SLP/Drew

I cant fiqure this out, im punching my quarter mile times and im consistantly getting low 14 #'s 14.2, 14.4, 14.3, etc...Ive had my trans am for half a year and my times arent dropping all that much

I got some slp longtube headers and threw codes left and right, ive installed a K&N and ive got flowmaster exahaust...I had misfireing problems so I replaced all my plugs and wire's and im still running consistantly bad times

Im not the best but i keep thinking something is very wrong any idea's
Also i have awful traction problems at the track, 1st gear is almost useless becasue of my traction problems...But im also hauling it because my E.T. are always over 105...but my times are low 14's

I hope im a bad driver and that somethings not wrong...any input???
-bad traction?, new clutch?, new tires? any input is appreciated

foff667

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altitude, DA, temp, driver all play a part...youve got a set of headers and a filter your not going to run 11's anytime soon...your trap speeds sound ok for your mods...but once you learn how to launch and drive you should easily run 13.1's@107ish.

lata
Bill

Colonel

The first line of business is fixing the traction issue. Without traction you're just...spinning your wheels. At least get some drag radials. Set the PSI at 20-22 and get 'em good and smokin' hot! A set of LCA relocators might not be a bad idea either. Set them on the lowest position. Now, practice, practice, practice! Ok, now you're solidly in the 13s.

I'm not a fan of the SLPs. Those curves hurt power. They are a gimmick, IMO. Of course they should make alot better power than stock but they aren't going to make the power of QTPs or Kooks.
The Flowmaster exhaust likely flows WORSE than stock. You need a cuttout.
A K&N filter is NOT a performance mod. It will not effect the HP of the engine.

Autotap data? You could be getting a ton of knock retard and/or your fuel mixture may be way off.

2_wacko

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I have a 2002 Z28 with a Lid, Cutout Nitto Dr's and I also cut low 14's. And I know I am a better than average driver. But I can't figure why I only run low 14's.

SMOKIN01TA

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yall need to post how you launch and what your 60fts, where you shift and qtr.times, mph and the DA or location/weather conditions. are in order for us to be much help here, otherwise we are just guessing at what you are doing wrong. just a suggestion.

ActionJack

14s with a 02' is pretty bad.

I went my first time ever and did a crappy 2.2 60 ft but still did 13.5 in the 1/4 mile at 103 with a spin at the beginning. I am hoping for a better launch and a better 60 ft or 2.0 at least and to get 13.1 in the 1/4.

Anyhow, the 14s on a 00' or later is surprising to what I have read and seen...

Demonicbird00

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can you post your whole timeslip? 60',330,1/8,mph,990,1/4 and the mph this would help alot and along w/ what FOFF667 about altitude

thanks
Brandon