NX assisted 1/4 mile...
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
NX assisted 1/4 mile...
Well guys I have a 99 FRC C5 with the following mods:
1. Blackwing filter
2. Ported T.B
3. Off-road Magnaflow X-pipe with the Borla straight pipe system
4. Hurst Shifter
5. NX wet kit with the "75 shot" on
My 1/4 mile results on regular tires (Nittos but not the DR's) were:
Reaction: 1.059
60 ft : 2.217
1/4 ET : 12.844
1/4 MPH : 119.16
I am about to bump the shot to 100 but how much do you think I can improve with the current set-up if I get some Drag Radials ???
1. Blackwing filter
2. Ported T.B
3. Off-road Magnaflow X-pipe with the Borla straight pipe system
4. Hurst Shifter
5. NX wet kit with the "75 shot" on
My 1/4 mile results on regular tires (Nittos but not the DR's) were:
Reaction: 1.059
60 ft : 2.217
1/4 ET : 12.844
1/4 MPH : 119.16
I am about to bump the shot to 100 but how much do you think I can improve with the current set-up if I get some Drag Radials ???
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Get the Drag Radials A..S.A.P. ! You should be running 12:70's with a Drag Radial on motor alone with 1.70 60 ft. times , Then take it from there . Your 60 ft. times are way off and need improvement before even touching the Bottle. 
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From: Chapin SC
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Last weekend I was staged on a pro tree, my opponent fouled badly; the win light came on in my lane before I launched. Why beat on the car with an automatic win so I made a very mild start - no revving or spinning. My 60 time was 2.3 seconds....
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From: CA
Originally Posted by Ellinaras
Well guys I have a 99 FRC C5 with the following mods:
1. Blackwing filter
2. Ported T.B
3. Off-road Magnaflow X-pipe with the Borla straight pipe system
4. Hurst Shifter
5. NX wet kit with the "75 shot" on
My 1/4 mile results on regular tires (Nittos but not the DR's) were:
Reaction: 1.059
60 ft : 2.217
1/4 ET : 12.844
1/4 MPH : 119.16
I am about to bump the shot to 100 but how much do you think I can improve with the current set-up if I get some Drag Radials ???
1. Blackwing filter
2. Ported T.B
3. Off-road Magnaflow X-pipe with the Borla straight pipe system
4. Hurst Shifter
5. NX wet kit with the "75 shot" on
My 1/4 mile results on regular tires (Nittos but not the DR's) were:
Reaction: 1.059
60 ft : 2.217
1/4 ET : 12.844
1/4 MPH : 119.16
I am about to bump the shot to 100 but how much do you think I can improve with the current set-up if I get some Drag Radials ???
Wow man, you suck at driving that thing! You should be able to nip into the 11's.
When are you spraying the nitrous? Is traction your only problem?
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From: Edmond OK
I have nearly the exact same setup as you. I went 11.75 at 117 w/a 100shot. Just get some more seat time and don't listen to what some of these jerks say on here. Some of them act like they are pro drivers i.e. "Wow man, you suck at driving that thing!" Don't be discouraged. If you can get those 60ft. times down to 1.8-1.9 on your street tires, you should hit 11's for sure w/a 100shot. Get some DR's and you'll see some 1.6's-1.7's after some practice. You'll get there. Are you auto or 6sp.? Launching (60ft) is the key to everything!
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
Thanks for the replies guys...
I do have a 6-speed car and I also always powershift it but traction seems to be my biggest problem..
Even if I get out of the line decent...I loose traction again when the nitrous hits...I have a RPM window switch that kicks in at 3000 rpms and when that happens I always go a little sideways...
Yeap drag radials seem to be a must on the things I would like to add...
As for the dude that said "I suck at driving that thing" ...you need to try the Alamo Dragway in San Antonio with no DR's and see what's up...
Thanks again for the replies
I do have a 6-speed car and I also always powershift it but traction seems to be my biggest problem..
Even if I get out of the line decent...I loose traction again when the nitrous hits...I have a RPM window switch that kicks in at 3000 rpms and when that happens I always go a little sideways...
Yeap drag radials seem to be a must on the things I would like to add...
As for the dude that said "I suck at driving that thing" ...you need to try the Alamo Dragway in San Antonio with no DR's and see what's up...
Thanks again for the replies
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From: Florence SC
Originally Posted by oufan2929
I have nearly the exact same setup as you. I went 11.75 at 117 w/a 100shot. Just get some more seat time and don't listen to what some of these jerks say on here. Some of them act like they are pro drivers i.e. "Wow man, you suck at driving that thing!" Don't be discouraged. If you can get those 60ft. times down to 1.8-1.9 on your street tires, you should hit 11's for sure w/a 100shot. Get some DR's and you'll see some 1.6's-1.7's after some practice. You'll get there. Are you auto or 6sp.? Launching (60ft) is the key to everything!
Good advice! Drag radials are a must!
