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Old 03-22-2011, 03:37 PM   #533
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Ok.......so this weekend I am going to try:

1) 93 Octane
2) Re-assess the tire pressure in the front and rear per suggestions
3) Reduce as much weight in the car as possible.
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Old 03-22-2011, 03:49 PM   #534
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Hey Blade. If you want to pull more weight.........

I checked with one of my engineer buddies to get the numbers for the seat removal weights.

Front seat from a 2LT trim with leather and electric can save ......aprox. 48 lbs.

Rear seat bottom is another 12 lbs.

Rear seat back is another 18 lbs

For a total seat removal of 78 lbs
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Old 03-22-2011, 03:55 PM   #535
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What was your trap on that 1.980 60'? Also, you said you were running Summer street tires - on what size wheels?

To be honest, I think the wheel size and weight is more of a factor on our cars than the v8s. I seem to notice the 18 and 19" wheel-guys getting better ETs and way better 60' times, which leads me to believe the less-torquy v6's are having a hard time spinning the 20" drums.

Compound the issue with the crappy Pirelli tires, which break loose too easily - I feel the wheel/tire combo is creating too thin of an RPM area for optimum launch. Too low and the car bogs; too high and the wheels spin (yes, I know this is true for ANY launch, but I'm saying the sweet is not a wide enough range - or even there with the 20"/Pirelli combo)

And if you compare our v6 camaros to other v6s, you don't see any 350z's trying to tear up the 1/4 mi on 20's...

I'm trying to find a pair of super sticky DR or Summer tires to go on my stock 18" LS wheels - I would prefer to buy a pair of lightweight 18" wheels, but I'm also limited by my budget. I still feel the 18"s will be lighter than my 20x10" barrels I have out back now.

A sub 2" 60' is key for good times in our car. Along with a trap over 100mph. Due to the limited parts avail and weight of our car, I feel there is more we can do about the 60' than about the trap speed at this time, so this is #1 area to improve on.

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Absolutely. RS rims on the V6 are for looks and looks only. They are way wider and heavier than what is more ideal for this car. Lightweight 18s alone on a stock car would probably send it into high 13s no doubt, considering people have run 14.1's in bone stock RS cars.

That less rotational mass is extremely helpful.

With all that said my problems are fixed and I'll be hitting up the track in the next 2 weeks or so. Im only running dual cut outs after the second cats so we will see what happens. Im shooting for a 13.9, might be shooting too far but we will see.
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Old 03-22-2011, 03:58 PM   #536
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Absolutely. RS rims on the V6 are for looks and looks only. They are way wider and heavier than what is more ideal for this car. Lightweight 18s alone on a stock car would probably send it into high 13s no doubt, considering people have run 14.1's in bone stock RS cars.

That less rotational mass is extremely helpful.

With all that said my problems are fixed and I'll be hitting up the track in the next 2 weeks or so. Im only running dual cut outs after the second cats so we will see what happens. Im shooting for a 13.9, might be shooting too far but we will see.

Good Luck Darkness. Let us know how it goes. Track opens April 2nd. for us. I plan to be there.
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Old 03-22-2011, 04:05 PM   #537
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Good Luck Drakness. Let us know how it goes. Track opens April 2nd. for us. I plan to be there.
Keep me posted! Definitely interested in what you run! Ours has been open a few weeks but I had some warranty issues I had to take care of. I'll def post the slips, if their good of course haha
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Old 03-22-2011, 04:20 PM   #538
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Ok.......so this weekend I am going to try:
To behave? lol. LOL!
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Old 03-22-2011, 05:01 PM   #539
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To behave? lol. LOL!
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Old 03-22-2011, 08:02 PM   #540
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Ok.......so this weekend I am going to try:

1) 93 Octane
2) Re-assess the tire pressure in the front and rear per suggestions
3) Reduce as much weight in the car as possible.
I can help you install the ZEX KIT in about 1hr.
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Old 03-22-2011, 10:22 PM   #541
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can we fit 17's on the back?
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Old 03-22-2011, 11:20 PM   #542
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can we fit 17's on the back?
Yes, you can. My DR's are on 17's.
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Old 03-23-2011, 12:56 AM   #543
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Yes, you can. My DR's are on 17's.
what rims are you using.....i want something light but not 400 each lol
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I went with 17inch TSW wheels and Hoosier slicks the wheels coast $175.00each and the slicks were $205.00 each
All I can say its worth every penny the car launches like a rocket
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I went with 17inch TSW wheels and Hoosier slicks the wheels coast $175.00each and the slicks were $205.00 each
All I can say its worth every penny the car launches like a rocket
o0o0o - thats cool
What size Hoosiers are those?
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Old 03-23-2011, 10:51 AM   #546
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I went with 17inch TSW wheels and Hoosier slicks the wheels coast $175.00each and the slicks were $205.00 each
All I can say its worth every penny the car launches like a rocket
Very cool Rich! Yeah, whats the diameter and weight of them sneaks and what did ur rims weigh?? See ya in the 11s!

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