Drag Racing Results - First time at the track with my Z

First time with it and only ran 3 run...

Still pretty cold... traction was an issue

1st run

R/T : 0.867
60' : 2.892
1/8 : 9.483
1/8 : 84.46
1/4 : 13.956 @ 109.90

Second run

R/T : 0.468
60' : 2.681
1/8 : 9.218
1/8 : 86.00
1/4 : 13.649
MPH: 109.47

If I learn to launch properly... what is the potential?

Car : Z28 1999, T56, Stock gear, 3450 pounds, around 370 WHP

Thanks!

High 11s if you launch right....even a half way decent 2.1 would get you a low 12 with 370 rwhp. Just keep practicing, you'll get it.

I am planning new heads in the coming weeks
Which will bring it at 405 - 420 RWHP

Thanks alot for the reply!
Very appreciated

Should go back very soon

something is up if that car makes 370 whp and is trapping 109. my lid muffler car traps 109+ and i know it's nowhere near 370 whp. my car currently weighs 3540. what's the setup?

Setup : Headers (BBK), Exhaust (Magnaflow), Air Box and Lid (SLP), Ported TB and MAF, LS6, UDP, Camshaft and a tune.

Thanks for the reply!

I was shifting just under the cut off (around 6400)
Could it be that I am shifting at a to high RPM?

Mustang Dyno :
- Max WHP : 346 @ 6345
- Max WTQ : 320 @ 4900

something is up if that car makes 370 whp and is trapping 109. my lid muffler car traps 109+ and i know it's nowhere near 370 whp. my car currently weighs 3540. what's the setup?

What cam are you running?? Also, your 60 is really bad.

I know :emb:

Experience at the track : 2 runs

What cam are you running?? Also, your 60 is really bad.

231/234 .599/.648

what cam are you running?? Also, your 60 is really bad.

Just keep practicing man, you'll figure that 60' out. Go around the water, do a little burnout, and try leaving off idle and rolling into it...go from there and work your way up. Don't worry about the guy next to you or a damn reaction time.....sit there for 10 days if you want. Just focus on controlling that launch.

Thanks for the good words!


Just keep practicing man, you'll figure that 60' out. Go around the water, do a little burnout, and try leaving off idle and rolling into it...go from there and work your way up. Don't worry about the guy next to you or a damn reaction time.....sit there for 10 days if you want. Just focus on controlling that launch.

do what gtospd said, and you should be shiftin around 6800.. not 6400.. youre missin out on a LOT!

The cut off is at 6600 rpm

Traction was also an issue. Still cold here in Montreal (45F) so the NT05 did not hook well.

Thanks

do what gtospd said, and you should be shiftin around 6800.. not 6400.. youre missin out on a LOT!

Went back to Napierville Dragway last weekend
Temp was anusual for this time of the year (86 F)

A new mustang (5.0) ran 13.3 @ 105

My two best run

R/T : 0.466
60' : 2.30
1/8 : 8.78 @ 86.57
1/4 : 13.23 @ 111.04

and

R/T : 0.341
60' : 2.36
1/8 : 8.81 @ 86.56
1/4 : 13.27 @ 110.7

Still learning to launch properly...

This thread is all about seat time! Any 60ft over 2.x is a waste. I honestly will just keep trying to get that 60 down and don't worry about nothing else, dont worry about catching a light, or catching your opponent, dont worry about nothing but your launch until you consistently get it narrowed down.

With Nitto's, do a burnout till you see smoke in your side mirrors. Try your pressure @ 22 lbs, then go down from there in increments of 2lbs. I always start my tire pressures high cause it is easier to take out then to put in unless the track has a pump or you have one avalible.

Dont be afraid to come out of the hole soft, and then slightly adjust from there. To many beginners get anxious and dump a load like the first time they got laid! I have noticed in my own personal experiences that small adjustments make the biggest differences!

Whatever you do, try to always do the same routine on every pass. Just like in baseball, batters keep the same routine on every at bat.

Disclaimer: I am no John Force, but I can tell you that every time I have been to the track, my later passes in the night have always been my best passes and I credit it all to my routine and small adjustments.

Thanks alot for your input

Should go back soon and I'll try your approach

This thread is all about seat time! Any 60ft over 2.x is a waste. I honestly will just keep trying to get that 60 down and don't worry about nothing else, dont worry about catching a light, or catching your opponent, dont worry about nothing but your launch until you consistently get it narrowed down.

With Nitto's, do a burnout till you see smoke in your side mirrors. Try your pressure @ 22 lbs, then go down from there in increments of 2lbs. I always start my tire pressures high cause it is easier to take out then to put in unless the track has a pump or you have one avalible.

Dont be afraid to come out of the hole soft, and then slightly adjust from there. To many beginners get anxious and dump a load like the first time they got laid! I have noticed in my own personal experiences that small adjustments make the biggest differences!

Whatever you do, try to always do the same routine on every pass. Just like in baseball, batters keep the same routine on every at bat.

Disclaimer: I am no John Force, but I can tell you that every time I have been to the track, my later passes in the night have always been my best passes and I credit it all to my routine and small adjustments.

On your launch, bring the RPM's up to 4-5k rpms and slip the clutch out of the hole. You should be able to get a feel for it pretty quick depending on traction. First time I tried it I was amazed at the difference. It also keeps your car in the powerband. I've done many 1.8x 60's on street tires using that method, and 1.6x 60's on slicks. Below is one of my passes, not the best but it kind gives you a feel for what I'm talking about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiIeuQ7bcOE

Let you know how it went

Thanks!

On your launch, bring the RPM's up to 4-5k rpms and slip the clutch out of the hole. You should be able to get a feel for it pretty quick depending on traction. First time I tried it I was amazed at the difference. It also keeps your car in the powerband. I've done many 1.8x 60's on street tires using that method, and 1.6x 60's on slicks. Below is one of my passes, not the best but it kind gives you a feel for what I'm talking about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiIeuQ7bcOE

Like said before you should bump up your shift rpms. I think the rule of thumb is 500rpms over peak horsepower. Either way Id start at 6500 and up a 100 till theres no mph improvment.

Thanks for the comment

I should go back soon and will try all recommandations

Cheers

Like said before you should bump up your shift rpms. I think the rule of thumb is 500rpms over peak horsepower. Either way Id start at 6500 and up a 100 till theres no mph improvment.