torque.
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Instructor
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From: Rochester Hills MI
Dave
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Frisco Texas
Went back to the track today.I couldn't wait for the 305 ET STREET RADIAL so I bought some 275/40/17s
WOW! They hook much better.I don't think they are preping the track this year because everyone is complaining about lack of traction.
First Run : 11.83 /118.96 1.75 60 ft.
Next two runs went up in smoke as I got use the new tires.
The next four runs:
11.75/118.93 1.66
11.74/119.03 1.68
11.72/119.15 1.68
11.76/119.08 1.74
My tuner was at the track and we tweeked the shift points/ S/A between runs. (THANKS PHIL )On the last run I went WOT immediately and the tires broke loose a little. On the other three runs I drove off the line with a soft pedal and this seemed to work best. The tires are a lot better than the Nittos. I am sure I can squeek out another tenth with practice.
WOW! They hook much better.I don't think they are preping the track this year because everyone is complaining about lack of traction.
First Run : 11.83 /118.96 1.75 60 ft.
Next two runs went up in smoke as I got use the new tires.
The next four runs:
11.75/118.93 1.66
11.74/119.03 1.68
11.72/119.15 1.68
11.76/119.08 1.74
My tuner was at the track and we tweeked the shift points/ S/A between runs. (THANKS PHIL )On the last run I went WOT immediately and the tires broke loose a little. On the other three runs I drove off the line with a soft pedal and this seemed to work best. The tires are a lot better than the Nittos. I am sure I can squeek out another tenth with practice.
Nice times. We have similar setups. I run 11.7-8 at 116 in the Texas heat on a 1.81 60. I pulled a 1.67 and ran a 11.5 at 119 in Hallsville on a cool day. The 3.73 really hit hard off the line.
Congrats and I cant wait for MT 305 18" drag radials/
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 9,251
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From: 2007 Nat'l Corvette Challenge 11.50 index Champ. New Jersey
I got my first 11sec run today.Just had H/C installed last month.First time out two weeks ago I ran the same et as before the install 12.13, but I picked up 6mph (113 vs 119).I have bald Nitto DRs(2.5 years old and15K miles) and the new setup just overpowers them. Yesterday I added 160 lbs of weight to the trunk and went back to the track. I ran a best of 11.96 @ 118.61. Still could not go WOT until well past the 60 ft mark.
I am waiting for the new MT street radials (305/35/18) to be released(mid June) and hoping for mid 11s with them.
I am waiting for the new MT street radials (305/35/18) to be released(mid June) and hoping for mid 11s with them.
Ron
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
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Went back to the track today.I couldn't wait for the 305 ET STREET RADIAL so I bought some 275/40/17s
WOW! They hook much better.I don't think they are preping the track this year because everyone is complaining about lack of traction.
First Run : 11.83 /118.96 1.75 60 ft.
Next two runs went up in smoke as I got use the new tires.
The next four runs:
11.75/118.93 1.66
11.74/119.03 1.68
11.72/119.15 1.68
11.76/119.08 1.74
My tuner was at the track and we tweeked the shift points/ S/A between runs. (THANKS PHIL )On the last run I went WOT immediately and the tires broke loose a little. On the other three runs I drove off the line with a soft pedal and this seemed to work best. The tires are a lot better than the Nittos. I am sure I can squeek out another tenth with practice.
WOW! They hook much better.I don't think they are preping the track this year because everyone is complaining about lack of traction.
First Run : 11.83 /118.96 1.75 60 ft.
Next two runs went up in smoke as I got use the new tires.
The next four runs:
11.75/118.93 1.66
11.74/119.03 1.68
11.72/119.15 1.68
11.76/119.08 1.74
My tuner was at the track and we tweeked the shift points/ S/A between runs. (THANKS PHIL )On the last run I went WOT immediately and the tires broke loose a little. On the other three runs I drove off the line with a soft pedal and this seemed to work best. The tires are a lot better than the Nittos. I am sure I can squeek out another tenth with practice.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: jackson nj
If you have 18" rims that are 10.5" wide use the 295/35-18 BFG drag radials. If you have the stock 18" x 9.5 rims use the 275/35-18 BFG drag radials. I have gotten 1.60 - 60' times on both and 11.5's with no problems.
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