3 to 4k budget what would you do?

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by acammer

3.91s would be the move. These cars have a two overdrive gears (5th, 6th), cruising RPM is a non-issue. Giving a big, heavy car all the mechanical advantage possible is very valuable. I have a detailed article about this along with a bunch of charts and details on the MPH/RPM by gear, but that's the bottom line. Lots more to read if you're interested here:

https://gwatneyperformance.com/geari...utomatic-cars/

If you're serious about running form a standing start then you're right, those 22" wheels are not doing you any favors in traction, and I'd be willing to bet they are super heavy as well.

Plus I can bet the ride quality just sucks with no rubber between the wheels and the road!!

[SS_Dave]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Plus I can bet the ride quality just sucks with no rubber between the wheels and the road!!

22's are not good for anything performance. Strictly looks. Not a fan, myself.

[trailbrake_ss]

Alright got the gear ratio noted lol. I found out the wheels
that are on it are pretty expensive and have brand new tires. So going to sell them locally to get some good drag racing rims and tires. Those of you who drag race what sizes are you guys running and what brand? Also thanks for all the help!

[trailbrake_ss]

Originally Posted by SS_Dave

22's are not good for anything performance. Strictly looks. Not a fan, myself.

Yeah way too much rim for my taste. Cant wait to get some much smaller more old school looking rims. Torquethrusts might be in order.

[trailbrake_ss]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Plus I can bet the ride quality just sucks with no rubber between the wheels and the road!!

It does, they are like rubber bands highly don't recommend them lol

[acammer]

Originally Posted by trailbrake_ss

Alright got the gear ratio noted lol. I found out the wheels
that are on it are pretty expensive and have brand new tires. So going to sell them locally to get some good drag racing rims and tires. Those of you who drag race what sizes are you guys running and what brand? Also thanks for all the help!

VMS 18x5 up front and 17x10 in the rear for wheels, Hoosier "Drag" 28x4.5x28 front tire, and Hoosier QTP 28x11.5x17 in the rear. For an auto car I would stick to radials, a Mickey Thompson ET-S/S or ET-R would be ideal. Wheels are a pretty nice wheel for something that is "low cost" - compared to a Racestar they are night and day better in basically every way. No, it's not Billet Specialties nice - but it's also a third the cost. Keeping on a budget, these could be a good option for you.

[CamaroDreams76]

Andrew definitely knows much more than I do but I do have to say a ET street R on a FBO setup is completely over kill. Your car will make 380ish whp. Nitto NT555RII and ET Street SS are a good street / strip tire. You can run into rain with them and have great manners on the street.

Me personally i would do an autocross/road course setup. 19in rim in either 1LE or Z/28 specs. You can snag a used set of APEX rims off the for sale section. Then you can run a sticky street tire like a Toyo R888R or Bridgestone RE71-R. They wont help you cut a good 60ft because of the super stiff side walls but with the low HP through an auto, shouldn't even matter.

That's my .02 but if your looking strictly into the drag look and drag setup. Andrew's advise is top notch.

[scott71law]

Spray it and send it

[InFiD3ViL]

With that budget, are you doing your own work or paying someone?

[trailbrake_ss]

Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

With that budget, are you doing your own work or paying someone?

I do most everything I used to be an ASE certified mechanic. The only thing I wouldn't do is gears that is an art form and I have only ever done differential r&r's.

[trailbrake_ss]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Andrew definitely knows much more than I do but I do have to say a ET street R on a FBO setup is completely over kill. Your car will make 380ish whp. Nitto NT555RII and ET Street SS are a good street / strip tire. You can run into rain with them and have great manners on the street.

Me personally i would do an autocross/road course setup. 19in rim in either 1LE or Z/28 specs. You can snag a used set of APEX rims off the for sale section. Then you can run a sticky street tire like a Toyo R888R or Bridgestone RE71-R. They wont help you cut a good 60ft because of the super stiff side walls but with the low HP through an auto, shouldn't even matter.

That's my .02 but if your looking strictly into the drag look and drag setup. Andrew's advise is top notch.

I actually have an Impala I road race but it is so hard on the car I keep breaking stuff lol. So now I mostly race on my sim rig. However I am not opposed to a track day or autocross with the camaro.

[trailbrake_ss]

Originally Posted by scott71law

Spray it and send it

Nitrous is super cool but has always scared me haha.

[trailbrake_ss]

Originally Posted by acammer

VMS 18x5 up front and 17x10 in the rear for wheels, Hoosier "Drag" 28x4.5x28 front tire, and Hoosier QTP 28x11.5x17 in the rear. For an auto car I would stick to radials, a Mickey Thompson ET-S/S or ET-R would be ideal. Wheels are a pretty nice wheel for something that is "low cost" - compared to a Racestar they are night and day better in basically every way. No, it's not Billet Specialties nice - but it's also a third the cost. Keeping on a budget, these could be a good option for you.

Your car is so sick. That paint color and those wheels is perfect combo!

[trailbrake_ss]

Originally Posted by acammer

Headers, converter, 17" rear wheels with drag radials, and a tune would be about the best ET you could buy within your budget.

Will 17's fit in the rear without any modification? Like trimming the calipers ect?