Hey Guys!

I am thinking about getting my car preped for High School drag races. i believe there on May 8th

i have a good feeling about it after looking at last years qualifiers.
High School Drag Series - Pacific Raceways : Pacific Raceways

I have a Stock 1995 Z28 just wanting to know what i could do to get better speed and time. i currently dont have a job so money is an issue. but what is cheap that i could possibly do, a friend is willing to help me prep it. he said we could custom make a exhaust system.

Any suggestions is greatly needed!

please dont comment about money being a problem, im already awear of that im currently looking for a job so i can get a good exhaust system, headers, cold air intake and other things.

 

You could lighten the load by removing the spare tire and jack--36 lbs. I think.I would remove the air filter but only for the race.Then put everything back in when the race is over.Go to shoeboxes site for the throttle body bypass.It's good for 6 or 7 hp.Other than that,you will have to invest.Hope this helps.

 

Thanks Fatdog! I know it is a stupid question hahah. Would straight piping my car add hp? take hp away? or nothing really? cause my friend said we could make a straight pipe system ourselves.

 

I think you may gain 5 or so on a stock exhaust.Not really worth it as you have to weld it all back again for cop inspections(at least here in calif.)New spark plugs really make a difference and new wires,the right tire pressure.Hope this helps.

 

Any suggestions help! im going to be doing the straight pipe cause i want something louder, im not making this a specific drag car, just a car i can take there some weekends and race. its my daily driver. once i get around 1600$ ill buy headers and high end exhaust system.

 

Any update?

 

I did get a job. i currently have to save for new tires so upgrades have been put to a halt. i fixed my broken tranny mount. im thinking of doing a cam upgrade and get headers maybe a 3 inch system but i donno really. still dont know what to do with the cat or what muffler to get. i have been told to get shorty headers.

 

do you know much on camshafts? i dont know what i should upgrade to. honestly i think i should rebuild the engine and just make it a 383 stroker. i have 189k miles currently. i have put on around 5 to 10 miles on it myself. what do i need to look for when deciding on if i need a engine rebuild?

 

Is the car using any oil? If not that's a good sign.Might make sure all the fluids are changed regularly.Hope this helps.