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AC · 04-01-2012, 03:23 PM

Padre · 04-12-2012, 04:10 PM

Hat-tip to Ted Jannetty: in another thread he mentioned about fuel pressure weakening with less fuel (less weight of fuel behind the pick up point).

A light bulb went off:

I had been running <1/4 tank (habit, and never a problem with the stock fuel pump and bucket).

The new fuel pump does not have a bucket at the pick-up point in the fuel tank like the stock pump. Ergo, fuel sloshes around, and it gets worse with each pass (less fuel).

Needless to say, I'm running a full tank of gas this Sunday.

But I am hitting the track!

And the roll cage is going in on Monday for the Atlanta Camaro5 race at Commerce next Friday!

Padre

Rockit_z28 · 04-13-2012, 06:08 AM

Padre - Glad you found what might be the possible cause. I'm expecting low 10s and you getting thrown out of the track for not having a cage.

Pro Stock John · 04-13-2012, 08:11 AM

Good luck on 10.3's or better

Jchaluja · 04-13-2012, 08:37 AM

Padre: are you going to pony wars in valdosta? I would love to see this beast run in it!

Padre · 04-13-2012, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Good luck on 10.3's or better

Thanks John! I'd be happy with consistent 10.7's, and a 10.5 would be an eventual goal. But if I can do a 10.3 I'll be all like

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jchaluja

Padre: are you going to pony wars in valdosta? I would love to see this beast run in it!

I'm full up on Saturdays in May, but I am running Commerce on April 20th, and then taking off June 1st to 3rd to run the LSX Shootout in Commerce.

Padre

Padre · 04-14-2012, 09:55 AM

Ran the GTO at Midnight Madness last night against a 5.0 Mustang. I must have really pissed him off, because I had him on the launch and the sixty, and he was only able to come back with authority at the end.

13.892 @ 101.28, 2.17 sixty

The real race car hits the track tomorrow.

Padre

Padre · 04-15-2012, 03:46 PM

Well, the bucking was definitely the fuel bucket. Everything is smooth today. Full tank of gas,

Good traction, best so far is 11.029 @ 125.97 with a 1.704.

Density Altitude is over 2000, so it's a bit warm for records, but I'm happy so far. Now I can tweak the rest of the tune.

Padre

HufferSS · 04-15-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padre

Well, the bucking was definitely the fuel bucket. Everything is smooth today. Full tank of gas,

Good traction, best so far is 11.029 @ 125.97 with a 1.704.

Density Altitude is over 2000, so it's a bit warm for records, but I'm happy so far. Now I can tweak the rest of the tune.

Padre

Good catch on the fuel....I think alot of us "old school" guys are used to running with a couple of gallons in the tank to save weight.

10 second pass any minute.

AC · 04-15-2012, 04:06 PM

Glad to hear you figured out your bucking problem.

SUX2BU · 04-15-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padre

Hat-tip to Ted Jannetty: in another thread he mentioned about fuel pressure weakening with less fuel (less weight of fuel behind the pick up point).

A light bulb went off:

I had been running <1/4 tank (habit, and never a problem with the stock fuel pump and bucket).

The new fuel pump does not have a bucket at the pick-up point in the fuel tank like the stock pump. Ergo, fuel sloshes around, and it gets worse with each pass (less fuel).

Needless to say, I'm running a full tank of gas this Sunday.

But I am hitting the track!

And the roll cage is going in on Monday for the Atlanta Camaro5 race at Commerce next Friday!

Padre

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padre

Well, the bucking was definitely the fuel bucket. Everything is smooth today. Full tank of gas,

Good traction, best so far is 11.029 @ 125.97 with a 1.704.

Density Altitude is over 2000, so it's a bit warm for records, but I'm happy so far. Now I can tweak the rest of the tune.

Padre

I wish I would have known you had an aftermarket pump with no bucket. I've seen this a lot in the GM trucks and it is why I kept the bucket in my turbo truck.

Glad you got it figured out!

Padre · 04-15-2012, 04:52 PM

10.980 @ 125.62, 1.625 sixty, 7.036 @ 100.26

DA = 2150 feet

Still has more in it.

Padre

Padre · 04-15-2012, 05:20 PM

Backed it up: 10.987 @ 128.09, 1.676

MPH increased - I was able to remove IAT correction to keep overall timing at 16*. No KR.

Padre

Pro Stock John · 04-15-2012, 05:41 PM

Very nice, what rpm are you shifting at?

Padre · 04-15-2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Very nice, what rpm are you shifting at?

I just launched one at 1500rpm and cut a 1.608, 10.922 @ 128.29.

Shifts are nice and even at 6600 rp.

One or two more passes...

Padre

Padre · 04-15-2012, 09:38 PM

OK, here's the best run:

10.818 @ 128.25, 1.565 sixty.
6.943 @ 101.74 in the 1/8th.
DA = 2000.

And not a fluke:

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Once I got the tune dialed in, I hit consistent 10's. Once I was happy with that, I experimented with the launch RPM. The best launch was at 2200 rpm. Track was great, DA (from Dragtimes IPhone App) was above 2000 all day, and 100* on the track itself.

Roll cage goes in tomorrow. Glad I finally need it now.

Padre

Three of Swords · 04-15-2012, 09:58 PM

Glad you got it figured out! And great runs. What a beast!

Dznts · 04-15-2012, 10:01 PM

nice run Padre!

*mlee* · 04-15-2012, 10:02 PM

Very Nice Run

1.5X 60' and the car squats nicely... way to go...

white 2SS/RS · 04-15-2012, 10:12 PM

Nice runs Padre!
Did you have to pedal it at the top of first or is that wheelspin I hear on the shift?

Padre · 04-15-2012, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Very Nice Run

1.5X 60' and the car squats nicely... way to go...

Thanks.

The track was hooking great, my MTs are well seasoned, and no front sway bar - all worked to make a 2200 launch possible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by white 2SS/RS

Nice runs Padre!
Did you have to pedal it at the top of first or is that wheelspin I hear on the shift?

Yep, chirped the 1-2 shift

, using the CTS-V tranny parameters.

Padre

Camarowguy · 04-15-2012, 10:31 PM

Awesome. Sounds good! I've dropped the ball on mine for now. Got other projects going on. Be back on it when summer is over.

SUX2BU · 04-15-2012, 11:55 PM

AWESOME TIMES!

Pro Stock John · 04-16-2012, 08:00 AM

Padre, are you running a trans cooler, if so, which one?

Padre · 04-16-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Padre, are you running a trans cooler, if so, which one?

Not yet, we couldn't fit it in front of the intercooler, so still considering options. I might end up routing it in the rear.

Padre

04-01-2012, 03:23 PM	#501
AC *GO HOGS GO* Drives: 68/327 & 10 2SS SIM w/ CGM Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,158 View My Garage	__________________ Halltech, VMax, BBK Headers & X-Pipe, Solo Cats, BMR Level 2 Suspension, CCW SP16a Wheels 10"/11.5", 1LE 3.91's, JRE Tune Halltech CAI, VMax TB, BBK Headers, Solo Performance H/F Cats, BBK X Pipe, Muffler Delete, BMR Suspension, 1LE 3.91 Gears, Heritage Grille, CCW SP16a Wheels 10"/11.5" Nitto 275/40 315/35, Painted Calipers, Blackout: Bowtie, Rear Panel, Markers & Side Vents, SS Fender Badges, 6.2L Cowl Lettering, RPI SS Door Kick Plates, Billet Cup Holder, Fesler Shift Boot, Lloyd Floor Mats..(1/4: 13.017 @ 108.63)

04-12-2012, 04:10 PM	#502
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	Hat-tip to Ted Jannetty: in another thread he mentioned about fuel pressure weakening with less fuel (less weight of fuel behind the pick up point). A light bulb went off: I had been running <1/4 tank (habit, and never a problem with the stock fuel pump and bucket). The new fuel pump does not have a bucket at the pick-up point in the fuel tank like the stock pump. Ergo, fuel sloshes around, and it gets worse with each pass (less fuel). Needless to say, I'm running a full tank of gas this Sunday. But I am hitting the track! And the roll cage is going in on Monday for the Atlanta Camaro5 race at Commerce next Friday! Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

04-13-2012, 06:08 AM	#503
Rockit_z28 Team 1BAD DOG Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indian Land, SC Posts: 714 View My Garage	Padre - Glad you found what might be the possible cause. I'm expecting low 10s and you getting thrown out of the track for not having a cage. __________________ *As of March 2013, the car is currently under a rebuild courtesy of:* *Heintz Racing (Performance, Parts and Tuning)* *S.L. Customs (Paint and Body)* *Bagshaw Fabrication (Roll Cage)* *FSP (Parts)* 2010 2SS/RS L99 IOM http://www.youtube.com/user/1baddogracing BMR Suspension, DSS 9" 3.70 Gear, 1 7/8 Kooks Headers NMCA/LSX Car# 805

04-13-2012, 08:11 AM	#504
Pro Stock John Drives: 2010 SS / 1951 Mercury Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,436	Good luck on 10.3's or better __________________ 2010 Camaro SS \| LT's Cats UD CAI Tune DR \|12.37@112 1951 Mercury \| Chopped \| SBC 1998 Formula \| 348 TH400 88mm \| 9.40@145 sold 2000 Camaro \| 348 TH400 150 NOS \| 10.0@134 sold ~All installs and tuning by Speed Inc.

04-14-2012, 09:55 AM	#507
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	Ran the GTO at Midnight Madness last night against a 5.0 Mustang. I must have really pissed him off, because I had him on the launch and the sixty, and he was only able to come back with authority at the end. 13.892 @ 101.28, 2.17 sixty The real race car hits the track tomorrow. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. Last edited by Padre; 04-14-2012 at 12:10 PM.

04-13-2012, 08:37 AM	#505
Jchaluja Drives: Twin Turbo Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,159	Padre: are you going to pony wars in valdosta? I would love to see this beast run in it!

04-15-2012, 03:46 PM	#508
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	Well, the bucking was definitely the fuel bucket. Everything is smooth today. Full tank of gas, Good traction, best so far is 11.029 @ 125.97 with a 1.704. Density Altitude is over 2000, so it's a bit warm for records, but I'm happy so far. Now I can tweak the rest of the tune. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

04-15-2012, 04:06 PM	#510
AC *GO HOGS GO* Drives: 68/327 & 10 2SS SIM w/ CGM Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,158 View My Garage	Glad to hear you figured out your bucking problem. __________________ Halltech, VMax, BBK Headers & X-Pipe, Solo Cats, BMR Level 2 Suspension, CCW SP16a Wheels 10"/11.5", 1LE 3.91's, JRE Tune Halltech CAI, VMax TB, BBK Headers, Solo Performance H/F Cats, BBK X Pipe, Muffler Delete, BMR Suspension, 1LE 3.91 Gears, Heritage Grille, CCW SP16a Wheels 10"/11.5" Nitto 275/40 315/35, Painted Calipers, Blackout: Bowtie, Rear Panel, Markers & Side Vents, SS Fender Badges, 6.2L Cowl Lettering, RPI SS Door Kick Plates, Billet Cup Holder, Fesler Shift Boot, Lloyd Floor Mats..(1/4: 13.017 @ 108.63)

04-15-2012, 04:52 PM	#512
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	10.980 @ 125.62, 1.625 sixty, 7.036 @ 100.26 DA = 2150 feet Still has more in it. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

04-15-2012, 05:20 PM	#513
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	Backed it up: 10.987 @ 128.09, 1.676 MPH increased - I was able to remove IAT correction to keep overall timing at 16. No KR. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog* D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

04-15-2012, 05:41 PM	#514
Pro Stock John Drives: 2010 SS / 1951 Mercury Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,436	Very nice, what rpm are you shifting at? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS \| LT's Cats UD CAI Tune DR \|12.37@112 1951 Mercury \| Chopped \| SBC 1998 Formula \| 348 TH400 88mm \| 9.40@145 sold 2000 Camaro \| 348 TH400 150 NOS \| 10.0@134 sold ~All installs and tuning by Speed Inc.

04-15-2012, 09:38 PM	#516
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	OK, here's the best run: 10.818 @ 128.25, 1.565 sixty. 6.943 @ 101.74 in the 1/8th. DA = 2000. And not a fluke: Once I got the tune dialed in, I hit consistent 10's. Once I was happy with that, I experimented with the launch RPM. The best launch was at 2200 rpm. Track was great, DA (from Dragtimes IPhone App) was above 2000 all day, and 100* on the track itself. Roll cage goes in tomorrow. Glad I finally need it now. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

04-15-2012, 09:58 PM	#517
Three of Swords Drives: 2011 IBM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI Posts: 286	Glad you got it figured out! And great runs. What a beast! __________________

04-15-2012, 10:01 PM	#518
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 - 2007 Tahoe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 19,037	nice run Padre! __________________

04-15-2012, 10:02 PM	#519
mlee www.Camaro5Fest.net Drives: Number Twenty-Three Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 19,107 View My Garage	Very Nice Run 1.5X 60' and the car squats nicely... way to go... __________________ .

04-15-2012, 10:12 PM	#520
white 2SS/RS Drives: ADM Built 2011 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Waxahachie, Tx Posts: 457	Nice runs Padre! Did you have to pedal it at the top of first or is that wheelspin I hear on the shift?

04-15-2012, 10:31 PM	#522
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,597	Awesome. Sounds good! I've dropped the ball on mine for now. Got other projects going on. Be back on it when summer is over. __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. 2000 1500 silverado extra cab

04-15-2012, 11:55 PM	#523
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,475 View My Garage	AWESOME TIMES! __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

04-16-2012, 08:00 AM	#524
Pro Stock John Drives: 2010 SS / 1951 Mercury Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,436	Padre, are you running a trans cooler, if so, which one? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS \| LT's Cats UD CAI Tune DR \|12.37@112 1951 Mercury \| Chopped \| SBC 1998 Formula \| 348 TH400 88mm \| 9.40@145 sold 2000 Camaro \| 348 TH400 150 NOS \| 10.0@134 sold ~All installs and tuning by Speed Inc.

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