LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

errrr what do i need???

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Old 02-23-2009, 09:01 AM
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for my car to run 12.5's??? that's all i really want right now
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with the firebird in the sig? it should do it now on the 100 shot. otherwise a stall if its an auto. gears, drag radials, cut out, might need a cam too. good luck
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more nitrous. what do you run now?
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you should be in the 12s with whats in your sig...

97 Ws6 TA conv heavy pig
slp shorties,catless Y-pipe,cut-out,125dry(yuk),nitto DRs no other mods
12.4 @ 106 sprayin out the hole 1.6 60' in 2800' DA

you having a lighter car,Lts and most likely better DA you are there!
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You have an A4 or M6 trans? If the latter, I'd say practice launching, if an A4 I'd say get at least a 2500 stall.

96lt1m6 is right hough, you should be close to that if you can pull off a solid launch. Otherwise I'd say some suspension mods and you're set! There's been stock LT1s with just full suspension that hit mid-high 12s, so a 100shot should solidify that.
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yeah should should be seeing those times already. whats your DA? and whats your 60'?
ditch the chokemaster and do some weight reduction maybe
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Atleast a Yank SS 3600, anything less is a waste of time.
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Originally Posted by lt1-xjs
Atleast a Yank SS 3600, anything less is a waste of time.
Everytime someone recommends a purely racing part, I have to remind them that not everyone is out to make their car a dragster :\ Some of these are DDs that they like to take to the track and a 3600 is going to kill the gas mileage. That's why I mentioned at least a 2500 but I wouldn't go over 3K if is driven on the road a lot.
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Sounds to me like the OP isn't concerned with anything else, because all he wants is to run faster times. I've used a 3600 converter as my daily driver for 6 years and, while gas mileage suffers a negligible percent, the gains at the track are worth 1 or 2 mpg, IMO, especially when the priority to go faster supersedes gas mileage on a V8 12-second car. And if gas mileage really is a concern, make sure you get a lock-up converter.

Go with a 3500+ stall. With the bolt-ons mentioned and a sticky tire (and a rear that can handle it) on top of a 3500 stall, you'll catapult yourself into the 12s easily (all motor - no nitrous).
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Originally Posted by dante1313
for my car to run 12.5's??? that's all i really want right now
What are you running now? What kind of 60' times?

Before anyone can answer you well, you have to answer those two questions.
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Originally Posted by Formula350
Everytime someone recommends a purely racing part, I have to remind them that not everyone is out to make their car a dragster :\ Some of these are DDs that they like to take to the track and a 3600 is going to kill the gas mileage. That's why I mentioned at least a 2500 but I wouldn't go over 3K if is driven on the road a lot.
I completely disagree. It has nothing to do with there being a definite threshold for what can or cannot be driven on the street. Driveability comes down to personal preference. As for gas mileage...If you drive a V8 FBody and that is a concern of yours, then
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Originally Posted by 94Z28rag
I completely disagree. It has nothing to do with there being a definite threshold for what can or cannot be driven on the street. Driveability comes down to personal preference. As for gas mileage...If you drive a V8 FBody and that is a concern of yours, then
I never said it was impossible to drive on the street Or if I did, please quote that part. I said it'll hurt the fuel economy. Our cars get quite good fuel economy, so why can't I enjoy the best of both worlds? Doesn't seem like I'm asking too much. And you can go faster with out touching your motor or transmission, I already pointed that out.
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He's probably hitting the 100 shot and spinning the Nittos. A set of Micky Thompsons would most likely get him some 12.5's.




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