Basco

So I started with a bone stock 2002 SS Camaro and ran 13.6 in the 1/4 mile. After a few bolt-ons and a BTR stage 2 cam, I went to the track again but this time it was 1/8. Best of 3 passes was a 7.98@88mph. I guess that will put me around 12.3-12.5 in the 1/4 mile. I am pretty happy with the results but I will be adding a 150 nitrous shot next. I went with a 3200rpm converter because I wanted good street manners but I think is seriously hurting my 60ft. I think it will really like the 150 shot. Here are the slips:

rybern

iTrader: (5)

That is great progress man. Tires are holding you back. Stall converter with street tires makes for a "cool burnout machine". Stall + drag radials = better 60'. You'll be in the 11's with decent tires.

I suspect you 13.6 run was probably around 8.7 or greater in the 1/8.

HCI2000SS

iTrader: (2)

Not bad for starting out!

madmike9396

iTrader: (29)

150 shot isn't going to help if you don't get some tires under it

Basco

It has 26" MT drag radials.

madmike9396

iTrader: (29)

Gotcha

On those passes were you stalling it up or flashing the converter?

madmike9396

iTrader: (29)

What exactly is your mod list ?

Guitar

iTrader: (9)

You should be way lower with that 60ft on DR and a stall. Good progress, but you can squeeze a lot more out of the car as it sits with a better launch.

Basco

I tried both. The 7.98 pass was stalling it but I didn't get it up to 3200rpms which is what the converter is. Surprisingly, it did better stalling it although not by much.

Basco

1 7/8 TSP headers
TSP offroad Y pipe
SLP dual-dual catback
BT stage 2 cam 227/234 .614"/.576" 113+2
FTI 3200 stall converter
Competition Cams trunion upgrade
SLP lid & K&N filter
MT drag radials

I dynoed 386rwhp with SAE correction

I think the converter is too low but I was looking for good street manners. I feels sluggish of the line at the track though as seen in the 60 ft.

rybern

iTrader: (5)

Something doesn't add up. Are you spinning off the line? If so, what psi are you running in rear tires.

Basco

It doesn't spin at all, just takes off but I feel no real kick.

Aaron at SDPC

Definitely a lot left in the combination if you can get the sixty foot down. In my opinion you would be much better suited with a 3600 converter. Drive-ability difference between a 3200-3600 converter would be minimal.

Basco

I wish I knew that before ordering.

madmike9396

iTrader: (29)

Is your converter built for spray ?

B18B1LS1

iTrader: (12)

It's been a long time since I had a stock stalled car, but I'm pretty sure I did a lot of 1.9x sixty foots with a stock stall and just a couple bolt-ons. Either your converter or tune is holding you back a ton. I would change it to at least 4000 rpms

rybern

iTrader: (5)

WOW. I felt certain that your sub par 60' was due to spinning. You have more HP/TQ than I do. I'm pretty new to this game and recently did 12.27 with a 1.7 60' with bolt ons only(stock cam), SS3600 and Toyo TQ's. I cannot tell you how many guys tried to tell me not to get a stall smaller than a 3600. I went with the smallest that they recommend and I have no regrets. They told me that after a few weeks, that it would feel "normal". They were right. I know what to expect from my car after only 250 miles on it and 3 passes down the drag strip. The 3600 stall (combined with DR's) has been the biggest gaining mod. The 3600 has been great, but don't hesitate to consider a 4000.

I'll be a little bit surprised if the stall is the only problem, but these guys seem to think that is the answer and I trust their advise.

madmike9396

iTrader: (29)

If the stall is spec'd for spray it will be tight NA but a beast on spray. Thats why I'm wondering if it's spec'd for spray

rybern

iTrader: (5)

Makes sense. I recall folks telling me to get a "lock up nitrous converter". I guess that was in case I decided to spray down the road.

Basco

I don't think the converter is spec'd for spray. Its either too low or the car needs some minor fine tuning is my guess.