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How fast should I be in the 1/4 mile?

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Old 01-31-2009, 12:45 PM
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How fast should I be in the 1/4 mile?

I was wondering what kind and 1/4 mile times I should expect with my setup? The car is stock engine wise and has 100K miles on the clock. How much would the high mileage on the motor cost me in HP? I assume the springs are getting worn out but what other parts need to be replaced also to bring it back to its origional power?
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100k for an LT1 isn't considered high mileage. Heck, that's pretty much brand new. :-)

With your mods (just the s/c), I'd say around mid to high 12s around 110.
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How long have you had the SC on the stock motor?
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mid 12's depending on traction
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Old 01-31-2009, 04:55 PM
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Installed SC about 5000 miles ago. I have a set of slightly better than stock heads and was thinking about a cam and Yank 3600 converter. Should this get me in the 11's or do I need more. What would the best cam be and is the stall converter the right stall for me?
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with you DR's, headers, stall, H/C and a supercharger you will more than likely be mid 11's.... is your S/C intercooled?
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Its not intercooled.
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Old 02-02-2009, 08:53 AM
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You should be in the high 11s to low 12s.
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Originally Posted by MeanGreen97Z
You should be in the high 11s to low 12s.
I just think that bolt-ons and 6 lbs. can only get you so far...

Go run it!
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Ya.... 365rwhp pretty easy.... 11s are simple at that level.
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That's what I was guessing dyno numbers would be. A guy around here had the 4.5 psi Powerdyne on his bolt-on car and it pulled 330 to the wheels. I would have to think that 11's are possible.
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What times do you run with your setup, i am possibly looking to do something similar in the future . How streetable is that setup you have?
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Originally Posted by MeanGreen97Z
Ya.... 365rwhp pretty easy.... 11s are simple at that level.
I think that's only true if you're willing to make some very drag-specific sacrifices in terms of suspension, especially on a car with the added weight of a supercharger up front.
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I'm hoping to be around that 360-370 rwhp mark with my NA setup, how likely would you guys say it would be for me to break into the 11's once the snow melts?
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If you're wanting an 11 second car, don't bench race and take it to the track. You'll know what needs to be improved after a trip or two to the track.
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