What will it take to get into the 8's in the 1/8th mile?
12-22-2006, 01:00 PM
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What will it take to get into the 8's in the 1/8th mile?
E/T: 9.18 @ 76.8, .58 R/T, 2.1 60 ft. (totally stock)
I plan on going out again tonight and getting into the 8's with lower tire pressures and HOPING the track will hook up better than last week.
I spun all the way through 2nd every pass, launching @ 2000-2500 with consistent 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 60 ft's. But it was kinda humid, and pretty chilly, so that must be why I couldn't hook for crap. But for the car getting where I wanted it in ways of stock times, I am happy as it sits right now. I am looking for 8's tonight though. If I can break into the 8's, I will be happy.
Is there anything I can do, without spending money on mods, (TOTALLY STOCK) to get into the 8's? I know a lower 60 ft time, along with a good sticky track will probably get me there...
I plan on going out again tonight and getting into the 8's with lower tire pressures and HOPING the track will hook up better than last week.
I spun all the way through 2nd every pass, launching @ 2000-2500 with consistent 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 60 ft's. But it was kinda humid, and pretty chilly, so that must be why I couldn't hook for crap. But for the car getting where I wanted it in ways of stock times, I am happy as it sits right now. I am looking for 8's tonight though. If I can break into the 8's, I will be happy.
Is there anything I can do, without spending money on mods, (TOTALLY STOCK) to get into the 8's? I know a lower 60 ft time, along with a good sticky track will probably get me there...
12-22-2006, 07:08 PM
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RE: What will it take to get into the 8's in the 1/8th mile?
I'm running 8.5? I think, I'd have to check the time slips. Are you automatic or manual, and what gear are you shifting at? A 2.1 60' should get you in the 8's easily, stock or not. It could also depend on your location, altitude and what not..
I have 93 Oct Brenspeed tune, C&L Intake and Steeda UDPs.
I have 93 Oct Brenspeed tune, C&L Intake and Steeda UDPs.
12-22-2006, 10:40 PM
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RE: What will it take to get into the 8's in the 1/8th mile?
Like I mentioned, I was running full tire pressures, launching at 2500-3000, shifting at 5200-5500, spinning all the way through first, and most of the way through 2nd.... hence the low 60 ft.
And I am also TOTALLY stock.... nothing done to the car except for taking the little filter out of the intake tube.
And I am also TOTALLY stock.... nothing done to the car except for taking the little filter out of the intake tube.
12-22-2006, 11:15 PM
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RE: What will it take to get into the 8's in the 1/8th mile?
You are in Clarksville, so I guess that is where you ran. I ran Union Hill when all I had was a tune and axlebacks and was high 8.8 and 8.9's. Last time I was at Clarksville I was at 8.6 flat. Haven't made the track lately with my cams etc. etc....
You should be able to break 9's with a good launch and 6 grand shifts. Clarksville has a pretty good launch surface if you get there right after the brackets for test and tune. Think they are closed now for the season.
You should be able to break 9's with a good launch and 6 grand shifts. Clarksville has a pretty good launch surface if you get there right after the brackets for test and tune. Think they are closed now for the season.
12-23-2006, 12:39 AM
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RE: What will it take to get into the 8's in the 1/8th mile?
I just got the car 2 weeks ago, I ran it at the track just to get a good baseline on where the car is stock before I do anthing to it.
And the Clarksville Dragstrip is still open as long as it stays warm. But they aren't running tonight because of the 3 day long rains we have had here.
I think the only reason I couldn't hook up was because it was fairly humid, and rather chilly when I ran it last week.
And the Clarksville Dragstrip is still open as long as it stays warm. But they aren't running tonight because of the 3 day long rains we have had here.
I think the only reason I couldn't hook up was because it was fairly humid, and rather chilly when I ran it last week.
12-23-2006, 12:57 AM
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RE: What will it take to get into the 8's in the 1/8th mile?
they i launch is working great for me.. i get 2.0 or 1.9x 60' all the time.. i don't know how to explain, i can just do it.. you can slip the clutch and it will give you better 60' but i don't slip the clutch and i have cut countless of 1.9x and 2.0 60' by dumping the clutch on different tracks..just need to know how to use your legs.. basicle when i dump the clutch i hit the gas half way or less then (in less then a sec.) suddenly floor it and look ahead and see i cut 1.9x 60' 
12-23-2006, 01:03 AM
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RE: What will it take to get into the 8's in the 1/8th mile?
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And the Clarksville Dragstrip is still open as long as it stays warm. But they aren't running tonight because of the 3 day long rains we have had here.
And the Clarksville Dragstrip is still open as long as it stays warm. But they aren't running tonight because of the 3 day long rains we have had here.