11 Second Club - PRC 5.3/T2 M6, full weight SS. New Best

It looks like my clutch issues have finally been sorted out...after more than a year. I am finally starting to have fun with the car and now the times are starting to drop. After racing for years with street tires and an easy to modulate clutch, getting used to a bias ply tire and an aggressive clutch has not been as simple. I'm not accustomed to launching a car from 4k+ rpms but it sure is a blast when she leaves. Here is my new best.


60'....1.658 New Best
330'...4.77
1/8....7.345 @ 95.8
1k.....9.552
1/4....11.406 @ 122.66

My previous best came last week. 11.47 @ 121 with a 1.69 (previous best).
My only changes from last week was going with 26" tires (I was on 27" last week) and the weather was a little better.

I weighed the car after my last pass and it came in at 3650 with me in it. The only weight reduction was removing the spare tire and jack. The way I see it, the addition of the 12 bolt and heavy BMR torque arm/driveshaft loop, more than offsets what I removed.

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Another new best... Updated on post 29......

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Nice driving.:burn:

Nice... Your car is running great. What was the da?

Nice... Your car is running great. What was the da?

Thanks. My guess is the da was around -1k .

Great driving Dave.:burn: You have a strong running car. Congrats on your new best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Larry.

Very nice Dave. 11.30's are right around the corner. Bring your car down to MIR. I'm pretty sure their track prep is worth ay least a tenth. Congrats.

Thanks. My guess is the da was around -1k .

I wish I could run in that kind of weather. I have a very similar setup to yours and so far i've ran 11.30's on the brakes... Also trapped a little over 123 and the da was 1500. I've been keeping an eye on your ride because our cars are so similar. Keep up the good work :chug:

I wish I could run in that kind of weather. I have a very similar setup to yours and so far i've ran 11.30's on the brakes... Also trapped a little over 123 and the da was 1500. I've been keeping an eye on your ride because our cars are so similar. Keep up the good work :chug:

Your car definitely runs very strong. If I could run those times in the heat I would be real happy. What is your raceweight?

Your car definitely runs very strong. If I could run those times in the heat I would be real happy. What is your raceweight?

I'm not sure on the race weight. I need to hit the scale before my next trip to the track. I'll be going to the track in the next week or two looking for better weather.

I'm not sure on the race weight. I need to hit the scale before my next trip to the track. I'll be going to the track in the next week or two looking for better weather.

What weight reduction have you done? I would like to get into the 11.20s before the season is done so my guess is that I would need to lose 100 lbs somehow. I have a set of skinnies that I haven't been able to get to fit, but that is pretty much as far as I want to go with weight reduction. If I can run those times with the full interior and ac/heat intact, I'll be more than satisfied.

What weight reduction have you done? I would like to get into the 11.20s before the season is done so my guess is that I would need to lose 100 lbs somehow. I have a set of skinnies that I haven't been able to get to fit, but that is pretty much as far as I want to go with weight reduction. If I can run those times with the full interior and ac/heat intact, I'll be more than satisfied.

I run skinnies on the front, I have no back seat or ac and I have true duals. But I added a 9" which looks to be roughly 80lbs added. I'm aiming for 11.10s at the moment. Depending on what happens i'll see if I can take it into the high 10s which would be awesome.
I have spray as well but i'm trying to max the car out na before i spray at the track. I drive the car to the track and drive it back home. I just run stock wheels in the rear with dr's.

I run skinnies on the front, I have no back seat or ac and I have true duals. But I added a 9" which looks to be roughly 80lbs added. I'm aiming for 11.10s at the moment. Depending on what happens i'll see if I can take it into the high 10s which would be awesome.
I have spray as well but i'm trying to max the car out na before i spray at the track. I drive the car to the track and drive it back home. I just run stock wheels in the rear with dr's.Damn!!! Your car is impressive. Good luck to you! What is your setup?

Very nice Dave. 11.30's are right around the corner. Bring your car down to MIR. I'm pretty sure their track prep is worth ay least a tenth. Congrats.
Bruce, believe it or not, the prep at Crapitol was pretty good. The creek hooks too good for me. I need a little spin.

My next question is, what do I have to do to run 11.2s before the season is done? I can't get the skinnies to fit for whatever reason. I would luv to run those times with the full factory interior intact. I'm willing to do a little shaving to get the skinnies to fit. Will I be able to reach my goal with just that or will I have to do some additional reduction?

Damn!!! Your car is impressive. Good luck to you! What is your setup?Thanks I appreciate it. I have prc 5.3 heads and a pat g custom cam that is pretty close to your cam specs. I have 4.10s as well.

My next question is, what do I have to do to run 11.2s before the season is done? I can't get the skinnies to fit for whatever reason. I would luv to run those times with the full factory interior intact. I'm willing to do a little shaving to get the skinnies to fit. Will I be able to reach my goal with just that or will I have to do some additional reduction?I did not gain any et with my skinnies only a little trap speed increase. The only thing that you can do is weight reduction but I don't think you'll gain .2 with that. Maybe try to get the 60ft down as well.

My next question is, what do I have to do to run 11.2s before the season is done? I can't get the skinnies to fit for whatever reason. I would luv to run those times with the full factory interior intact. I'm willing to do a little shaving to get the skinnies to fit. Will I be able to reach my goal with just that or will I have to do some additional reduction?

Hey Congrats on the new best ,Dave!! I'm sorry I didn't hit you up sooner,man. Just get a set of 7/32 spacers for the skinnies up front and bolt'em up. Remove the passenger seat and the rear seat. Hell ,if you are going for a new best then go for it !! Especially in these temps we are having now. 11.2's are can be yours.....trust me..... I know for a fact ! :nod::nod::nod:

Hey Congrats on the new best ,Dave!! I'm sorry I didn't hit you up sooner,man. Just get a set of 7/32 spacers for the skinnies up front and bolt'em up. Remove the passenger seat and the rear seat. Hell ,if you are going for a new best then go for it !! Especially in these temps we are having now. 11.2's are can be yours.....trust me..... I know for a fact ! :nod::nod::nod:

I tried the 7/32 spacers but they still don't work. If I can run an 11.2 without removing any part of the interior I'd be happy. I think that removing the front sway bar, adding skinnies, and good air may help me to my goal. If somehow I end up running a 11.3001...the seat is coming out. lol. I think I will need to run 124 mph to get there.

I was able to get another new best before the season is over.

11.28 @ 123.8

The clutch didn't seem to like it too much so I packed it in after that. It was certainly a fitting end to the season. I don't know what my goals will be for the coming season but I don't want to put a roll bar in the car. It would be nice to run these times in the heat though.

Great job and driving!

I was able to get another new best before the season is over.

11.28 @ 123.8

The clutch didn't seem to like it too much so I packed it in after that. It was certainly a fitting end to the season. I don't know what my goals will be for he coming season but I don't want to put a roll bar in the car. It would be nice to run these times in the heat though.

Congrats on the new times, Dave !! I was trying for a 11.2 myself ,but fell short this year. If I get lucky finding a FAST92/92 set-up , I'm sure 11.2's would be mine next season. Congrats again,man . :nod:

Congrats on the new times, Dave !! I was trying for a 11.2 myself ,but fell short this year. If I get lucky finding a FAST92/92 set-up , I'm sure 11.2's would be mine next season. Congrats again,man . :nod:

Thanks Mac. Congrats on your new best. When did it come?

Great ET and mph Dave, congrats. :cheers:

The breakdown of the pass....


60'....1.691
330...4.756
1/8....7.281@96.52
1k.....9.462
1/4...11.289@123.87

The race weight was probably around 3650

Great ET and mph Dave, congrats. :cheers:

Thanks Bruce. I'm real happy with how the car is running now. 156k miles on the motor and the old ls1 keeps right on going.

Great job and driving!

Thanks alot Mike. It was probably the best driving I've done on any one pass since I've had the car. It all came together at the right time.

Congrats! What was the da?

The air was awesome. da was -1400

On the last day of the season I was able to get another new best. I was told to slow it down after making several passes. Didn't matter, I was out of gas anyways.:D.
The only thing changed from last week was the removal of the front sway bar.


60'.....1.634
330....4.696
1/8.....7.231 @ 96.74
1k......9.407
1/4.....11.23 @ 124.2

I also got a new best mph of 125.8

On the last day of the season I was able to get another new best. I was told to slow it down after making several passes. Didn't matter, I was out of gas anyways.:D.
The only thing changed from last week was the removal of the front sway bar.


60'.....1.634
330....4.696
1/8.....7.231 @ 96.74
1k......9.407
1/4.....11.23 @ 124.2

I also got a new best mph of 125.8
That's some good mph! Congrats again. I want to see what I can do in da like that. I think I would turn some unreal times/mph. I'm jealous of your air lol

so what is the issue with the skinneys? what rims are they, studs,spacers,grinding yet?

good times by the way, i agree with ya getting use to leaving hard takes a while to get use to

so what is the issue with the skinneys? what rims are they, studs,spacers,grinding yet?

I have prostars. I took them off my 94 camaro, which needed no modifications because of the smaller brakes. I thought I would only have to touch up the calipers to get them to fit on the 99. We grinded quite a bit before I threw in the towel. I really was only trying to get them to fit for this last race day. The spacers are 5/16.

That's some good mph! Congrats again. I want to see what I can do in da like that. I think I would turn some unreal times/mph. I'm jealous of your air lol

Thanks! Nothing beats a hooking, sea level track on a negative da day. I didn't expect to be this quick so I'm more than happy. Just think, a little weight reduction and it would probably be a 10 second car.:nod:

Congrats on your new best!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great driving Dave and here's the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCJNFJrp2lg

Dave, you and Larry were puttin' it down that day !! Man, I have to get me a cut-out ! ..:)

Congrats on your new best!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great driving Dave and here's the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCJNFJrp2lgThanks alot for the video Larry. I'm glad we were able to run bests again this year, and more importantly, able to drive home...unassisted. ;)

Dave, you and Larry were puttin' it down that day !! Man, I have to get me a cut-out ! ..:)

The cutout is most definitely a worthwhile mod.

Thanks! Nothing beats a hooking, sea level track on a negative da day. I didn't expect to be this quick so I'm more than happy. Just think, a little weight reduction and it would probably be a 10 second car.:nod:

Yea if you do a few small things 10s would be right there. I'm hoping my track gets some neg da.

You were doing some good driving in the vid.

Yea if you do a few small things 10s would be right there. I'm hoping my track gets some neg da.

You were doing some good driving in the vid.

Thanks. I don't plan on putting a roll bar in the SS so I'm pretty much done with the modding. I was asked to slow it down.

I want to hear those words one day. Please slow down LOL

Thanks alot for the video Larry. I'm glad we were able to run bests again this year, and more importantly, able to drive home...unassisted. ;)



The cutout is most definitely a worthwhile mod.

Where do you have your cut-out located ? My wife wants to buy me one for christmas . :D

Where do you have your cut-out located ? My wife wants to buy me one for christmas . :DRight before the pipe goes up over the axle. Your wife is very thoughtful :D