no bags

Mods have been done to my 2001 z06. They have netted 405 rwhp. Was wondering what would be a real world quarter mile elapsed time that can be expected. Tracks near me are closed until spring. My only at track prep I typically do wo u ld be increase front tire pressure and decrease rears down to 24-ish psi. Thanks on advance.
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JIMS SVT

On a good drag radial Id say 11.80-90 @ 116ish. On a regular radial mid 12's.

jleews6

Its hard to say because there is so many factors that come into play. I will say though that my 03 Cobra with 420RWHP @ 3700 pounds on Nittos ran 11.40s @ 120 with a 1.63 60 foot.
The same day my friends 03 Cobra with 505 RWHP ran 11.80s on Nittos.
A C5 with an a4 and a good stall with good tires should run low 11s with your power. A stick should run 11.30s to 11.50s with a stick and a good driver.

robz

Shoot for 11's first. A lot depends on how much time and effort you want to put in as well as how much you enjoy going faster.

robz

Damn, your killing the manual!
I like to believe the manual should be faster.

no bags

I just want to do simple drive to the track ,show up with less than 1/8th tank of fuel and adjust the tire (Nitto 555's)pressures and thats it! Car weighs in at 3110 lbs. I'm sure there are many with this or a similar combo. I have track experience . Wondering if these tires might net me a sub 2 second 60' time that would either make or break a good run. The only work I want to do in the pits is lighten the cooler a bit! Thanks all for the replies!
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Boredom

You are wrong. The stalled auto will be faster at the track.

junk c5

I made 415 RWHP in a stalled vert with a h/c/I combo. Went 11.7x foot braking at 2k with a miserable 1.80's 60 foot. With a decent driver and sticky tire I'd say 11's are very possible

robz

What are you basing this rigid opinion on?

I could be wrong but won't accept someone telling me so without a sound argument with real world proof, multiple examples, and some personal experience with these specific cars.
Thanks.

mcshocks

I make just shy of 400whp, on mid 1.6 60's I go 11.4's @ 120.xxmph, stalled auto car. This is with a cam that's wayyyy too big too, I'm only flashing 3300rpm on my launch.

Boredom

Honestly not sure if you are serious... Do some research lol.. A stalled auto will almost always be faster from a stop then a manual. It's so much easier to launch and launch right. And yeah I've had both..

USAFZ06

Maybe you should do some research...keyword in search "robz"

Boredom

Then obviously he was trolling.. He knows most of the time a stalled auto I'd faster with most drivers.. Idc if he can drive he's one of the few that can be as fast as an auto lol

robz

I'm serious. I think the manual could/should be faster if driven well in many configurations with these car. It's definitely more difficult and takes more practice.

You saying you've had both doesn't fit the criteria for specific examples to support your statement. lol

Hopefully we can all learn something new.

robz

I'd do a burnout with any nitto tires. They do better with some heat. If you are running a street tire, you'll have to launch easy.

JIMS SVT

Well he asked about his car. Which appears to not be a stalled auto. And I think.mustangs just work a lot better than a c5 so I don't think they should be compaired.

corvet786c

I agree, the computer does the shifting, no mistakes.

But a very good driver could be faster but they really need to know how to drive.

I guess the higher stall would hit harder though.

jleews6

Haha coming from Mr six speed.
We will find out soon how I can do in a Vette. I just got my first Corvette a few weeks ago. An 03 Zo6....black of course.
I hope to have it back together for the spring rental.

robz

I'm here to help all you manual racers when needed and you can bet I won't be preaching "get an auto if you want to go fast."

GARY2004Z06

You may wish to check this video out. Almost every car is a stick. (These guys can definitely drive, both the imports and domestics.)


Here are several Mustangs that have seen differently.
Depends on your setup.