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SSKID · 02-10-2025, 04:21 PM

Hi, All! New here but been lurking for a while.

I did a Drag & Drive Sept of 24 and had a blast. My 2013 2SS auto is almost bone stock, is a Texas car with no rust (I live in the rust belt so not used to that), and turned a consistent 13.5 quarter mile with my amateur driving skills. Launch at the line was a big issue on this 4200 lb heffer, even with the TC off.

My current plan is a 2.9L Whipple SC and some shorty headers first to get off the line a little quicker. The concern with this is that I'll have the engine torn apart for the SC about 1/2 way to AFM delete & a cam. Really don't like doing things twice but my current budget is an issue. I'm sure a 2800 to 3200 stall converter would help a lot too. I would like to end up with around 600-800 hp but keep it reliable for the "Drive" portion of the events I plan to do. I will also get it professionally tuned. I'm sure I need her to lose a few lbs without compromising creature comforts too.

Ultimately I would like to run 10.5s or better and keep it road reliable with decent drive-ability. Not a daily but occasional cruiser & drag & drive car.

What do you think the best mods and power adders are to accomplish 10.5s reliably? What are the common drive train and other problems at 600 - 800 crankshaft HP? What is the best progression of mods to achieve where the car needs to be to accomplish this? Am I on the right track or is there a better approach?

02-10-2025, 04:21 PM	#1
SSKID Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Cleveland, Oh Posts: 7	Some help with power mods for Drag & Drive?? Hi, All! New here but been lurking for a while. I did a Drag & Drive Sept of 24 and had a blast. My 2013 2SS auto is almost bone stock, is a Texas car with no rust (I live in the rust belt so not used to that), and turned a consistent 13.5 quarter mile with my amateur driving skills. Launch at the line was a big issue on this 4200 lb heffer, even with the TC off. My current plan is a 2.9L Whipple SC and some shorty headers first to get off the line a little quicker. The concern with this is that I'll have the engine torn apart for the SC about 1/2 way to AFM delete & a cam. Really don't like doing things twice but my current budget is an issue. I'm sure a 2800 to 3200 stall converter would help a lot too. I would like to end up with around 600-800 hp but keep it reliable for the "Drive" portion of the events I plan to do. I will also get it professionally tuned. I'm sure I need her to lose a few lbs without compromising creature comforts too. Ultimately I would like to run 10.5s or better and keep it road reliable with decent drive-ability. Not a daily but occasional cruiser & drag & drive car. What do you think the best mods and power adders are to accomplish 10.5s reliably? What are the common drive train and other problems at 600 - 800 crankshaft HP? What is the best progression of mods to achieve where the car needs to be to accomplish this? Am I on the right track or is there a better approach?