New track times...still not happy...need help for 12's

Originally Posted by 82 GT

I'm not sure what you mean by gear-tire.

He means that your rearend gear & tire height combo are close to getting you through the tracks at the optimum rpms. A 1.94 60' is where your problem lies IMO. Are you running slicks? I see you have subframe connectors, but do you have any traction devices, like traction bars or boxed upper/lower control arms? If you can cut your 60' down to a 1.70...you'll be in the 12s easy.

[82 GT]

I run slicks and no other traction device.

Wow. Your 60' should be WAY better than 1.9s with drag slicks. I take it you don't have a trans brake? Even without one though...you should be able to put your foot on the brake and bring the rpms up to 2000-2500rpms before the converter begins grabbing and the car inches forward. I'd say work on your launches. What rpm are you launching your car at? Do you heat your slicks up enough? What tire pressure are you running on your slicks?

[82 GT]

My converter is rated 2400 stall but I'm lucky to get 2000 out of it before the car moves. I know I need a better converter because on the street, it has trouble idling in gear at lights...it doesn't like to idle in gear at all...LOL

BTW, I run about 12 lbs of pressure in the slicks.
I also do a nice burnout...John Force would be proud of me.

Yeah, a higher stall would definitely benefit you. A friend of mine has a '99 SS Camaro with a 3800rpm stall that surprisingly enough is very streetable because it locks up after about 35-40mph regardless of how much throttle he's giving it. A higher stall would allow you to launch at a higher rpm also. Because...no offense, but a 1.94 is more like a decent 60' time on radials.
As for the slicks. You could actually run them a little lower than 12psi., especially if you do a "John Force" size burnout, lol. Because the more you heat them up, the more the pressure raises, because they increase in temperature after the burnout.
I usually run 9 or 9.5 psi. in my drag slicks. I too do a pretty healthy burnout. My slicks jump up to around 11-12psi. after I do the burnout. So, in theory...after your burnout your slicks could be jumping up to 14-15psi. It really helps to have someone checking your tire pressure for you before & after the burnouts.