goldcar

Alright so I have a VERT 98 Trans am ls1 A4, and it has 3.23 gears, Slp loudmouth 2 Cat back, and a true fiber ram air hood so basically stock lol.

Anyways im getting these mods pretty soon:
1. Slp lid
2. Lt Headers
3. Cutout installed on stock y pipe
4. M/T Drag slicks

And Im hoping I can squeeze in a bigger stall converter in the future which I know is worth about .4 to .6 but forget about this comment as it'd be awhile from now.

SO my question is if the 4 mods listed would get a Vert ls1 into the 12's as im 17 and a mid-high 12 sec car is enough to kill most cars id run into

Zmg00camaross

iTrader: (11)

You will need a convertor!

goldcar

So just to break like 12.9'S id need a bigger stall?

Zmg00camaross

iTrader: (11)

Well if you get all the bolt ons. Stock convertor can do it. May be hard with stock gear. But A4 is not my area since I am a stick racer.

goldcar

Ok well I do plan on taking a week off of driving my baby to install a stall then get the TQ management removed but who know's when that'd happen. Also im guessing it'd be best to install the new Headers and new stall at the same time, so might just do those 2 first.

goldcar

Anyways thanks for the help Zmg00camaross

Zmg00camaross

iTrader: (11)

I would install the headers and a good y pipe. One of if not thee most important bolt on.

big hammer

high stall and mickeys will be your best bet.

goldcar

Ok I guess instead of the cut out ill get the y-pipe, headers, and stall. Already have the cat back, so then ill have a full exhaust with those mods.

ez2cdave

Small Nitrous Kit . . . Cheapest way to run 12's . . . No other mods needed 125 HP-175HP kit ,

Krab

iTrader: (28)

In an auto, I'd say the "quickest" route would be getting a stall and some sticky tires along with some weight reduction. You already have 3.23's, so that's a plus, but your 'vert means you've got more weight than non-vert's, so weight reduction will definitely help. Definitely get a lid. That might get you there, if not pretty close to it.

goldcar

Yea I have thought about putting a 100 shot on it... But to safely do it it'd be like $800 which for $800 I could make it almost just as fast in the 1/4 mile except all the time without any possible damage to my motor

goldcar

Yes sir I plan on doing a minor weight reduction to it which would maybe get it down about 80-100lbs less but nothing to drastic as it's not a straight up drag car lol.

97camaro383

iTrader: (31)

Have you ran the car at the track yet in its stock form?

ez2cdave

Yes, but the Nitrous kit would affect your fuel economy in everyday driving.

What does the car run now ?

I predicted needing to drop 1.5 sec or more off the ET . . . About 150 HP additional +/-.

As for damage, "leaning on" a stock motor will always incur the risk of possible damage.

ez2cdave

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spy2520

iTrader: (3)

Stall alone might get it there.

Exeodus

iTrader: (1)

The stall can do it if you hook, but the bolt ons you listed will not be enough on their own.

thunderstruck507

iTrader: (18)

Tracks vary around the country, need to know what it runs now as you could be anywhere from 13.1 to 13.8 stock (or possibly faster or slower than that range).

But stall and good tires are your best bet by far.

ez2cdave

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