BRIAN98Z28

Looking to buy a 99 or 2000 FRC. Was wondering what you guys thought it would do. Ive heard 12.8-12.9 at around 109-111mph.

OWENMUSTANG

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12.8-12.9 is what the last of the c5's seem to run with 6 speeds on the east coast.
older ones might do the number but, i'm guessing a few ticks slower..

BRIAN98Z28

well Im speaking of the FRC cars, which are about 100 pounds lighter than a regular coupe. Ive heard those times are possible in them, but i just wanted to get more input from the corvette crowd and possibly some FRC owners.
brian

Neumonic2002

I would think it is possible but just like anything involving a stick, allot depends on the driver.

99C5JA

Z06's are about a 100lbs lighter due the lighter windshield and I believe less sound deadening. The FRC is maybe 50-75lbs lighter depending on how the coupe is optioned.

VINCE

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The Z06 is 3118lbs fully loaded and the FRC is 3170lbs fully loaded. If you do not get the dual climate control and HUD you will lose about 20lbs on the FRC. Remember the Z06 wheels/tires are MUCH lighter than regular OEM wheels/tires. Rumor is a base optioned FRC with OEM Z06 wheels weigh almost the same.

StealthZ06

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This guy ran a 12.47@112.23 with only a Donaldson Blackwing.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=frc

Slowhawk

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The driver makes a big difference in how fast you are.(60' and shifting)

VINCE

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I totally agree. I weigh 285lbs and I am sure I am not going to run low 12's with just a blackwing. Maybe if I put on OEM Z06 wheels with drag radials and added Corbeau seats along with Aerospaces light weight brake setup.

ROJO99

I have a 99 FRC with the following, Blackwing, B&M shifter, Raptor shift light, and new GoodYear F1GSD3's on all corners. With this known I have managed the following.

Best with runflats = 13.22@109.3 with a 2.2 60'

Best with F1GSD3's = 12.94@108.6 with a 1.915 60'

Seat time is important. It has taken me 6 months to reach some consistancy with a 6 speed.

Kap_99C5

Ive only had 2 runs at the track (Carlsbad Raceway, Ca) and on BFG G-Force t/a's, vararam, and SLP Loudmouths Ive run two 13.00's @ 110 with 2.12.2 60 ft. Both runs were at 90+ temps... So I with a better hookup at another track and cooler temps, definately a possibility.

Grant B

I ran 13.4-13.6 at 106.88 to 106.95 today. Car is totally stock, except I guess a 180 thermostat. I just got it today. Wasn't sure on the shift points, I guess I should have been shifting at rev limiter. It had 3/4 of a tank of gas, and nothing else in it. I weigh 210lbs.

Given that its central FL in July, the humidity is horrible. Also, I wasn't attempting an agressive launch, I really just wanted to see what kind of MPH it could do (I'm more of a road-racer). I think the 60's were 2.3s.

I can't seem to shift it nearly a fast as my last car, a '97 Toyota Supra. I could shift that thing fast enough that the wastegate and blow-off valve didn't open between shifts, heh. I'll probably try some synthetic trans oil before my first track event, maybe that will help.

'99 Pewter FRC

Grant B

Hmm, actually it looks like the car has 2 mods. The 180 degree thermostat and a cone filter which is attached directly to the MAF. For some reason I thought the cone filter was stock I guess I'll get a lid for some cold air induction. I'd imagine the filter hurts more than it helps, since its basically just getting hot air.

mdhmi

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Last year my Y2K FRC M6 ran a 13.3 @ 110 MPH in the 1/4 with cool air and the following mods:

-- Donaldson Blackwing
-- Magnaflow X-Pipe
-- LS6 Intake Manifold
-- Flowmaster Mufflers

New times with the same Run-Flat tires and *no* tuning with the addition of Dynatech headers, Dynatech X-Pipe, and hi-flow cats: 12.8 @ 114 MPH.

Mark

TORCHD U

12.84 @ 111 with just a vararam vr-1b intake (stock tires