just got a 98ss went to the track tonight its got a lid and a cut out and 15x8 mt ets. and it is a auto ran a best of 13.800 and 13.8s all night was expecting maybe atleast a 13.50s. does these times sound right. it felt like it had a little stumble on the top end not real noticable hopefully plugs and wires.
r/t .127
60 2.061
330 5.866
1/8 8.935
1/8 mph 81.02
1\4 13.800
at 100.27

 

What's the track's elevation and what were the weather conditions like?
Is it a 2.73 geared car?

If the DA was pretty high with a 98 a4 2.73 car. That's a pretty normal result.

 

That 60' seems a bit slow for ETs. that may be your .3 right there.

 

i have a bolt on 95 lt1 n it ran 13.9's all day that seem a lil slow for an ls1 car imo

 

I cut a 2.18 60' on street tires and managed to get a 13.3 @ 105.. something is up with your set up man. whats your elevation, maybe thats it?

 

im thinking my mt ets were to much for a stock car. going to try with the street tires. i had p275/50-15 s on. changed air filter to k&n and fills a lot stouter now couldnt believe the difference. the one in there was a little to dirty. not sure what the elevation is im in tulsa oklahoma

 

Just checked, your elevation is 735' so it's not that. How about a total description of your ride?

 

These LS1 in factory form are quite slow.I know they can be modded just like any other car.I don't like Mustang's but with that little 5.0 and H/C/I or A Turbo there hard to beat for a Street Strip car.The LS1 will always win in the gas mileage department.

 

What is your definition of "slow"?

 

well went to the track with a set of 10.5 nittos went 13.700 so it got faster it is really hot here so sure that is not helping. going to try with just street tires this weekend see what happens.

 

I would consider it an even match between a 4th Gen LS1 Camaro and a 69' 396 Camaro (stock for stock). I wouldn't consider that slow.

Too bad Kraest is not around... he might have something interesting to say about your comment...

Anyhow, back on topic; your times look probably around normal for a 2.73 geared stock A4 car.

And the K&N filter didn't do anything for you, it's all in your head unless the paper filter was plugged full.

 

Do a tune up.

Your problem is with gears/converter. 2.73 suck *****. If you had a GU5 (3.23) it would be alittle better; but I'm doubting that at this point.

Replace your factory gears with 3.23+ and get a yank/vig 3600 Torque Converter and run 12.5 all day long.

 

i got a set pacesetter long tubes given to me just saving some money to do the y pipe and plugs and wires so i can do it all at once. also got a 3500 stall lined out. It is going to be cool this weekend and not in the 100s and the humidity here is rediculous. so hopefully get a few more baseline passes with better results.

 

After running my car at the track and getting a best of 13.3@107 and consistent times of around 13.4-13.5@104-105, I think it's the auto. trans.

My 60' times are always 2.1-2.0 on street tires, and my car is untuned. I'm can just feel and have a gut feeling that with a tune, tires, and a the right torque converter, I would most definitely be in the mid-12s.

 

Im not knocking the LS1 because my 396 has a 4.11 Gear to help it go fast while most LS1 car's rarely go above a 3.73 Gear.I would rather have a LS1 in my SS 396 anyday.I have never been in an LS1 yet though.At least I will have more fun because I know I will drive it more.