What kind of times to be expected? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

hazy · 04-17-2014, 11:56 AM

Apologies if this is in the wrong place...feel free to move it if needed, but I figure this is the appropriate sub-forum

So I'm going to the track with a coworker soon. Never run on a drag strip before, so it's going to definitely be a learning. I don't expect that I can really run this car to it's full potential (launch, shift points, etc...) but curious to know what a reasonable time would be based on the mods for the car. I figure my first few passes will be terribly slow just so I can get used to going down the track, and then will start trying to ramp up the speed, and get the times down...it'll be running on street tires

Specs according to shop that put it all together (510 Racing):
416ci low comp motor (9.3:1, I believe? prev owner was bldg it for an S/C, hence the low comp)
cam (unsure of details, but it's fairly lumpy, though not terribly lumpy)
Ported LS7 heads
Roto-Fab intake
Kooks long tubes
Corsa exhaust
Katech LS9R clutch
Factory installed Hurst short-throw

the guy at 510 that I talked to couldn't remember an exact HP figure, but he said that he thought is was around 480-490 at the rear wheels. I've yet to have it on a dyno since purchasing it.

SO, all that being said...what do you think this could do with an experienced person behind the wheel? How about with a not-so-experienced one, such as myself?

Mr. Nasty · 04-17-2014, 12:12 PM

Experienced maybe high 11s not so mid 12s

hazy · 04-17-2014, 01:12 PM

oh wow! that's hella quicker than I would've thought...though, being totally inexperienced (outside of some occasional spirited driving on the street) I'll be floored if I can break into the 12s on the first trip out

Something to look forward to!

Thanks!

Mr. Nasty · 04-17-2014, 02:24 PM

Yeah I would think at least mid 12s. Just need to get some seat time in. When you make to the track let us know how it go's

Fraxum · 04-17-2014, 09:13 PM

OP you will need some DRs. I think with practice you can do better than high 11s. In the beginning or with street tires 11s will be very far away.

Camarojt · 04-18-2014, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraxum

OP you will need some DRs. I think with practice you can do better than high 11s. In the beginning or with street tires 11s will be very far away.

I agree, the car itself can do better than high 11's, the lack of racing experience will be a learning curve for a while so just give it time and take notes from each trip.
Good luck.

Mr. Nasty · 04-18-2014, 09:57 AM

OP don't get me wrong if you get the car set up and dialed in with some seat time yeah low to mid 11s at that HP. But it takes more than HP to make the car fast down the track.

Bo White · 04-18-2014, 10:22 AM

Yeah, low 12s shouldn't be a problem on street tires.

hazy · 04-21-2014, 11:38 AM

oh yeah, I'm not expecting low times at all initially...I figure after many runs I'll be more comfortable on the track, but my current level of experience [zero] is such that I'm sure I'll be lucky to have those kind of times anywhere in the near future

Hoping to get out on the track either this weekend or next at CFest! We shall see how it goes!

2010SSRSM6 · 04-21-2014, 06:43 PM

Where you are in a manual car and unless you are very skilled, don't get your heart set on anything faster than mid 12's. This car will crush your dreams unless you are on your game in a M6.

Getting quick times in a M6 is a lot harder than in an A6. My PB is 11.80 with a lot more power than you are putting down on street tires.

04-17-2014, 11:56 AM	#1
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	What kind of times to be expected? Apologies if this is in the wrong place...feel free to move it if needed, but I figure this is the appropriate sub-forum So I'm going to the track with a coworker soon. Never run on a drag strip before, so it's going to definitely be a learning. I don't expect that I can really run this car to it's full potential (launch, shift points, etc...) but curious to know what a reasonable time would be based on the mods for the car. I figure my first few passes will be terribly slow just so I can get used to going down the track, and then will start trying to ramp up the speed, and get the times down...it'll be running on street tires Specs according to shop that put it all together (510 Racing): 416ci low comp motor (9.3:1, I believe? prev owner was bldg it for an S/C, hence the low comp) cam (unsure of details, but it's fairly lumpy, though not terribly lumpy) Ported LS7 heads Roto-Fab intake Kooks long tubes Corsa exhaust Katech LS9R clutch Factory installed Hurst short-throw the guy at 510 that I talked to couldn't remember an exact HP figure, but he said that he thought is was around 480-490 at the rear wheels. I've yet to have it on a dyno since purchasing it. SO, all that being said...what do you think this could do with an experienced person behind the wheel? How about with a not-so-experienced one, such as myself?

04-17-2014, 12:12 PM	#2
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	Experienced maybe high 11s not so mid 12s __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

04-17-2014, 02:24 PM	#4
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	Yeah I would think at least mid 12s. Just need to get some seat time in. When you make to the track let us know how it go's __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

04-17-2014, 09:13 PM	#5
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	OP you will need some DRs. I think with practice you can do better than high 11s. In the beginning or with street tires 11s will be very far away. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

04-18-2014, 09:57 AM	#7
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	OP don't get me wrong if you get the car set up and dialed in with some seat time yeah low to mid 11s at that HP. But it takes more than HP to make the car fast down the track. __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

04-17-2014, 01:12 PM	#3
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	oh wow! that's hella quicker than I would've thought...though, being totally inexperienced (outside of some occasional spirited driving on the street) I'll be floored if I can break into the 12s on the first trip out Something to look forward to! Thanks!

04-18-2014, 10:22 AM	#8
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,091	Yeah, low 12s shouldn't be a problem on street tires. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

04-21-2014, 11:38 AM	#9
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	oh yeah, I'm not expecting low times at all initially...I figure after many runs I'll be more comfortable on the track, but my current level of experience [zero] is such that I'm sure I'll be lucky to have those kind of times anywhere in the near future Hoping to get out on the track either this weekend or next at CFest! We shall see how it goes!

04-21-2014, 06:43 PM	#10
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	Where you are in a manual car and unless you are very skilled, don't get your heart set on anything faster than mid 12's. This car will crush your dreams unless you are on your game in a M6. Getting quick times in a M6 is a lot harder than in an A6. My PB is 11.80 with a lot more power than you are putting down on street tires. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......