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EarliestMemory · 07-23-2009, 10:16 PM

I hope V6s are allowed to play here?

Because yes, I bought mine primarily for a DD, but it wanted to play too. So I hope that's OK.

So being a total newbie at drag racing, my main goal was to not stall. Check.

My fifth run, I finally got a time that's not an embarrassment to my car - 15.54. I was very happy to get within a second of GM's advertised time with a pro driver! Temp was about 75 by that time, I left traction control & Stabilitrak alone, drove around the water. My reaction times are still lousy but I had tons of fun and I am now addicted! We'll be going back. I need to learn to shift faster.

Anyone else give their V6 a try? Please share!

And since yes, I know, pics or it didn't happen:

Supermans · 07-23-2009, 10:19 PM

Great job to be within a second while drag racing. I take it this was your first time as well?

fazm · 07-23-2009, 10:32 PM

congrats on getting it out there.

i like that picture with the other guy about to break the beams with his rear tires, and you still sitting there lol

kellertxgen5 · 07-23-2009, 10:58 PM

What did the other guy run?

bluch · 07-23-2009, 10:59 PM

man

IROCanSS · 07-24-2009, 07:14 AM

11.008 @ 117.17 but it shows a higher reaction time which is not consistant with the photo. Plus, an 11 second TA is pretty impressive so my guess is that ticket is not for that run.

prostock69 · 07-24-2009, 07:20 AM

Awesome! I am glad you had fun. Told you it's addicting. Hubby grew up at the drag strip and has worked on high performance cars since he was 12. He's worked for Bob Glidden, Larry Morgan and for Reher-Morrison/Bruce Allen for 10 years. I always loved when we went to the races! There is nothing like standing up on the line behind two Top Fuelers as they go down the track.

bono83 · 07-24-2009, 07:34 AM

Pretty impressive for 1st timer! I'm glad to see some info on how the V6 is performing. Thanks for sharing.

rayhawk · 07-24-2009, 07:41 AM

What rpm did you shift at? Even with a 2.3 60' time your mph should be a bit higher. Congrats on getting out to the track, it sounds like you had a lot of fun.

EarliestMemory · 07-24-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermans

Great job to be within a second while drag racing. I take it this was your first time as well?

Thanks! Yes, I am a total noob at this. In my first run I made the acquaintance of the rev limiter - time was too embarrassing to post!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fazm

congrats on getting it out there.

i like that picture with the other guy about to break the beams with his rear tires, and you still sitting there lol

Hehe yeah, my reaction time sux! Need to work on that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

11.008 @ 117.17 but it shows a higher reaction time which is not consistant with the photo. Plus, an 11 second TA is pretty impressive so my guess is that ticket is not for that run.

You're right. I did have a photo of the run on the ticket but it was dark by then and it wasn't a very good pic. I was actually up with a super-sweet, blown early-70s Plymouth. I think the TA in the photo was doing low 13s.

Quote:

Originally Posted by prostock69

Awesome! I am glad you had fun. Told you it's addicting. Hubby grew up at the drag strip and has worked on high performance cars since he was 12. He's worked for Bob Glidden, Larry Morgan and for Reher-Morrison/Bruce Allen for 10 years. I always loved when we went to the races! There is nothing like standing up on the line behind two Top Fuelers as they go down the track.

Yes! My husband didn't have as goood a night - he's very ticked at his car, so it'll be him I have to work to get to go back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayhawk

What rpm did you shift at? Even with a 2.3 60' time your mph should be a bit higher. Congrats on getting out to the track, it sounds like you had a lot of fun.

Thanks, yes it was a great time! I was shifting around 6500rpm. That's also something I'll need to experiment with.

rayhawk · 07-24-2009, 05:08 PM

I think you can take it to 7000 rpm, so experiment with how close you can get to that without hitting the rev limiter-it will screw up your time if you do. Take your time getting used to it and have fun.

scrming · 07-24-2009, 08:55 PM

Great job at getting out there and running!!!

For time trials / Test and Tune, don't worry about your reaction time... concentrate more on your launch and shifting... Remember Reaction Time doesn't mean anything... your ET is strictly based on breaking the beams... RT has no bearing on it!

Also... pulled up the weather conditions for you run... not the best weather! Definitely slowing you down a bit!

Looking forward to hearing more about your track adventures!

07-23-2009, 10:16 PM	#1
EarliestMemory RED HT RS Drives: 10 VR 2LT/RS Camaro, 06 Harley Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 577 View My Garage	My manual V6's night at the track I hope V6s are allowed to play here? Because yes, I bought mine primarily for a DD, but it wanted to play too. So I hope that's OK. So being a total newbie at drag racing, my main goal was to not stall. Check. My fifth run, I finally got a time that's not an embarrassment to my car - 15.54. I was very happy to get within a second of GM's advertised time with a pro driver! Temp was about 75 by that time, I left traction control & Stabilitrak alone, drove around the water. My reaction times are still lousy but I had tons of fun and I am now addicted! We'll be going back. I need to learn to shift faster. Anyone else give their V6 a try? Please share! And since yes, I know, pics or it didn't happen: Attached Images __________________

07-23-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	Great job to be within a second while drag racing. I take it this was your first time as well? __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

07-23-2009, 10:58 PM	#4
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07-23-2009, 10:59 PM	#5
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07-24-2009, 07:20 AM	#7
prostock69 Female Muscle Car Nut! Drives: 2010 RS/SS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 1,262 View My Garage	Awesome! I am glad you had fun. Told you it's addicting. Hubby grew up at the drag strip and has worked on high performance cars since he was 12. He's worked for Bob Glidden, Larry Morgan and for Reher-Morrison/Bruce Allen for 10 years. I always loved when we went to the races! There is nothing like standing up on the line behind two Top Fuelers as they go down the track. __________________ 2SS/RS Inferno Orange w/ black stripes, black/orange interior, Automatic, w/ sunroof and polished aluminum wheels MODS: Borla "S" Type Exhaust, American Racing Headers 3" Longtubes, New Era Cold Air Intake, HP Tune, Custom Ground Camshaft, Professionally Ported Heads by Darin Morgan, Ported Throttle Body, 3000 Stall Converter, and 160 Degree Thermostat. http://www.rehermorrison.com/; http://www.darinmorgan.com/; http://www.neweraperformance.com/

07-23-2009, 10:32 PM	#3
fazm Drives: ex-500hp v6 mustang Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 606	congrats on getting it out there. i like that picture with the other guy about to break the beams with his rear tires, and you still sitting there lol

07-24-2009, 07:14 AM	#6
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	11.008 @ 117.17 but it shows a higher reaction time which is not consistant with the photo. Plus, an 11 second TA is pretty impressive so my guess is that ticket is not for that run.

07-24-2009, 07:34 AM	#8
bono83 Drives: 1969 Chevelle, 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 378	Pretty impressive for 1st timer! I'm glad to see some info on how the V6 is performing. Thanks for sharing.

07-24-2009, 07:41 AM	#9
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	What rpm did you shift at? Even with a 2.3 60' time your mph should be a bit higher. Congrats on getting out to the track, it sounds like you had a lot of fun. __________________

07-24-2009, 05:08 PM	#11
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	I think you can take it to 7000 rpm, so experiment with how close you can get to that without hitting the rev limiter-it will screw up your time if you do. Take your time getting used to it and have fun. __________________

07-24-2009, 08:55 PM	#12
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	Great job at getting out there and running!!! For time trials / Test and Tune, don't worry about your reaction time... concentrate more on your launch and shifting... Remember Reaction Time doesn't mean anything... your ET is strictly based on breaking the beams... RT has no bearing on it! Also... pulled up the weather conditions for you run... not the best weather! Definitely slowing you down a bit! Looking forward to hearing more about your track adventures! __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

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