Went to the track today, finally in the 11's!

[Mike@NewEra]

Here is the timeslip:

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r470/mikenewera/timeslip-1.jpg?t=1240175728

Now for those that don't know, here is the list of mods done to my G8GT:

-New Era OTR intake
-160 tstat
-Powerbond underdrive crank pulley
-New Era ported throttle body and intake manifold
-New Era High Lift DOD cam package with Yella Terra rockers
-Heads are milled .020 and had a performance valve job using a cometic .040--Head gasket (.013 thinner than stock)
-American Racing 1 7/8 headers with cats
-New Era straight pipes replacing mufflers (track only, my wife drives around on the stock mufflers)
-Precision 3200 rpm single disc custom converter
-NGK TR6 spark plugs
-Drag radials (track only, the wheels weigh the same as stock), stock front rims and tires
-New Era custom tuning
-100% stock suspension believe it or not, and full weight, nothing was taken out

I think it has a little more in it, but I brought my son with me today, and I told him we can go home as soon as I run an 11 second time, and that's what I did after a few passes getting used to everything again. If the moderators can put me in that timeslip database that would be great, thanks!

Mike

[GRRRR8]

Congrats Mike! Glad you did it.

[MANOFSTEEL69]

Nice Mike! Congrats! Can't wait till my rims get here this week! Great 60' time!

[edmanet]

Congrats......I went to the track today. I ran 115 mph but I didn't run an 11. I had no traction at all. I was still spinning at the 1/8 mile marker. I'm not going back to the track
until I get some drag radials. Its useless !!!!!

Anyway Congrats again.

[MANOFSTEEL69]

Congrats......I went to the track today. I ran 115 mph but I didn't run an 11. I had no traction at all. I was still spinning at the 1/8 mile marker. I'm not going back to the track
until I get some drag radials. Its useless !!!!!

Anyway Congrats again.

Lol! For me it's useless on DRs. Come on slicks! ;)

[edmanet]

Lol! For me it's useless on DRs. Come on slicks! ;)


I ran 4 times. MPH were 113, 114 twice, and 115. My times were 12.90 to 13.60. All I can do is shake my head.


There was a cammed G8 at the track today that went 11s. But you'll have to wait for him to post.

[G8GT594]

Snake Eyes... Awesome Mike! Congrats!

[Mike P]

I ran 4 times. MPH were 113, 114 twice, and 115. My times were 12.90 to 13.60. All I can do is shake my head.


There was a cammed G8 at the track today that went 11s. But you'll have to wait for him to post.


Reggie must have hit the 11's with his MT ET Street Radials. Huh? That is awesome....
:)


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[edmanet]

Robert must have hit the 11's with his MT ET Street Radials. Huh? That is awesome....
:)


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Wasn't him but almost.

[g8_795]

Nice times. How high to you let it rev with this setup?

[Provie94]

Heres Mikes car in action!




http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/DSC02045.jpg
Going down to the track.. Sorry for the bad pictures. Its not easy taking a picture and driving a car at the same time.

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/DSC02039.jpg

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/DSC01992.jpg

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/DSC01993.jpg
Putting the DR's and exhaust system on

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/DSC02014.jpg

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/DSC02015.jpg

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/DSC02020.jpg

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/DSC02010.jpg

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/th_MOV02000.jpg (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/?action=view&current=MOV02000.flv)

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/DSC02011.jpg
(Mikes pass right before his 11.98. SO CLOSE!!!)

Heres his 11 second pass:
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/th_MOV02033.jpg (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/mikesperformanceautodetailing/4-19-09/?action=view&current=MOV02033.flv)

More pics and vids are on the way!

[Mike@NewEra]

Just an FYI for everyone also, my G8 makes 400 rwhp even on my dynojet dyno(unlocked converter), there was a guy there with a D/A calculator and the D/A was 1500 ft above sea level, and the wind was going against me.

[SRG963]

Your car is F'N quick Mike!

[Mike P]

Nice times. How high do you let it rev with this setup?


+1 Yea, what are your RPMs at when you launch.....

Also, what tires are you using on the back?



Thanks! & Nice runs! :)


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[Kermit]

Congrat's Mike. Nice to see some good looking Pontiac's making GRRRR8 runs.

[Darkside]

Very impressive Mike! It shows how much the driver and tires will help. Even though there are now quite a few non DOD with more power, you're setting the bar high.

[Provie94]

+1 Yea, what are your RPMs at when you launch.....

Also, what tires are you using on the back?



Thanks! & Nice runs! :)


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Mikes running M+H 275/50/17 drag radials. I just asked mike about his launch and he said "I just flash the converter on the launch, it flashes about 3200-3400ish."

[jbradsh1]

Just an FYI for everyone also, my G8 makes 400 rwhp even on my dynojet dyno(unlocked converter), there was a guy there with a D/A calculator and the D/A was 1500 ft above sea level, and the wind was going against me.

When does school start on getting traction & good launches?

[Mike@NewEra]

Shift points are around 6300 rpms. Tuning is one of the biggest things here, I actually ran this with TM on, I am pretty sure I could have shaved off another tenth turning it off so it will accelerate through the shift. If you do what I am doing, use the parts that I am using, have the same tuning, or at least similair from another reputable G8 tuner, it is not that hard. I just get in the car, drive through the staging lanes, do a burn out til I see a little smoke coming out, flash the converter off the line and hold the pedal down, it is pretty easy, honestly not really any tricks to it I guess. If you know your car it makes it a little easier off the line I guess, I had one of my guys racing it for me last year in Memphis and I also let him race it in an event at our local track here before we went to Memphis, he always ran about 1 tenth and 1 mph slower than I did, and he weighs 20 lbs less than me, sometimes just knowing your car and being the one behind the wheel more helps a bit too.

[G8GT594]

Update your sig bro. Again nice time! Hopefully Jay and I can make it there without a stall.

[Mike P]

Update your sig bro. Again nice time! Hopefully Jay and I can make it there without a stall.


Paul:

I gotta feeling, that tires is all you'll need to hit the 11's. You'll be there very soon.



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[Biggeo]

That is Sweet! An 11-second 4-door sedan. Nice car we all have!!!

[majesticix]

Nice run Mike.

[wreckwriter]

Congrats Mike!

[RB Designs]

Thats great Mike...............great time to be a hot rodder isn't it ?

[Steve]

Congrats Mike!

[NYG8GT]

I had one of my guys racing it for me last year in Memphis and I also let him race it in an event at our local track here before we went to Memphis, he always ran about 1 tenth and 1 mph slower than I did, and he weighs 20 lbs less than me, sometimes just knowing your car and being the one behind the wheel more helps a bit too.

Mike proves a good point. I had the same kid hes talking about drive mine once on Saturday, and he did the exact same thing. One tenth slower but same mph. I was hoping hed get me a 12 lol.

Nice runs Mike, makes me want a cam and headers lol.