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Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

Man, XBCHBUM from the F-Body Hideout turned me onto this forum and I'm loving it!

Everyone knows that verts are the heaviest cars out there and I just wanted to get a feel for what we are all running at the track. We have a big disadvantage due to our weight, but there are a few of us out there that tend to show that verts aren't as slow as many may think....like George Baxter. Low 9 seconds.....what the hell is that all about?

So, lets see em....what's your best 1/4 mile and MPH?

My best weighing in at 4,300 lbs NA was:

12.782 @ 103.91

But this will soon change once I get back out on the track since I've lightened the load significantly and installed the 150HP N2O.

Posted by 383Dave (Member # 1027) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Gonzo:
We have a big disadvantage due to our weight, but there are a few of us out there that tend to show that verts aren't as slow as many may think

My understanding is that the 4th gen convertibles weigh about 85lbs more than the coupes. So that would make us somewhere around a tenth or less slower ar the track. Not much.

quote:
My best weighing in at 4,300 lbs NA was: 12.782 @ 103.91

Yikes - 4300 lbs??? Waddya got in there?

Mine's 3700 lbs, with roll bar, nitrous bottle, and most of the stock interior, etc (without me in it). Interesting time you've got, by the way. Killer ET for your MPH.

My numbers are in the sig.

Dave

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

Dave, actually....I went off of what GM Customer Support had told me. I called them about a week ago just to find out how much our cars weighed right off of the show room floor. She had to call archives to dig into the 1997 Z28 ragtops. She said that the Gross Vehicle Weight of our cars was weighed in at 4,358 lbs. That is the official weight with all fluids topped off and with two occupants of average weight. 4,358 lbs.

So, I figured that with all that I have on the car....I'm somewhere around 4,300. I will get my Z weighed in the next time at the track. That's an ugly weight....

Posted by Red Dog (Member # 935) on :

I weighed mine at SLP day in NJ. I was about 3750 lbs with me in it (but not much gas). Anyway, my best time so far has been 13.49@105.67mph. The is with chamberred exhaust, whisper lid, maf ends and throttle body. We'll see how I do with the new gears next time.

Posted by LeonardS (Member # 588) on :

My best time was 13.972 @ 99.xx mph. The car was totally stock and had 350 miles on it. I believe it weighed 3675 lbs.

Leonard

Posted by DRB SCRD (Member # 1049) on :

Gonzo,

There is 0% zippy chance that your car weighs anywhere NEAR what you are thinking man, 4300 pounds? Who told you that joke?

My '94 convertible Trans-Am weighs precisely 3590 lbs empty (as measured by digital scales at Memphis Motorsports Park) and 3775 with me in it. I weigh 185 pounds so it's accurate, go figure.

Get your hoopdy on the scales next time you're at the track dude, seriously. I think you'll find that your E.T.'s are not down because of the weight, more likely because of the cam you selected.

Don't worry though it will wake up on the kit! DTB SCRD to spray the heck out of it dude!

[ 28 June 2001: Message edited by: DRB SCRD ]

Posted by DRB SCRD (Member # 1049) on :

PS: Mine went 12.30 @ 115.. '94 25th anniversary Trans-Am convertible [1 of 250]

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DRB SCRD:
Gonzo,
There is 0% zippy chance that your car weighs anywhere NEAR what you are thinking man, 4300 pounds? Who told you that joke?

See my earlier post on where I got that figure. I got it from GM's Customer Service....they called the Archives to get the data for me, but true, I won't know for sure until I get it on the scales. I should be able to hit MIR next Saturday.

Posted by 383Dave (Member # 1027) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Gonzo:
She said that the Gross Vehicle Weight of our cars was weighed in at 4,358 lbs.

FYI, Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) is the total maximum weight acceptable for the vehicle. It makes more sense in a truck, where you want to know the total weight of the truck, the people in it, the payload in the bed, etc. So in your car, it's just a figure that says how much crap you can put in it, and isn't really helpful for telling what the actual car weighs.

Dave

Posted by DRB SCRD (Member # 1049) on :

You'll probably need to get with Jason Miller in advance to setup use of the scales at MIR, they are normally turned off for Midnight Madness and TnT events. Email him directly in advance or just goto the local dump and run your car up on the scales there, it's free and accurate within 5 pounds. The only hazzard of the dump is the possibility of picking up a nail in a tire though.

Maybe I will see you at the track.

Posted by XBCHBUM (Member # 734) on :

Glad you made it over Gonzo! I heard on the SLP board to determine curb weight take the GVW from the door sticker and subtract 750 lbs. GM allows 150 lbs each for four passengers and cargo. This will give the curb weight of the car with all fluids. Each car will vary depending on options.

Posted by 99 SS 950 (Member # 1054) on :

My basic mods list is SLP LTs w/o cats, 3.5" collector mod into 3.5" intermediate pipe and a 3.5" cutout, MTI lid & K&N, FRA, HPP3 non-rfg tuning, 160F thermo, MAFT for NA tuning.

My current best with a 1.95 sixty is 12.87 @ 111.92. With that MPH I should be in the 12.5s but I need to go on a diet (the car) and work on my launch.

Working on a dry NOS setup so that should put me in the mid 11s at near 120-122mph! Also looking to do a cam swap and an LS6 intake in the near future.

[ 01 July 2001: Message edited by: 99 SS 950 ]

Posted by 99HUGGERZ28 (Member # 1064) on :

mines in the sig.

Posted by BadAss30th (Member # 1026) on :

I may be slow but I look good !

14.476 @ 101.93 .750 reaction 2.4 60'

The only two passes I have ever made in the car were when it was bone stock, and I had the pleasure of making those two passes at the "Teflon track testing grounds" known as Carlsbad. My 60' was 2.4 LOL, of course, on the stock F1's.

I have Nitto's on the back now and have done quite a few mods (recently dyno'd at 301 RWHP/314 RWTQ). Keep in mind these are A4 numbers so that puts me at about 360hp at the crank.

I need to go back out and cut a low 13 second run, my sig is getting embarrasing !

Peace,
BadAss30th

Posted by RCowan99SSConv (Member # 1115) on :

I saw the link in XBCHBUM's sig on LS1.com.. vert's rule!

time in sig...

Posted by 98TripleWhiteWS6Vert (Member # 1095) on :

I posted in another thread that I raced last weekend at Maple Grove. I weighed the car twice. My 98 vert RA weighs approx 3600 lbs, not 4200. The 60 ft was 2.010 to 2.040 all day. Most of the runs were 13.7, but I did get a best of 13.66 @ 101. The only mods are TBCB, 2nd rain baffle, Bump stop, FRA, and no air filter. Now I need to think about a roll cage, but I need to have a baby seat in the car and I just don't like the look. Still deciding what to do... I may just dial 14.0's and sand bag it. My thinking is, GM shouldn't sell a car that fast if it isn't safe, so why does NHRA require 13.99 or fast to have a cage? Hard tops are 11.99. My car is 4" off the ground with 275 40's, how the hell am I going to flip it? Sorry for the rant...

Posted by Dave99SSC221 (Member # 224) on :

I just got a G-tech [no drag strips close to where I live] and only ran once because its very hot [90] right now. I had some wheel spin out of 1st. and a little in 2nd. and 3rd. and the G-tech said 13.97 at 106.7 mph. My 99SS conv. has a K&N filter and the loud mouth exhaust. I don't like to jump on it too much because I always smell the clutch if I really get into it off the line and I can't afford that expense right now. I'm sure I should run faster if I get the right traction off the line. I just had the car dyno'd at 312.6 hp and 321.8 torque at 122.97 mph and 12.7 air fuel ratio.

Posted by BadAss30th (Member # 1026) on :

This thread embarrased me so I went to the track last weekend and ran a new best :

13.577 @ 102.58

How's that for a droptop A4 ?

Peace,
BadAss30th

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

quote:
Originally posted by BadAss30th:
This thread embarrased me so I went to the track last weekend and ran a new best :
13.577 @ 102.58
How's that for a droptop A4 ?
Peace,
BadAss30th

Not bad You just gotta love getting better times each trip to the track.

Posted by CKJ Z28 (Member # 1133) on :

mines in the sig, still stock here, if you considered a descreened MAF to ruin the stock thing, and the drag radials.

Posted by Eric Groves (Member # 1140) on :

Just found this site on www.easternfbody.com It is pretty cool. Some familiar names and some new ones.

My best time so far is 11.69@117.5mph

Eric

Posted by CKJ Z28 (Member # 1133) on :

yup, thats where i got it from too

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

Just got a new best on motor....

12.5 @ 105.7

Can't wait to finally get an official time on juice!

Posted by Red Dog (Member # 935) on :

I just ran a new best as well.

13.373@107.62 (on street tires still) with a 2.097 60'

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Red Dog:
I just ran a new best as well.
13.373@107.62 (on street tires still) with a 2.097 60'

Get drag radials!

Hey, you're the one making all the big dinero at AOL....so come on, fork over a tad bit and get those drag radials! I would say get the ET Streets, but you have a manual and you'll probably lose the rear if you went with them. However, I do know some guys that run with manuals and a T/A Girdle on their stock rear ends with ET Streets and their rears are holding up....

I'm curious to see what you can do with the LS1 with good traction.

Posted by Red Dog (Member # 935) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Gonzo:
Get drag radials!
Hey, you're the one making all the big dinero at AOL....so come on, fork over a tad bit and get those drag radials! I would say get the ET Streets, but you have a manual and you'll probably lose the rear if you went with them. However, I do know some guys that run with manuals and a T/A Girdle on their stock rear ends with ET Streets and their rears are holding up....
I'm curious to see what you can do with the LS1 with good traction.

Yup, I'm working on scoring a set of drag radials now. I'm also working on getting a rollbar too. Not sure that I can afford both yet since I want to put the drag radials on different wheels so I don't have to drive with them all of the time. I think I'm gonna get some of those BFG DRs when I do. With the speed I'm getting, I'm hoping that I can get a significantly better time with some traction and my 4.10 gears.

Big AOL dinero, eh? You haven't looked at the stock price lately.

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

Hey Doug, 26x11.5x16 ET Streets on SLP take off rims $300.....

Want 'em? Not mine....but someone is parting with them.

Posted by Red Dog (Member # 935) on :

Dude - might be interested in that. How much life is left in the tires? Do you know?

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

Get in touch with Mikey at: mike@rapidmotorsports.com

Tell him Gonzo sent ya....

Posted by 99 Ragtop (Member # 1146) on :

Went to the track for the first time last night. Ran 13.74 @ 101.45MPH w/ 2.08 60' on original tires with 18000 miles on them.

I have a whisper lid and flowmaster muffler only.

Looking for K&N, Nittos, FTRA

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

New best for me:

13.341 @ 106.64 with a 2.160 60' on BFG G-force KD's

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 99 Ragtop:
Went to the track for the first time last night. Ran 13.74 @ 101.45MPH w/ 2.08 60' on original tires with 18000 miles on them.
I have a whisper lid and flowmaster muffler only.
Looking for K&N, Nittos, FTRA

Not shabby.... Hell, a few more times out there and you may be able to dip very close to 12s with your setup....

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

quote:
Originally posted by poSSum:
New best for me:
13.341 @ 106.64 with a 2.160 60' on BFG G-force KD's

Dayum PoSSum.... Work on those 60' times and you're in great shape.

Hopefully I'll be pulling 11s soon....on the juice of course.

Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on :

For my first day at the Drag Strip, my best time was:

13.71 @ 102.28 mph
This was run with 18" rims and street tires.

Mods are in the sig.

Posted by 99 SS 950 (Member # 1054) on :

Went to the Rock on Sunday, I didn't hear an official count but we had about
30 Fbodies there I believe. This included the third gen club that Ryanne
was with.

60 1/8ET MPH 1/4ET MPH
NA 2.134 8.484 88.86 12.868 112.60
NA 2.141 8.421 89.30 12.808 112.25
NA 2.056 8.349 89.42 12.700 113.45
NA 2.220 8.399 89.70 12.774 112.16
NA 2.263 8.522 88.10 13.141 97.66
NA 2.171 8.538 88.14 12.961 111.69
NA 2.211 8.509 89.08 12.883 112.91
NOS 2.174 8.446 92.98 12.651 118.71
NA 2.197 8.506 89.44 12.884 112.43
NOS 2.110 8.241 94.05 12.399 119.67
NOS 2.081 8.066 95.01 12.199 120.27
NOS 2.368 8.543 92.78 12.732 119.10
NOS 2.203 8.208 94.33 12.345 120.26

NA goal was 8.0-8.1 @ 90mph and 12.5-12.6 @ 115-116mph, I believe I am a
good 1.8 60 foot away from these results.
NOS goal was 7.6-7.7 @ 96mph and 11.8s @ 123mph, again putting down the
power on the bottom half of the track is the limitation at this point.

I need traction mods! Some consistent 1.7s would put me within reach of the
NA/NOS goals. I am very pleased with these results given the limitation of
the Nitto DRs that I am running. Plus I am not really heating them up
fully. These runs backed up some of my results from Greer however though
the MPH was better than at Greer. NA I believe there is more there due to
the shift RPM that I am limited to currently (6400-6500 with 6600 limiter).
I could not manage better than 2.0 60s, plus when I was spraying the hit of
the NOS on the tires just past the 60 mark meant that I was in and out of it
to try to maintain traction. I need some ETs or M&Hs on some 16s I guess, I
don't have the funds for a 12bolt/9inch at this point though. I am leery of
running stickies on the stock 10 bolt, though I know many that have done it
for a time. Need to do some traction mods and some other things before the
November event at the Rock!

Later
Craig

99 SS 950 Conv - 224v3 cam,SLP LTs & other stuff
12.70 @ 113.45 (NA,2.05 60',w/17s)
12.19 @ 120.27 (NOS,2.08 60',w/17s)
3715# Raceweight
386rwhp 370rwtq - NA
456rwhp 541rwtq - NOS

84 Z28 406 SBC built by TRE
A4 3600 stall, 3.73 12 bolt
3100#? No times yet

Posted by Rickerbucks (Member # 1208) on :

Well I have only been on slicks once (ET Streets) and managed a 60 foot of 2.19.

I also suffered from detonation - very bad - and managed a 12.30 @ 121.89.

I suspect that there is a lot of room for improvement

PS I have only weighed the car once and was 3960 with me in it and half tank of gas.

[ 09 October 2001: Message edited by: Rickerbucks ]

Posted by WS6Y2KVERT (Member # 1224) on :

just ran mine the other day best was

60 ft 2.086
330 5.737
1/8 8.692@83.92
1000ft 11.235
1/4 mile 13.393@104.17

with mods listed below

Posted by Steve (Member # 1226) on :

My second time to the track I ran these numbers this weekend:

ET: 14.094
MPH: 97.4 (best 97.6)
60': 2.14
RT: .493 (best .400)

I made 5 passes this weekend and made 2 passes in the middle of the summer when they weren't posting times. I've got 2.73 gears and only real power mods are the CAI and catback- so I'm happy with my numbers

Posted by americanmuscleman (Member # 1226) on :

This is my second post on this board, so I needed to fix my name and sig...

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

An all best for me today at MIR!

11.6 @ 117.5 on the juice with only 800psi!

My NX "Iceman" transdeucer blew on me. The diaphram went bad....and I couldn't heat my bottle.

[ 22 October 2001: Message edited by: Gonzo ]

Posted by MyBlu2K (Member # 169) on :

I just went to Ubly here in Michigan over this past weekend...13.716@102 was my best run. I tagged along with my father and his car club and won first place in a bracket competition we had...and it was my first time at the track!

I have an MTI lid,SLP temperature sensor mod and a slightly modified computer calibration..

Posted by Billie Webb (Member # 1037) on :

13.254 / 106- stock
12.89 / 110.9- With mods listed in sig

[ 01 January 2002: Message edited by: Billie Webb ]

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

13.8 first time out, bone stock
13.9 with slp lid and K&N......but I think I am just not able to get a good laumch.

Posted by JohnnyBs98WS6Rag (Member # 1028) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DaddySS:
13.8 first time out, bone stock
13.9 with slp lid and K&N......but I think I am just not able to get a good laumch.

Yes, that's my excuse too. 13.83 stock, 13.93 w/ lid, K&N, 160 T-stat and HPP3 (disclaimer: w/ GTech, but avg of 3 runs). I know my car pulls harder w/ the mods, but I wasn't launching well either time........ worse the 2nd time.

[ 05 November 2001: Message edited by: JohnnyBs98WS6Rag ]

Posted by 99 Ragtop (Member # 1146) on :

I just ran my Z on Halloween night. I ran a 13.4 @ 105 (2.06)

A4, 323's, lid, flowmaster, FTRA, Holley filter

Posted by Greg (Member # 1255) on :

have you guys ever ran the 1/4 with a wuth top down and up to see if it makes any difference?

Posted by 01ragtop (Member # 1257) on :

I have a 2001 Ws6 A4 and I have not run a 1/4 mile track yet. I have run a 1/8 mile track and my times are:
1.94 60'
8.38 e.t.
86.211 mph
This was done on the stock F1's and the only mods are G2 lid and a cut out. What do you think?
What kind of 1/4 mile times do you think I would run?
Thanks

Posted by BPS (Member # 1260) on :

Usually run 1/8 mile mid 7's but took it to the track signed in for 13 and ran 11.74 @122

Jesus, were they pissed off, they don't want me back till I relocate batter, get cage and so on.

Posted by BlownStrokedRag (Member # 1279) on :

11.56 @ 123.27 with a beat clutch & stock susp.

Posted by BlownStrokedRag (Member # 1279) on :

anyone recommend a good clutch for 96 Z28 T56
It must be able to handle some power

Posted by Rickerbucks (Member # 1208) on :

There is only ONE choice. Mcleod Street twin. it may be expensive but it will be cheaper in the long run.

Posted by Ragtop 99 (Member # 1287) on :

Time in sig. Once PCM is tuned, I expect that it will drop by .2 - .3

Posted by erock_ws6convertible (Member # 1022) on :

i took it to the strip one time, ran a 13.2 at 108, street tire's,heavy ass wheels and spinning the tires all the way down the track! i predict high 11's next time, i just put my moser in yesterday! times soon!

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

New bests for me:

13.313 @ 106.365 / 2.102 60' on KD's
13.094 @ 107.539 / 2.027 60' on BFG DR's

Only got 2 runs in on the DR's before the clutch had enough ... lot's of room for improvement in the 60' time yet.

I'm "hooked" on DR's now. Gotta get my own. [Smile]

Posted by Sideshow (Member # 1231) on :

1st time at track - bone stock (about 4200 km or 2600 mi)

14.065 @ 101.94 with stock Firehawk tires

[ 06. August 2002, 11:57 AM: Message edited by: Sideshow ]

Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on :

OK, here's a good base line for you guys.
97 SS convertible, stock, stock, stock. Got that??
Weight, 3621/w full tank. 3816/w me, you figure it out. 52,000+ miles.
92 degrees, 87% humidity, sea level.
Best ET:14.73, Speed:96.41, 60':2.1-2.2's
Dyno'ed: RWHP 250@4700rpm, torque 290@3000-4100rpm.
This was on Kumho ECSTRA Supra 712's, 245/50-16's at 22psi.
Only SS performance option was the CAT back exhaust.
So if you knock off a couple of tenths for bad driving you should be pretty close to what a stock LT1 does.

Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on :

Seem to have lost my sig.
Thats an M6w/343 gears.

Posted by lancemoreland (Member # 1478) on :

I weighted my 35th vert on a truck scale and got 3640 lbs. Haven't been to the track yet.

[ 08. August 2002, 11:55 PM: Message edited by: lancemoreland ]

Posted by Alan Turner (Member # 1172) on :

13.3
Should be in the 12s next time I go. I am getting some traction mods this week. Alan

Posted by Zedzag (Member # 1299) on :

My best time so far is 14.00 @ 100 mph.I tipped the scales at 3740 with me in it and half a tank of gas.Mods are in the sig.

Posted by rcrowthers (Member # 1622) on :

ZZESST, Bob Crowthers,track times:
RT=.775, 60'= 2.011 sec, 1/8=8.510, 1/4 mile=13.116, mph= 108.19.

Posted by Steve in Seattle (Member # 315) on :

14.365 @ 99mph

Most guys were running about .1s slower than usual due to the humidity (~75% @ 70*F).

I think I'll be able to wrench a 14.2 out of her on a good day. [Wink]

Posted by 99TransAmConvertible (Member # 1195) on :

My best is 13.6@103mph on SLP Customer Appreciation Day at National Trails Raceway in Ohio. All done in 95+ degree weather with very oppressive humidity with mods listed in sig. I'm going to the track this Thursday, so I sure hope the cold air will make a big difference. [Big Grin]

[ 07. October 2002, 12:53 AM: Message edited by: 99TransAmConvertible ]

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 99TransAmConvertible:
My best is 13.6@103mph on SLP Customer Appreciation Day at National Trails Raceway in Ohio.

I ran 13.7's that day. On a prepped track with decent weather and possibly DR's, you'll be in the 12's.

Posted by Dr. Stew (Member # 1675) on :

One can only speculate.....

I wish i had made it to the track with my turbo setup prior to selling it. 550+/- hp and 600+/- tq... Would have been fun.
I'm just waiting now for the NEXT BIG THING to come along but until then i'll likely hit the sauce and see what it will do.
Later,
Dr. STEW

By the way, I think i had enough for 10's??? who knows? Its all in bench race heaven now

[ 07. October 2002, 09:15 AM: Message edited by: Dr. Stew ]

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

Been a while since I've been back in here...and reviewing the times on this thread it appears that we have some pretty descent running stock F-Bods in here. [Wink]

Way to represent the verts!! [Big Grin]

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

2 weeks ago I got a personal best 1/4 time with my 2002 Brickyard 400 SS. It is a bone stock automatic with no optional SLP performance options. I ran a 13.42 @ 104 with a 2.07 60' time at a junk track near my house,Milan Dragway. I was pleased being a vert! [Cool]

[ 14. October 2002, 04:18 PM: Message edited by: 2002Z4CSS ]

Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :

New best for me at Bowling Green Ky. 13.27 @ 107 with a 2.19 60ft on those F1's and no change in tire pressure. [Big Grin]

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

13.7 @ 104

I'm really bad at the launch, I either bog or smoke em!

Posted by Lar's SS (Member # 915) on :

In the Sig, new best @ 3750 lbs.

Posted by DROPTAWP (Member # 865) on :

Here's how I did on my first time ever going down the 1320.

R/T: .765
60': 2.344
330: 6.081
1/8 : N/A
1000: 11.612
1/4: 13.75
MPH: 105.42

A little disappointed with the 13.75 time. But hey, it was my first attempt.

Posted by BlownStrokedRag (Member # 1279) on :

I have a 96 Z28 vert. with a 383 stroker and Procharger blower. My best run was with a BEAT clutch 11.56 @ 123.30 at Cecil County in Maryland. I have not been able to get it running right since I put a Spec Stage 3 clutch, DD subframe connectors, boxed lowers, airbags, skinnies, and custom front mount install. Hoping to go hi tens with this combo, then spray it. Then again, I am in school, and broke now! Unfortunately I have even had 2 consider selling it.

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

quote:
Originally posted by BlownStrokedRag:
I have not been able to get it running right since I put a Spec Stage 3 clutch,

Is the clutch part of the problem or just a point of reference?

Posted by Roadmaster (Member # 1774) on :

Hey folks I just found out about this message board. My current best et is in my signature.

Posted by Roadmaster (Member # 1774) on :

Whoops, forgot to click the sig option. sorry

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

Alright...well it's about time I update this thread for myself here....

Official weigh-in: 3,917lbs. with driver.

The bests for me now are:

NA - 11.9 @ 117.4mph (Apr 20, 2002)
N20 - 11.3 @ 124.8mph (Nov 10, 2001)

Posted by Roadmaster (Member # 1774) on :

Hey Gonzo I like that color combo on your car. I think my medium patriot red is a little darker. I haven't seen two side by side yet.

needless to say I haven't seen many of our color combo cars out there

Posted by LPE Z convt (Member # 1803) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Gonzo:
Man, XBCHBUM from the F-Body Hideout turned me onto this forum and I'm loving it!

Everyone knows that verts are the heaviest cars out there and I just wanted to get a feel for what we are all running at the track. We have a big disadvantage due to our weight, but there are a few of us out there that tend to show that verts aren't as slow as many may think....like George Baxter. Low 9 seconds.....what the hell is that all about?

So, lets see em....what's your best 1/4 mile and MPH?

My best weighing in at 4,300 lbs NA was:

12.782 @ 103.91

But this will soon change once I get back out on the track since I've lightened the load significantly and installed the 150HP N2O.

Posted by LPE Z convt (Member # 1803) on :

Sorry about the last post I messed up new guy. My best quater mile times are 12.60@110 na and 12.03@119.23 with nx 150 shot on a very hot 108 degree heat index summer day with a 60 ft of 2.23 My car weighs in at 4050 with me in it. All will change soon I am changeing my cam to a better cam. LPE top end kit with exhaustand 2800 stahl

Posted by 02Z (Member # 1835) on :

Whats up Gonzo, I just joined the board also, I have not got to the track yet, just got the car on my B-day last year. Can't wait to get to MIR this spring. [Smile]

I keep the vert in the garage, and drive the coupe in the winter...

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 02Z:
Whats up Gonzo, I just joined the board also, I have not got to the track yet, just got the car on my B-day last year. Can't wait to get to MIR this spring. I keep the vert in the garage, and drive the coupe in the winter...

Hey there...right on. [Wink]

Yea, there's nothing like dropping the top and cruising to the track...bring the top up, tech in, and throwing down some low 11s. [Big Grin]

Ah, you should come out to MIR with us for our annual Modern F-Body Shootout that will be held on the 19th of April. Click here for more details on it: http://www.f-bodyhideout.com/events/mf-bs03/

This season will be a big change for my slug though. Got the motor in a lot of pieces as I'm going through a new build. 11.3 at 124.8 wasn't enough. I'm determined to go 9s in a couple of years and I'm focused on this goal. This season though my goal is to come out on mid to low 10s.

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Roadmaster:
Hey Gonzo I like that color combo on your car. I think my medium patriot red is a little darker. I haven't seen two side by side yet.

needless to say I haven't seen many of our color combo cars out there

Yea, it's been very hard for me to find other Ceyenne Red Camaros. I've only run across 3 since my purchase back in 97. I do like the Patriot Red as well...nice color. [Wink]

Posted by kahouna23 (Member # 1876) on :

My best time on drag radials.

ET: 14.382
MPH: 101.21
60': 1.89
RT: .783

Not bad for a V-6... [Big Grin]

I got a Vector/Powerdyne unit for Christmas. I'm waiting to get off my lazy butt and get some forged internals and stiffer valve springs before I install it. I'm hoping to get into the low-mid 13's afterwards....

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=244935

[ 27. March 2003, 09:01 AM: Message edited by: kahouna23 ]

Posted by Zedzag (Member # 1299) on :

New times with slp clutch.

13.84@103 w/2.2 60'

Posted by brianhammond (Member # 1844) on :

First and best run: 13.754 @101.16MPH.
2002 SS LE vert stock except air intake stuff.

Posted by GregAbell (Member # 1840) on :

Check Sig

[ 12. May 2003, 12:40 PM: Message edited by: GregAbell ]

Posted by 35thSS (Member # 1345) on :

new best from SLP day Texas this year.
13.7 @ 104mph

Posted by Black_97'Z (Member # 1411) on :

I dont have any 1/4 mile times, but I went 9 flat in the 1/8th with CAI and SLP LM catback. A4 with 2.73 gears. [Smile]

[ 13. August 2003, 10:44 PM: Message edited by: Black_97'Z ]

Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :

Will yet ya know after BG. Looking for high 12's!! [Big Grin]

Posted by Alan566 (Member # 1172) on :

New time: 11.9@117(7.8 1/8 mile)and 12.0@119 at around 80deg. I should be down a half a sec or so when I learn to do a decent burn out(they wouldn't let me run w/o a rollbar after the 11.9)and replace my sliping tranny :-)

[ 02. September 2003, 02:31 AM: Message edited by: Alan566 ]

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Alan566:
New time: 11.9@117(7.8 1/8 mile)and 12.0@119 at around 80deg. I should be down a half a sec or so when I learn to do a decent burn out(they wouldn't let me run w/o a rollbar after the 11.9)and replace my sliping tranny :-)

I'm surprised that any NHRA or IHRA track allowed you to run deeper than 13.9 without a rollbar. [Wink]

You might as well invest in a "firejacket" as well.

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Black_97'Z:
I dont have any 1/4 mile times, but I went 9 flat in the 1/8th with CAI and SLP LM catback. A4 with 2.73 gears.

Yea, those damn 2.73:1 gears really need to get yanked out of there and set yourself up with either 3.73:1 (auto) or 4.10:1 (manual). Don't be skuuuur'd. [Big Grin]

Posted by Alan566 (Member # 1172) on :

Come on down to Atlanta drag way. Everybody i know knocks off a few tenths at any other track they run though. I run 12.5s all night long in the heat on motor but could only get a 11.9 on a 150 shot.ha ha. I think i will see atleast 1 mid to low 11 run next time i go. Alan

Posted by Mike2001SS (Member # 2088) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Gonzo:

quote:
Originally posted by Alan566:
New time: 11.9@117(7.8 1/8 mile)and 12.0@119 at around 80deg. I should be down a half a sec or so when I learn to do a decent burn out(they wouldn't let me run w/o a rollbar after the 11.9)and replace my sliping tranny :-)
I'm surprised that any NHRA or IHRA track allowed you to run deeper than 13.9 without a rollbar.

You might as well invest in a "firejacket" as well.

Gonzo you are so right about the rollbar as I do not get to run my vert much because of that only way I get in a run is at a track they don't know the car. best run got in so far before made to leave the track was
RT .74 60ft 1.74 1/8th 8.1-88.9mph 1/4 11.64-126 mph and yes I am seeing some nice times for our verts [Big Grin]

Posted by Gary 97 WS6 T/A Conv (Member # 1504) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Mike2001SS:
best run got in so far before made to leave the track was
RT .74 60ft 1.74 1/8th 8.1-88.9mph 1/4 11.64-126 mph and yes I am seeing some nice times for our verts [/QB]

Nice run but that's one odd looking timeslip. We run similar 1/8 times but after that you pick up some crazy mph. How much juice you putting to that car and when are you spraying it?

Posted by Mike2001SS (Member # 2088) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Gary 97 WS6 T/A Conv:

quote:
Originally posted by Mike2001SS:
best run got in so far before made to leave the track was
RT .74 60ft 1.74 1/8th 8.1-88.9mph 1/4 11.64-126 mph and yes I am seeing some nice times for our verts
Nice run but that's one odd looking timeslip. We run similar 1/8 times but after that you pick up some crazy mph. How much juice you putting to that car and when are you spraying it? [/QB]

The 1/8 was off the motor and I spray in third mostly with a 125 shot. I am running most bolt on and all the free mods and a LPE custom grind cam and heads [Wink]

Posted by Mike2001SS (Member # 2088) on :

A friend down my street with a 2001 black SS vert stock ran a 13.25 twice one evening not long ago at Rockingham Dragway in N.C. I forgot his speed and his car is a M6 with auburn

Posted by Billie Webb (Member # 1037) on :

testing sig

1998 RAM AIR-- 13.2 bone stock/12.89 current

Time slips in link

[ 09. October 2003, 10:37 PM: Message edited by: Billie Webb ]

Posted by Raven (Member # 1962) on :

13.1 @ 110mph need sticker tires.

Posted by Alan566 (Member # 1172) on :

Last nights times,
12.35 at 111.60 on motor
11.64 at 116.9 on juice.(not much better for a 225 shot) Something wrong with my juice but I got pass out of it. My 60' still sux, 1.83 on motor and 1.78. Alan

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