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lincoln361 · 01-31-2017, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

So yeah you have outgrown the 555Rs, keep them for the street and run a better tire at the track.

10-4 John.

lincoln361 · 01-31-2017, 10:25 AM

Sorry it took me a while to respond. I know i sent a few messages to members to comment on this thread to give me some advice. So here is the update. I cancelled my order for the stall converter. Chris at circle d agreed and was very helpful as well. I think the problem which i think we can all agree on is TRACTION. i need some better tires and more seat time. i got me some mickey thompson tires on the way. I know eventually will need a stall but i need to work on my 60ft. Thanks guys for taking time to respond. I will keep yall updated and let you know how i do at the track. This forum has been very informative, thanks to yall.

Pro Stock John · 01-31-2017, 10:26 AM

Yeah I'd get the car on an MT or a Hoosier, log your best runs, and figure out what size converter to get.

lincoln361 · 02-06-2017, 02:41 PM

Got this setup. This should help

camarosspower · 02-07-2017, 11:41 AM

Let us know how they hook on the street. I've been debating on getting Hoosier slicks or the mt et street r drag radials

lincoln361 · 02-07-2017, 02:25 PM

I will be going to the drag strip this weekend. Ill let you know how they do there for sure. This thread has been a big help

lincoln361 · 02-07-2017, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Yeah I'd get the car on an MT or a Hoosier, log your best runs, and figure out what size converter to get.

Will do. Thank you

Pro Stock John · 02-08-2017, 03:30 PM

If those are Hoosier slicks, they will work good. I ran a 17" set for my best passes. Very forgiving.

I think we were running them between 18 and 22 psi.

If you log, and hook, you'll really know what your shift points are now.

lincoln361 · 02-08-2017, 05:05 PM

Hoosier they are. I'll start about 20 psi. Do i got to get these real hot or just a quick burnout?

Pro Stock John · 02-08-2017, 10:26 PM

I would not go super long every time but here was a burnout:

lincoln361 · 02-14-2017, 06:39 PM

Ok fellas, went to the track this past weekend. These are the time slips. I went 1.7s on my 60ft on all my runs which was a first for me. Definitely could tell the difference in my 60ft. Now comes this. On all my burnouts, i only had my right wheel spinning, while the left stayed wet from the wetbox. So i was pretty much launching off one wheel. I do have a line lock which was working but still the left tire would not burnout. One the last run, i did have to litoff because it started to get squirmy on the top end, and I was real hesitant with the skinnys. It was my first time driving with them. So what do yall guys think?

swiftkart · 02-14-2017, 07:22 PM

You need the JRE posi mod done or a true trac to cure the 1 wheel turning issue, I would go for the true trac to gain some strength, afterwards you can use a converter in the 3000 to 3400 range to drop your 60's and e.t. now that you have the slicks, you could always spend more money and do a ZL1 rear or 9" conversion.

camarosspower · 02-14-2017, 07:22 PM

Time for a true Trac.

Pro Stock John · 02-14-2017, 11:14 PM

Yeah I think TrueTrac is strategic, that's what I put in when I broke my diff.

01-31-2017, 10:25 AM	#16
lincoln361 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 1,046 View My Garage	Sorry it took me a while to respond. I know i sent a few messages to members to comment on this thread to give me some advice. So here is the update. I cancelled my order for the stall converter. Chris at circle d agreed and was very helpful as well. I think the problem which i think we can all agree on is TRACTION. i need some better tires and more seat time. i got me some mickey thompson tires on the way. I know eventually will need a stall but i need to work on my 60ft. Thanks guys for taking time to respond. I will keep yall updated and let you know how i do at the track. This forum has been very informative, thanks to yall. __________________ SLP TVS 2300- 1 7/8 LG Headers- RDS NX Plate- 75 Shot- No Cats- SLP Loudmouth 2- NW102- 3.8 Pulley- OD Cog drive-12lbs boost-FIC 80# injectors-ZL1 Fuel Pump- RotoFab CAI- Apex CAI Scoop- Pat G Tune- Weld RTS drag pack- BMR Trailing Arms- BMR 1'' Drop Springs-BMR Lower Control Arms- BMR Toe Rods- BMR Rear Cradle Bushings- BMR Upper Control Arm Bushings- BMR Extreme Anti- Rollbar- Hotchkis Subframe Brace- Prosport Evo Boost & F/A Ratio

01-31-2017, 10:26 AM	#17
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Yeah I'd get the car on an MT or a Hoosier, log your best runs, and figure out what size converter to get. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

02-06-2017, 02:41 PM	#18
lincoln361 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 1,046 View My Garage	Got this setup. This should help Attached Images __________________ SLP TVS 2300- 1 7/8 LG Headers- RDS NX Plate- 75 Shot- No Cats- SLP Loudmouth 2- NW102- 3.8 Pulley- OD Cog drive-12lbs boost-FIC 80# injectors-ZL1 Fuel Pump- RotoFab CAI- Apex CAI Scoop- Pat G Tune- Weld RTS drag pack- BMR Trailing Arms- BMR 1'' Drop Springs-BMR Lower Control Arms- BMR Toe Rods- BMR Rear Cradle Bushings- BMR Upper Control Arm Bushings- BMR Extreme Anti- Rollbar- Hotchkis Subframe Brace- Prosport Evo Boost & F/A Ratio

02-07-2017, 02:25 PM	#20
lincoln361 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 1,046 View My Garage	I will be going to the drag strip this weekend. Ill let you know how they do there for sure. This thread has been a big help __________________ SLP TVS 2300- 1 7/8 LG Headers- RDS NX Plate- 75 Shot- No Cats- SLP Loudmouth 2- NW102- 3.8 Pulley- OD Cog drive-12lbs boost-FIC 80# injectors-ZL1 Fuel Pump- RotoFab CAI- Apex CAI Scoop- Pat G Tune- Weld RTS drag pack- BMR Trailing Arms- BMR 1'' Drop Springs-BMR Lower Control Arms- BMR Toe Rods- BMR Rear Cradle Bushings- BMR Upper Control Arm Bushings- BMR Extreme Anti- Rollbar- Hotchkis Subframe Brace- Prosport Evo Boost & F/A Ratio

02-08-2017, 03:30 PM	#22
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	If those are Hoosier slicks, they will work good. I ran a 17" set for my best passes. Very forgiving. I think we were running them between 18 and 22 psi. If you log, and hook, you'll really know what your shift points are now. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

02-07-2017, 11:41 AM	#19
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Let us know how they hook on the street. I've been debating on getting Hoosier slicks or the mt et street r drag radials

02-08-2017, 05:05 PM	#23
lincoln361 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 1,046 View My Garage	Hoosier they are. I'll start about 20 psi. Do i got to get these real hot or just a quick burnout? Attached Images __________________ SLP TVS 2300- 1 7/8 LG Headers- RDS NX Plate- 75 Shot- No Cats- SLP Loudmouth 2- NW102- 3.8 Pulley- OD Cog drive-12lbs boost-FIC 80# injectors-ZL1 Fuel Pump- RotoFab CAI- Apex CAI Scoop- Pat G Tune- Weld RTS drag pack- BMR Trailing Arms- BMR 1'' Drop Springs-BMR Lower Control Arms- BMR Toe Rods- BMR Rear Cradle Bushings- BMR Upper Control Arm Bushings- BMR Extreme Anti- Rollbar- Hotchkis Subframe Brace- Prosport Evo Boost & F/A Ratio

02-14-2017, 06:39 PM	#25
lincoln361 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 1,046 View My Garage	Ok fellas, went to the track this past weekend. These are the time slips. I went 1.7s on my 60ft on all my runs which was a first for me. Definitely could tell the difference in my 60ft. Now comes this. On all my burnouts, i only had my right wheel spinning, while the left stayed wet from the wetbox. So i was pretty much launching off one wheel. I do have a line lock which was working but still the left tire would not burnout. One the last run, i did have to litoff because it started to get squirmy on the top end, and I was real hesitant with the skinnys. It was my first time driving with them. So what do yall guys think? Attached Images __________________ SLP TVS 2300- 1 7/8 LG Headers- RDS NX Plate- 75 Shot- No Cats- SLP Loudmouth 2- NW102- 3.8 Pulley- OD Cog drive-12lbs boost-FIC 80# injectors-ZL1 Fuel Pump- RotoFab CAI- Apex CAI Scoop- Pat G Tune- Weld RTS drag pack- BMR Trailing Arms- BMR 1'' Drop Springs-BMR Lower Control Arms- BMR Toe Rods- BMR Rear Cradle Bushings- BMR Upper Control Arm Bushings- BMR Extreme Anti- Rollbar- Hotchkis Subframe Brace- Prosport Evo Boost & F/A Ratio

02-14-2017, 07:22 PM	#26
swiftkart Drives: 2010 SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 693	You need the JRE posi mod done or a true trac to cure the 1 wheel turning issue, I would go for the true trac to gain some strength, afterwards you can use a converter in the 3000 to 3400 range to drop your 60's and e.t. now that you have the slicks, you could always spend more money and do a ZL1 rear or 9" conversion.

02-14-2017, 11:14 PM	#28
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Yeah I think TrueTrac is strategic, that's what I put in when I broke my diff. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800