Cadillac CTS-V 2004-2007 (Gen I) The Caddy with an Attitude...

Looking into a V1 - whats it take to runs 11's?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-31-2014, 06:52 AM
  #1  
11 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
janaka's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: South Shore, NS
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Looking into a V1 - whats it take to runs 11's?

I've been looking for a LSX platform for a while and haven't found the right vette but there are a few nice CTS V1's around that are interesting me.

I want something that's faster than most cars on the road here, 11's will definitely put me in that realm where I am - looow 12's would suffice as well.

Looks like 05/06s are reasonably available so my question is what does it take to bang out some reasonably quick times?

99% street driven car 1% actual drag racing - summer daily, wife will drive as well.
Old 05-31-2014, 07:24 AM
  #2  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
isis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 1,501
Received 11 Likes on 9 Posts

Default

Magic, mostly
Old 05-31-2014, 07:47 AM
  #3  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
ls1247's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Greenville SC
Posts: 2,413
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

Diff, axles, driveshaft, clutch, subframe bushings, shifter, horsepower.
Old 05-31-2014, 08:01 AM
  #4  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
bigti99a's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: baltimore, MD
Posts: 1,412
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

i your want an 11sec roll racer its great but at the strip it will never 60' like you want it to. from a roll throw bolt ons and cam and heads if you want and you will fair well on the street.
Old 05-31-2014, 08:10 AM
  #5  
DMM
TECH Fanatic
 
DMM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,756
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

4L80E conversion and bolt on's.
Old 05-31-2014, 08:25 AM
  #6  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (10)
 
NIKDSC5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: DFW Area
Posts: 2,599
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts

Default

About 10k in mods.
Old 05-31-2014, 08:44 AM
  #7  
TECH Enthusiast
 
gtistile's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 560
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

Rear end, drag radials, cam, headers/exhaust, nitrous
Old 05-31-2014, 10:05 AM
  #8  
On The Tree
 
mild83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

A V2...amirite?
Old 05-31-2014, 10:26 AM
  #9  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (10)
 
NIKDSC5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: DFW Area
Posts: 2,599
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by mild83
A V2...amirite?
I know of at least one who agrees with you!

I read that in my best Austin powers voice. -
Old 05-31-2014, 10:26 AM
  #10  
TECH Regular
 
DarkCharisma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

To make your V run 11's you need to swap it with a Corvette.
Old 05-31-2014, 10:45 AM
  #11  
TECH Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
grocerygetter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 410
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by DMM
4L80E conversion and bolt on's.
this. I figure I could get low 11s high 10s with about mid 500whp and an auto, and a 8.8 or 9" rear. Of course...that's knocking over a bank. If you want to go off that deep in one of these cars I would honestly say get a different platform. I love this car but I wanted it for a fun weekend car and to hit a road course a couple times...maybe try auto cross. My auto 2010 camaro ran mid 10s with 654whp. same weight as this car.
Old 05-31-2014, 11:31 AM
  #12  
11 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
janaka's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: South Shore, NS
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Well I guess I knock the cts off the list - even with a maggie low 12s or 11s are tough?
Old 05-31-2014, 11:58 AM
  #13  
TECH Regular
 
DarkCharisma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by janaka
Well I guess I knock the cts off the list - even with a maggie low 12s or 11s are tough?

Affirmative.
Old 05-31-2014, 12:17 PM
  #14  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (10)
 
NIKDSC5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: DFW Area
Posts: 2,599
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by janaka
Well I guess I knock the cts off the list - even with a maggie low 12s or 11s are tough?
Not true. You just need a clutch rear end and tires. Stage up on YouTube with a clutch H/C/I and stock rear hit 12.1 and street tires. Guessing somewhere around 450rwhp if that. Would have been 11 seconds but is says he missed 4th.

So mostly the driver mod can do a lot.
Old 05-31-2014, 12:45 PM
  #15  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
bmylez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Someone on here made 550whp with a Maggie, cam, and bolt ons. Just need a really good tune. After that, clutch and 8.8 swap, it's an 11 sec car (with driver mod). All those parts will set you back 15k-ish unless you can find deals.
Old 05-31-2014, 02:09 PM
  #16  
TECH Enthusiast
 
runsfromdacops's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Turbos.a twin disc. 8.8 and DRs
A auto wouldn't hurt either
Old 05-31-2014, 05:33 PM
  #17  
11 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
janaka's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: South Shore, NS
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

So basically a **** load to go fast. Thanks for the honest feedback guys I truly appreciate it.
Old 06-01-2014, 11:15 PM
  #18  
TECH Enthusiast
 
runsfromdacops's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

yep deep pockets.
any *** hat can go fast in a vett.its much more fun in the caddy
Old 06-02-2014, 10:23 PM
  #19  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (4)
 
odthetruth's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: heading South East on Bakalakadaka street
Posts: 819
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Prayers or deep pockets.

Won't 60' out the hole hard enough without massive rear susp upgrade.
Old 06-03-2014, 08:28 AM
  #20  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
LeanPocket's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Corpus Christi Texas
Posts: 1,122
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

these replies are hilarious lol


Quick Reply: Looking into a V1 - whats it take to runs 11's?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:46 AM.