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Big Thunder Performance · 06-07-2009, 08:49 PM

Hey all.... I'm a newbe....

I had mine at the drag strip the past weekend. With 780 miles on the car I got a best of 14.64 @ 96mph. This was with a 20mph head wind and leaving the car in drive.

I will beback to the track soon to better the et as I have found that the paddle shift is a better way to go for racing now that I have gotten used to running it.

I did notice that the car did shift out to 6th gear in the top end and it would have run through in 3rd on the manual shift with no problem. Maybe next time I can get 14.40's which is great for a little V6 3700lbs.

Side note... That tank of fuel with me beating the crap out of it got 29.5mpg. That is a very cool for as hard as its been driven.....

cam2fst4u · 06-07-2009, 08:54 PM

Time slip and

lol... Welcome to the site...

1GMFanatik · 06-07-2009, 09:11 PM

What was your 60' time?? You might still have more in her with a harder launch as well. Congrats though on your times.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 06-07-2009, 09:16 PM

Very cool. Keep us updated.

EarliestMemory · 06-07-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

Very cool. Keep us updated.

!!!!! I am going to try my V6 manual - once I get it and get some mileage on it!

Big Thunder Performance · 06-07-2009, 09:24 PM

2.16 - 2.17 on average.

Left off idle. Car had about 1 rotation of the tire with no burnout. I drove around the water box.

I would say my big gain will be to manual shift. I just done see a big gain in the 60 as I made about 15 passes and the 60's were all in this range. Car is very consistant.

MontyCarlo · 06-08-2009, 09:55 AM

If you put it in Sport (the position where you'd also use the paddles) instead of Drive, you'll get more aggressive performance next time. You don't have to use shift buttons, unless you just want to because they're more fun.

speedster · 06-08-2009, 10:09 AM

Thanks for posting your V6 dragstrip experience.

Could you imagine if you could bring this car back in time to 1970, and pull up next to an LS6 Chevelle, Hemi Cuda, Mustang, GSX, etc. and lay down a mid 14 second run with a dead stock V6 Camaro? While getting 3x the mileage AND you have A/C ? Sweet...

Give us an update next time you take it to the track.

And you know you're gonna get it:

John VS · 06-08-2009, 11:47 AM

Hey, thanks for posting this. Did you run any 0-60? If so, what was the time?

BowtieGuy · 06-08-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John VS

Hey, thanks for posting this. Did you run any 0-60? If so, what was the time?

Zero to sixty times are just a sales tool. They mean nothing on a dragstrip.

montej23 · 06-08-2009, 01:05 PM

cool thanks for the update

kutch720 · 06-09-2009, 04:48 PM

The times might be better if you have the engine broken in. Careful not to beat it too bad. I am following manufactures break in procedures and it seems to be getting quicker. It also says to CHANGE the rear gear oil at 1500 miles before ANY racing. I know I might get some crap for this. Just want you to have a good running car.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 06-09-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John VS

Hey, thanks for posting this. Did you run any 0-60? If so, what was the time?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

Zero to sixty times are just a sales tool. They mean nothing on a dragstrip.

Now 0-60ft is a different story

John VS · 06-10-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Zero to sixty times are just a sales tool. They mean nothing on a dragstrip.

Sales tool or not, I want to know how the actual car compares to the reviews.

Big Thunder Performance · 06-10-2009, 09:55 AM

The et slip wont track 0-60mph...

It just gives 60' time.

Big Thunder Performance · 06-10-2009, 10:04 AM

I will have it back to the track next friday night. I will try the other shift options and maybe I can fab up a CAI to test with if I have time.

As far as breaking the engine in.... I run them all hard. As a piston ring engineer I know the engine has to be loaded to properly seat a ring. Cruising the car down the highway will not do this (It will over time). I have already read most of the breakin post on here and there are a few who understand the concept of engine breakin. I would bet most of these guys have a race car as well.

My advice is break it in on how you feel it should be... Its your car and your money.

1GMFanatik · 06-10-2009, 10:12 AM

Not too bad of a 60', maybe you should try rolling into the throttle with the brake applied as the lights drop, then swap feet real quick on the green. Kind of like slippin a clutch. That may give you a bit more off the launch. They say for every tenth off your 60' is good for at least 2 tenths in the quarter.

RickRay · 06-10-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MontyCarlo

If you put it in Sport (the position where you'd also use the paddles) instead of Drive, you'll get more aggressive performance next time. You don't have to use shift buttons, unless you just want to because they're more fun.

Are you saying that you don`t have to use the paddle shift if you put it in Manual.

....This is a V6 we do not have the SPORT Button...Just DRIVE & MANUAL and in Manual you have to use the Paddle or it won`t shift. Unless I missing something in this thread.

slkric · 06-10-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

Are you saying that you don`t have to use the paddle shift if you put it in Manual.

....This is a V6 we do not have the SPORT Button...Just DRIVE & MANUAL and in Manual you have to use the Paddle or it won`t shift. Unless I missing something in this thread.

I have the automatic V6 and if you put the shifter in the M position and do not use the paddles, the DIC will show "S" for sports mode. If you use the paddles, the DIC will show you "M1" for the gear you are in.

StangKiller818 · 06-10-2009, 11:56 AM

wow not to bad

RickRay · 06-10-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slkric

I have the automatic V6 and if you put the shifter in the M position and do not use the paddles, the DIC will show "S" for sports mode. If you use the paddles, the DIC will show you "M1" for the gear you are in.

Okay I noticed that and didn`t know what it meant...Thanks

kutch720 · 06-10-2009, 02:11 PM

Bid thunder, I just have one question. As far as racing and racing engines how long do they usually last? I know that alot of guys who race rebuild there engines after races.

trudawg660 · 06-10-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slkric

I have the automatic V6 and if you put the shifter in the M position and do not use the paddles, the DIC will show "S" for sports mode. If you use the paddles, the DIC will show you "M1" for the gear you are in.

I just tried this and its true there is a sport mode, something that they didnt tell us. i hate when good info is embedded in unrelated threads so i think am going to post it so everyone can see.

Computerplay · 06-11-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slkric

I have the automatic V6 and if you put the shifter in the M position and do not use the paddles, the DIC will show "S" for sports mode. If you use the paddles, the DIC will show you "M1" for the gear you are in.

slkric, which mode is better for launching, racing ect.??? Thanks.

06-07-2009, 08:49 PM	#1
Big Thunder Performance Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 12	Had the V6 at the Drag Strip Hey all.... I'm a newbe.... I had mine at the drag strip the past weekend. With 780 miles on the car I got a best of 14.64 @ 96mph. This was with a 20mph head wind and leaving the car in drive. I will beback to the track soon to better the et as I have found that the paddle shift is a better way to go for racing now that I have gotten used to running it. I did notice that the car did shift out to 6th gear in the top end and it would have run through in 3rd on the manual shift with no problem. Maybe next time I can get 14.40's which is great for a little V6 3700lbs. Side note... That tank of fuel with me beating the crap out of it got 29.5mpg. That is a very cool for as hard as its been driven..... __________________ 2010 Camaro V6 best ET 14.64 @ 96mph 71 Olds Cutlass 440 cid Batten Small Block 74 Hurst Olds 640 cid Olds Big Chief Procharger Power

06-07-2009, 08:54 PM	#2
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,299 View My Garage	Time slip and lol... Welcome to the site... __________________ http://cam2fst4u.mybrute.com

06-07-2009, 09:16 PM	#4
Camaro_Corvette 50.335252,6.947103 Drives: Anything with wheels Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 20,256 View My Garage	Very cool. Keep us updated. __________________

06-07-2009, 09:24 PM	#6
Big Thunder Performance Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 12	2.16 - 2.17 on average. Left off idle. Car had about 1 rotation of the tire with no burnout. I drove around the water box. I would say my big gain will be to manual shift. I just done see a big gain in the 60 as I made about 15 passes and the 60's were all in this range. Car is very consistant. __________________ 2010 Camaro V6 best ET 14.64 @ 96mph 71 Olds Cutlass 440 cid Batten Small Block 74 Hurst Olds 640 cid Olds Big Chief Procharger Power

06-08-2009, 09:55 AM	#7
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 1,255	If you put it in Sport (the position where you'd also use the paddles) instead of Drive, you'll get more aggressive performance next time. You don't have to use shift buttons, unless you just want to because they're more fun. __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

06-07-2009, 09:11 PM	#3
1GMFanatik Da Blue Beast Drives: 08 Chevy TBSS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 154 View My Garage	What was your 60' time?? You might still have more in her with a harder launch as well. Congrats though on your times.

06-08-2009, 10:09 AM	#8
speedster SST... Drives: SST Camaro 2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast of Florida Posts: 6,073 View My Garage	Thanks for posting your V6 dragstrip experience. Could you imagine if you could bring this car back in time to 1970, and pull up next to an LS6 Chevelle, Hemi Cuda, Mustang, GSX, etc. and lay down a mid 14 second run with a dead stock V6 Camaro? While getting 3x the mileage AND you have A/C ? Sweet... Give us an update next time you take it to the track. And you know you're gonna get it: __________________

06-08-2009, 11:47 AM	#9
John VS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT CGM, IOM Int. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 381	Hey, thanks for posting this. Did you run any 0-60? If so, what was the time?

06-08-2009, 01:05 PM	#11
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 931 View My Garage	cool thanks for the update

06-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#12
kutch720 Drives: Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 354 View My Garage	The times might be better if you have the engine broken in. Careful not to beat it too bad. I am following manufactures break in procedures and it seems to be getting quicker. It also says to CHANGE the rear gear oil at 1500 miles before ANY racing. I know I might get some crap for this. Just want you to have a good running car.

06-10-2009, 09:55 AM	#15
Big Thunder Performance Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 12	The et slip wont track 0-60mph... It just gives 60' time. __________________ 2010 Camaro V6 best ET 14.64 @ 96mph 71 Olds Cutlass 440 cid Batten Small Block 74 Hurst Olds 640 cid Olds Big Chief Procharger Power

06-10-2009, 10:04 AM	#16
Big Thunder Performance Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 12	I will have it back to the track next friday night. I will try the other shift options and maybe I can fab up a CAI to test with if I have time. As far as breaking the engine in.... I run them all hard. As a piston ring engineer I know the engine has to be loaded to properly seat a ring. Cruising the car down the highway will not do this (It will over time). I have already read most of the breakin post on here and there are a few who understand the concept of engine breakin. I would bet most of these guys have a race car as well. My advice is break it in on how you feel it should be... Its your car and your money. __________________ 2010 Camaro V6 best ET 14.64 @ 96mph 71 Olds Cutlass 440 cid Batten Small Block 74 Hurst Olds 640 cid Olds Big Chief Procharger Power

06-10-2009, 10:12 AM	#17
1GMFanatik Da Blue Beast Drives: 08 Chevy TBSS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 154 View My Garage	Not too bad of a 60', maybe you should try rolling into the throttle with the brake applied as the lights drop, then swap feet real quick on the green. Kind of like slippin a clutch. That may give you a bit more off the launch. They say for every tenth off your 60' is good for at least 2 tenths in the quarter.

06-10-2009, 11:56 AM	#20
StangKiller818 Drives: pontiac g5 gt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sfv 818 Posts: 189	wow not to bad __________________

06-10-2009, 02:11 PM	#22
kutch720 Drives: Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 354 View My Garage	Bid thunder, I just have one question. As far as racing and racing engines how long do they usually last? I know that alot of guys who race rebuild there engines after races.

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