I just got back from the track. And Im running 13.240 @107.790. I want to get into the 12s. What else should i do? I was thinking 1.6 RRs, Cold air induction, or 3.73s What would be my best bet? Thanks alot.

 

weight loss/ pull all the extras out. 200lbs = 2 tenths

I just pulled close to 300lbs outta my car, but you lose some creature comforts...like Air conditioning for one

 

I forgot to mention i already took out my speaker box, spare tire and jack. I dont want to take out anymore than that. I like A/C too much Any other imput?

 

You could definatley pick some time up by switching out those shorties for some longtubes. 1 5/8".................. not working to well IMO. That and some gears should put you into the 12's, some DR's wwouldnt hurt either...................


Chris

 

remove the sway bar

 

if you're still running the stock air intake, you definitely need to get rid of that and get a cai. that should help considerably since you have a cam and headers. the 1.6rr's would also help some.

 

get a CAI, drop the swaybar and drop those 60's (possibly buy/borrow some drag radials) u will have 12's for sure

 

get a CAI, drop the swaybar and drop those 60's (possibly buy/borrow some drag radials) u will have 12's for sure yup i agree.

 

you really dont have a CAI yet?

 

learn to drive that should net you 12s

 

Get a set of drag radials, get yourself a 1.9 60ft and you're there.

 

at your mod level a CAI by itself may be worth .2. I wouldn't bother with Longtubes unless you plan on hitting 400-450RWHP or better. Stickier tires would definitely help as well.

 

Here's another vote for the headers. Those 1 5/8's shorties are no good except for emissions, but then again, most headers pass emissions. Ditch those in favor of LT's, or AZ's, or SLP, and get a Cold Air Induction. You should be there.

On another note, what's your 60' time? THat's going to determine your run. I went 13.09@106.8 with a 2.03 short time, so looking at your higher trap speed, I can't help but to think that you need a little harder launch off the line. You've got the car to get into the 12's right now it looks like.

 

what the hell kind of logic is this?

I dropped about .8 sec with long tubes, catback and gears.


hey now, lets not be too hasty

 

Yea...the ET difference at the track between LT1s with LTs against my LT1 with shortys is well worth spending that extra cash...if I were to want to go slower than I do now - not to jack the post, but IMO, shortys are the best bet for a stock/bolt-on LT1. LTs, IMO, seem to hurt low end on cars that don't have the breathing ability to make use of the extra size of LTs. Heads/Cam cars...LTs are a MUST; again...all my opinion.

Weight can be lost without loosing amenities. Back seat...do you REALLY let people sit back there? Bumper supports...heavy *** milk cartons are what they are. Granted, the front support has a nice metal brace and likely a front end collision will undoubtably send you radiator shopping. The rear, to me seems worthless...it MAY (big MAYBE) help some...but getting hit in the butt is gonna require replacing the skirt and repainting either way. But, that's a combined (back seat and supports) 60-70+/- pounds. Ditch that sway bar and you'll see an improvement in launching (I did).

For track purpose, remove the belt for a pass at a time, good for a few ponies. There's plenty tricks-of-the-trade. Some people say "Oh...I race my car and drive it on the street the same way." And other blah blah blah. But, losers are always making excuses aren't they, lol...j/k