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02bluess · 07-18-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Got the car all buttoned eh?

I haven't changed anything since I last ran so Imma hold off get like 2 things done on the heap.

More or less... still massaging the suspension a bit to get the 16" wheels to fit. Should be figured out by Sunday (I hope)...

Paul...

Pro Stock John · 07-18-2013, 03:04 PM

belt stuff all good?

Is it tricky to fit the 16's out back?

02bluess · 07-18-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

belt stuff all good?

Is it tricky to fit the 16's out back?

Yep, belt is good... tried 3 different pulleys and all were the same. Ended up needing to put a .080" shim between the hub and the main crank pulley. Works great now.

16's were from John at CCW. If my car wasn't lowered, they would've fit with no issue. But I like the lowered look, so I had to notch the LCA's and my Pfadt trailing arm and will run a small (4mm) spacer. No biggee... got one side done, gonna do the other side tonight. Won't know til I launch the car and it squats if I've notched it deep enough or not... hopefully I'm good or it will be 1 pass and done on Sunday

Paul...

Pro Stock John · 07-18-2013, 03:20 PM

One trick if nobody has suggested it, you can put tape, like painters tape on the suspension parts and see if there is any contact.

How much is your car lowered? I've been thinking of lowering mine at some point.

02bluess · 07-18-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

One trick if nobody has suggested it, you can put tape, like painters tape on the suspension parts and see if there is any contact.

How much is your car lowered? I've been thinking of lowering mine at some point.

Yep, that's the plan for Sunday... actually going to try a couple light test hits around here first, but I think they'll be ok for that. It's going full out with decent traction that makes me think I may need to notch a little more...

Car is lowered on Pfadt drop springs... believe they're advertised at 1.25" drop. Car looks good... body pretty much sits right on top of my street tires (275 stock Pirelli's up front, 315 Nitto's rear).

Paul...

VanquisherSS · 07-18-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 02bluess

Thinking about heading out to NLR for some test hits this Sunday

. Lets see that 9 second slip

02bluess · 07-18-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VanquisherSS

. Lets see that 9 second slip

Gonna be pretty conservative this first go around... haven't been down this track in a long time and will need to get used to the car all over again.

Car definitely has the power, we'll see what the air and the driver can do

Paul...

ihada69L78 · 07-18-2013, 05:28 PM

PSJohn,

Local track is 75 miles away in Centerville AR. Bite is usually good but it was a little slick all Sat night and I spun bad in the bracket final. Only the second time in about 90 runs it's spun. I'm talking about using the steering wheel loose. Thats never good on a dragstrip!
Due to the 75 mile drive, if I go with DR, ill go with 555R. Just don't need anymore wheels laying around and hate to spend the money if I don't need to!
Are your 05R's on 9.5 wheels? How much air works best?

Gary

Pro Stock John · 07-18-2013, 06:38 PM

Hey Gary,

I'm running these 18" NT05R's at 20 psi cold. I'm still having some traction problems if I try to flash the converter, so I'm thinking I need to try another track to gain some perspective.

I've driven my 20" NT555R's to Norwalk and back including driving for about 40 minutes in heavy rain. Handled great.

VanquisherSS · 07-21-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 02bluess

Gonna be pretty conservative this first go around... haven't been down this track in a long time and will need to get used to the car all over again.

Car definitely has the power, we'll see what the air and the driver can do

Paul...

Spill some beans on the power haha. What did you put down with the new setup. I feel you on that one man gotta learn it again. I'm struggling to get a solid time, might be because I'm going down the track on 22s

Pro Stock John · 07-21-2013, 11:10 AM

We ran my buddy's car at the MDRA race last night at GLD, in Old School vs New School which is basically an outlaw 1/8 mile class. LS power for the win, went three rounds and won with a final pass of 4.79@158 1.19! Will say that Jason from VP was prepping the track, makes all the difference. This is in a black 2002 TransAm with twin turbos and we raced at 3200 race weight.

xjer22x · 07-22-2013, 12:23 PM

man that sounds fun... i am really getting the itch bad... i dunno if i can wait as long as i originally planned.

Pro Stock John · 07-22-2013, 12:42 PM

Yeah it was pretty cool matching the car's best 60 but at the grove... 1.19:

xjer22x · 07-22-2013, 01:39 PM

shoot! if they can pull a 1.19, you can get a 1.5x ;-)

07-18-2013, 03:04 PM	#744
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	belt stuff all good? Is it tricky to fit the 16's out back? __________________ 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

07-18-2013, 03:20 PM	#746
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	One trick if nobody has suggested it, you can put tape, like painters tape on the suspension parts and see if there is any contact. How much is your car lowered? I've been thinking of lowering mine at some point. __________________ 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

07-18-2013, 06:38 PM	#751
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Hey Gary, I'm running these 18" NT05R's at 20 psi cold. I'm still having some traction problems if I try to flash the converter, so I'm thinking I need to try another track to gain some perspective. I've driven my 20" NT555R's to Norwalk and back including driving for about 40 minutes in heavy rain. Handled great. __________________ 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

07-21-2013, 11:10 AM	#753
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	We ran my buddy's car at the MDRA race last night at GLD, in Old School vs New School which is basically an outlaw 1/8 mile class. LS power for the win, went three rounds and won with a final pass of 4.79@158 1.19! Will say that Jason from VP was prepping the track, makes all the difference. This is in a black 2002 TransAm with twin turbos and we raced at 3200 race weight. __________________ 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

07-22-2013, 12:23 PM	#754
xjer22x Drives: 2010 rs/ss black # 10,308 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hoffman estates, il Posts: 914 View My Garage	man that sounds fun... i am really getting the itch bad... i dunno if i can wait as long as i originally planned. __________________ SYCK SS BUILD JOURNAL- Click here

07-18-2013, 05:28 PM	#750
ihada69L78 Drives: 2023 Silverado LTZ, 2022 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 322	PSJohn, Local track is 75 miles away in Centerville AR. Bite is usually good but it was a little slick all Sat night and I spun bad in the bracket final. Only the second time in about 90 runs it's spun. I'm talking about using the steering wheel loose. Thats never good on a dragstrip! Due to the 75 mile drive, if I go with DR, ill go with 555R. Just don't need anymore wheels laying around and hate to spend the money if I don't need to! Are your 05R's on 9.5 wheels? How much air works best? Gary

07-22-2013, 12:42 PM	#755
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Yeah it was pretty cool matching the car's best 60 but at the grove... 1.19: __________________ 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

07-22-2013, 01:39 PM	#756
xjer22x Drives: 2010 rs/ss black # 10,308 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hoffman estates, il Posts: 914 View My Garage	shoot! if they can pull a 1.19, you can get a 1.5x ;-) __________________ SYCK SS BUILD JOURNAL- Click here