BSmiff

Headed to the track on the 6th and just wanted to get a little extra out of the stocker. Anyone got a length on the belt? I haven't checked the routing to even see if I can do it.

shbox

Not possible with the way the pulleys are aligned.

BSmiff

So what else could I do to drop a couple tenths? I'm at 14.15@97 MPH right now. Bone stock with K&N CAI.

Dave357LT1

Remove everything! Get ur tools and a sawzaw! Search the weight reduction threads.

BSmiff

Back seats Jack rear tire sway bar.

RamAir95TA

iTrader: (2)

Don't get carried away with the weight reduction. Removing the rear tire will certainly slow you down!

sweetbmxrider

iTrader: (13)

Good advice. Don't do weight reduction if you want to go faster in the 1/4 mile.

RamAir95TA

iTrader: (2)

What...you go faster if you remove your REAR TIRE? I've been doing it wrong for so long!?

******* sarcasm, people.

sweetbmxrider

iTrader: (13)

WHOA! Easy tough guy. Don't get carried away with the SARCASM!

******* internets, people.

muddyjimmy

iTrader: (15)

I would also leave the rear tires on.

You could just remove the belt for the track. If you can charge a little between runs you will be fine.

BSmiff

Bump this back up to the top.

When you guys get rid of your A/C and/or P/S how are you routing the belt? I can get rid of both those and bring a battery charger with me to the track to eliminate the alternator. Just looking for some info on people with race-only belt setups.

ThoR294

iTrader: (6)

Probably need some pullies in place... the belt can only be routed a certain way.

ramair96ws6

iTrader: (8)

A/c removed is a 1LE pulley from paradise to remove both you are working with mad man or another vendor for an Alternator relocation setup.

KW Baraka

iTrader: (7)

Personally, I like my AC and PS.

But if you manage to delete them, how much do you REALLY think you'll improve your 1/4 mile times by?

KW

96capricemgr

iTrader: (1)

You know it is really common on LT1s to just pull the belt for a few passes. You do realize the WP is not belt driven right?

BSmiff

Interesting. I've never heard that done. What all is belt driven? PS, AC,___? I can do without all of that stuff temporarily.

KW to answer your question I honestly don't know but them little bits add up to a lot. I'll do the obligatory temp weight reduction and pull the belt to create a control that I will do every time out to see consistent gains. If it gains me a few numbers it will be a success. I'll even do a back to back for you guys to see real world results. Headed to the track on the 30th.

ThoR294

iTrader: (6)

and alternator. thats it. wpump is cam driven, AIR is electric, brake is vacuum...

BSmiff

Nothing wrong with that. I will get me a battery charger so I can run beltless. Thanks guys.

96capricemgr

iTrader: (1)

You can make a few passes before needing a charge if the battery is good so no real need for a charger, just make every 3rd or so pass with the belt.

Probably net you a tenth.

joelster

If you have a lightweight battery, it won't even make 1 full pass with a burnout on an EFI car. A full-size battery would probably be fine like other guys have said.