12.35 @ 114....whats next?
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Re: 12.35 @ 114....whats next?
Originally Posted by matLT1
Your 60 ft seems like it could be a tad better. If you could sink it into the 1.7-1.8 range I think you would be getting close to the 11's. Judging by the tires you are using, those seems good. Have you tried LCA's or maybe just some more practice?
I agree right here, drop 3 tenths of your sixty foot and youre well into the 11s. get some real tires and remove the front sway bar at the track.
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Re: 12.35 @ 114....whats next?
Honestly, if you can't afford to do these mods, you should save up some money. If you spend $$ to get your car to hook, your rear end is going to snap, then you won't have any money to fix that. Just get a dyno tune and save up for some real mods, (longtubes, true duals, 9", suspension, ect...)
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Re: 12.35 @ 114....whats next?
Originally Posted by SLeePer350
honestly, i set of used LT headers (ie pacesetters) would be your best bet...i am sure you could find some within your 350 budget. installation is easy, and the ground clearance is not a problem
Originally Posted by SLeePer350
those 10 bolts, especially ones supporting engines bigger than 350's are hunks of sh|t. do yourself a favor and wait till you have the money for a 12 bolt or 9"...i learned the hard way when my 10-bolt died (aka teeth shot through the diff cover)
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Re: 12.35 @ 114....whats next?
just got back. 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7's all day long with 2.2 60 foots. NO track prep because it was a "street racing" event. I dont understand it though, they didnt prep the track because they wanted it to be more like the street, yet I get better traction on the street.
The finals they gave out no times or slips, which was the best race I ran of course. I lost to a 12.0 car that ran that letting off, by 3 lengths.... 2nd isnt so bad though when there was about 50 cars.
The finals they gave out no times or slips, which was the best race I ran of course. I lost to a 12.0 car that ran that letting off, by 3 lengths.... 2nd isnt so bad though when there was about 50 cars.
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Re: 12.35 @ 114....whats next?
I have over 50 mid 11 second passes on my 10 bolt with sub 1.80 60 foot times on every pass. Sure it would be nice to fork over 2500 or so for a good strong rear, but when I can pick-up another 10 bolt out of the junk yard for 300$ why buy the big one?
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Re: 12.35 @ 114....whats next?
Originally Posted by WS Sick
I have over 50 mid 11 second passes on my 10 bolt with sub 1.80 60 foot times on every pass. Sure it would be nice to fork over 2500 or so for a good strong rear, but when I can pick-up another 10 bolt out of the junk yard for 300$ why buy the big one?
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Re: 12.35 @ 114....whats next?
Originally Posted by JakeRobb
The original poster is driving an M6 car. Manuals are known to be harder on the rear ends. It's much easier to gently preload the drivetrain with a stall (which I see you have), so of course yours will last longer.
That engine don't seem to be right.Ya should be in the mid 11's with a full weight car.
GET IT UP OUT OF THE WEEDS,box the LCA's and put in bushings,put the correct springs and a Spohn TA and double adjustable shocks all the way around. When ya get ready to start, PM me and I will tell ya the springs and shocks to buy. YES ya can drive it daily but ya can't do any road racing.It is as usual driving on the Interstate.
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Re: 12.35 @ 114....whats next?
Originally Posted by 1racerdude
That engine don't seem to be right.Ya should be in the mid 11's with a full weight car.
GET IT UP OUT OF THE WEEDS,box the LCA's and put in bushings,put the correct springs and a Spohn TA and double adjustable shocks all the way around. When ya get ready to start, PM me and I will tell ya the springs and shocks to buy. YES ya can drive it daily but ya can't do any road racing.It is as usual driving on the Interstate.
GET IT UP OUT OF THE WEEDS,box the LCA's and put in bushings,put the correct springs and a Spohn TA and double adjustable shocks all the way around. When ya get ready to start, PM me and I will tell ya the springs and shocks to buy. YES ya can drive it daily but ya can't do any road racing.It is as usual driving on the Interstate.
yeah, suspension is obviously the next step. LCA's first. Shoot me some names I can start looking for.