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If I could drive, what do you think I could get in the quarter mile?

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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 08:24 AM
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If I could drive, what do you think I could get in the quarter mile?

I've only had my new SS for about 3 weeks, and haven't driven it all that much. Went to the track last night (which everyone complains about how its not a great track as far as prep, etc) and ran down the quarter mile for my first time. My best runs was:

60 foot: 2.269
1/8th: 8.675 @ 88 mph
1/4: 13.082 @ 111.7

I'm not sure but I was told the car dynoed at 475 hp and 385 at the wheels. Here are the mods that are done:

ENGINE
*Factory GM short-block with 4,500 miles (valve reliefs cut should you want to go bigger with camshaft)
*Federal Mogul Camshaft, Main, and Rod Bearings
*Total Seal Piston Rings
*ARP Pro-Series Connecting Rod Bolts
*TSP Ported LS6 Oil Pump
*Rollmaster Adjustable Double-Roller Heat-Treated Timing Set with Torrington Bearing
*TSP 231/231, .598"/.598", 112 LSA Camshaft
*CNC-ported LS1 Cylinder Heads with 2.02"/1.57" Valves, Dual Valve Springs, Titanium Retainers (Setup with Pump-gas Friendly 10.75:1 Compression Ratio)
*TSP Hardened 7.35" Pushrods
*GM LS6 Intake Manifold
*Factory GM 1.7:1 Roller Rocker Arms
*ASP Underdrive Crankshaft Pulley
*Custom TSP Dyno Tuning
*Walbro 255 lph In-Tank Fuel Pump

TRANSMISSION
*Professionally-built 4L60E
*HD 3-4 Power Pack with Alto Red Eagle Clutches
*HD Kevlar Wide Band
*4th Super Servo
*2-3 Check Valve Update
*HP Slide Spring
*TransGo Shift Kit
*TCI Competition 3800 Stall Speed Torque Converter
*Auto Meter Quick Light Shift Light Mounted on Steering Column

INDUCTION
*TSP Clear Induction Lid
*AFE Synthetic Air Filter
*Factory 75mm MAF Housing and Sensor

EXHAUST
*PaceSetter Ceramic-Coated Long Tube Headers
*PaceSetter 3" Off-Road Y-Pipe
*SLP 3" Dual/Dual Cat-Back Exhaust System with Cut-Out

REAREND
*GM 7.5" 10-Bolt
*Factory 3.23:1 Gear Ratio
*New SLP Take-Out Differential
*Ratech Deluxe Rebuild Kit
*New GM Axles
*Traction Control
*Mac Aluminum Rearend Girdle

SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
*BMR Black Tubular K-Member
*GM 32mm Front Sway Bar
*Suspension Techniques Rear Sway Bar with Poly End Links
*BMR Tubular Lower Control Arms, Black
*BMR Tubular Panhard Rod, Black
*BMR 1" Lowering Springs
*New Factory DeCarbon Shocks/Struts
*Factory GM Torque Arm
*BMR Boxed Subframe Connectors, Black

Some of you may recognize the car-it was owned by a member on here who is co-owner of Texas Speed & Performance. Anyways, I know I need more practice since I've only had 2 passes, so if I could drive the car what do you think the car is capable of?

Thanks,
Erik
Old Nov 6, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Re: If I could drive, what do you think I could get in the quarter mile?

Guessing at a race weight of 3600 pounds, you should run 12.2's in the 1/4 with traction if the dyno numbers are correct.
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