need some help!!!!lol

[mando99]

ok went to track this past weekend with some friends best 1/4 was 14.7 only my 2 time to take it outhere i was not satifised with that time have a few mods like pullys,cold air intake,373's and hypertech programer was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. going back next weekend to track getting some mods this week like throttle body and plenum,410's,slicks,28spline moser axles hotchkis upper and lower contol arms any adivice will be great:ohsnap::ohsnap:

[Darren]

slicks will be overkill

[Turbo96]

ok went to track this past weekend with some friends best 1/4 was 14.7 only my 2 time to take it outhere i was not satifised with that time have a few mods like pullys,cold air intake,373's and hypertech programer was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. going back next weekend to track getting some mods this week like throttle body and plenum,410's,slicks,28spline moser axles hotchkis upper and lower contol arms any adivice will be great:ohsnap::ohsnap:

what rpm are you launching at and what rpm do you shift at? how are the 60 foot times?

[mando99]

to be honest dont look lol my first run i lanched at 5500 or so and i spun like crazy was running on street tires and 18'saleen wheels going next sun with stock gt wheels in front and slicks rear was wondering what was a good rpm too lanch

[Mach69]

to be honest dont look lol my first run i lanched at 5500 or so and i spun like crazy was running on street tires and 18'saleen wheels going next sun with stock gt wheels in front and slicks rear was wondering what was a good rpm too lanch

5500?! :omg: The car redlines at 6000! That is way too high for a launch on street tires, no wonder you are spinning.. try toning that down a little!

[RichCammed99]

When I had exhaust, a cold air kit, plenum and street tires on my GT I got my best times by coming off the throttle quickly at about 1200 rpms. Not sidestepping but coming up quick and spinning the tires just enough so the engine wouldn't bog. When the tires would hook up i would mash the gas and shift about 5800 rpms. If i remember correctly my best ET was 14.0 at about 100mph but my 60 ft. times were 2.2-2.3. Try experimenting with different launch rpms. If 1200 is too high try 1100 rpms. If 1200 is too low try 1300 rpms. Another way is slipping the clutch heavily, just enough to maximize forward motion if you know what I mean. Like when your on the street leaving from a dead stop, the higher you slip it the less bog you get and the more forward motion you get. I also had 3.27 gears and and if was bouncing off the rev limiter just as I was going through the traps I would always get my best time and mph where you have 3.73 gears I don't think that's possible. I know my 4.10 gears I am going through the traps in fourth. Hope that helps, good luck.

[mando99]

yea the few times after that i left the line at round 3000 and got better but my sixty foot we like 2.5 or 2.6 going back next sun so wanted some help before i go up there im getting my 410s put on today put my acufabb throttle body and pleunm on last night thanks for the help with slicks hope i hook up better im going to try to lanch around 3500 or 4000 rpm and work from there trying to reduce some weight going to take out rear seat and passenger seat when i go any advice on weight reduction????

[RichCammed99]

Are you using a drag radial or full blown slick? With a slick or a D.O.T. approved tire like A E.T. street and 4.10's I would say side step the clutch at at least 4000 RPMs.

[Johnny Horsepower]

yea the few times after that i left the line at round 3000 and got better but my sixty foot we like 2.5 or 2.6 going back next sun so wanted some help before i go up there im getting my 410s put on today put my acufabb throttle body and pleunm on last night thanks for the help with slicks hope i hook up better im going to try to lanch around 3500 or 4000 rpm and work from there trying to reduce some weight going to take out rear seat and passenger seat when i go any advice on weight reduction????

good luck on running some better times. take out the front sway bar if you have not already it will take out about 10lbs or so and help transfer weight to the rear tires. also let us know how the track goes and all the details.

[RichCammed99]

Oh yeah, remove the spare tire and jack for weight savings too. Just pray you don't get a flat on the ride home.

[mando99]

i got my 410 and upper and lower control arms put in last night did not expect a big difference from 373 to410 but i took it for a spin last night and mannn it was fun the slicks i got for my car are et slicks some friends were telling me to try 4000 or4500 rpm its my first time so probably take it easy untill i get the hang of it!!!! going to try taking my front swaybar off does it ride rough when i do that???? i plan on taking my saleen wheels for the back so can switch over at track when ready to leave thanks for all help ill be letting ya know how it goes trying to get this last run in before my baby gets here on newyears eve!!!lol

[Perf_White_GT]

with MT and 4:10 gears... dumping at 4k is about where its at... though are you on stock rear end.. if not... look into upgrading the rear soon...

[Scooter]

I never knew about all the stuff that you have to do to drag, i though you just go..:lol: good luck :mick:

[4.6stanger]

Hey MANDO!! Lemme drive her, ill bust a 13. LOL Dude pull your sway bar, pass and back seat. Run 45psi in the front tires for rolling resistance and 12-14 in the ET streets. Launch at 5k-5500 if not you'll bog. Trust me i tried lower rpm and 60fted 1.85. Launched higher to 5500 and hit that 1.71 60ft with 12.61 Et. Oh yeah one more thing powershift the hell outta here like you wanna destroy your tranny's synchros!! LOL J/k. But dont get your hopes up, Practice makes perfect. **** i stilll remember my first run in my gt.......16.1 !!!! Enuff said. LOL

[mando99]

lol we are going to see what she is made of sun!!!!lol if weather lets me!!!!!

[Marc]

Just takes time and practice. I had a good buddy of mine that could get a full 1/2 second faster run on my car than I could (not the cobra). He was just a better driver back then.

[mando99]

had a bad day yesterday was supposed to run my car was hoping for better time and everything went wrong first had a water line bust in the morning in our house then could not find my socket for my rear wheels so by this time i was already mad finally started that way around 3 and then got to rusk and took the wrong turn and got off track for about 15 to 20min and when things could not get any worse finally got there and the track was CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol mannnn it was not meant to be!!!

[PRO50SC]

slicks will be overkillYou're out of your mind!

Please explain how getting more traction will be overkill?

[Palerider]

You're out of your mind!

Please explain how getting more traction will be overkill?

I'm not speakin for 88GT but, i think he meant that first focus on the launches then work into a good tire. The other way around just means you spent money to spin!

[SERGIOSABINAS]

Well good luck bro!!!