Gains w/ skinnies compared to Chrome GM ZR1's..

Javier97Z28 · 07-24-2002, 03:22 AM

Hey everyone.. if you have chrome ZR1's u know they weigh a TON.. I've trapped 102mph before on 17" Simmons wheels w/ nitto's on the back (friend was borrowing my chrome ZR1's) but whenever I run plain ole 16" nitto's on the rear and my 17" Chrome ZR1's on the front, I can't trap higher than 101...

What kind of gains would I be looking at by running a set of skinnies in the front (my friend has a set that he'll let me borrow)..

Also, I think it's feasible, but with the mods listed below, plus a Vigilante 2800, weld pro stars with nitto's mounted, and skinnies, do you think I can make it to 12.9??

I'd like to start dialing-in and running somewhat competitively and consistently.. I'm already pretty decent at the tree with .5xx lights

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Javier
'97 Bright Green Metallic Z28
13.514 @ 101.86 (trapped 102 mph before as well)
A4, 3.23, Hooker Catback, Hooker Longtubes, SLP Cold Air, Hypertech 160* thermo, !TB Bypass, Hotchkis Panhard Rod, BMR Trailing Arms, Chrome 17x9 GM ZR1 Wheels, "Z28" Silver Reflective Concept Badges...

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Ken95Z28 · 07-24-2002, 08:29 AM

Expect about a .1 gain with skinnies.
Lighter and less rolling resistance.
I switched from the ZR1 wheel to a 15x3-1/2 Draglite.

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1995 Z28 A4 3.42 Best ET(12.205@109.50) LT4 Hot Cam, 1.6RR's, K&N FIPK, 85mm MAF, Mac Header & Y-pipe, Flowmaster Exhaust, CutOut, Yank ST3500, TransGo Shift Kit, LT1 ScanMaster, CSI WP, M/T ET Streets, 6-point Wolfecraft and Ed Wright Programming

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97ChameleonTA · 07-24-2002, 08:44 AM

Gettin' ready for October, huh?

Marty

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97ChameleonTA
M6, Nitto DR's, Moroso Cold Air, Grot LT's, Hooker Catback, Crane 1.6RR's, 3.73 Strange 12-bolt, Cutout...
Best RT: .500
Best 60': 1.842
Best 1/8: 8.195 @ 87.26
Best 1/4: 12.682 @ 109.95 (1.858 60')

Javier97Z28 · 07-24-2002, 09:13 AM

I wish.. unfortunately I'd need a cam to keep up with your STOCK freak-mobile lol...

I should have a converter in by then, but I won't own my own skinnies by then, the funds won't allow it

Was curious as to what the MPH gains would be tho.

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Javier
'97 Bright Green Metallic Z28
13.514 @ 101.86 (trapped 102 mph before as well)
A4, 3.23, Hooker Catback, Hooker Longtubes, SLP Cold Air, Hypertech 160* thermo, !TB Bypass, Hotchkis Panhard Rod, BMR Trailing Arms, Chrome 17x9 GM ZR1 Wheels, "Z28" Silver Reflective Concept Badges...

South Florida F-Body Association http://www.sffba.com