MODS K and N filter(panel) FACTORY EQUIPMENT 5 Speed As of 1/08/99 As of 1/10/99 As of 2/2/99 As of 3/9/99 As of 4/8/99 As of 8/21/99
PERFORMANCE: The first time I was at the track, my car was equiped with: BFG Radial T/As on 10 hole rims, stock belt, K and N filter, 2 1/2 off road H-pipe, 2 1/2 Cat. Back Flowmaster 2 Chamber Mufflers, 14 Degrees timing, NGK V Power Plugs at .042. ET: 14.88 After I had gotten home, and talked with a few people, I realized I was not launching correctly. I was really bogging the engine, and getting absolutely no spin. The temps were in the 80s at night, and it was 100% humidity with no wind. The Next Time I added Autolite 25's gapped to .053, new fuel filter, homemade ram air(you can see that article here), short belt to bypass the powersteering. ET: 14.39 Temps were about the same, but humidity was less. So, then I installed ASP Street Pullies(for install details click here) ET: 14.222 The track conditions were HORRIBLE. It was very cold that day, but in the afternoon, the temps went to 65, but the ET remained just as good. I am confident with a better 60ft, I can break into the 14.0X's. Also I should mention that these runs were with a toolbox full of tools, Ice chest, Spare tire, Jack, and a half of tank of gas. Definitely good enough for a .05 off the ET. Well, soon I should be at the track to test out how the new tires hook, and hopefully the track will be in better shape. Launch Technique: Hmm, some say Im crazy, but I know Im on to something....Have at least a half tank of gas in the tank...It really helped the tires hook. Typically to get a 2.0X 60 ft, I have to raise the RPMs to about 1000 or so....then as Im releasing the clutch, I give it gas....I really dont slip it much, but I dont dump the clutch either. It is sort of inbetween both. But inorder to get a consistent launch, and therefore timeslip(such as in eliminations), I usually bring the RPMs to 1750 and Dump the clutch...I was pulling off consistent 14.52s just like that in eliminations. Who says a car with a 5 speed, and radial tires cant be consistent? |