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[darkstar6069]

no love for the n/a eh

who me? I'll run if you want.

[collins]

soul, we can give them some n/a love!

and he has about 80 more hp then me and 600 more pounds of weight, so it wouldnt be extreme ownage IMO.

so you are telling me that you are making 305hp? To the crank?

c'mon now, lets not nit-pick here... she's got an 03z (rated 287 at the flywheel) plus full bolt ons, cams, and a tune. still figuring out a blip at about 6500-6800rpm causing a little peak power to be lost, but the overall powerband is real nice. if i had to estimate her crank power right now i'd say its prolly somewhere between 315-330. when the tune is finalized she should be really close (within 5-10) to the 300whp mark. the car's stout.

but thats neither here nor there. she's not the one you'll be running. so back on topic. i just didnt want people getting things misconstrued.

[DieselNuts]

c'mon now, lets not nit-pick here... she's got an 03z (rated 287 at the flywheel) plus full bolt ons, cams, and a tune. still figuring out a blip at about 6500-6800rpm causing a little peak power to be lost, but the overall powerband is real nice. if i had to estimate her crank power right now i'd say its prolly somewhere between 315-330. when the tune is finalized she should be really close (within 5-10) to the 300whp mark. the car's stout.

but thats neither here nor there. she's not the one you'll be running. so back on topic. i just didnt want people getting things misconstrued.

I wasnt aware of the cams, but thats still a lot of power out of a n/a Z. Once she gets the blip taken care of, she should bring it out.

[collins]

I wasnt aware of the cams, but thats still a lot of power out of a n/a Z. Once she gets the blip taken care of, she should bring it out.

lol well i thought twice about posting she had them, but i figured she's told enough ppl by now it wasnt really a secret anymore

i'm sure she'll bring it out when we get it figured out. there's a shop in fla that had an issue similar to hers with another z, but she's kinda hesitant to drive all the way down there and spend close to a grand on gas, hotel, and tuning which i cant blame her at all for. i think it has to do with timing issues at different rpms... i dunno... we'll get it figured out and have some fun with it. its definalty peppy and strong in the midrange, but its just lacking a few up top. in time, sir... in time. good things only come with patience.

[1.8t]

My girlfriend still goes to Auburn(I graduated 1 year ago in May from AU). I wasn't going to drive my Vette either, but if you were taking your ride, I was going to take her down. I much prefer racing in Alabama than here in Georiga, much less of a chance of being caught.

My brothers car was making 405awhp on pump gas, 93oct. My stock times were in crap DA air, which is why my trap speeds don't make sense with the outcome of our multiple races. My car is weird in the fact that the better my 60' is, the faster my trap speed is. Due of this characteristic, she rolls on much harder than my trap speeds indicate anyways.

BTW, depending on the numbers of my new setup, I would like a shot at you on 30psi/race gas/AEM too.

[darkstar6069]

My girlfriend still goes to Auburn(I graduated 1 year ago in May from AU). I wasn't going to drive my Vette either, but if you were taking your ride, I was going to take her down. I much prefer racing in Alabama than here in Georiga, much less of a chance of being caught.

My brothers car was making 405awhp on pump gas, 93oct. My stock times were in crap DA air, which is why my trap speeds don't make sense with the outcome of our multiple races. My car is weird in the fact that the better my 60' is, the faster my trap speed is. Due of this characteristic, she rolls on much harder than my trap speeds indicate anyways.

BTW, depending on the numbers of my new setup, I would like a shot at you on 30psi/race gas/AEM too.

hmmm well I'm just a tad bit over what your brother was making so it should be a good race. Unless you are putting down close to 530whp I really don't want to fill up with race gas just to do it since it's kind of expensive

[1.8t]

Unless you are putting down close to 530whp I really don't want to fill up with race gas just to do it since it's kind of expensive

We will see how the first race goes so we can get an idea how I will do with my new setup. BTW, you only need to put in a couple of gallons. You can drain all of the pump gas from the bottom of the tank by removing the drain bolt.

[1.8t]

Well, I was stock when I ran him when he was making 405awhp. I can only guess me being lighter and having a fat power curve was what made it so close because my car only dyno'ed 385whp/378wtq stock. My bolt on 11sec run below was in crappier air than my stock runs

I will be on pump gas with my new setup with no power adder.

Do you live in Auburn?

[darkstar6069]

no I live in carrolton. From the sounds of it, you will beat me on pump gas, but that's just guessing from your mph trap. any idea how much your car weighs?

[1.8t]

3200lbs. You have a better clutch, tranny, and the ability to rev past 8k that he didn't, so I am betting that will make us a close race .

Edit: FWIW, I only make 416whp and 418wtq with my bolt ons. We will be a good run

[DieselNuts]

Edit: FWIW, I only make 416whp and 418wtq with my bolt ons. We will be a good run

wow, I/H/E + tune only gained you ~30hp? That doesnt seem right. I mean, you have the proof, I'm just sayin, that seems low to me.

[NoRotor]

wow, I/H/E + tune only gained you ~30hp? That doesnt seem right. I mean, you have the proof, I'm just sayin, that seems low to me.

It wasn't H.
It was just I/E + tune. Stock LS3 heads are aleady pretty damn beastly.

[1.8t]

wow, I/H/E + tune only gained you ~30hp? That doesnt seem right. I mean, you have the proof, I'm just sayin, that seems low to me.

Intake, headers, and an exhaust gave me 31whp and 40wtq(which is average from what I have seen). From that 31whp and 40wtq, I picked up 5mph in the 1/4 mile in a 660' worse DA day than my stock times. I would expect my car to put down some 11.80's @ 122ish on a slightly negative DA day.

[DieselNuts]

It wasn't H.
It was just I/E + tune. Stock LS3 heads are aleady pretty damn beastly.

H=Header, not Head

Intake, headers, and an exhaust gave me 31whp and 40wtq(which is average from what I have seen). From that 31whp and 40wtq, I picked up 5mph in the 1/4 mile in a 660' worse DA day than my stock times. I would expect my car to put down some 11.80's @ 122ish on a slightly negative DA day.

Gotcha. The 5mph is a nice gain, but i just thought you would see more power out of that. I'm no LSx follower though so I dont know the facts. Thats a nice TQ gain too. Either way, you are still faster than me

[darkstar6069]

Sounds good PM me when and where

[1.8t]

Jump in the PM ring. Darkstar and I are trying to set something up, you should come out as well. My car goes under the knife April 28th so we all need to meet up before then.

[jumpin800agl]

yeah just PM me with details on when and where. Weeknights are normally bad for me, but may can work around it.

[DieselNuts]

yeah just PM me with details on when and where. Weeknights are normally bad for me, but may can work around it.

Im in the same boat

[collins]

well guys, my car probably wont be available for thrashing this weekend... just had to admit her to the stealership for some warranty work... might take a while...

[DieselNuts]

aww, that sucks. What are you having done?

[collins]

my ignition cylinder locked up. they might have to order the part from australia. they're paying for it all tho, including my rental car, so hopefully they wont drag their feet with it. thank god for a cool dealership that let me keep my warranty

[darkstar6069]

my ignition cylinder locked up. they might have to order the part from australia. they're paying for it all tho, including my rental car, so hopefully they wont drag their feet with it. thank god for a cool dealership that let me keep my warranty

See if they have any vettes for the rental and you can still make it out!!!

[collins]

lol tried that... hell, they wouldnt even give me a NON turbo solstice!!! WTF!?


however.... darkstar, if they let me upgrade to a truck, i'll race you offroad!

[jumpin800agl]

lol tried that... hell, they wouldnt even give me a NON turbo solstice!!! WTF!?


however.... darkstar, if they let me upgrade to a truck, i'll race you offroad!

ask for a diesel and borrow a programmer to turn up the boost til you take it back, lol.

[darkstar6069]

lol tried that... hell, they wouldnt even give me a NON turbo solstice!!! WTF!?


however.... darkstar, if they let me upgrade to a truck, i'll race you offroad!

Ok let me know a days in advance so i can put my lift kit and mud tires on!

[1.8t]

I didn't even know they gave out loaners. Interesting

[collins]

I didn't even know they gave out loaners. Interesting

technically, its not a "loaner"... its a rental through enterprise rent-a-car that they happen to be paying for, so my options are limited... the "'coolest" thing they have that i can get would be a 4 door silverado, which is what i'm shooting for.

[DieselNuts]

WHAT DEALERSHIP DID YOU TAKE IT TO? SORRY FOR THE CAPS, THIS IS HOW I TYPE @ WORK...

[SicStang03]

Collins and Diesel will be a good run...

Also,a stock cobra at Commerce with street tires will have one hell of a time getting into the 12's.. That track sux asssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

Deisel.. get an IRS brace before you start racing..

[DieselNuts]

Collins and Diesel will be a good run...

Also,a stock cobra at Commerce with street tires will have one hell of a time getting into the 12's.. That track sux asssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

Deisel.. get an IRS brace before you start racing..

yeah, I hear that. Does anyone know if it has improved since they have resurfaced the staging area?

Yeah, I def. plan on getting a brace before I ever launch.

[collins]

hey btw, since you dont wanna launch it, i'm assuming you dont wanna do a dig... what roll are you looking for? if you DO wanna do a dig, i'm game for that too.

[DieselNuts]

shiit man, it really doesnt matter. I just know I spin pretty bad comming out of first. Even if we are going from a 10mph roll, thats cool. I just dont want the rear end taking the initial shock of a launch.

[SicStang03]

shiit man, it really doesnt matter. I just know I spin pretty bad comming out of first. Even if we are going from a 10mph roll, thats cool. I just dont want the rear end taking the initial shock of a launch.

If you hop at all the rear end is going to leak.. I wouldn't do anything under a 40 roll untill you get a brace...

I haven't been to Commerce this year yet but I went last year when I had intake and exhaust and ran a 13.6 ... Granted I also learned how to drive stick on this car and IRS is a pain to launch on street tires. Next time I go I hope to be well into the 12's... maybe 11's

Although there was a guy with a KB 2.2 that couldn't get past 12.2 and he was right at 600rwhp on DRs

[1.8t]

Your launch technique has a lot do with the survival of your rear end. I do an initial engagement before a quick release to take the shock out of the d/t as much as possible. When you do it right, it will keep you from hopping and still let you cut excellent 60's.

Diesel and Collins, would you guys want to jump into this little meet w/ me, darkstar, and jumpin as well?

[SicStang03]

PM me details.. If I am not working I may come..

Also, they guys who went to AU, were you in any Fraternity's? I was there for 1.5 years

[DieselNuts]

Yeah, Im game.

Terminator Cobras are notorious for horrible wheel hop. I hear that the tires are a big culprit of the problem. I plan on doing all the remidies to get rid of the wheel hop but I want to keep the IRS because I didnt buy the car just to go in a straight line.

[SicStang03]

Yeah, Im game.

Terminator Cobras are notorious for horrible wheel hop. I hear that the tires are a big culprit of the problem. I plan on doing all the remidies to get rid of the wheel hop but I want to keep the IRS because I didnt buy the car just to go in a straight line.

Don't waste your time or money doing anything but springs/tires/FLSFC's... The bushings help but the are expensive as ****.. Not to mention the install is a huge PITA.. As long as you have a sticky tire it's all good

[NevrNufTorq]

Yeah, Im game.

Terminator Cobras are notorious for horrible wheel hop. I hear that the tires are a big culprit of the problem. I plan on doing all the remidies to get rid of the wheel hop but I want to keep the IRS because I didnt buy the car just to go in a straight line.

you need to talk to damon on here and streetcar. he has boltons for the rear and running very low 11's and should be bumpin 10's before long and he's still irs. if vettes and supras can do it, you can too

even though i will admit it is alot easier and alot less trial and error on a straight axle!!

[DieselNuts]

those are first on my list of suspension related mods. I want to get caster/camber plates before I install springs though.

[SicStang03]

those are first on my list of suspension related mods. I want to get caster/camber plates before I install springs though.

Do them at the same time.. You have to drop everything anyways and it just goes back in. You have to drill a 13/32" hole on the strut tower though.. It's easy besides that