Today was my first time at the drag strip. My numbers were a little disappointing but my Z is pretty much stock except for my popcharger. I've added an attachment that has my numbers on it. Now I can't wait for Christmas. My wife got me the Motordyne ISO Thermal Plenum Spacer and a set of Strup test pipes. The spacer is under the tree now but I can't open it yet. I'll definately have to go back to the track after I get them on. Will these mods help my times at all?

 

Looks pretty normal for a stocker...now atleast you have a base run. Have you done a baseline dyno?

The typical response to your question should be - if you increase your HP to weight ratio - you will be faster...not always true though. Driving technique plays a lot into it as well.

Rick

 

you need to improve your launch. 2.4 is okay but you should be able to hit 2.0 with practice. Also is your car Automatic? Pretty good run if so.

 

I'll work on the launch. Haven't done a dyno yet but probably should just need to find the place around here that does it. Definately want one done before I put on my spacer and test pipes.

 

All the mods in the world are not going to help if you don't know how to drive. There are tips (such as loading the drive train) for automatic racers in drag racing forum.

 

LOL!!! i love it!!

 

yea man you need to practice your launching

 

Will definately practice launching. Will turning off TCS help with lauching?

 

And on a more serious note...

Congratulations. The first time is to familiarize yourself with the car and racing safety. No need to trade a 13.80 time slip for a broken axle.

TCS is off. Automatic drivers pull the brake light fuse. You can load the drive train. Foot on the brake. Foot on the accelerator. Pick up the RPM to about 2,500. Release brake and hit the gas at the same time.

 

TCS should be off at all times.

I ran with the TCS on by accident and ran 14.8@96mph.
With it off that same night, I was running 14.1@98mph