LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Going to the track in 2 weeks, just wondering what i should be running in the 1/4? Car is in top running shape, getting base times before i drop a stall in and gears.
Car currently has 2.73 and mods in sig
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Low 14s-High 13s
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Atco or Maple Grove? I think you'll run a best of a 14.0-14.2 if you run at Maple Grove and a tenth or so better if you run at Atco. What gears and size stall you putting in? I did 3.73's I think you would like them alot, I shoulda went with a stall first because I had to do two gear swaps because I stripped the teeth of my ring gear so I had to spend basically the same money as a stall so much for doing the cheaper route first and now i have 3 sets of gears on my hands
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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low 14's
Hey, you're from Sac? Hit us up on sacfbodyz.com, I could use another LT1 in the family lol
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Probably a low 14 with the 2.73s.
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everyone thinks that the 2.73s run slow, i ran 13.7 with an intake with 2.73s
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Originally Posted by plaf713
everyone thinks that the 2.73s run slow, i ran 13.7 with an intake with 2.73s
I hope i run in 13's i will be happy, ya the 2.73's really hook up I can launch 2k and at wot there is not much tire spin.
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Atco or Maple Grove? I think you'll run a best of a 14.0-14.2 if you run at Maple Grove and a tenth or so better if you run at Atco. What gears and size stall you putting in? I did 3.73's I think you would like them alot, I shoulda went with a stall first because I had to do two gear swaps because I stripped the teeth of my ring gear so I had to spend basically the same money as a stall so much for doing the cheaper route first and now i have 3 sets of gears on my hands
I am going to maple grove, i think I am going with 3.73's and 3000-3400 stall.
Did you do the gears yourself?
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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Yeah most likely you'll run a low 14 second pass but good luck to you anyways...hope you hit 13's... I never have yet always issues that stop me (traction or bogging)
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my best so far is 14.0 101mph i did this on zr1 wheels furtura tires @18 psi. i hoping to skip 13's all together with a little help from NX and BMR, that is if i can get these lca bolts and torque arm bolt loose
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Originally Posted by kellam
my best so far is 14.0 101mph i did this on zr1 wheels furtura tires @18 psi. i hoping to skip 13's all together with a little help from NX and BMR, that is if i can get these lca bolts and torque arm bolt loose
im right there with you, with the lca bolts, those are a bitch
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Originally Posted by C5042081
I am going to maple grove, i think I am going with 3.73's and 3000-3400 stall.
Did you do the gears yourself?
No I had them done at a place in Perkasie. We should meet up soon so you can I can check out your new bird and you can see your old one.
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Originally Posted by plaf713
im right there with you, with the lca bolts, those are a bitch
how did that 150 do for you? and how did you set up fuel/timing? just wandering, im not trying to HAVE to replace stuff
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Originally Posted by kellam
how did that 150 do for you? and how did you set up fuel/timing? just wandering, im not trying to HAVE to replace stuff
i dont even have heads on the car yet, couldnt tell ya. Im still debating on whether i want to use the shot or not.
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to give you a comparison, a friend recent bought a 96 T/A Convertible with 30k on the odom, auto with 2.73' In great shape, no recent matience but in top shape, BONE stock and was weighed at 3585 pounds w/ driver.

ran 14.6 @ 96, in warm, humid weather on real street tires. He is a great driver. He had a 2.1X 60 foot. We are not sure about the weight, it seemed light but other cars were recent weight at LVD's track and was on the money, go fig.

I would assume you can pull off a low 14 @ 99-101 mph
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Originally Posted by plaf713
i dont even have heads on the car yet, couldnt tell ya. Im still debating on whether i want to use the shot or not.
nice. i say use the shot. what the hell, right?

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when my car was running completey stock six years ago i was running 14.1 really close to a 14.0 on a true firehawk street tire.
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my guess is 14.2
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