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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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ive searched and searched, and i want to hear from the ppl that go atleast 12's, whats the best way to get a lt1 z28 with a auto into the 12's? I dont want to waste a bunch of money so what are some of the best ways to do this?! Any help would be greatly apperciated!
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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Nitrous
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Nitrous. I ran 12.1 on stock trans,stall, rearend. All stock . and sprayed a 150.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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just nitrous? theres gota be exhaust, slicks? something else lol
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Built 355, ported heads and intake, mild cam, full exhaust, i ran a 12.2 grinding into 3rd and a 1.9 60ft, on street tires.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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I ran a 12.24 with a TNT 100 shot slicks and using the N2O off the line... But mine is a 6 speed.

Mods were:borla, and tnt 100 ****, e.t. streets. This was in 4500 DA
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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cheapest way is N2O, there was a guy runing 11.7 in a bone stock 1997 SS with a 175 shot ONLY.

or full bolt on's.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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12.7 full lt4, hotcam, 1.6rr, and 3.73 gears in a 96TA, and on slick nittos
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Mods in my sig got me the times also in the sig
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Check out the sig...
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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I'm not in the 12's but I would think...
Full Exhaust
Stall
Gears
and a real sticky tire could get you close if not there. Granted it would be like 12.999 but it's in the 12's lol.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Look at my sig and consider that is a b-body so it is a recipe for an 11 second f-body.

I would say gears, stall, tune, exhaust and intake, springs and rockers, and tires should make for a solid 12 second f-body. Even if that is just a 13.0 car after that you need every bit of it before you should think about any more serious engine work.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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Easy.

-Nice Cold Air Intake with a 52/54 MM TB and Air Foil
-Headers and Catback
-160 Stat
-3000 or More Stall with Tranny Cooler
-Tune ( Madwolf, Madman @ Thunder, Madz28.com )
-Sub Frame Connectors
-Tires that Hook.
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**** N20... I got nothin against it, in fact I love it. But you should be able hit 12's or DAMN close w/o it.
N20 should put you into low 12's will all that stuff.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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thanks everyone for ur help!
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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12.7 with 2800 stall as&m headers borla 3:73's and some suspention goodies and sticky tires
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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torque arm $170, lower control arms $60, take off your airbox (free), cut off your muffler (free), take out everything except your drivers seat (including carpet)(free), 125 shot(dont know how much), good footwork(priceless)=12.XXX
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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cam, gears, stall, tires
enjoy
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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I'd go the easy nitrous way
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by burnzilla
Easy.

-Nice Cold Air Intake with a 52/54 MM TB and Air Foil
-Headers and Catback
-160 Stat
-3000 or More Stall with Tranny Cooler
-Tune ( Madwolf, Madman @ Thunder, Madz28.com )
-Sub Frame Connectors
-Tires that Hook.

yep a full bolt on car should be good for some mid to high 12s.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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i am not full bolt on as of yet, but very close. only weight reduction is the spare tire and jack. this winter i am hoping for 12.9 with bolt ons. i dont think it will be a problem as i have added some small stuff and the car is running better then when i ran the 13.0.

but cheapest way is easily nitrous and slicks.
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