auto 4th gen guys...new best 14.68@95.54mph
01-06-2003, 09:32 PM
#42
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Originally posted by Dave B
That must be one hell of a track because I constantly read about incredible ET/MPHs for all makes and models when they run at that track. Awesome times I must say. A 12.5@115 from an LS1 with a lid/headers/exhaust/weight reduction is absolutely unheard of. Z06s don't even pull those kinds of ETs/MPHs in Kansas City, not even close. An LS1 F-Body with those mods is LUCKY to go 13.4s here. The quickest NA F-Body at KCIR runs lower 12s @114. His mods are a cam, heads, headers, NO exhaust, NO rear interior, full slicks, 12-bolt rear end, 6000rpm launches. With a 100-shot he gets mid 11s in the mid 120s.
BTW, the altitude in Kansas City ranges from ~950' to ~1200'. Believe me, I work for a civil engineering firm, I know these things
KCIR (my track) sits at ~1080'.
Dave
That must be one hell of a track because I constantly read about incredible ET/MPHs for all makes and models when they run at that track. Awesome times I must say. A 12.5@115 from an LS1 with a lid/headers/exhaust/weight reduction is absolutely unheard of. Z06s don't even pull those kinds of ETs/MPHs in Kansas City, not even close. An LS1 F-Body with those mods is LUCKY to go 13.4s here. The quickest NA F-Body at KCIR runs lower 12s @114. His mods are a cam, heads, headers, NO exhaust, NO rear interior, full slicks, 12-bolt rear end, 6000rpm launches. With a 100-shot he gets mid 11s in the mid 120s.
BTW, the altitude in Kansas City ranges from ~950' to ~1200'. Believe me, I work for a civil engineering firm, I know these things
KCIR (my track) sits at ~1080'. Dave
Steele is 500+ft above sea level, if your only at 1100, that's not as bad as Bristol TN, it's at almost 1400ft I believe. I ran at Beach bend on a colder day than this past Saturday, but they didn't prep the track very well, and it was overcast. I had to baby it out of the hole then go easy in 1st and 2nd getting a lot of wheelspin. I was still running 12.8's at almost 113mph.
I was cutting high 2.1's running that time too, so cutting 2.0's at Steele made the difference. Steele has great track prep, most tracks can't handle my 1-2 shift, Saturday I didn't get almost any wheelspin on the 1-2. Heck crappy tracks make me break loose on the 2-3 and sometimes even the 3-4 shift.
We have to drive 3 hours one way to get to Steele, so it's not like it's close for us, but the trip is worth it. I fine it worthless anymore to go to less than awesome tracks in less than great weather. Why beat on the car when you know you have no chance of bettering your best time?
01-06-2003, 10:18 PM
#43
Originally posted by FAST LS1
I fine it worthless anymore to go to less than awesome tracks in less than great weather. Why beat on the car when you know you have no chance of bettering your best time?
I fine it worthless anymore to go to less than awesome tracks in less than great weather. Why beat on the car when you know you have no chance of bettering your best time?
01-06-2003, 10:31 PM
#44
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Originally posted by FAST LS1
We have to drive 3 hours one way to get to Steele, so it's not like it's close for us, but the trip is worth it. I fine it worthless anymore to go to less than awesome tracks in less than great weather. Why beat on the car when you know you have no chance of bettering your best time?
We have to drive 3 hours one way to get to Steele, so it's not like it's close for us, but the trip is worth it. I fine it worthless anymore to go to less than awesome tracks in less than great weather. Why beat on the car when you know you have no chance of bettering your best time?
Yes, it sucks not being able to get good ETs, however my trap speeds are some of the highest for the 4th gens, so I know my car is plenty strong. Racing, even when not breaking records and/or getting crappy ETs, is a release for me because I'm racing my car legally and it's fun to hang out with friends and watch others race.
I speak the truth when I say stock LS1s go high 13s low 14s at my track. Stock 99 GT Mustangs get mid to high 14s, Type Rs get lower to mid 15s, Z06s go higher 12s lower 13s, etc. I've been racing at this track on a regular basis for over the past 5 years. Yes, the track is slow, but overall it's a good time.
Dave
01-07-2003, 01:11 AM
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Originally posted by 96sleeper
where have you been? New car yet?
where have you been? New car yet?
Shan just had our 3rd daughter on the 3rd, so thats been taking up our time. BTW, her name is Annabelle, and she was 9 lbs and 15.3 oz at birth. Both Shan and baby are doing great.
01-07-2003, 09:22 AM
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Originally posted by VeeTec
Still looking.
Shan just had our 3rd daughter on the 3rd, so thats been taking up our time. BTW, her name is Annabelle, and she was 9 lbs and 15.3 oz at birth. Both Shan and baby are doing great.
Still looking.
Shan just had our 3rd daughter on the 3rd, so thats been taking up our time. BTW, her name is Annabelle, and she was 9 lbs and 15.3 oz at birth. Both Shan and baby are doing great.
01-07-2003, 09:28 AM
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Originally posted by VeeTec
Still looking.
Shan just had our 3rd daughter on the 3rd, so thats been taking up our time. BTW, her name is Annabelle, and she was 9 lbs and 15.3 oz at birth. Both Shan and baby are doing great.
Still looking.
Shan just had our 3rd daughter on the 3rd, so thats been taking up our time. BTW, her name is Annabelle, and she was 9 lbs and 15.3 oz at birth. Both Shan and baby are doing great.
01-07-2003, 07:40 PM
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Thanks.
BTW, I see my friend has a 98 GTP for sale at his car lot for $6,500, hmmmm. Not much on GM, but those are pretty fast, and have lots of performance potential. Its dark green and I believe its loaded, plus I can get some more $$$$ knocked off since I know him.
I really want a 97-99 Maxima SE 5 speed, but finding the right one is taking forever. I may buy something in the interim.
BTW, I see my friend has a 98 GTP for sale at his car lot for $6,500, hmmmm. Not much on GM, but those are pretty fast, and have lots of performance potential. Its dark green and I believe its loaded, plus I can get some more $$$$ knocked off since I know him.
I really want a 97-99 Maxima SE 5 speed, but finding the right one is taking forever. I may buy something in the interim.
01-07-2003, 09:18 PM
#50
Originally posted by VeeTec
Still looking.
Shan just had our 3rd daughter on the 3rd, so thats been taking up our time. BTW, her name is Annabelle, and she was 9 lbs and 15.3 oz at birth. Both Shan and baby are doing great.
Still looking.
Shan just had our 3rd daughter on the 3rd, so thats been taking up our time. BTW, her name is Annabelle, and she was 9 lbs and 15.3 oz at birth. Both Shan and baby are doing great.
veetec congrats on the little one.
even more reason for family car
I've never been out there to Steele. How far is that from Tuscaloosa? I used to run my Civic hatchback at the Atmore Dragway north of Mobile.
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