This was my first time running my Z at the track. I will be going out there again so this was just a chance for me to get a feel for my car. The first thing I found out is that street tires just don't cut it so I'm now in the market for some drag radials or slicks. I ran three times. My first I spun the tires mostly hoping for traction but that never happened and ran a 14.2 @ 105. The second run I shifted slow and didn't spin as much but still was far from perfect and ran a 13.3 @ 112. Both of these runs started with poor 2.3 60ft times. I finally cut a decent 2.1 60ft time on my third run but my cog belt gave out and I lost my supercharger so I ran a 13.9 @ 94 I know there is a lot more in this car with better tires but this was to get an idea of where I am. If you see this Alberto, what rim and tire setup were you running back in your turbonetics days? They seemed like something much better than just a drag radial. I need to at least get some sub 2 sec 60fts and be able to power / shift without out fear of the tires breaking loose and hitting the wall.

P.S. Sorry for the long videos. I tried to edit them but youtube couldn't accept that format. Oh and yes I was owned by my traction control twice

The first run:

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The second run:

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Time slips:

 

nice mph

Tom

 

There is alot left in your setup.I have the same problem with my 19's as i get no traction at all.Back when i was only at 5.5 psi and no valve body mod all i could do was 13.0 at 110mph.I did nothing but bounce off the rev limiter which killed my times.

I have a v/b mod and 9psi now but havent made it back out to the track yet.

 

Fast shifting...

Vortech POWA! I'm sure this one vortech owner (tylerxfire) will chim in and tell you he ran 11 something. LOL

 

dude you've got some monster torque lol props

 

Nice vid, the car is def moving. I strongly suggest you get Slicks (MT is what I like), dont waste your money or your time getting drag radials, you'll regret it if you do.

 

i think that all depends on what he plans on doing.

i used to run around on dr's all the time which was why i got them. i cut a 1.8 on a 18" bfg dr. but if you plan on buying a set of rims then ya get the slicks.

 

God, this video just reminds me how much I hate wheel hop....

Are you on a stock transmission? Whatever the case...damn your car moves out! Nice runs

 

113 trap on a vortech with good clutch and tires should warrant high 11's

 

Can you scan and post your best time slip? Thanks.

 

your car definitely has a lot left. i coasted to 13.4 @ 89mph when my motor blew going into 3rd with your same setup, literally.

 

Here ya go...

 

Thanks man! The power is there, now I just need it to hook up!

 

Once you get past the first 330 feet acceleration is excellent. The car has potential.

 

damn dude ur all over the place in the first vid lol.... very fast shiftin...

 

Rofl! I remember that on the stock block....followed by a phone call to me.

 

you are nuts to drive thru wheel hop like that. I need to mount a lil camera for my runs next week. Did yo make your own mount or buy one?

 

+1, have a picture of it?

Nice runs, the car sure moves well. I can't wait to get back out with a VLSD (had the open diff last time) and 3.3 FD. Looks like you are going across the line in 5th, must be 3.9fd.

 

Man how much Torque are you putting out???? My Car never gets that squirlly in 3rd and im pushing 396whp 378TQ with my powerlabs setup. Diff need to get some tires brosky!!! Car looks like it hauls some major @$$ though!!! Very nice!! gangster fast shifting!!



Anyway good show

 

Nice vids! Thanks for sharing. Str8dum, you going to 1/4 mile? Closest is Fayetteville?