Post your Time slips here. Read 1st post on how to post!

[GRRRR8]

To make the fastest ETs list you will need to provide a time slip or video to make the permanent list.

If you post your time in the correct format your time will be updated. Congrats on your new times !!!

Correct Format

Name Model DA 1/4 Time/Speed 60Ft Location Mods

GXP4U2C GXP/A6 +500 11.317 @ 122.28 1.679 Fayetteville Motorsports Park 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

You must add the 3rd digit to your ET. If you don't and I have to track down your slip, it wastes time.
Your cooperation is expected and appreciated.

Here is the legend for the Mods.

0=Stock
1=Cold Air Intake
2=Tune
3=Modified/Aftermarket Throttlebody
4=Ported Intake
5=Headers of any type
6=Cam
7=Modified/Aftermarket Heads
8= Torque Converter
9=Drag Radials/Slicks
10=Front Runners
11=Rear Gear Change
12=Turbo
13=Supercharger
14=Nitrous
15=Built/Aftermarket motor

[MANOFSTEEL69]

13.3979 @ 105.93 MPH
(Ummm, can't get my pic to show....Lol! Comp. retarded! Ok operator retarded!) Ha! I know it's hard to see, but didn't have the digital SLR when I tried this, lol!

http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r424/MANOFSTEEL69/009.jpg

:tigger:

[GPDAN]

This is my run at Fontana:
I am car number 215
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l215/danielz1836/Pontiac%20G8/07-21-2008094938PM.jpg

[Mike P]

13.74 @ 103.72 mph - w/ 2.116 60' time

I'll take a picture of my slip & will post it.

(P.S. - I need to put in Mobil 1 or Royal Purple, take off the intake manifold cover, & apply the engine block off panel above my hole cut out for the CAI.)

And get my Kooks LT Header system put in http://forum.grrrr8.net/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[g8_795]

Ok, Here was my shot, but looks like I got rolled upped and smoked.

13.461@105.89

-Robert

http://www.oweninfo.com/pictures/g8/best_time.jpg

And the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMbIsjrBaFw

[MANOFSTEEL69]

Gotta love the cam.

http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r424/MANOFSTEEL69/P8270002.jpg
http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r424/MANOFSTEEL69/P8270001.jpg

[g8_795]

My newest ET.

13.095@107.97

-Robert

http://www.oweninfo.com/pictures/g8/13_095.jpg

[GRRRR8]

Just a reminder, no time slip and I wont post it on the pemanent list. No favortism either. I dont have a slip for my 12.70 @ 107.9 and thats why its not on the list. I will have a posted slip soon.........and it will be on the top!

[G8V8]

Here is mine , Nephew. Not the fastest but it is a start.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/Cecil_Scans_4.jpg

[MANOFSTEEL69]

Newest Time Slip
http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r424/MANOFSTEEL69/DSC00841.jpg

[SS Enforcer]

11.682 @118 1.63 60' WSID 10/08/08 Charlie has my slip.

My car has a 224 228 cam in it and ported L92 heads with an over the radiator intake 4-1 1 3/4 long tubes and dual 2 1/2 inch SS pipes .

Vids of some 11.8 sec passes earlier in the year before it got a Circle D stallie in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yNQdUmRWc0


Cheers

[Panther 2]

Time slip from my run at Atco Raceway against another G8 , I ran a 12.89 @ 109.64, full tank of gas and launched from an idle. The car came straight from the dyno, after getting a new Ecm- Tcm flash from Vector Motor Sports to the track . 72 deg. amb. temp.

[GeorgeInNePa]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/13074.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/13074a.jpg

[g8_795]

12.818@108.85, 1.900 60'

Posted time slip here:
http://www.forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=1349

Back in 3rd :rocking:. I am sure not for long. Man you guys are fast....

-Robert

[GRRRR8]

The GRRRR8 crystal ball predicts:
1. SS Enforcer 11.50s
2. GRRRR8 11.70s
And then a major battle for 3rd. These are N/A based ETs

[GRRRR8]

No favoritism. No slip, not going on the permanent list.

[jbradsh1]

Hi everyone. Well, my previous best time and speed should be posted now. I just got back from VMS and Kirk reset the first gear change from 5900 to 6100 rpm. He also retuned the tcm and the off the line hesitation is now gone, it just pulls hard all the way through first gear! I'll be back at the track this Thursday night so I'll post my time then. Hopefully it'll improve some. I think it probably will.

Forgot to post my mods. 1, 2, 4, 7

[Blackdevil77]

If you want to add to mine, it was done at Island Dragway with George and my 60 ft was 2.065

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/13160.jpg

[TexasG8]

Here is the video if you need I can scan in the time slip also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bcO2vvrS34

1st Run I was in sports mode and held 3rd

60'-2.011
330'-5.719
660'-8.734 @ 81.671mph
1/4-13.461 @ 105.242mph

2nd Run I left in D the whole run (The car hesitated when it was shifting from 3rd to 4th)

60'-2.080
330'-5.781
660'-8.80 @ 81.703 mph
1/4-13.539 @ 104.217 mph

[jbradsh1]

Just got back from Bradenton Motorsports. Ran consistent 13.4's at just over 105 mph. I posted two of the three runs. The third run I decided to let it shift on it's own and the speed dropped a couple mph, so I tossed it!

Mods: 1, 2, 4, 7

[jbradsh1]

Well, went back to the track last night ... what a night! Dusted an SRT 8 Challenger with the same mods as I have (see kills section for full details). Posted my latest time below. The car's gettin' better, I'm not. Any help on improving my 60 ft. time would sure be appreciated. I was getting severe axle hop. Also, I'm going to try the flash express with VMS as my 1-2 shift is so slow I think I could count ... one thousand one ... before it completed the shift, but I have a MAC so I don't know if that will fly.

[jbradsh1]

99-LS1-SS: Say, can you post my best 1/4 mile time and speed. It's attached below. I'm in a contest now to catch G8V8!

[jbradsh1]

Higher MPH can also indicate some wheel spin.

What's your advice on launching considering the mods my car has? You have one of the very best e.t.'s and speeds posted so if you don't know I figure nobody does.

[Atlas]

im car #54... OTR CAI, tune and S.F. H-pipe...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/atlasTBSS/Scan-1.jpg

[Atlas]

boom... im car #54, amd it says 12.7@110...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/atlasTBSS/Scan-1.jpg

[G8V8]

boom... im car #54, amd it says 12.7@110...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/atlasTBSS/Scan-1.jpg
Great slip! What are your mods?

[ProStreet]

This was at Noble,OK. Thunder Valley Raceway Park.
All stock 09 G8 GT. #B547
http://cfupload.stevesdomain.net/images/25eb02c52a.jpg

13.670
103.38

Put me on the list!
The date is wrong on the time slip! It should be 11 1 08

[99-LS1-SS]

List has been updated.

[-Ray-]

I would be 11 on that list if I had posted my timeslip. 13.396 @107.25

[wreckwriter]

13.089

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/wreckwriter/11-08-08.jpg

[99-LS1-SS]

I'm in Orlando on business and I won't be home until Wednesday. I'll update the times then. Sorry for the delay.

[wreckwriter]

I'm in Orlando on business and I won't be home until Wednesday. I'll update the times then. Sorry for the delay.

Its ok, I'll put it up myself.

[Tate]

Couldn't break into the 12's to save my life but impressed the hell out of the local f body club. The fastest f body running was a 13.4 (headers, cam, intake, and tune). Still got a PB.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w65/Compg/2008%20G8%20GT/2008G8GTPB.jpg

Also got to run a 2008 Charger R/T. He didn't fair so well. He said his mods were Intake, cam, heads, headers and tune. I'm not thinking he was telling the truth. I seen the Intake and the headers, and he was running the laptop trying to tune it. He needs to try some more.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w65/Compg/2008%20G8%20GT/SorryChargerRT.jpg

I only got 3 runs in because it was bike night and I was letting the car cool for about 45 minutes to and hour between runs with the PB run as the last run. The car is damn consistent no one can say otherwise looking at my first two runs.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w65/Compg/2008%20G8%20GT/Consistantenough.jpg
Tate

[Mike P]

Wreck & Tate: Nice runs! Our trip to Milan got canceled due to the track didn't want to hold Test & Tune due to the "weather".

[Blackdevil77]

13.089

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/wreckwriter/11-08-08.jpg

Your 60' killed you. With radials, definitely deep into the 12's.

[jbradsh1]

track prep and the grrrrr8 mods... track was fast last night at g-ville, temp was cool, and i wouldn't be surprised if it had a negative DA... people were running PB's all night...

Do you have the TM off completely was a question that you didn't answer? I mean how hard is your beast shifting?

[g8_795]

Nice runs guys. SOOO close to the 12's..... Wait to it gets a bit cooler and you will get there.

[wreckwriter]

Your 60' killed you. With radials, definitely deep into the 12's.

I have yet to break under 2.0. Yesterday was strange, most runs had moderate spin at start and 1-2 but I had one run with almost no spin at start but some at the 1-2, had another that spun so hard I actually got wheel hop (had to back out of that one), yet another that spun all the way through 1st and 2nd. After that I decided it was time to bag it for the day.

Track is brand new, very green, full concrete surface.

[ProStreet]

Last weekend I made 3 passes and on all 3 at the 1-2 shift my car would wheel hop bad but not off the line. My 60' was 2.1's. I was leaving off of idle. Are you guys power braking?

[MANOFSTEEL69]

I'm kind of curious....We need a survey of those that are on stock 18's as opposed to the 19's. It seems the guys on 18's are getting better 60' times than those of us on 19's.

[g8_795]

I'm kind of curious....We need a survey of those that are on stock 18's as opposed to the 19's. It seems the guys on 18's are getting better 60' times than those of us on 19's.

Stock 18's here. Best 60' at 1.900

[Tate]

19's here and the best 60' was 2.09.
Tate

[wreckwriter]

19s.

[wreckwriter]

Last weekend I made 3 passes and on all 3 at the 1-2 shift my car would wheel hop bad but not off the line. My 60' was 2.1's. I was leaving off of idle. Are you guys power braking?

I've tried off idle and power braking. Off idle seems to work best for me.

[Mike P]

Stock 18's here. I ususally power brake around 2000 - 1.94 best 60' for me. I've got a few 1.9's

Next Sat 11/15 I'll try to shoot for a 1.8x


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[ProStreet]

18" here and leave at idle and had 3/4 tank of fuel.Also had some stuff in the trunk!

[jbradsh1]

Stock 18's here. I ususally power brake around 2000 - 1.94 best 60' for me. I've got a few 1.9's

Next Sat 11/15 I'll try to shoot for a 1.8x


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Say Mike, when you leave at 2000 rpm do you just floor it, toe into it gradually but quickly, or use some other method? You have an awesome 60 ft.!

[Mike P]

I definitely cannot just floor it, or I would do a kick ass burn out. I roll into the throttle. Give it as much as I can & then I go WOT.


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[wreckwriter]

Maybe I need to try that. I think that's how George launches too. I've been just nailing it.

[jbradsh1]

I definitely cannot just floor it, or I would do a kick ass burn out. I roll into the throttle. Give it as much as I can & then I go WOT.


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Thanks Mike. That's about the best advice I've seen yet on how to get off the line well (I hope it doesn't end up biting you, but thanks anyway).

[wreckwriter]

Problem is that if you don't get to WOT fast enough it will short-shift into 2nd.

[jbradsh1]

Someone posted that they took no longer than 2 secs. to hit the floor. Gradual but rapid throttle movement to the floor was the way I understood it. A disciplined pedal. But I think Mike put it best above, which is the way I'm going to try this Thursday night. Watch out!

[GeorgeInNePa]

Maybe I need to try that. I think that's how George launches too. I've been just nailing it.


Yep, 2000ish(sometimes 2200) and let off the brakes and roll into the throttle.

Wreck, with the stock converter, you won't be able to get above 1500 or so.


Since I can't afford to buy drag radials right now, I'm going to be on street tires again this coming weekend. I have 18s, so we'll see if I can also get below the magic 2.0 in the 60ft.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Someone posted that they took no longer than 2 secs. to hit the floor. Gradual but rapid throttle movement to the floor was the way I understood it. A disciplined pedal. But I think Mike put it best above, which is the way I'm going to try this Thursday night. Watch out!

It's totally dependent on traction. The last time I went to the track there was none.

[jbradsh1]

I hear ya! Last time out, mine was wheel hopping off the line something fierce.

[BMR Sales]

Just something interesting, 8.98@160
Link to the VCMsuite site with the CHE Commodore http://www.vcm-suite.com.au/results.html
http://www.castlehillexhaust.com.au/files/side1.jpg

[jbradsh1]

Just something interesting, 8.98@160
Link to the VCMsuite site with the CHE Commodore http://www.vcm-suite.com.au/results.html
http://www.castlehillexhaust.com.au/files/side1.jpg

There he goes, showing off again. If you pulled the numbers off the car and put street tires on it you'd have an unbelievable sleeper!

[99-LS1-SS]

Maybe I need to try that. I think that's how George launches too. I've been just nailing it.What I've found, granted this was a car that was lighter and had a wider tires, is that you can roll into the throttle from a stand still to WOT in about 1 to 1.5 seconds. If your car still breaks loose after that then you're probably going to need drag radials.

[wreckwriter]

What I've found, granted this was a car that was lighter and had a wider tires, is that you can roll into the throttle from a stand still to WOT in about 1 to 1.5 seconds. If your car still breaks loose after that then you're probably going to need drag radials.

I'll try it next time.

[99-LS1-SS]

When are you going back to the track?

[wreckwriter]

When are you going back to the track?

Next cool snap I hope. they run Wed and Friday nights but its 90 now.

[wreckwriter]

Here's my slip from last night:

[99-LS1-SS]

How was launching the car? Did you have a lot of traction issues?

[wreckwriter]

Not bad last night. A bit of hop on one run where I didn't get all the water off but not a lot of spin. Some of course but nothing out of control or even close to having to lift.

[99-LS1-SS]

That's good. Did you change technique or was the track hooking?

[wreckwriter]

Little of both, more good track than good technique probably.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Is it just me, or is the "Fastest 1/4 Miles Times" thread/post messed up?

[wreckwriter]

Is it just me, or is the "Fastest 1/4 Miles Times" thread/post messed up?

Yea, it is. Its showing the raw HTML instead of processing it.

[wreckwriter]

It was OK after the time it shows as last edited. Wonder if Steve changed a board setting?

[Mike P]

Here's my slip from last night:


Tom: Nice job! Sub 2.0 second 60 foot time! On your 12.8 @ 108mph did you finish in 3rd gear?

Again, great job. Maybe I should head south to a track for some warmer weather.



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[wreckwriter]

Yes, held third in all 3 runs.

[g8_795]

Nice runs wreck. Nice to see you hitting the 1/4 mile tracks now. I am heading out Sunday for the last track day of the year.

[MANOFSTEEL69]

Damn you warm weather guys! Nice run Tom!

[wreckwriter]

Thanks! Sure wasn't warm that night!

[zosoboogie]

Yesterday I went drag racing for the first time ever. It sure is addicting!! I did a total of eight runs but here are the best one.
This all on street tires.
R/T.......709
60'.......1.938
330......5.283
1/8.......7.989
MPH......90.98
1000.....10.314
1/4.....12.264
MPH....116.48

On all eight runs I managed low, mid, and high 12s and a few low 13s. But ever run had traction problems. I notice every time was at third gear at about 99mph all I get is major wheel spin all the way to my finishing speed!! My car has Roto-Fab CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, ported intake, tuned, peddlers street kit 2 and a magnacharger. Hp is at 450 and tq at 490. I have the sport package with 19" rims. I need some advice on Drag radials and rim size and width.

Looking at Nitto, Mickey Thompson, and Hoosiers can anyone recommend a rim size and width for either 17"s, 18"s or 20"s?

Would there be any difference in having a 275/40R17 MT ET Street DR or MT 265/40R18 with 19"s up front? What should be my rims size and with in this case?

At this point I am done doing research and up for suggestions, comments, whatever???

[jbradsh1]

99-LS1-SS; check out the posted time of zosoboogie on the thread "first time drag racing ...need some advice too??". He didn't know where to post it so it's in the wrong thread. Can you add his run to the Fastest ETs list?

[99-LS1-SS]

Updated list. Great run zosoboogie! With traction you'll be mid to upper 11's pretty easily.

[E.A.]

Times are listed in the Sig......

Video can be found here.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Worlds-Fastest-Pontiac-G8_200685.htm

[99-LS1-SS]

What was your 60' time?

[racerns]

This is from today I am car# 927. My car has a New Era CAI, ARH 1-3/4 catted long tubes, and a tune. This was on the 19" stock tires. 12.597@109.64

[wreckwriter]

I'm going backwards on the ET list. i need more shit....

[jbradsh1]

2nd that!

[-Ray-]

I'm going backwards on the ET list. i need more shit....

Just put your G8 on the bottle. Looks like I'm going to change my thinking on that one.

[g8_795]

12.746@110.87 1.977 60'

Image of slip is here.
http://www.forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=1976

[wreckwriter]

Just put your G8 on the bottle. Looks like I'm going to change my thinking on that one.

That's most likely at this point. Procharger falls farther away with each stock market session.

[MANOFSTEEL69]

That's most likely at this point. Procharger falls farther away with each stock market session.

I hear ya Tom. I've already given the market about 25 grand so far.:poof: So, no maggie for me for awhile. :hang:

[wreckwriter]

Mike Haddad got in the 11s too, there's a video posted on board.

[jbradsh1]

This is from today I am car# 927. My car has a New Era CAI, ARH 1-3/4 catted long tubes, and a tune. This was on the 19" stock tires. 12.597@109.64

Compared to my best run, you are .7 seconds but only 2.5 mph faster. Another interesting fact: your 1/8 mile mph is 4 mph faster than mine but you only carry 2.5 mph over me by the 1/4 mile. Conclusions anyone?

[wreckwriter]

Compared to my best run, you are .7 seconds but only 2.5 mph faster. Another interesting fact: your 1/8 mile mph is 4 mph faster than mine but you only carry 2.5 mph over me by the 1/4 mile. Conclusions anyone?

Wheelspin is affecting you more than him.

[GRRRR8]

Wheel spin is 1 big factor and what is the temp difference.

[g8_795]

12.746@110.87 1.977 60'

Image of slip is here.
http://www.forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=1976

Can someone bump me up the list? Thanks.

[99-LS1-SS]

On it now.

[racerns]

Compared to my best run, you are .7 seconds but only 2.5 mph faster. Another interesting fact: your 1/8 mile mph is 4 mph faster than mine but you only carry 2.5 mph over me by the 1/4 mile. Conclusions anyone?

I really think that my run was being affected by the strong head wind that was really hurting me up top. If you think about it the wind would have less affect on you 1/8 mile times than your 1/4 as the drag force from the wind increases exponentially with the vehicle speed.

[99-LS1-SS]

I really think that my run was being affected by the strong head wind that was really hurting me up top. If you think about it the wind would have less affect on you 1/8 mile times than your 1/4 as the drag force from the wind increases exponentially with the vehicle speed.

I'll bet that had as much to do with it as anything.

[jbradsh1]

I really think that my run was being affected by the strong head wind that was really hurting me up top. If you think about it the wind would have less affect on you 1/8 mile times than your 1/4 as the drag force from the wind increases exponentially with the vehicle speed.

Makes sense. I had a side wind with a slight tail wind component in it. Temperature an even 60 degrees.

[jbradsh1]

Just this past Thursday night the temp was 56 degrees and I got my best run at 13.277 @ only 105.82 mph. Had a slight head wind this time and my mph was down (when I thought it was going to improve some). So I'm buying the headwind explanation as I changed my launch technique to completely avoid any wheelspin. My previous time out my best run was 13.299 @ 106.75 mph. but I not only had wheelspin but axle hop too.

[GeorgeInNePa]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/12560.jpg


12.560 @ 109.64


1-2-3-7-8-9-10

Atco, NJ


ETA:
Density Altitude: -1387 feet

[Mike P]

George: Man, that 1.78 60' time on DR's is kick ass!

Hey, on your 12.84 run on street tires, what was your 60 foot time? If you don't post the whole story, I'm going to have to call you to get the full scoop.

Nice job, I gotta race in Jersey sometime.... :)


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[MANOFSTEEL69]

Nice George! Man you guys are going to make it an expensive winter for me.... :(

[GRRRR8]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/12560.jpg


12.560 @ 109.64


1-2-3-7-8-9-10

Atco, NJ

I think it was the 18.63! LMAO! Congrats again.

[99-LS1-SS]

I think it was the 18.63! LMAO! Congrats again.

LOL I should put that on there just to harass George.

[99-LS1-SS]

George's time has been updated. Good run George and damn good 60' time! You are cutting 60's times that I did on my Camaro which was 800 lbs lighter! I love the feeling of being forced back into the seat.

[GeorgeInNePa]

George: Man, that 1.78 60' time on DR's is kick ass!

Hey, on your 12.84 run on street tires, what was your 60 foot time? If you don't post the whole story, I'm going to have to call you to get the full scoop.

Nice job, I gotta race in Jersey sometime.... :)


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2.011 on the street tires, I left real gentle, could have given her a lot more. It should have been in the 70s (with the 60ft in the 1.90s).


I'm going to do the write-up now. I lost all my energy last night after a few beers.

[GeorgeInNePa]

I think it was the 18.63! LMAO! Congrats again.


LOL I should put that on there just to harass George.


:nah:

I have 3 slips with the same car number!

:headbang:

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

Posting...


Here is that slip from the 12.80 run.

http://forum.grrrr8.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=331&d=1227969686

[99-LS1-SS]

What are your mods Robert?

NM Got it.

[Panther 2]

Geo, you also have an eye witness to a super run, on a track that was a little slippery. track surface temp was 31 deg.That car will definitely run in the 40s. Congradulations!

[GeorgeInNePa]

Geo, you also have an eye witness to a super run, on a track that was a little slippery. track surface temp was 31 deg.That car will definitely run in the 40s. Congradulations!

Thanks Lee, I can't thank you enough for letting me borrow your DRs and the super deal on those wheels!

Now, I'll have my own sticky shoes for the track!

[wreckwriter]

Thanks Lee, I can't thank you enough for letting me borrow your DRs and the super deal on those wheels!

Now, I'll have my own sticky shoes for the track!

You got wheels? Please share specifics.

[GeorgeInNePa]

You got wheels? Please share specifics.

17x9 F-Body rims. I believe these are the Trans_Am wheels. I put Panther 2's Vette wheels (18x9.5) on last night, same bolt circle as these. They fit perfect. No problems at all.

I am going to order these:


Mickey Thompson #672-3743


Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Tire 26'' x 11.5'' - 17''LT

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey+Thompson/672/3743/10002/-1#

26.5" diameter, 83" circumference.

[GRRRR8]

The same thing I will be using.

[99-LS1-SS]

MT's hook really good.

[wreckwriter]

17x9 F-Body rims. I believe these are the Trans_Am wheels. I put Panther 2's Vette wheels (18x9.5) on last night, same bolt circle as these. They fit perfect. No problems at all.

I am going to order these:


Mickey Thompson #672-3743


Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Tire 26'' x 11.5'' - 17''LT

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey+Thompson/672/3743/10002/-1#

26.5" diameter, 83" circumference.

Do you know what year wheels will work? If I were on ebay what might I look for? Guys, help out your wheel-dumb buddy here :)

[GeorgeInNePa]

Like these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WS6-17x9-Wheels-1996-2001-Trans-Am-Firebird_W0QQitemZ280288794720QQcmdZViewItemQQptZM otors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2802887 94720&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[wreckwriter]

Thanks George!

[GeorgeInNePa]

These are the ones Panther 2 uses:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C5-Chevy-Corvette-Wheels-Original-To-97-98-1999_W0QQitemZ280288377628QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item28028837762 8&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

18x9.5", 97-98-99 vette

[wreckwriter]

Something like this would work too I think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__17-x-9-5-Corvette-zo6-z06-camaro-c4-c5-wheels-rims-x7_W0QQitemZ380084204933QQadiZ2865QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q 20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQ QptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item38 0084204933&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1308

[GeorgeInNePa]

I don't know.

The guy at Discount Tire Direct told me flat out that 17x9.5 Covette rims would NOT fit the G8 and that they wouldn't accept returns if I bought the rims I was looking at on their website.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?bp=5-120.6&pc=60276&wd=17&rw=9.5
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I know for a fact that the 17" f-body rims that I bought are the same rims that Mike at New Era uses and the same rims that Matt at Tune Time uses. They both told me in PMs that this is what they use.

[wreckwriter]

OK, I better stick with the known thing too. Biggest issue I have is how to get them to the track. This needs more study before I buy anything. I can't see Dee coming with me very often due to the baby and the hour and a half drive to Moroso. I thought about a hitch and a little trailer but I have no place to park the trailer the other 6 days of the week (city has shitty laws about trailer parking). I guess my only real shot is putting them on and driving there, should be fine til the day I get caught in the rain 75 miles from home...

[GeorgeInNePa]

OK, I better stick with the known thing too. Biggest issue I have is how to get them to the track. This needs more study before I buy anything. I can't see Dee coming with me very often due to the baby and the hour and a half drive to Moroso. I thought about a hitch and a little trailer but I have no place to park the trailer the other 6 days of the week (city has shitty laws about trailer parking). I guess my only real shot is putting them on and driving there, should be fine til the day I get caught in the rain 75 miles from home...

No.

The trunk is big enough for the two DRs and a jack (take the handle off) and wrench. That's all you need. You could even put them in garbage bags (the 3mil, contractor bags they sell at Lowes and HD) and put them in the back seat if you had to.

[wreckwriter]

They fit it the trunk? Hmmmm.... I could get a chain and lock the extras and the jack to a pole while I'm racing maybe. Good thought.

[GeorgeInNePa]

They fit it the trunk? Hmmmm.... I could get a chain and lock the extras and the jack to a pole while I'm racing maybe. Good thought.

That's exactly what I'm going to do.

Like I said, there's always the back seat. ;)

[wreckwriter]

That's exactly what I'm going to do.

Like I said, there's always the back seat. ;)

Yep, I think that's going to be the only answer. Hopefully around the new year I'll have some extra money coming in. I think DRs and a ProCharger should get me where I want to be.

Another thought: since we're using the DRs strictly at the track, why not go all the way to slicks? too much grab you think?

[GeorgeInNePa]

Yep, I think that's going to be the only answer. Hopefully around the new year I'll have some extra money coming in. I think DRs and a ProCharger should get me where I want to be.

Another thought: since we're using the DRs strictly at the track, why not go all the way to slicks? too much grab you think?

There's no such thing!

lol

You could always put more air in them to reduce the bite if you had to.

Two reasons to use DRs are:

You don't need a loop

Some "street legal" events don't allow them.

If you are not worried about either, buy some slicks. (I haven't checked for 17" slicks yet)

[wreckwriter]

I forgot about the loop requirement. i think there might be a c-clip eliminator requirement too. that would be a biggie.

[GeorgeInNePa]

I forgot about the loop requirement. i think there might be a c-clip eliminator requirement too. that would be a biggie.

That's to keep the hub/wheel assembly attached to the car. With our IRS, that's not a factor.

[wreckwriter]

That's to keep the hub/wheel assembly attached to the car. With our IRS, that's not a factor.

but do the rules say its ok? I need to dig my rulebook out.

[wreckwriter]

but do the rules say its ok? I need to dig my rulebook out.

OK, rulebook says ok if you have both upper and lower control arms, pretty sure we do.

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

I forgot about the loop requirement. i think there might be a c-clip eliminator requirement too. that would be a biggie.



IRS cars do not really have a conventional C clip like a solid rear car does. The c clip rule pretty much only applies to a solid axle vehicle.

[Panther 2]

:woohoo:Guys about rims ,I purchased 17x9 and 18x9.5 97=99 front and rear Corvette rims , I mounted DRs on the 18s . I'm going to get a set of ET streets like Geo. for thr 17s . The 17" Corvette rim fit the hub the same as the 18s do , without any problem. Lol

[wreckwriter]

:woohoo:Guys about rims ,I purchased 17x9 and 18x9.5 97=99 front and rear Corvette rims , I mounted DRs on the 18s . I'm going to get a set of ET streets like Geo. for thr 17s . The 17" Corvette rim fit the hub the same as the 18s do , without any problem. Lol

So you're running the 17s on the street or not at all? A bit confused...

[GeorgeInNePa]

So you're running the 17s on the street or not at all? A bit confused...

He bought a set of 4 Corvette rims. 97-99 vettes had 17x8.5 fronts and 18x9.5 rears. He's only using the rears for his DRs.

He seems to be the Master of cheap rims. ;)

[wreckwriter]

He bought a set of 4 Corvette rims. 97-99 vettes had 17x8.5 fronts and 18x9.5 rears. He's only using the rears for his DRs.

He seems to be the Master of cheap rims. ;)

Ahhhh gotcha. Perhaps the Master of Cheap Rims can assist his wheel dumb friend in FL also? :)

[Panther 2]

Wreck , go to Craigslist.com Florida and just type in corvette rims and see whats avail. or 17" camaro rims , Good luck. Lol

[wreckwriter]

will do. thanks

[jbradsh1]

Say 99-LS1-SS; could you post my latest & greatest run. Thanks in advance. I"m having some exhaust mods done this week and I'm going to go for another run at Bradenton on Dec. 11th. I want to see if I can get into the twelves with this new exhaust mod + some launch technique refinement!

[99-LS1-SS]

List has been updated.

[wreckwriter]

These are the ones Panther 2 uses:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C5-Chevy-Corvette-Wheels-Original-To-97-98-1999_W0QQitemZ280288377628QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item28028837762 8&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

18x9.5", 97-98-99 vette

So what size tire works for the 18x9.5? Needs a tube too, right? Stock lug nuts?

[wreckwriter]

These are the ones Panther 2 uses:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C5-Chevy-Corvette-Wheels-Original-To-97-98-1999_W0QQitemZ280288377628QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item28028837762 8&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

18x9.5", 97-98-99 vette

Tire rack has these on closeout:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=V689557S&wheelMake=Sport+Edition&wheelModel=V6&wheelFinish=Silver+Painted&showRear=yes&selectedRear=V689557S&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoModel=Corvette&autoYear=1998&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=true&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand

129.00 for new.

[-Ray-]

So what size tire works for the 18x9.5? Needs a tube too, right? Stock lug nuts?

These wheels are in Indy. Only $13.65 shipping to me.

[wreckwriter]

Biggest problem so far is finding 2 wheels, not 4. Can't see paying for 4 (or even shipping for 4).

[Panther 2]

Sell 2 , I'm sure you can recoup your money on here. 3782R MT ET Street Radial 265/40/R18 ,this tire has a 27.2 dia. 83" cir.......Stock 19 has a 26,7 dia. and a 83.9 cir.. Stock lugs are used on the Vette rims. You can go on Mickey Thompson Performance Tires and see tire sizes, dia. and cir. The rims I purchased were front 17s and back 18s , which will allow me to have both 17 & 18" slicks. Hope this helps. Lol

[wreckwriter]

Yea, it helps. Thank you.

[Featherburner]

I went to Atco yesterday and got a baseline for my car. I got a total of 5 runs and this is my best run. First time to the track in 13 years. Damn, it was good time. I need to go more often.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/jdhawk93/Timeslip11-30-08r5.jpg
In case to couldn't figure it out, I was in the right lane, car 357. The car is stock.

[wreckwriter]

Great run John! Welcome back to the obsession :)

[blackbirdws6]

My Slip:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Pontiac%20G8/Atco20Time20Slips20002.jpg

Left Lane - 13.29@105.74

Intake/Tune only

My Video:

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Pontiac%20G8/th_G8Atco10-10-2008.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Pontiac%20G8/?action=view&current=G8Atco10-10-2008.flv)

[Featherburner]

Great run John! Welcome back to the obsession :)Thanks, Tom.


My Slip:
Intake/Tune only

Brian, I'm impressed. Great time with a homemade CAI and a tune.

[wreckwriter]

Hey George and Lee, on a related note, how are you guys doing your quick wheel change routines? Jack under the diff?

[99-LS1-SS]

Good job blackbird and featherburner. I've added your times.

[Panther 2]

Using the jack on the sub frame puck located behind and infront of the rear wheel , round disc shape with a bolt thru it ,easy to see.

[blackbirdws6]

Thanks, Tom.

Brian, I'm impressed. Great time with a homemade CAI and a tune.

Thanks! Should I add that I had a trunk full of weekend bags also? LOL. I was headed to my in-laws for the weekend afterward so the car was def. not "lightweight" that day.

[SS Enforcer]

Heres a link to the Aussie VE/G8 times thread

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=90756

cheers

[jbradsh1]

Heres a link to the Aussie VE/G8 times thread

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=90756

cheers

Cars must run faster south of the equator!

[99-LS1-SS]

I was thinking the opposite. I'm sure I'm overstating my skills but if the GXP performs like I hope/think it will then there should be few people in the 12's easily completely stock. I'm hoping to be one of them.

[jbradsh1]

What I meant was that it seemed most people in Australia were able to get into the 12's, even with relatively minor mods.

[99-LS1-SS]

What I'm saying is that I plan on getting into the 12's stock.

[SS Enforcer]

Cars must run faster south of the equator!

Nah it's the metric 1/4 mile that does it.:)

cheers

[GRRRR8]

Nah it's the metric 1/4 mile that does it.:)

cheers

LOL! Their reaction times are better from dodging all the poisonous creatures!

[99-LS1-SS]

Nah it's the metric 1/4 mile that does it.:)



HAH!! I knew it!!!

[Matt TuneTime]

Can Some one add me to the 1/4 mile list ? 11.14 @ 124 mph .
Here is a Video

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Pontiac-G8-Supercharged_201056.htm

Sorry about the music .

Mods are

Maggie [ 12 psi ] , Meth , GT2-3 Cam , SLP lt's , Vig 2800 tripple disc .93 oct . Hoosier 275/40/17

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

Can Some one add me to the 1/4 mile list ? 11.14 @ 124 mph .
Here is a Video



Thats a terrible video! I only see text!

















j/k


edit: Oh yeah now you fix it. hehe.

[99-LS1-SS]

Can Some one add me to the 1/4 mile list ? 11.14 @ 124 mph .
Here is a Video

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Pontiac-G8-Supercharged_201056.htm

Sorry about the music .

Mods are

Maggie [ 12 psi ] , Meth , GT2-3 Cam , SLP lt's , Vig 2800 tripple disc .93 oct . Hoosier 275/40/17

What is your exact speed and your 60' time. Whoever made the video kept cutting that info out.

[jbradsh1]

Can Some one add me to the 1/4 mile list ? 11.14 @ 124 mph .
Here is a Video

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Pontiac-G8-Supercharged_201056.htm

Sorry about the music .

Mods are

Maggie [ 12 psi ] , Meth , GT2-3 Cam , SLP lt's , Vig 2800 tripple disc .93 oct . Hoosier 275/40/17

What an awesome video! Don't appologize for the music, it rocked. You guys obviously have professional level experience in setting up cars to run!:woohoo:

[TheTugBoat]

13.0 @ 106. with a 1.95 60'

stock

[Mike P]

13.0 @ 106. with a 1.95 60'

stock


If this is true, nice time! If not, then...........



I'm calling Bull Shit.....



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[99-LS1-SS]

13.0 @ 106. with a 1.95 60'

stock
What type of car? Time slip and/or video please.

[jbradsh1]

13.0 @ 106. with a 1.95 60'

stock

But what are you callin' stock? Did you forget about mentioning the DR's, hp tune, and god knows how many other tricks (all of which I'd like to know about by the way) do you have going there. If you can post the time and it was just fooling with a couple of things I think that's awesome. But no way can that car be box stock, no way (one exception: the temp. was about 40 degrees or less and you had a 20 mph tailwind and you weigh about 10 lbs.).

[wreckwriter]

No way on a stock G8, even at Atco.

[g8_795]

13.0 @ 106. with a 1.95 60'

stock

What track is open in PA at this time? All the tracks around me are shut down and I am a lot further south.

[SS Enforcer]

I know 13 flat seems a bit too quick but mine did a 13.4 @ 106 bog stock in extreme heat ( 125 track temp) hot lapped. It was running .6's and .5's then jagged the 13.4. My car was stock everything with filter and spare wheel removed.
So maybe at -500' DA and 30* :windy: filter removed perfect launch a perfect run may net the 13 flat if everything lines up perfectly.

I would want to see a slip though before I believed it.

cheers

[GeorgeInNePa]

I know 13 flat seems a bit too quick but mine did a 13.4 @ 106 bog stock in extreme heat ( 125 track temp) hot lapped. It was running .6's and .5's then jagged the 13.4. My car was stock everything with filter and spare wheel removed.
So maybe at -500' DA and 30* :windy: filter removed perfect launch a perfect run may net the 13 flat if everything lines up perfectly.

I would want to see a slip though before I believed it.

cheers

Doesn't the VE have a higher lift cam than the G8?

[jbradsh1]

Tugboat! Ought to change the name to speedboat.

[Mike P]

Doesn't the VE have a higher lift cam than the G8?


My 'guess' would be Yes, because they use the L98s in the Commodores, without the AFM/DOD, so I'm sure they could use a more aggresive cam from the factory than our L76 engines.

Did I mention I can't wait to get cammed?




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[jbradsh1]

Did I mention I can't wait to get cammed?

...[/QUOTE]

Yes, you did. Come on, tell us one more time ... pleeeeeease!

Mike; I'm getting mine done this spring. Have you decided on which cam to go with yet?

[Matt TuneTime]

What is your exact speed and your 60' time. Whoever made the video kept cutting that info out.
2.19 in the video 1.62 60ft , 11.14 @ 124 mph

[Mike P]

Did I mention I can't wait to get cammed?

...

Yes, you did. Come on, tell us one more time ... pleeeeeease!

Mike; I'm getting mine done this spring. Have you decided on which cam to go with yet?


Very funny jbradsh1! :) I'm a little OCD when it comes to this cam mod. I'm sorry for being anxious. :)

I'm sending you a PM about my cam intentions.




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[99-LS1-SS]

Matt's time has been added.

[TheTugBoat]

was about 38 degrees out at a rental at atco, jersey about a month ago. sorry the pic is blurry (cell phone) but you can see everything.

13.029 @ 106.8 with a 1.950 60'

just a tune as far as the "tricks" go...when i say stock i associate that with stock mechanical parts, the tune is part of what the car should be from the factory if car companies weren't pussies. oh and i took out the tire inflation kit and trunk mat (the mat is heavier than the tire kit).

http://www.cartek.net/videos/stealth887.wmv this happened the same day...thats me at the end yelling "THERE IT IS" hahaha, that vette was street driven to and from the track. sick nasty car

[GeorgeInNePa]

was about 38 degrees out at a rental at atco, jersey about a month ago. sorry the pic is blurry (cell phone) but you can see everything.

13.029 @ 106.8 with a 1.950 60'

just a tune as far as the "tricks" go...when i say stock i associate that with stock mechanical parts, the tune is part of what the car should be from the factory if car companies weren't pussies. oh and i took out the tire inflation kit and trunk mat (the mat is heavier than the tire kit).

Nice run!

But "just" a tune isn't stock. ;)

[Mike P]

Yep, definitely nice time. I gotta race Atco, Jersey sometime! Damn! :)



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[wreckwriter]

Yep, definitely nice time. I gotta race Atco, Jersey sometime! Damn! :)
...

They say Atco is the fastest track in the country. Rumor has it that it's downhill; I don't know if that's really true or not.

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

They say Atco is the fastest track in the country. Rumor has it that it's downhill; I don't know if that's really true or not.



It is not downhill. It only drops about 2 feet downhill the total length of the 1/4 mile there.

[GeorgeInNePa]

It is not downhill. It only drops about 2 feet downhill the total length of the 1/4 mile there.

I wonder how many other tracks have elevation drops?

I'll bet there more than a few.

[GeorgeInNePa]

They say Atco is the fastest track in the country. Rumor has it that it's downhill; I don't know if that's really true or not.

HRP is pretty fast. ;)

Maple Grove in good air is a mine shaft.

E-town is a good track too.

[wreckwriter]

Just reporting what I've heard. I wish I had it here!

[wreckwriter]

It is not downhill. It only drops about 2 feet downhill the total length of the 1/4 mile there.

Technically that's downhill :)

[TheTugBoat]

another thing to keep in mind is that i had 3/4 tank of gas...a weight correction on the run would show a 12 second pass...as far as the word "stock" goes, i've heard people claiming bolt-ons as still being "stock" so i figured my use of the word was tasteful.

[wreckwriter]

We tend to view "stock" as being as it came from the dealer, no mods at all.

[TheTugBoat]

my bad wreck:nah:

[jbradsh1]

was about 38 degrees out at a rental at atco, jersey about a month ago. sorry the pic is blurry (cell phone) but you can see everything.

13.029 @ 106.8 with a 1.950 60'

just a tune as far as the "tricks" go...when i say stock i associate that with stock mechanical parts, the tune is part of what the car should be from the factory if car companies weren't pussies. oh and i took out the tire inflation kit and trunk mat (the mat is heavier than the tire kit).

http://www.cartek.net/videos/stealth887.wmv this happened the same day...thats me at the end yelling "THERE IT IS" hahaha, that vette was street driven to and from the track. sick nasty car

For such a lightly modified car I take my hat off to you. Great run! But the run at 38 degrees gives you oh about 20 horsepower for every 10 degrees drop so let's see, that means you had about 400 rwhp. OK, now it makes sense.

[TheTugBoat]

i hope i'm not runnin 13.0s at 400rwhp

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

gives you oh about 20 horsepower for every 10 degrees drop



Oh if this were only true...

[jbradsh1]

Oh if this were only true...

I'll say!

[wreckwriter]

my bad wreck:nah:

Not a biggie :)

[99-LS1-SS]

was about 38 degrees out at a rental at atco, jersey about a month ago. sorry the pic is blurry (cell phone) but you can see everything.

13.029 @ 106.8 with a 1.950 60'

just a tune as far as the "tricks" go...when i say stock i associate that with stock mechanical parts, the tune is part of what the car should be from the factory if car companies weren't pussies. oh and i took out the tire inflation kit and trunk mat (the mat is heavier than the tire kit).

http://www.cartek.net/videos/stealth887.wmv this happened the same day...thats me at the end yelling "THERE IT IS" hahaha, that vette was street driven to and from the track. sick nasty car
That an impressive time for just a tune. What tires did you run?

[Last_ResorT_G8]

What track is open in PA at this time? All the tracks around me are shut down and I am a lot further south.

Cecil raceway will be open this saturday at 9am for tnt if you want to go with us.

[TheTugBoat]

stock 19s w/ summer only's 35#'s rear/39-40#'s front...woulda went lower in the back but she was hooking so we decided not to mess with the pressures. NO WATER before burnout

[SS Enforcer]

I am pretty sure the L98 and L76 cam is the same I know a ls2 cam swapped into our l98 gives good results so I wouldn't think there is much in it. I could be wrong though.

I wish we had some downhill tracks here.... here they are all uphill. :woohoo:


cheers

[GeorgeInNePa]

G8 Cam 200/208 0.472 0.479

[blackbirdws6]

Well I just set a new best with the G8 on the last day of the year.

12/14/2008 Atco - Temp was around 48 deg F

Mods:
Custom CAI - 1
TTP 93 Oct. Tune - 2
Pypes Axle-Back (not on the mod list) but these don't make power anyway lol.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Pontiac%20G8/1214081843a.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Pontiac%20G8/G8Atco.jpg

[wreckwriter]

Nice!

[GRRRR8]

Nice ET.

[blackbirdws6]

Thanks guys! I am really impressed with the way this car has been performing. The MPH really shocked me actually as well as the ET. The car was incredibly easy to launch also.

[Panther 2]

Nice pass welcome to the 12s ,congradulations

[99-LS1-SS]

Updated blackbirds time. Great run!!

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

It strikes me as odd that Atco is posting considerably faster times than many other tracks across the country regardless of cars and mods.

[blackbirdws6]

It strikes me as odd that Atco is posting considerably faster times than many other tracks across the country regardless of cars and mods.

Good weather, low elevation, and great DA!

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Can't wait to improve it next season.

[jbradsh1]

It strikes me as odd that Atco is posting considerably faster times than many other tracks across the country regardless of cars and mods.

Nothing funny about it. ATCO = altitude & time coversion organization!

[jbradsh1]

Well I just set a new best with the G8 on the last day of the year.

12/14/2008 Atco - Temp was around 48 deg F

Mods:
Custom CAI - 1
TTP 93 Oct. Tune - 2
Pypes Axle-Back (not on the mod list) but these don't make power anyway lol.

____________________________

terrific 60 ft. time!

[TheTugBoat]

i had a 1.932 60' so i win! nice runs blackbird...how bout that fuck on boards doubting you???

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

Good weather, low elevation, and great DA!

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Can't wait to improve it next season.



DA takes weather and actual elevation into account. DA is comprised of actual elevation, relative humidity (or dew point), and air temperature. There are other people running their G8's around other parts of the country with -1500 ft DA that still aren't hitting as good of ET's as what I see people consistently hitting in Atco. That just seems like a disturbing trend. And considering these cars aren't having terrible traction issues the track prep doesn't come nearly into account as what it would if we were talking about 9-10 second cars.

[TheTugBoat]

rob i'll be one of a couple that will be running in early spring at cecil/maple grove with the same setup before i install headers/vararam etc...so we'll see if atco is really "downhill"

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

how bout that fuck on boards doubting you???


While I do think there is something fishy happening at Atco I agree that those guys are wrong in how they present their doubt. They have no call in assuming that blackbird is a liar. Its too bad that people have to conduct themselves that way on forums.

[blackbirdws6]

i had a 1.932 60' so i win! nice runs blackbird...how bout that fuck on boards doubting you???

Thanks! Haters will hate but w/e. Especially if its one of your buddies.

[Panther 2]

Atco is a NHRA approved track. It holds 2 Lucas Oil North East Division Point meets each year . If you look in the National Dragster NHRA paper you will see that all records set at Atco Raceway are counted. there are no astrerisks concerning them. Bring your car not your mouth, bullshit can't run a number!

[Featherburner]

Thanks! Haters will hate but w/e. Especially if its one of your buddies.You suck! LOL Seriously Brian, great run and congratulations on the 12.9. It was a pleasure to meet you today. I'll post up my new best tomorrow.


Bring your car not your mouth, bullshit can't run a number!
Quoted for the humor.

[blackbirdws6]

You suck! LOL Seriously Brian, great run and congratulations on the 12.9. It was a pleasure to meet you today. I'll post up my new best tomorrow.


Quoted for the humor.

It was great meeting you too today and you have a beautiful car. Let me know when you are going to be installing that lift in your garage. Would love to give ya a hand if I have the time. Congrats on your new best as well! Flying for bone stock!

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

Bring your car not your mouth, bullshit can't run a number!



I hope you weren't directing this toward me. :confused:

[GeorgeInNePa]

rob i'll be one of a couple that will be running in early spring at cecil/maple grove with the same setup before i install headers/vararam etc...so we'll see if atco is really "downhill"

Let me know when you're going to the Grove. I'm curious to see how my car runs there.

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

rob i'll be one of a couple that will be running in early spring at cecil/maple grove with the same setup before i install headers/vararam etc...so we'll see if atco is really "downhill"


Sorry I totally missed this until now. That is the odd thing. I have looked on Google Earth and Atco is only downhill by a total of 2 feet which is not much at all.

My intent never was to call BS on anyones times. I hope that no one interpreted my previous posts as anything even close to resembling that. I am a very science based thinker. If I see a variable I want to be able to account for it. So far I have not come up with anything to logically explain why Atco seems to be posting faster times with the same mods. If I were a newbie to racing it would be understandable if I had missed something but I am a pretty seasoned racer so the chances of that happening are pretty slim.

[wreckwriter]

I can't explain why but for many years I've heard Atco was one of, if not the most, fast tracks. This is not something new.

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

This is not something new.


I have understood that for some time. What I would like to know is why. While the DA does help there are other places that have GREAT DA at certain times of the year too. Meh who knows... Just one of those things to be curious about.

[cobrakid]

I always get great times outta my junk too.
Some people are drag racers and not just parts bolter-on'rs. LOL

Even thought the cars are automatic, there are lots of track tricks to get good ETs.

CONGRATS !!!!!!

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

and not just parts bolter-on'rs.



Hehehe.

[wreckwriter]

I have understood that for some time. What I would like to know is why. While the DA does help there are other places that have GREAT DA at certain times of the year too. Meh who knows... Just one of those things to be curious about.

Like I said, its downhill :)

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

Like I said, its downhill :)


Hehehehe.

[SS Enforcer]

I always get great times outta my junk too.
Some people are drag racers and not just parts bolter-on'rs. LOL

Even thought the cars are automatic, there are lots of track tricks to get good ETs.

CONGRATS !!!!!!

Well said mate there is more to running a number than just chucking bits at it and mashing the pedal. I usually find it takes 2 trips to the track to get a mod to work properly.

cheers

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

Well said mate there is more to running a number than just chucking bits at it and mashing the pedal. I usually find it takes 2 trips to the track to get a mod to work properly.

cheers



The driver mod is the most important one. Some of the newer guys seem to forget about that at times. A vehicle almost never lives up to expectations the first time out with a given combo. Seat time is pretty critical.

[blackbirdws6]

The driver mod is the most important one. Some of the newer guys seem to forget about that at times. A vehicle almost never lives up to expectations the first time out with a given combo. Seat time is pretty critical.

A consistent track helps as well. Isolate the variables and exploit the areas where improvement can be made. Track was hooking well for my particular car and after the first soft launch, the second was much more aggressive and netted a great 60' for the tire.

When I start adding some more mods, traction will probably start to become a larger issue.

[jbradsh1]

A consistent track helps as well. Isolate the variables and exploit the areas where improvement can be made. Track was hooking well for my particular car and after the first soft launch, the second was much more aggressive and netted a great 60' for the tire.

When I start adding some more mods, traction will probably start to become a larger issue.

Speaking of traction, can you request that the track personel spray down the launch area with BHT, or is that still done?

[blackbirdws6]

Speaking of traction, can you request that the track personel spray down the launch area with BHT, or is that still done?

I honestly have no clue (VHT you mean?). I highly doubt it on a street night but if you get to run after the slick cars go then you should have a good deal of sticky rubber on the ground.

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

A consistent track helps as well. Isolate the variables and exploit the areas where improvement can be made. Track was hooking well for my particular car and after the first soft launch, the second was much more aggressive and netted a great 60' for the tire.

When I start adding some more mods, traction will probably start to become a larger issue.



The consistency of a track throughout the day usually stems from consistent track temperature. Doing your burnouts the same way to heat the tires to a consistent temperature is key as well. That is assuming that they aren't letting you spin half the day and then throwing VHT down for the last runs. There are allot of variables that have to be accounted for and the more seat time a driver has in a car with a given combo the more they will be able to account for on the fly. More court sense so to speak...

With decent track prep traction should not be much of an issue for you just yet. The days they are a little cheap with the VHT aren't too fun though. But yes when you start adding some of the bigger mods then drag radials or even slicks will become a must. You aren't doing bad with your 60' at all on those stocker tires though. :cheers:

[Mike P]

Well I just set a new best with the G8 on the last day of the year.

12/14/2008 Atco - Temp was around 48 deg F

Mods:
Custom CAI - 1
TTP 93 Oct. Tune - 2
Pypes Axle-Back (not on the mod list) but these don't make power anyway lol.





Nice times! Come hell or highwater, I've gotta run at Atco! :)



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[TheTugBoat]

yeah i'll def let you know george...wont be till next season most likely but will keep you informed...

[13 QTR]

someone move me up on the times list...

12.704@108.51
vms 93 ecm/tcm tune,rotofab,no cats,axlebacks and 3.27 gears.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd280/13qtr/newtimes.jpg

[99-LS1-SS]

13 QTR your time has been updated.

[Atlas]

how come my mods arent listed??

[13 QTR]

13 QTR your time has been updated.

thanks...but you need to change that 15 to a 16........

[GeorgeInNePa]

how come my mods arent listed??

What are they?

[Atlas]

OTR CAI, tune and a S.F. H-pipe...

[GeorgeInNePa]

thanks...but you need to change that 15 to a 16........
I fixed that.


OTR CAI, tune and a S.F. H-pipe...

They have been taken care of by 99-LS1.

[Atlas]

shanks

[jbradsh1]

OTR CAI, tune and a S.F. H-pipe...

For a comparitively slow 60 ft. time (no offense), you have an outstanding e.t. and mph. Must pull pretty hard up top huh? Well done.

[jbradsh1]

99-LS1-SS; Could you post my latest & greatest. Thanks.

[99-LS1-SS]

99-LS1-SS; Could you post my latest & greatest. Thanks.

Added your time.

[jbradsh1]

I'm done. This is the best I can probably do without LTs and a cam. Almost made the 12's but not quite. Had a couple of really close races with a Mustang (won them both).

[GRRRR8]

Nice job! OOOOOOOH so close to the 12s. Just a 2.00 60 fter and you would have had it.

[blackbirdws6]

Nice job! OOOOOOOH so close to the 12s. Just a 2.00 60 fter and you would have had it.

Wow that is really close. Good time!

[Mike P]

I'm done. This is the best I can probably do without LTs and a cam. Almost made the 12's but not quite. Had a couple of really close races with a Mustang (won them both).


Yep, great time! I wish I was down in Bradenton, FL to run with you. We would make for some good head to head races! :nah:

I wonder what the DA was down there?

Good job JBradsh1



:)

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[99-LS1-SS]

jbradsh1 your time has been updated.