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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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I ran my stock 1995 covertible formula a4 beat a 1993 trans am (stock) twice my best was 14.9 the trans ams best was 15.1 my best 60ft was 2.3 any suggestions on getting the 60ft down well getting to mid 14s,i was shooting for under 15s so i met my goal now im shooting for 14.5 or better btw im thinking of puuting 1.6 roller rockers on self aligning and i have new springs would this be a decent mod, and a cai how much would these mods drop my times if any

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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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The 1.6 rockers would be a decent mod, but you might want to start with the basic bolt ons first to support mods like that. Think about getting a catback, CAI, maybe some headers if you really want to dive in there.

Honestly if you just picked up a pair of used MTs/Nittos/Hoosiers you would meet both goals of getting that 60ft down and cutting that 14.9 to something like a 14.5 or less with some good launches. I just got a set for $100.00, just broken in with a few passes.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Stall It!
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Seems low...for both cars.

Thats like stock TPI times...
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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whats TPI
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Tunned port injection the ones that came before lt1 like
in the older Iroc z28's.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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What elevation is the track at?
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Definitely sounds like a very high elevation to me too.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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not sure u go up a small mountain then go back down so i really dont no i race my dads srt8 charger sometimes, its stock its best time at the same track is 13.8 93 -99 gt stangs stock run high 15s low 16s, 06 gtos high 13s low 14s if this gives yall an idea
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by lt1formula275
not sure u go up a small mountain then go back down so i really dont no i race my dads srt8 charger sometimes, its stock its best time at the same track is 13.8 93 -99 gt stangs stock run high 15s low 16s, 06 gtos high 13s low 14s if this gives yall an idea
That definitely sounds like high elevation. What state?
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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What track? the track website should list it's elevation.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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the track is located in steele alabama its name is ALABAMA INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY i looked on there site i didnt see an elevation
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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i found the altitude its 519' ASL whatever that means is that high or do my times just suck bout to put 1.6 rockers on that will help a little
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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ASL=above sea level
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Suspension and tires is how you get the short times down and of course gears and a stall but those two aren't worth squat without suspension and tires because they put the power to the ground. I would suggest picking up a used set of DR's preferably M/T Et Streets and throw on a set of Lower Control Arms and you would be alot more happy with your times.

Your 2.3 60' 14.9 will be about a 14.3 if you get say a 2.0 60' and I would assume you to get a 1.9x-2.0 60' if you added tires and a little suspension.
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