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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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ok guys i just turned 18 i drive a 01 camaro z28 and i ran it at the track a couple of times pulling consistent 13.3's the mods to the car 3.73 gears, slp lid, umi adj suspension, superchips programmer, a cutout. the times were on the stock 2.73's what do you think i will run with the new gears with some d/r's?? also what should i do to the car next??
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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13 flat or high 12's for sure. What kind of 60ft times were you pulling? Is it an auto or a 6spd?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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i got an auto and with the 2.73's and stock 235 tires i was pulling 2.0 flat 60ft times
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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definatley a stall should be next. Depending if you were busting the tires loose, some dr's always help. A stall will help you shoot off the line alot better. If you can get sub 2.0 60 ft times. You will be in the 12's no doubt. I run 12's and have a stock motor. Only performance mods to add hp on mine is a lid and catback. I have gears also, but when i got the dr's i shot well into the 12's. And i have a heavy *** vert also. Good luck, that first 12 is a great feeling
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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with D/R's you should be 12.5-12.7 or somewhere around there, get a stall next and take a couple of tenths off of that...but with those tires how long do you think your 10 bolt will last? im gonna guess itll be fine for a while since you dont have that many mods yet but its always possible to snap an axle shaft
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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dr's and gears wont knock .8 off off you time. Especially with an auto
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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Check out my mods.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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What exactly does a UMI adjustable suspension entail?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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lower control arms, panhard bar , subframe connectors
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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no TA?

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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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DRs and a stall, mid 12s all day. Definitely grab a torque arm before or right after that.
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Definatly go with some L.E.D. windshield washers!
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Definatly go with some L.E.D. windshield washers!
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but you should be running a high 12 atleast.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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which ever you decide...post up ..and what track do you run at? andif your getting dr's go get the m/t 's....they hook like no other..
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Stall and et streets
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