What do I need to Drop 1 Sec. off my E/T

90LxDroptop · 11-20-2001, 10:15 PM

Hey everyone, This winter I'll be able to finally save up money for my car. (after I buy x-mas gifts that is) and well I figure I'll have at least $1,000...and I was wondering if it's possible to drop a second off my E/T with that? (after I put on my comp T/A's drag radials and my transgo shift kit is in) I don't think I can but I would like to do the best that I can to make this thing accellerate much better. thanx alot in advance.

Rev · 11-20-2001, 10:29 PM

IMHO, the only way you can do that is with a N2O kit. A 150 shot should get you that, but there's a pay back in engine life.

Rev

90LxDroptop · 11-20-2001, 11:25 PM

I guess you're right. Well then I guess i'm just aiming for the most out of my dollar...what do u guys think about...Long tube headers, Force II catback system, Underdrive pulleys, Mac cold air induction?...what do u guys think that would do? I'll probably have a lil' cash left over. who knows. adios

Coupe5oh · 11-21-2001, 03:09 AM

what else you have in there? i say 4.30 grs, longtubes, and a pair of slicks, maybe a stall, still might not be quite a second off et though.

HiFlow5 0 · 11-21-2001, 08:55 AM

heres what i would do, get a good stall converter, i just put in a 3000rpm stall converter and i cant beileve how much quicker my car is off the line!!! get a trans cooler cause the stall converter will run the tranny hotter. next do exhaust mods, headers, h pipe, and less restrictive cat back. if thats not enough get a nitrous kit, that should help a lot! with all that u should pick up a second, or close to it! good luck!

ed1371 · 11-22-2001, 12:38 AM

all the little stuff will not drop a second off your time. Seeing that you have a heavy vert like myself, you might want to go with nitrous like I did.

if you look at my sig, my motor is basically stock, but I have built my car from the ground up. My best so far? 13.4

150 shot will drop you a second easy.

-ed

STEEDAJEFF · 11-22-2001, 11:17 AM

Well, if you tune it safe and dont go through 2 bottles a week then you will have no problem with the NOS. Just spend the $$ for a wet kit that injects fuel along with NOS and you will have a much safer more consistent tune.

4.10 Gears wouldn't hurt either!

pro5oh · 11-24-2001, 06:18 PM

basically all u need is a free flowing exhaust and a set of gears and a 175 shot of nos. i used the dry system put 373 gears and a flowmaster exhaust and hit it with 175 all summer long it went from 14.80 to 12.80@109mph with all the mods and drag radials

STEEDAJEFF · 11-25-2001, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pro5oh
basically all u need is a free flowing exhaust and a set of gears and a 175 shot of nos. i used the dry system put 373 gears and a flowmaster exhaust and hit it with 175 all summer long it went from 14.80 to 12.80@109mph with all the mods and drag radials

NIIIIIICE Dry kit didnt hurt anything?

pro5oh · 11-25-2001, 02:58 PM

no ive never hurt anything with the dry system and i sprayed it all the time, im talking a 15 lb bottle every 3 or 4 days for 2 months. i had a couple pops. and melted a couple plugs but thats it. nothing that hurt anything. When u play with wet systems thats when hurt stuff. as long as u set your timing right and mix a little good gas u should be fine.www.smallblockposse.com

Nitrous Al · 11-26-2001, 08:41 PM

90LXDroptop, you got to go with the gears and nitrous oxide system if you only have $1000 to play with right now. Find a shop to do the installation and tune it so you don't hurt parts. Good luck.

90LxDroptop · 11-29-2001, 09:03 PM

Well guys, I really didn't wanna use a nos system...but I've been convinced. I didn't mean that I absolutely want to drop a whole second off my e/t...i was just wondering if it was possible...lol Well I already have 3.73's...I really don't wanna go any higher to 4.10's...but how does 150 n20, drag radials, subframes, long tube headers, cat-back system sound?

pro5oh · 11-29-2001, 10:06 PM

that sounds pretty good you should definatley pick up a second if the tuning is correct. good luck.ake sure u put a k&n air filter or something like that.

ThreePonyStable · 11-30-2001, 07:09 PM

I was in the same boat you were a few years ago. I started out with a BONE STOCK 15.1. Then I added Gears: $150, Slicks: $284, Pro 5.0 Shifter: $200, K&N: $30, Lakewood Shocks: $80, Aluminum Driveshaft: $169, Pulleys: $85, Removed the A/C, and took out a lot of weight. After these mods the car went 13.6 with a 3000 RPM launch and a 1.84 60 foot. I know your car is an auto and a convertible, but I'm sure you could do it. My advice is gears, Converter, Shift kit, tires, and transbrake. Then take weight out and run it.

11-20-2001, 10:15 PM	#1
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	What do I need to Drop 1 Sec. off my E/T Hey everyone, This winter I'll be able to finally save up money for my car. (after I buy x-mas gifts that is) and well I figure I'll have at least $1,000...and I was wondering if it's possible to drop a second off my E/T with that? (after I put on my comp T/A's drag radials and my transgo shift kit is in) I don't think I can but I would like to do the best that I can to make this thing accellerate much better. thanx alot in advance. __________________ 90 LX Convertible 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Underdrive Pulleys, TransGo shift kit, A servo, Subframe Connectors, o/r h-pipe, 2 chamber flows, Pony Wheels

11-20-2001, 10:29 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	IMHO, the only way you can do that is with a N2O kit. A 150 shot should get you that, but there's a pay back in engine life. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

11-20-2001, 11:25 PM	#3
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	I guess you're right. Well then I guess i'm just aiming for the most out of my dollar...what do u guys think about...Long tube headers, Force II catback system, Underdrive pulleys, Mac cold air induction?...what do u guys think that would do? I'll probably have a lil' cash left over. who knows. adios __________________ 90 LX Convertible 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Underdrive Pulleys, TransGo shift kit, A servo, Subframe Connectors, o/r h-pipe, 2 chamber flows, Pony Wheels

11-21-2001, 03:09 AM	#4
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	what else you have in there? i say 4.30 grs, longtubes, and a pair of slicks, maybe a stall, still might not be quite a second off et though. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

11-21-2001, 08:55 AM	#5
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	heres what i would do, get a good stall converter, i just put in a 3000rpm stall converter and i cant beileve how much quicker my car is off the line!!! get a trans cooler cause the stall converter will run the tranny hotter. next do exhaust mods, headers, h pipe, and less restrictive cat back. if thats not enough get a nitrous kit, that should help a lot! with all that u should pick up a second, or close to it! good luck! __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust Last edited by HiFlow5 0; 11-21-2001 at 09:01 AM..

11-22-2001, 12:38 AM	#6
ed1371 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 469	all the little stuff will not drop a second off your time. Seeing that you have a heavy vert like myself, you might want to go with nitrous like I did. if you look at my sig, my motor is basically stock, but I have built my car from the ground up. My best so far? 13.4 150 shot will drop you a second easy. -ed __________________ My Mustang

11-22-2001, 11:17 AM	#7
STEEDAJEFF Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: CT Posts: 125	Well, if you tune it safe and dont go through 2 bottles a week then you will have no problem with the NOS. Just spend the $$ for a wet kit that injects fuel along with NOS and you will have a much safer more consistent tune. 4.10 Gears wouldn't hurt either! __________________ 1988 STEEDA LX 347, D1-R 10.84 @ 127

11-26-2001, 08:41 PM	#11
Nitrous Al Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 417	90LXDroptop, you got to go with the gears and nitrous oxide system if you only have $1000 to play with right now. Find a shop to do the installation and tune it so you don't hurt parts. Good luck. __________________ Nitrous Al

11-29-2001, 09:03 PM	#12
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	How does this sound...? Well guys, I really didn't wanna use a nos system...but I've been convinced. I didn't mean that I absolutely want to drop a whole second off my e/t...i was just wondering if it was possible...lol Well I already have 3.73's...I really don't wanna go any higher to 4.10's...but how does 150 n20, drag radials, subframes, long tube headers, cat-back system sound? __________________ 90 LX Convertible 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Underdrive Pulleys, TransGo shift kit, A servo, Subframe Connectors, o/r h-pipe, 2 chamber flows, Pony Wheels

11-29-2001, 10:06 PM	#13
pro5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: long island ny Posts: 4	that sounds pretty good you should definatley pick up a second if the tuning is correct. good luck.ake sure u put a k&n air filter or something like that. __________________ head up no excuse

11-30-2001, 07:09 PM	#14
ThreePonyStable Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kensington, CT Posts: 47	I was in the same boat you were a few years ago. I started out with a BONE STOCK 15.1. Then I added Gears: $150, Slicks: $284, Pro 5.0 Shifter: $200, K&N: $30, Lakewood Shocks: $80, Aluminum Driveshaft: $169, Pulleys: $85, Removed the A/C, and took out a lot of weight. After these mods the car went 13.6 with a 3000 RPM launch and a 1.84 60 foot. I know your car is an auto and a convertible, but I'm sure you could do it. My advice is gears, Converter, Shift kit, tires, and transbrake. Then take weight out and run it.

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