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Erik@Torq · 09-15-2011, 02:05 PM

(Video at the bottom of the page)

So last night we finally got the car out for some shakedown runs! The weather was pretty hot (85*) and humid but at least there was no rain We were on site for some track side assistance being such a new set-up, and it gave us a great opportunity to run some data logs down the 1/4 and also to gather plenty of data/video of the how the suspension/tire set-up is working. Kinda hard to that from the drivers seat

The car in question is our latest Drag Spec Project, Steven's 2010 L99 as seen here

Build Thread: Whipplecharged Drag Pak L99 by TORQ!

T-750 Power Package:

Whipple 2.9L S/C @ 8.9psi

Roto-Fab CAI

Kooks 1-7/8" Headers w/ cats

MBRP 3" Cat-Back

Torq Custom Camshaft & Valvetrain Upgrade (LS3 Conversion)

590RWHP / 460RWTQ

Drag Spec Transmission & Drivetrain Package:

Circle-D Custom Stall Converter

DSS One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft

DSS 1400hp Axles

Richmond 3.73 Gears

BMR Saftey Loop

RPM Roll Bar

Bogart D10 Wheels - 17x10" + 17x5"

Hoosier Slicks, MT F/R

Torq Drag Spec Suspension Package:

Pfadt Drag Spec Adjustable Coil-Overs

Pfadt Sport Sway Bars w/ adjustable endlinks

Pfadt Differential Bushings

Pfadt Solid Subframe Bushings

Pfadt Adjustable Rear Tie-Rod & Trailing Arms

This was the first time out ever with this set-up for both the customer and ourselves, so it was going to be an exciting night. Going from a stock suspension car running on stock tires, to a full Big/skinny set-up, 120+ rwhp, converter and a PROPER drag spec suspension (Great job Pfadt Racing!) is a pretty big step!

We were extremely excited about testing the all new Pfadt Racing Drag Coil-Overs, especially on a build like this that is both street and track driven. Driving on the street with the proper setting worked like a charm, no noises and honestly very comfortable. Prior to arriving at the track, we had already set up a decent baseline on the suspension to run with. With the 4 runs we got in we just made a few adjustments to see what the set-up was liking. The car did exactly what is was supposed to do, and really transferred all that weight in a controlled and very smooth manor. A few clicks here, a few clicks there and then also saving all the data is an important tool to help dial the suspension in properly. We feel we gathered a lot of great data, and the the first run out resulted in a 1.61 60ft! But believe me when I say it has much more in it. The car also left dead straight with the adjustments we made! Pfadt did their homework on this set-up and we should be seeing some lower 60' and lower ET's very soon.

Here is a quick photo of the launch, you can see the live launch in the video below!

So anywho, we got 4 runs in before they closed the track and each pass went faster and faster which is amazing considering the heat! We ran an 11.7, 11.6, 11.4 and finally an 11.0 and had a higher MPH every run, even when hot lapping it. Steven was getting more and more comfortable with the car, and had we been able to run one more run with a longer cool down we would have seen 10.9X no problem. Next time though!

We were also amazed on how relatively cool it was running considering the ambient temps/humidity and hot lapping it, these Whipples are AWESOME when it comes to low IAT's.

Everythiing worked in harmony and very well together, the converter is a perfect match to the powerband with our camshaft ad the Whipple, and their was no shortage of traction! Can't wait for the next test & tune!

Congrats to our good friend and customer Steven for setting some awesome times, and we shall see those 10's very soon.

Here is a link to the video, I tried embedding it but I think youtube is a little slow today? Thanks for reading! /Erik

2010 Camaro SS - Torq Drag Spec T-750 Test & Tune - Whipple, Kooks, Pfadt!

shadow09 · 09-15-2011, 02:38 PM

congrats! the pfadt drag coil overs are looking good

GMRULZ · 09-15-2011, 02:47 PM

Nice!

You should have more 60 foot in it no doubt, I went 1.61 w/ stock size nitto 555 drag radials out back, same boost level, stock internals stock converter 536rwhp. Try bringing it up a little on the launch I found that helped get me into the boost a little and resulted in better 60 foot times than flashing the converter. Are you shifting into 5th before the traps w/ the 3:73`s? If not what do you have the shift point set to from 4th to 5th?

Good luck guys it shure looks nice on the launch!

Erik@Torq · 09-15-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GMRULZ

Nice!

You should have more 60 foot in it no doubt, I went 1.61 w/ stock size nitto 555 drag radials out back, same boost level, stock internals stock converter 536rwhp. Try bringing it up a little on the launch I found that helped get me into the boost a little and resulted in better 60 foot times than flashing the converter. Are you shifting into 5th before the traps w/ the 3:73`s? If not what do you have the shift point set to from 4th to 5th?

Good luck guys it sure looks nice on the launch!

For sure! I spoke with Steven a little about how to launch it and we should see some major improvements next time out. The car leaves so clean with the suspension set-up so it can take a lot more then she was given.

She stays in 4th the whole way through, and still has like 900rpm to go.

We have a little more tinkering around to do but that is what Test & Tune's about

Thanks!

/Erik

Tyler@ExtremePerformance · 09-15-2011, 03:40 PM

Killer times and GREAT BUILD you guys!

Meister@Torq · 09-15-2011, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMRULZ

Nice!

...what do you have the shift point set to from 4th to 5th?

7500RPM...crossing the the line at 6550 with this tire and the 3.73 gear but should cross around 6800 give or take once the car is fully dialed in

Erik@Torq · 09-15-2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler@ExtremePerformance

Killer times and GREAT BUILD you guys!

Thanks Tyler

Supercharged SS · 09-15-2011, 04:36 PM

Awesome!! Beautiful car guys. 10's are def next time out. That 124.83 is the exact mph I had when I went 10.99 a year and a half ago. Nice work.

GMRULZ · 09-15-2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meister@Torq

7500RPM...crossing the the line at 6550 with this tire and the 3.73 gear but should cross around 6800 give or take once the car is fully dialed in

sounds like you got her straight. No doubt. 7500

Sweet!

How tall is the tire your running?

PfadtRacing · 09-15-2011, 06:30 PM

Nice work guys! That picture makes it look like that beast is coming out of the hole in a HUGE hurry!

Keep us updated on progress, that's an awesome build!

camarovigoa · 09-15-2011, 10:28 PM

I had a blast testing it out for the first time i cant wait till next wednesdays test and tune!!!!!!

Jchaluja · 09-15-2011, 11:37 PM

that thing is a beast! congrats...great build!! Love the way it takes off the line, damn.....

camarovigoa · 09-15-2011, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jchaluja

that thing is a beast! congrats...great build!! Love the way it takes off the line, damn.....

Thank you!!! i still cant believe i was driving that LOL!!!

Jchaluja · 09-16-2011, 09:20 AM

you're going to kick some a$$ at Pony Wars!!! looking forward to seeing your car run....

09-15-2011, 02:05 PM	#1
Erik@Torq Drives: '10 SS + '04 Z16 Z06 S/C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 1,196	First Test & Tune - Torq Drag Spec T750 -Whipple, Pfadt and more (video inside!) (Video at the bottom of the page) So last night we finally got the car out for some shakedown runs! The weather was pretty hot (85) and humid but at least there was no rain We were on site for some track side assistance being such a new set-up, and it gave us a great opportunity to run some data logs down the 1/4 and also to gather plenty of data/video of the how the suspension/tire set-up is working. Kinda hard to that from the drivers seat The car in question is our latest Drag Spec Project, Steven's 2010 L99 as seen here Build Thread: Whipplecharged Drag Pak L99 by TORQ! T-750 Power Package:* Whipple 2.9L S/C @ 8.9psi Roto-Fab CAI Kooks 1-7/8" Headers w/ cats MBRP 3" Cat-Back Torq Custom Camshaft & Valvetrain Upgrade (LS3 Conversion) 590RWHP / 460RWTQ Drag Spec Transmission & Drivetrain Package: Circle-D Custom Stall Converter DSS One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft DSS 1400hp Axles Richmond 3.73 Gears BMR Saftey Loop RPM Roll Bar Bogart D10 Wheels - 17x10" + 17x5" Hoosier Slicks, MT F/R Torq Drag Spec Suspension Package: Pfadt Drag Spec Adjustable Coil-Overs Pfadt Sport Sway Bars w/ adjustable endlinks Pfadt Differential Bushings Pfadt Solid Subframe Bushings Pfadt Adjustable Rear Tie-Rod & Trailing Arms This was the first time out ever with this set-up for both the customer and ourselves, so it was going to be an exciting night. Going from a stock suspension car running on stock tires, to a full Big/skinny set-up, 120+ rwhp, converter and a PROPER drag spec suspension (Great job Pfadt Racing!) is a pretty big step! We were extremely excited about testing the all new Pfadt Racing Drag Coil-Overs, especially on a build like this that is both street and track driven. Driving on the street with the proper setting worked like a charm, no noises and honestly very comfortable. Prior to arriving at the track, we had already set up a decent baseline on the suspension to run with. With the 4 runs we got in we just made a few adjustments to see what the set-up was liking. The car did exactly what is was supposed to do, and really transferred all that weight in a controlled and very smooth manor. A few clicks here, a few clicks there and then also saving all the data is an important tool to help dial the suspension in properly. We feel we gathered a lot of great data, and the the first run out resulted in a 1.61 60ft! But believe me when I say it has much more in it. The car also left dead straight with the adjustments we made! Pfadt did their homework on this set-up and we should be seeing some lower 60' and lower ET's very soon. Here is a quick photo of the launch, you can see the live launch in the video below! So anywho, we got 4 runs in before they closed the track and each pass went faster and faster which is amazing considering the heat! We ran an 11.7, 11.6, 11.4 and finally an 11.0 and had a higher MPH every run, even when hot lapping it. Steven was getting more and more comfortable with the car, and had we been able to run one more run with a longer cool down we would have seen 10.9X no problem. Next time though! We were also amazed on how relatively cool it was running considering the ambient temps/humidity and hot lapping it, these Whipples are AWESOME when it comes to low IAT's. Everythiing worked in harmony and very well together, the converter is a perfect match to the powerband with our camshaft ad the Whipple, and their was no shortage of traction! Can't wait for the next test & tune! Congrats to our good friend and customer Steven for setting some awesome times, and we shall see those 10's very soon. Here is a link to the video, I tried embedding it but I think youtube is a little slow today? Thanks for reading! /Erik 2010 Camaro SS - Torq Drag Spec T-750 Test & Tune - Whipple, Kooks, Pfadt!

09-15-2011, 02:38 PM	#2
shadow09 H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 957	congrats! the pfadt drag coil overs are looking good __________________ Black 2013 1LE - Bolt ons - Heads - Cam- Suspension - Built by Jrod - Sorian Tuned

09-15-2011, 02:47 PM	#3
GMRULZ Drives: 2010 SS & 2008 C6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,819	Nice! You should have more 60 foot in it no doubt, I went 1.61 w/ stock size nitto 555 drag radials out back, same boost level, stock internals stock converter 536rwhp. Try bringing it up a little on the launch I found that helped get me into the boost a little and resulted in better 60 foot times than flashing the converter. Are you shifting into 5th before the traps w/ the 3:73`s? If not what do you have the shift point set to from 4th to 5th? Good luck guys it shure looks nice on the launch! __________________ 2010 SS L99, 536rwhp 10.843@126.72. Whipple Supercharger stock pulley, ARH 1 7/8 longtubes w/ catted xpipe, magnaflow 3" mufflers, ADM Race CAI, 3:70 gears, lightweight wheels and nitto drag radials. Stock internal L99, stock converter. Bolt on best before blower 12.22@113.29 w/ nothing but ARH headers, catted x-pipe, ADM CAI and a tune on stock Pzero`s! Other car 2008 C6 Ls3, z51, A6, Npp Exhaust, best bonestock pass 11.80@118.82, Number 2 on the Corvette Forums Bonestock fastest list..

09-15-2011, 03:40 PM	#5
Tyler@ExtremePerformance Drives: 2007 Trailblazer SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palm City, FL Posts: 232	Killer times and GREAT BUILD you guys!

09-15-2011, 04:36 PM	#8
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,926	Awesome!! Beautiful car guys. 10's are def next time out. That 124.83 is the exact mph I had when I went 10.99 a year and a half ago. Nice work.

09-15-2011, 06:30 PM	#10
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	Nice work guys! That picture makes it look like that beast is coming out of the hole in a HUGE hurry! Keep us updated on progress, that's an awesome build!

09-15-2011, 10:28 PM	#11
camarovigoa Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Victory Red A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,480 View My Garage	I had a blast testing it out for the first time i cant wait till next wednesdays test and tune!!!!!!

09-15-2011, 11:37 PM	#12
Jchaluja Drives: ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,321	that thing is a beast! congrats...great build!! Love the way it takes off the line, damn.....

09-16-2011, 09:20 AM	#14
Jchaluja Drives: ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,321	you're going to kick some a$$ at Pony Wars!!! looking forward to seeing your car run....