First track times

'94Vert5.0 · 08-27-2003, 10:00 PM

Just made my first passes in the car. At 12* timing I ran 14.70 @ 95 with a 2.24 60'. All I've done is in the sig. I was definitely pleased and figure 14.5's might be in it? Just thought I'd share my joy I had a great time!

Dark_5.0 · 08-28-2003, 10:56 AM

You got a 14.4 or 5 in it for sure. Do the exhaust next and you should drop a few more tenths.

Congrats and be carefull the drag strip is addictive.

ArtMan · 08-29-2003, 07:03 AM

Yep, I agree with Dark - do the exhaust from engine to tails and you'll see her run stronger. You may even try upping the timing to 15 deg BTDC and use 92 octane.

With repeat trips to the track, you'll get the 60 footers down around 2.1 and 2.0X which will help drop the overall ET significantly.

Rock On, Dude

08-29-2003, 12:55 PM

That's not bad, especially for a covertible. Once you get that 60ft. time down a little you'll definitely be down around 14.4-14.5.

'94Vert5.0 · 08-29-2003, 01:23 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I was lookin at exhaust next but wondering; will shorties and x-pipe still be worth a little more even if I decide to leave the rest of the engine stock?

08-29-2003, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by '94Vert5.0
Thanks for the feedback guys. I was lookin at exhaust next but wondering; will shorties and x-pipe still be worth a little more even if I decide to leave the rest of the engine stock?

Yes, of course upgrading your exhaust system will make a difference. Have you ever looked at those crappy, thin, squeezed, exhaust manifolds? Your car will benefit big time from headers and an x-pipe. You losing the cats, or no?

'94Vert5.0 · 08-31-2003, 07:47 AM

Haven't decided if I'm keepin the cats or not. I'm not sure if I want my vert to be that loud, but then again I don't want to spend the money either. Also, I might look at 1 1/2 in. headers if I plan on keeping stock heads and intake. Thanks for responding, simistang.

88workcar · 08-31-2003, 09:22 AM

CONGRADULATIONS! I started at a 15.2. I you want more, it will happen.

08-27-2003, 10:00 PM	#1
'94Vert5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 4	First track times Just made my first passes in the car. At 12* timing I ran 14.70 @ 95 with a 2.24 60'. All I've done is in the sig. I was definitely pleased and figure 14.5's might be in it? Just thought I'd share my joy I had a great time! __________________ '94 GT convertible 5 spd: 3.73's, pullies, k&n no silencer, 2 ch flows

08-28-2003, 10:56 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	You got a 14.4 or 5 in it for sure. Do the exhaust next and you should drop a few more tenths. Congrats and be carefull the drag strip is addictive. __________________ 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

08-29-2003, 07:03 AM	#3
ArtMan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Scarsdale, NY Posts: 45	good runs Yep, I agree with Dark - do the exhaust from engine to tails and you'll see her run stronger. You may even try upping the timing to 15 deg BTDC and use 92 octane. With repeat trips to the track, you'll get the 60 footers down around 2.1 and 2.0X which will help drop the overall ET significantly. Rock On, Dude __________________ See my stang in the "Users Rides" section. Rice Hater's Club Member #225

08-29-2003, 12:55 PM	#4
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	nice That's not bad, especially for a covertible. Once you get that 60ft. time down a little you'll definitely be down around 14.4-14.5.

08-29-2003, 01:23 PM	#5
'94Vert5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 4	Thanks for the feedback guys. I was lookin at exhaust next but wondering; will shorties and x-pipe still be worth a little more even if I decide to leave the rest of the engine stock? __________________ '94 GT convertible 5 spd: 3.73's, pullies, k&n no silencer, 2 ch flows

08-31-2003, 07:47 AM	#7
'94Vert5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 4	Haven't decided if I'm keepin the cats or not. I'm not sure if I want my vert to be that loud, but then again I don't want to spend the money either. Also, I might look at 1 1/2 in. headers if I plan on keeping stock heads and intake. Thanks for responding, simistang. __________________ '94 GT convertible 5 spd: 3.73's, pullies, k&n no silencer, 2 ch flows

08-31-2003, 09:22 AM	#8
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	CONGRADULATIONS! I started at a 15.2. I you want more, it will happen. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

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