Raced at the track for the first time....

5.0CRAZY · 04-15-2004, 12:34 AM

Well it was like 3 weeks ago now, should go again this friday.

Ran a best of 14.5 with a awfull 2.45 60'. Best mph was 98.1 Mostly my bad launching is to blame for the 60' obviously but it was also the first day the track opened this year. I was nervous as it was my first time so I pretty much was spinning through 1st and 2nd every run.

Car is a 91 notch 5spd. Only performance mods are h-pipe and pullies, and cold air intake which really adds no hp whatsoever. Have 3.73's waiting to be put in. Ran on street tires obviously.

Anyways, I was wondering if the car was capable of a 13.9? Maybe in the right conditions with a damn good launch? Its capable of at least a 14.1 or so with a 2.0 60'. But I was just wondering if you guys think a high high 13 could be squeezed out of it in with its current mods.

I was trying to hold it around 1500rpms and feather the clutch and gas, but just kept spinning. Next time I'll launch off idle since that seems to work better on the street anyways.

tireburner163 · 04-15-2004, 12:44 AM

with a 2.0 60 foot I don't see a problem with you running high 13's

-Josh, aka the tireburner

Fox Body · 04-15-2004, 01:45 PM

Yeah the first time on the track is always so memorable.

You got 3:08s?
Sorry, but I don't see you running high 13s in that car (current mods like you said) on street tires...

...with good driving and drag radials, I can see low, low 14s...

...High 13s (13.8-13.9) with the 3.73s with great driving in good weather.

BTW, Cool car. Love those notches.

1989GT · 04-15-2004, 11:26 PM

Get it to hook and you're in the 13's I'd say. DR's will take care of that. With 373's you shouldn't have any problem at all.
-Ryan

420nitro · 04-16-2004, 08:14 AM

Heads up....I ran a 14.0-14.1 @99.? w/ a 2.0 60' when I had the mods you listed on your car. (First time out with that combo) Man....we are going way back

.... But anyways I don't think you will have a problem of at least running that with a gear swap! Put some stickey tires on it and it should run in the 13's.
Back in the day I knew guys who were able to get there cars to run 13's with a show room stock coupe!!!

But that was not a normal or average pass and when these notchbacks only had 3,000-8,000 miles on them.
I would just say keep practicing!

Later.

Dark_5.0 · 04-16-2004, 08:36 AM

98mph=easy 13 with traction.

5.0CRAZY · 04-16-2004, 09:22 PM

Cool thanks everyone.

Rev · 04-16-2004, 09:23 PM

Often times, if I'm one of the first to go for a new run for the day at the track, well, I might as well be on ice. No traction at all and no good 60' and no good et or anything else. It would be a wasted run .

I always wait for some slick tired cars to do some burn outs and some runs before I even try for a run. Usually, the Friday evening has cooled off a little more anyway.

With cooler temps, and a little rubber down on the track mixed with some VHT from previous runs,, then I get decent times. Hey, works for me.

Rev

04-15-2004, 12:34 AM	#1
5.0CRAZY Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9	Raced at the track for the first time.... Well it was like 3 weeks ago now, should go again this friday. Ran a best of 14.5 with a awfull 2.45 60'. Best mph was 98.1 Mostly my bad launching is to blame for the 60' obviously but it was also the first day the track opened this year. I was nervous as it was my first time so I pretty much was spinning through 1st and 2nd every run. Car is a 91 notch 5spd. Only performance mods are h-pipe and pullies, and cold air intake which really adds no hp whatsoever. Have 3.73's waiting to be put in. Ran on street tires obviously. Anyways, I was wondering if the car was capable of a 13.9? Maybe in the right conditions with a damn good launch? Its capable of at least a 14.1 or so with a 2.0 60'. But I was just wondering if you guys think a high high 13 could be squeezed out of it in with its current mods. I was trying to hold it around 1500rpms and feather the clutch and gas, but just kept spinning. Next time I'll launch off idle since that seems to work better on the street anyways.

04-15-2004, 12:44 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	with a 2.0 60 foot I don't see a problem with you running high 13's -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

04-15-2004, 01:45 PM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Yeah the first time on the track is always so memorable. You got 3:08s? Sorry, but I don't see you running high 13s in that car (current mods like you said) on street tires... ...with good driving and drag radials, I can see low, low 14s... ...High 13s (13.8-13.9) with the 3.73s with great driving in good weather. BTW, Cool car. Love those notches. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

04-15-2004, 11:26 PM	#4
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	Get it to hook and you're in the 13's I'd say. DR's will take care of that. With 373's you shouldn't have any problem at all. -Ryan __________________ 89GT,Pro-Bullet 306, H/C/I and a bunch of other stuff. Sold 00GT, Vortech S-Trim, Steeda Boost Pipe, C&L intake, Mac off-road H-pipe, Flowmasters, B&M Ripper shifter, Eibach Sportline springs, Koni Struts/shocks, MM full length subframe connectors, Cobra brakes, 3.73's. My Car Domain Page

04-16-2004, 08:36 AM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	98mph=easy 13 with traction. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

04-16-2004, 08:14 AM	#5
420nitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockford Posts: 596	Heads up....I ran a 14.0-14.1 @99.? w/ a 2.0 60' when I had the mods you listed on your car. (First time out with that combo) Man....we are going way back .... But anyways I don't think you will have a problem of at least running that with a gear swap! Put some stickey tires on it and it should run in the 13's. Back in the day I knew guys who were able to get there cars to run 13's with a show room stock coupe!!! But that was not a normal or average pass and when these notchbacks only had 3,000-8,000 miles on them. I would just say keep practicing! Later.

04-16-2004, 09:22 PM	#7
5.0CRAZY Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9	Cool thanks everyone.

04-16-2004, 09:23 PM	#8
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Don't be first Often times, if I'm one of the first to go for a new run for the day at the track, well, I might as well be on ice. No traction at all and no good 60' and no good et or anything else. It would be a wasted run . I always wait for some slick tired cars to do some burn outs and some runs before I even try for a run. Usually, the Friday evening has cooled off a little more anyway. With cooler temps, and a little rubber down on the track mixed with some VHT from previous runs,, then I get decent times. Hey, works for me. 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

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