Drag Racing Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

extended deck lid?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:17 PM
  #1  
SSPerformance's Avatar
Thread Starter
8 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (76)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,902
Likes: 0
From: Goshen NY
Default extended deck lid?

looking at a few seeing when they are really needed at what mph and what effects they have on the car
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:34 PM
  #2  
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
Internet Mechanic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,830
Likes: 2
From: Wallingford CT
Default

Originally Posted by 1984camaroz28
looking at a few seeing when they are really needed at what mph and what effects they have on the car
How does your car feel top end of the track?? Is it getting squirly??
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:51 PM
  #3  
JL ws-6's Avatar
Race your car!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (50)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 15,421
Likes: 19
Default

I wouldn't worry about it until you're looking at 170 to be honest
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:53 PM
  #4  
SSPerformance's Avatar
Thread Starter
8 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (76)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,902
Likes: 0
From: Goshen NY
Default

its pretty stable just looking all my parts are here for my new lsx build so im doing some hw
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:47 AM
  #5  
JL ws-6's Avatar
Race your car!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (50)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 15,421
Likes: 19
Default

joe van O makes the best one out there, it's probably a 6 month wait to get your hands on one like everything else he makes. During my break next year, I think about the middle of the summer, I will probably get ahold of stenod and order a joe van o carbon fiber pin on transam hood. They're like 1200 bucks, weigh about 5 lbs, and take about 6 months to get... so that puts it at my doorstep about next christmas LOL. Just about when I figure I'll be ready to get back to work on the car.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:24 AM
  #6  
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
Internet Mechanic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,830
Likes: 2
From: Wallingford CT
Default

http://home.comcast.net/~tfranklin55...8p63_small.wmv

Fireball's car does mid 8's at 167, looks dead nuts straight to me. I honestly dont know if the T/A's wing is any better then a Camaro.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:50 AM
  #7  
JL ws-6's Avatar
Race your car!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (50)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 15,421
Likes: 19
Default

The transam wing is a little better then the camaro one, but I think that there's more stability available from proper front suspension setup (camber/caster/toe) then the spoiler will offer. Now if the car gets out of shape, the spoiler will help yes.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 07:09 AM
  #8  
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
Internet Mechanic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,830
Likes: 2
From: Wallingford CT
Default

Originally Posted by JL ws-6
The transam wing is a little better then the camaro one, but I think that there's more stability available from proper front suspension setup (camber/caster/toe) then the spoiler will offer. Now if the car gets out of shape, the spoiler will help yes.
Yea, one would think its better, id like to see a wind tunnel test and see if down force is created.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 07:24 AM
  #9  
JL ws-6's Avatar
Race your car!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (50)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 15,421
Likes: 19
Default

That's been done, there's a reason that the transam body was used for the arca cars and not the camaro....
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 05:54 PM
  #10  
SSPerformance's Avatar
Thread Starter
8 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (76)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,902
Likes: 0
From: Goshen NY
Default

going to island saterday let u no how it feels on the bigger hit befor i yank this motor. JL u going to the last qtp race?
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:01 PM
  #11  
TTPMatt's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,984
Likes: 0
From: Wayne, NJ
Default

We are using the Racecraft 17" aluminum wing on our personal car (Bolts right to stock decklid) and on a customer's Mustang. Great piece, if you need the downforce. It really depends on how it feels on the top end, we usually do not recommend them until 150+ unless needed. It might hurt more than help. Although it does have the badass look appeal...
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:14 PM
  #12  
JL ws-6's Avatar
Race your car!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (50)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 15,421
Likes: 19
Default

Originally Posted by 1984camaroz28
going to island saterday let u no how it feels on the bigger hit befor i yank this motor. JL u going to the last qtp race?
I want to, lemme see if it's still together after this friday LOL
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:59 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE