New times in the '93
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Also worth noting is that I added an underdriven crank pulley, cut-out, and a MadZ28 tune (removed Hypertech chip) since my last time out. I was trapping 101-102 in the 1/4 and 86 mph in the 1/8th in much cooler weather before these parts.
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The car is not lightened up at all. It has the basic cloth interior, power windows, etc... I did take out the spare tire. What I don't like is that it feels pretty strong in the 1/8th mile, but feels like it lays down a bit when it shifts into 3rd.
I was racing a nice built up LS1 GTO and I stopped pulling once I hit 3rd too.
Al, what were you trapping when you ran that 12.9? I think I might be able to get up to 106 if I don't have to deal with rediculous traction for 2 gears. But then on other cars I have actually dropped a couple mph when I ran slicks and dead hooked.
I was racing a nice built up LS1 GTO and I stopped pulling once I hit 3rd too.
Al, what were you trapping when you ran that 12.9? I think I might be able to get up to 106 if I don't have to deal with rediculous traction for 2 gears. But then on other cars I have actually dropped a couple mph when I ran slicks and dead hooked.
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I went to the track today. It was a bad day. 
The track was like an ice rink. I ran a best of 13.5 @ 105. My 60 ft was 2.2 with 275 Nitto drags, an automatic trans, and a stock converter. I even tried leaving at idle and it would spin as soon as any decent amount of throttle was applied. I was basically on and off the gas through the middle of 2nd gear.
Here is the breakdown:
60 ft: 2.21
1/8th et: 8.91
1/8th mph: 88.97
1/4 et: 13.57
1/4 mph: 105.14
My car also seem to fall on it's face a little when it shifts into 3rd gear. 1st and 2nd feel great. Maybe that is just how it goes with an automatic and the stock converter.
Another thing making my scratch my head is my 1/8th mph. I think 89 mph usually equals 107-108???? Either way I think if I can get to the track on a stickier day, and get a 1.9 60 foot, I should get down around a 13.0?
Am I on the right track?
The track was like an ice rink. I ran a best of 13.5 @ 105. My 60 ft was 2.2 with 275 Nitto drags, an automatic trans, and a stock converter. I even tried leaving at idle and it would spin as soon as any decent amount of throttle was applied. I was basically on and off the gas through the middle of 2nd gear.Here is the breakdown:
60 ft: 2.21
1/8th et: 8.91
1/8th mph: 88.97
1/4 et: 13.57
1/4 mph: 105.14
My car also seem to fall on it's face a little when it shifts into 3rd gear. 1st and 2nd feel great. Maybe that is just how it goes with an automatic and the stock converter.
Another thing making my scratch my head is my 1/8th mph. I think 89 mph usually equals 107-108???? Either way I think if I can get to the track on a stickier day, and get a 1.9 60 foot, I should get down around a 13.0?
Am I on the right track?
How are you only running 8.9s?? My stock 97 runs that consistently...granted you have almost 10 mph on me, but my times are in the sig.
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I was only running 8.9's because traction was non-existient. I think an 8.9 with decent traction equals a 14.0 or so. I have Nitto drags, so at any decent track I should get 1.9 60-foots instead of 2.2's.
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Oooh. I see. Once you go to a better track make sure you put the new times!
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