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TripleT · 12-15-2012, 04:02 PM

I need some feedback guys, I did a little test and tuning today, I ran between 13.4 - 13.8, I have an SS, L99 with K&N CAI and cat back solo performance. Best 1/8 mile pull was 8.8. Are these numbers good?? What can I do to get better numbers without headers or tuning?? I found launching in competitive mode Work the best. Also I was between 3/4 and full of gas how much time do you think that would shave off if I went down to an eighth of a tank? I would not have that much gas in if I knew I was going to run

Ucantctchme · 12-15-2012, 04:38 PM

Headers, tune, and a converter. Make that pig run low 12s! To answer your question, an untuned L99 needs low ambient temps and a good cool down to run good.

TripleT · 12-15-2012, 04:44 PM

Yeah, I agree but I leave that for my 67 Mopar. Temp was 55-72 today. I think I would be wasting my money just tuning without headers??

Apex Motorsports · 12-15-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleT

I need some feedback guys, I did a little test and tuning today, I ran between 13.4 - 13.8, I have an SS, L99 with K&N CAI and cat back solo performance. Best 1/8 mile pull was 8.8. Are these numbers good?? What can I do to get better numbers without headers or tuning?? I found launching in competitive mode Work the best. Also I was between 3/4 and full of gas how much time do you think that would shave off if I went down to an eighth of a tank? I would not have that much gas in if I knew I was going to run

Gasoline weighs about 6 lbs per gallon and 100 lbs is worth about 1 tenth. A ported throttle body and intake scoop would add some top end power without compromising your warranty. A few suspension upgrades can make a huge difference. You could shave a couple tenths pretty easily. After that kind of stuff you could get into the more serious upgrades that would have warranty implications (headers, tuning, converters, cams, etc.)

TripleT · 12-15-2012, 05:11 PM

Much appreciated, Could you share who would be able to do that bottle body in the suspension changes that I could do

TripleT · 12-15-2012, 05:12 PM

Throttle, spell check sucks

Apex Motorsports · 12-15-2012, 05:14 PM

Do you mean to install them or are you asking about what specific parts to use?

camaro actual · 12-15-2012, 05:19 PM

you could install the TB yourself (extremely easy) and you can order it from chase^^^^ i just ordered one from him 2 days ago

For suspension you could just swap some trailing arms etc. You shouldn't need much in the way of suspension since its an L99

SGOS252382 · 12-15-2012, 05:24 PM

In good weather a stock L99 A6 is a low 13s sec car.
Add a tune and intake- high 12s
Headers, intake, tune - mid 12s
Headers, intake, tune, drag radials - low 12s

Here's the bolt ons list. You can see what's needed to run these times.

TripleT · 12-15-2012, 05:32 PM

Guys I really appreciate all ur suggestions and help, I just went there to watch my friends 383 stroker and I ended up running myself. Now I certainly have a goal shoot for, I would be happy with 12.8/9

12-15-2012, 04:02 PM	#1
TripleT TripleT Drives: 2013 1LE 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 31 View My Garage	First track test I need some feedback guys, I did a little test and tuning today, I ran between 13.4 - 13.8, I have an SS, L99 with K&N CAI and cat back solo performance. Best 1/8 mile pull was 8.8. Are these numbers good?? What can I do to get better numbers without headers or tuning?? I found launching in competitive mode Work the best. Also I was between 3/4 and full of gas how much time do you think that would shave off if I went down to an eighth of a tank? I would not have that much gas in if I knew I was going to run

12-15-2012, 04:38 PM	#2
Ucantctchme Drives: 2010 ss. 1990 RS the faster one. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 549	Headers, tune, and a converter. Make that pig run low 12s! To answer your question, an untuned L99 needs low ambient temps and a good cool down to run good.

12-15-2012, 04:44 PM	#3
TripleT TripleT Drives: 2013 1LE 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 31 View My Garage	Yeah, I agree but I leave that for my 67 Mopar. Temp was 55-72 today. I think I would be wasting my money just tuning without headers??

12-15-2012, 05:11 PM	#5
TripleT TripleT Drives: 2013 1LE 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 31 View My Garage	Much appreciated, Could you share who would be able to do that bottle body in the suspension changes that I could do

12-15-2012, 05:12 PM	#6
TripleT TripleT Drives: 2013 1LE 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 31 View My Garage	Throttle, spell check sucks

12-15-2012, 05:14 PM	#7
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Do you mean to install them or are you asking about what specific parts to use?

12-15-2012, 05:19 PM	#8
camaro actual Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: san antonio TX Posts: 154	you could install the TB yourself (extremely easy) and you can order it from chase^^^^ i just ordered one from him 2 days ago For suspension you could just swap some trailing arms etc. You shouldn't need much in the way of suspension since its an L99

12-15-2012, 05:24 PM	#9
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	In good weather a stock L99 A6 is a low 13s sec car. Add a tune and intake- high 12s Headers, intake, tune - mid 12s Headers, intake, tune, drag radials - low 12s Here's the bolt ons list. You can see what's needed to run these times.

12-15-2012, 05:32 PM	#10
TripleT TripleT Drives: 2013 1LE 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 31 View My Garage	Guys I really appreciate all ur suggestions and help, I just went there to watch my friends 383 stroker and I ended up running myself. Now I certainly have a goal shoot for, I would be happy with 12.8/9