What does it take to break 9s?
What does it take to break 9s? General question but also opinion based. What weight, power level, suspension and mods does it take to break 9s?
Should it be all power based? Suspension based? I think it should be an equal portion of both. Some people has spent a ton of $$$ while some others have spent significantly less.
What have you guys done, or think should be done to get 9s? (Obviously my quest is to hit that number eventually)
So lets here your story or plans!
Should it be all power based? Suspension based? I think it should be an equal portion of both. Some people has spent a ton of $$$ while some others have spent significantly less.
What have you guys done, or think should be done to get 9s? (Obviously my quest is to hit that number eventually)
So lets here your story or plans!
I got a serious Wild Hair after reading about Ben Moore's 3180lb and 480whp LT1 went and 1.28 60ft 9.86 @134. I know he has a huge stall and stock pcm. I know That I'll be heavier So its kinda possible. I know other guys here are very close to hitting those numbers.
I just like disappointing LS guys
I just like disappointing LS guys
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Your question is pretty general. Every combo will be different. Take a look at the fast list and do some homework on what made their combo hit 9's. As a poor example, I'm reasonably far from 9's but I have the power to get there if the car was setup/driven to do it. With all you are planning on doing with the car, I would EXPECT a 9 sec slip.
I never thought to question the guys on the Fast list. But after reading Ben Moore's story, he definitely a LT1 inspiration to me. Decent power and all suspension and weight management.
I dont think your far from 9s, I just dont think you set 9s as a goal. I'd love to see that Vert go 9s. I've told all my friends about your build. Its pretty amazing! What do you plan on doing with the Hell Cat?
I dont think your far from 9s, I just dont think you set 9s as a goal. I'd love to see that Vert go 9s. I've told all my friends about your build. Its pretty amazing! What do you plan on doing with the Hell Cat?
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It takes a whole lot less power if the car's chassis and drivetrain is set up and optimized for the drag strip.
As far as answering your question about "what type of mods does it take", the short answer is "most or all of them." Generally speaking in any case it will involve a complete motor build and complete fortification of the driveline as well as at least some chassis and suspension upgrades.
As far as answering your question about "what type of mods does it take", the short answer is "most or all of them." Generally speaking in any case it will involve a complete motor build and complete fortification of the driveline as well as at least some chassis and suspension upgrades.
I never thought to question the guys on the Fast list. But after reading Ben Moore's story, he definitely a LT1 inspiration to me. Decent power and all suspension and weight management.
I dont think your far from 9s, I just dont think you set 9s as a goal. I'd love to see that Vert go 9s. I've told all my friends about your build. Its pretty amazing! What do you plan on doing with the Hell Cat?
I dont think your far from 9s, I just dont think you set 9s as a goal. I'd love to see that Vert go 9s. I've told all my friends about your build. Its pretty amazing! What do you plan on doing with the Hell Cat?
I should be 9.8ish according to my 1/8 (6.2@107). Mines 355 le trickflows le cam, 3800 stall, 3.42 gears, 200 shot and 3320 race weight. Car has full susp, single qa1 fronts ce rear. Still on mail order tune and that was only pass on 200 shot.
It doesnt take a lot. Your build is far more than capable. Don't focus on making big power right off the bat. Get the car to sixty foot as hard as it can and let it eat
Not to take away from cars like ed Wright'. He is a very ssmart man , but you have to realise that there are lots of things on a comp or stock elimanator car that you can't do on a street car. They focus on applying all there power and making the car sixty, the rest is just raw hp vs vehicle weight for the most part.
Focus on getting the car to sixty. Tune, tune, tune till you know whatthat eengine wants and i bet you'll be surprised you will push deep into the 9s. But it will take time to make converter adjustments, suspensio, eetc.
Not to take away from cars like ed Wright'. He is a very ssmart man , but you have to realise that there are lots of things on a comp or stock elimanator car that you can't do on a street car. They focus on applying all there power and making the car sixty, the rest is just raw hp vs vehicle weight for the most part.
Focus on getting the car to sixty. Tune, tune, tune till you know whatthat eengine wants and i bet you'll be surprised you will push deep into the 9s. But it will take time to make converter adjustments, suspensio, eetc.
Nice job again!
It doesnt take a lot. Your build is far more than capable. Don't focus on making big power right off the bat. Get the car to sixty foot as hard as it can and let it eat
Not to take away from cars like ed Wright'. He is a very ssmart man , but you have to realise that there are lots of things on a comp or stock elimanator car that you can't do on a street car. They focus on applying all there power and making the car sixty, the rest is just raw hp vs vehicle weight for the most part.
Focus on getting the car to sixty. Tune, tune, tune till you know whatthat eengine wants and i bet you'll be surprised you will push deep into the 9s. But it will take time to make converter adjustments, suspensio, eetc.
Not to take away from cars like ed Wright'. He is a very ssmart man , but you have to realise that there are lots of things on a comp or stock elimanator car that you can't do on a street car. They focus on applying all there power and making the car sixty, the rest is just raw hp vs vehicle weight for the most part.
Focus on getting the car to sixty. Tune, tune, tune till you know whatthat eengine wants and i bet you'll be surprised you will push deep into the 9s. But it will take time to make converter adjustments, suspensio, eetc.
He says that if I can 60ft, the rest will be a cake walk if everything is setup correctly!
