Will a stock ZL1 A6 dead hook at the drag strip with stock Goodyears - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ihada69L78 · 06-19-2015, 09:47 PM

If you have to use drag radials, what size tire, wheel, and air pressure work?

Trackman · 06-20-2015, 10:36 AM

For 99% of drivers Goodyears will not hook with a stock ZL1
Any drag radial will hook a stock ZL1

ihada69L78 · 06-20-2015, 02:28 PM

Thanks!

white ZL1 · 06-20-2015, 09:38 PM

On an incredibly well prepped track, the fastest stock guys are dead hooking the factory tires.
No idea how though.

big dave · 06-21-2015, 10:09 PM

My stock ZL1 has pulled a few 1.6 60' times with a best of 1.65. So to answer your question...yes the stock tires can hook. They need a lot of heat in them and a well prepped track.

ihada69L78 · 06-22-2015, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by big dave

My stock ZL1 has pulled a few 1.6 60' times with a best of 1.65. So to answer your question...yes the stock tires can hook. They need a lot of heat in them and a well prepped track.

What tire pressure and launch RPM are you using?

big dave · 06-23-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ihada69L78

What tire pressure and launch RPM are you using?

Tire pressure between 30 - 31 psi. I generally put a slight load on the converter...perhaps 1k rpms. It all depends on the track and the conditions. It may take a few passes to get the feel before a perfect run.

ihada69L78 · 06-23-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by big dave

Tire pressure between 30 - 31 psi. I generally put a slight load on the converter...perhaps 1k rpms. It all depends on the track and the conditions. It may take a few passes to get the feel before a perfect run.

Thanks!

camarovigoa · 06-25-2015, 01:07 PM

Leave all the traction c ontrol on you'll dead hook.

EvilZL1 · 08-17-2015, 08:32 PM

doesnt traction control limit somethings?

NicKey · 08-17-2015, 08:46 PM

Yes, traction control can limit and/or reduce the power your putting to the ground. Many times the traction control is better than the driver or available traction so you will get better ETs with it. The best ETs FOR A given combination are generally run without TC.

climb-101 · 08-17-2015, 10:25 PM

dead hooking is a bad thing, it breaks parts and pulls the RPM down too much for a good launch. you need some wheel spin to have a good launch.

ttshovel · 08-17-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by climb-101

dead hooking is a bad thing, it breaks parts and pulls the RPM down too much for a good launch. you need some wheel spin to have a good launch.

The only truth to this is dead hooking breaks parts.

No car picks up et from spinning. It may pick up mph but that's it.

climb-101 · 08-17-2015, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ttshovel

The only truth to this is dead hooking breaks parts.

No car picks up et from spinning. It may pick up mph but that's it.

I disagree, ever watched pro stock cars leave the line. they tune and change how much wheel spin they have to get that fine line between pulling the RPM down too much and running a slower 60 and spinning too much and running a slow 60'

06-19-2015, 09:47 PM	#1
ihada69L78 Drives: 2023 Silverado LTZ, 2022 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 322	Will a stock ZL1 A6 dead hook at the drag strip with stock Goodyears If you have to use drag radials, what size tire, wheel, and air pressure work? __________________ Currenent rides: 2020 SW ZL1 A10 2019 SW 2SS A10 2017 SW Silverado LTZ

06-20-2015, 02:28 PM	#3
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06-21-2015, 10:09 PM	#5
big dave Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,052	My stock ZL1 has pulled a few 1.6 60' times with a best of 1.65. So to answer your question...yes the stock tires can hook. They need a lot of heat in them and a well prepped track. __________________ '17 ZL1 10.99@129 stock. 4225# raceweight. Best 60'- 1.66 on factory tires. 10.48@132 E50, intake and tune. 4270 lbs https://youtu.be/EyHtdH9XOkY https://youtu.be/Lcu41obbTf8 '13 ZL1 BRM A6. 11.591 @ 119.2 factory stock with a 1.68 60'! Best stock mph 121.8. 11.29 @ 123 RotoFab, drag radials and skinnies. 4360# raceweight. http://youtu.be/yggIA3C_kkA 2014... back to stock http://youtu.be/spQLaTWbThs 2013... stock & RotoFab

08-17-2015, 08:32 PM	#10
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06-20-2015, 10:36 AM	#2
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	For 99% of drivers Goodyears will not hook with a stock ZL1 Any drag radial will hook a stock ZL1

06-20-2015, 09:38 PM	#4
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	On an incredibly well prepped track, the fastest stock guys are dead hooking the factory tires. No idea how though.

06-25-2015, 01:07 PM	#9
camarovigoa Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Victory Red A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,480 View My Garage	Leave all the traction c ontrol on you'll dead hook.

08-17-2015, 08:46 PM	#11
NicKey Drives: Nickey Super Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 1,668	Yes, traction control can limit and/or reduce the power your putting to the ground. Many times the traction control is better than the driver or available traction so you will get better ETs with it. The best ETs FOR A given combination are generally run without TC.

08-17-2015, 10:25 PM	#12
climb-101 Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: montana Posts: 76	dead hooking is a bad thing, it breaks parts and pulls the RPM down too much for a good launch. you need some wheel spin to have a good launch.