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ttshovel · 07-20-2014, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikes fast ss

Doesn't your car make like 450 rwhp?

Yes.

ttshovel · 07-20-2014, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Slickcas

Really think your alignment is off. With an good drag alignment the stock Pirellies will cut a sub 2 sec 60' easy. But will eat your tires up. With a descent street alignment set up right it will not eat up your tires but will also cut very good times with the ET street. I'm talking brake stuff hooking lol. I do not run ET streets because they hook so well stuff breaks and being I drive my car to the track most the time.

I really do hope it's as easy as that! So what should my specs be for a street/strip alignment?

Mikes fast ss · 07-20-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ttshovel

Yes.

You don't need a slick. Lower the pressures. Don't expect a 1.6 60' with your power and a stick car. It won't happen, 1.8's is the best you'll do but I see more 1.9's in your future.

ttshovel · 07-20-2014, 01:28 PM

Im changing cams and getting a retune next week pending the sale of my twin turbo set up. And I'm thinking I will switch to coilovers anyways and the bmr extreme sway bar. It has to help. Anything is better than freaking 2.xx 60 foots.

Mikes fast ss · 07-20-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ttshovel

Im changing cams and getting a retune next week pending the sale of my twin turbo set up. And I'm thinking I will switch to coilovers anyways and the bmr extreme sway bar. It has to help. Anything is better than freaking 2.xx 60 foots.

M6 IRS cars are a bitch to launch. It was nothing against you or your driving. I've seen 700 rwhp struggle to see a high 1.6. Gd luck. It's not easy

ttshovel · 07-20-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikes fast ss

M6 IRS cars are a bitch to launch. It was nothing against you or your driving. I've seen 700 rwhp struggle to see a high 1.6. Gd luck. It's not easy

No big deal, i didn't take it that way! And thanks

mikepage0007 · 07-20-2014, 02:59 PM

I could never launch at 4k without spinning the 18inch dr,s off the hole...had to ride it out the hole around 3k and a lot of timing and riding...its a small window of bogging the motor and spinning the tires...I would suggest the slicks if you want a consistant launch...otherwise you will get annoyed with 1 good run out of 5..out of 20 or so runs , best I had was a 1.7, otherwise I was in the 1.8 or spun the tires ...imo

Mikes fast ss · 07-20-2014, 03:03 PM

At roughly 450 rwhp you shouldn't need a slick. Try 18 psi to start and go from there.

ttshovel · 07-20-2014, 03:41 PM

I'm probably going to go back Friday to the same garbage track. I'll see what an alignment, lowering air pressure and launch rpms will net me.

Pro Stock John · 07-20-2014, 05:51 PM

Where do you race Norwalk, Kil-Kare?

For 450 RWHP (not knowing the DA when you ran) would like to see 115mph or something like that...

ttshovel · 07-20-2014, 05:54 PM

I thought mph was slow too, the car seems to fall off in 4th gear

ttshovel · 07-22-2014, 03:01 PM

Ok so I had the alignment done. The front had over 1/4 inch toe OUT on each side. And the rear driver rear.. .25 toe in and -.1 camber, pass rear .12 toe in and -.6 camber. Now the alignment is dead nuts on. I get my btr cam and lots of other parts today. Hopefully the alignment and extra power can help me get to 11.99 before I add spray

07-20-2014, 02:59 PM	#21
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	I could never launch at 4k without spinning the 18inch dr,s off the hole...had to ride it out the hole around 3k and a lot of timing and riding...its a small window of bogging the motor and spinning the tires...I would suggest the slicks if you want a consistant launch...otherwise you will get annoyed with 1 good run out of 5..out of 20 or so runs , best I had was a 1.7, otherwise I was in the 1.8 or spun the tires ...imo __________________

07-20-2014, 03:03 PM	#22
Mikes fast ss Slowhawk Built Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CT Posts: 819	At roughly 450 rwhp you shouldn't need a slick. Try 18 psi to start and go from there. __________________ *9.21 @ 149 Slowhawk Performance*

07-20-2014, 05:51 PM	#24
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Where do you race Norwalk, Kil-Kare? For 450 RWHP (not knowing the DA when you ran) would like to see 115mph or something like that... __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-20-2014, 01:28 PM	#18
ttshovel Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: findlay,oh Posts: 2,069	Im changing cams and getting a retune next week pending the sale of my twin turbo set up. And I'm thinking I will switch to coilovers anyways and the bmr extreme sway bar. It has to help. Anything is better than freaking 2.xx 60 foots.

07-20-2014, 03:41 PM	#23
ttshovel Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: findlay,oh Posts: 2,069	I'm probably going to go back Friday to the same garbage track. I'll see what an alignment, lowering air pressure and launch rpms will net me.

07-20-2014, 05:54 PM	#25
ttshovel Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: findlay,oh Posts: 2,069	I thought mph was slow too, the car seems to fall off in 4th gear

07-22-2014, 03:01 PM	#26
ttshovel Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: findlay,oh Posts: 2,069	Ok so I had the alignment done. The front had over 1/4 inch toe OUT on each side. And the rear driver rear.. .25 toe in and -.1 camber, pass rear .12 toe in and -.6 camber. Now the alignment is dead nuts on. I get my btr cam and lots of other parts today. Hopefully the alignment and extra power can help me get to 11.99 before I add spray