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Posted by BigBlueSS (Member # 2173) on :

Well I took my car out to the track last night and beat my best time. My first trip was last month and my best time was 14.38 @ 97.0. I just put on the SLP lid and wanted to see what effect it might have. Last night I ran a 14.17 @ 98.4. Now if I can just shave 0.18 seconds off I'll be in the 13 second club.

Posted by BigBlueSS (Member # 2173) on :

I forgot to mention I also recently added the Mobil 1 oil cap. Maybe that's the real reason I went faster.

Posted by Travisnd1 (Member # 1982) on :

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Originally posted by BigBlueSS:
I forgot to mention I also recently added the Mobil 1 oil cap. Maybe that's the real reason I went faster.

Nice, i just installed the cap myself!! Hopefully I'll get the same gains!! [Wink]

Posted by BadWS6 (Member # 1799) on :

Cool any other F-body's there last night we missed last night maybe we will see you out some evening. Here is a pic of the Bird at Palmdale

Posted by BigBlueSS (Member # 2173) on :

Yea, there was a white Firebird that was running 13.8s. We went head to head a couple of times. It was fun except the losing part.

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

In time your car will be there in the 13 second club. [Cool]

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

Experience helps as much as minor mod's. You'll be there soon.

Posted by Bandit (Member # 1867) on :

Just keep on racing, you can make up almost a half second of time with improved skills.

First time with the 10th was 13.1 then 12.9's I hear a stock LS1 can go a 12.6 in perfect conditions.

Posted by BigBlueSS (Member # 2173) on :

One problem is traction. My first move is to just stomp on the gas and I'm getting a lot of wheel spin. Is there a better way, like maybe just 3/4 throttle until you get out of the hole?

Posted by Bandit (Member # 1867) on :

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Originally posted by BigBlueSS:
One problem is traction. My first move is to just stomp on the gas and I'm getting a lot of wheel spin. Is there a better way, like maybe just 3/4 throttle until you get out of the hole?

That is the big issue with alot of fbodies. Do you add drag radials or M/T streets, but then you add a ton of pressure to the rear (we all know how they hold up)

I lower the tire pressure (24lbs) tach up to 1200 rpm and let it rip. Of course I have done a half track burnout (15 seconds@105mph)

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