opinion on 60' & et
10-20-2007, 12:57 AM
#1
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
opinion on 60' & et My old setup h/baby cam/bolt ons/150 n2o, 2800 converter, tranny wouldnt shift 2-3 at wot(had to lift to shift) and 10 bolt w/ 3.73's, On 275/45/17 bfg drag radials onTTII's went 1.77 60' and 11.56 at 120. that was spraying at 3k in 1st gear. I had a best of 1.65 60' at a better track.
New set up 3800 yank, completely built 4l60, 15x10 draglites, and 26x11.50 et streets. The car now has ~40rwhp more than then.
Global tq arm, eibach sportlines, bilstein shocks, removed front sway. Thats it for suspension, i may swap rear springs for either stock or v6 springs.
My question is if i spray at 4k in first will i be able to get into the 1.5 60's? and possibly break into the 10's without goin to a bigger shot?
Thanks
New set up 3800 yank, completely built 4l60, 15x10 draglites, and 26x11.50 et streets. The car now has ~40rwhp more than then.
Global tq arm, eibach sportlines, bilstein shocks, removed front sway. Thats it for suspension, i may swap rear springs for either stock or v6 springs.
My question is if i spray at 4k in first will i be able to get into the 1.5 60's? and possibly break into the 10's without goin to a bigger shot?
Thanks
10-20-2007, 09:36 AM
#3
Can you handle the truth? NO. IMO you have done very well with NO suspension mods. You want to get into the 10's? Work on your suspension set up. Get some good aftermarket shocks, T/arm. Slammed cars are OK at the track, you needs some relocation arms to get more out of it. Read some of the other posts concerning suspension set-ups.
David
David
10-20-2007, 02:19 PM
#4
TECH Fanatic
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Ventura County, California
Posts: 1,129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
We went 11.50's with 60fts in the 1.5's on the motor and 120 is enough mph to run into the 10.9's so along with what he said, you have some good power, so now is time to upgrade the chassis and get it dialed in.
10-20-2007, 05:44 PM
#5
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
cool thanks for the info guys. Ive been researching the suspension mods and its the next place im going. I hate to do it but if i gotta ditch the lowering springs for et i will.
10-21-2007, 05:49 PM
#6
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fort Knox
Posts: 1,223
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Can you handle the truth? NO. IMO you have done very well with NO suspension mods. You want to get into the 10's? Work on your suspension set up. Get some good aftermarket shocks, T/arm. Slammed cars are OK at the track, you needs some relocation arms to get more out of it. Read some of the other posts concerning suspension set-ups.
David
David
agreed.. to much power without the mods to support it can hurt you more then help you.. i think your doing well with what you have
Trending Topics
10-22-2007, 12:44 AM
#8
TECH Fanatic
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Ventura County, California
Posts: 1,129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It looks great at that ride hight, do you have any measurements on your chassis setup? I.E. instant center, weight distribution, spring rate, shock setting?