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revobasher · 07-09-2015, 02:49 PM

Taking her out. My first time at a track. My cat is an auto with JDP 850 package and still on OEM tires. Going to see how I do. Plan to keep all nannies on since I am new and not on a better tires. Any tips for me?

I also have the the Yank 2800 stall.

Assume since auto i just sit at idle and mash the pedal on green?

CRF8 · 07-09-2015, 03:14 PM

Not sure because of your upgrades. My almost stock auto ran 13.1 @ 108 by throttle not mashed. Kept it just short of wheel spin for a short bit then mashed.

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mrvenicess · 07-09-2015, 03:24 PM

If you are not on DRs you will have issues with the power you have. I have a Yank 2800 stall as well. I launch between 1500-2000 rpm but I run 17" DRs. I would still turn all the nannies off, although for your first time maybe try the nannies. I have never had any luck with leaving them on though.

Red2014SS · 07-09-2015, 05:49 PM

Go to the drag racing section and read the sticky for newbies. Make sure you have a SNELL 2010 helmet. Some tracks allow you to run with SNELL2005. Stay out of the water if you've got street tires. To stage, pull up until you light up the top yellow light, then wait on the other guy to light his, then creep up until the second yellow lights up.

Oh yeah, wear shoes, long pants and a shirt with sleeves. They won't let you run in shorts or flip flops.

Most of all, have fun!

Redlineviper · 07-09-2015, 05:58 PM

I find with an auto it works best to load the suspension with around 1500rpm and then gradually floor it by the time it shifts into second. Every track is different but I am able to cut 1.6-1.7 60' times with stock tires. You shouldn't spin much at all after 2nd gear. I would leave nannies off too. The second it breaks loose just let off. No need to get back into as the et and mph will be sub par and all you will do is heat up the engine.

DrkPhx · 07-09-2015, 06:17 PM

Honestly at your power level I wouldn't bother going with the stock tires at the track. It will be an exercise in futility especially with the stall converter and no track time. Get some DR's and do it right.

Redlineviper · 07-09-2015, 06:36 PM

I find that's the beauty of an auto. With the good track prep and proper throttle modulation you can trap mid to upper one 130s and high 10's pretty easy on factory tires.

Stephen12ZL1 · 07-09-2015, 07:24 PM

all that hp & stock tires is going to suck...especially with the stall. You better leave off idle and gently squeeze the throttle down as spinning is going to be the theme of day. Lower the air pressure to 22-24 psi and do a burnout which should help a little. Have fun and after about 300' your car may actually try to hook...��

*mlee* · 07-09-2015, 07:28 PM

I gave up going to the track on stock tires, but it makes for a nice challenge.

Nice to see you have a TC already. Some DR's will be really nice coupled with the stall.

Ron_Robinson1 · 07-09-2015, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Redlineviper

I find that's the beauty of an auto. With the good track prep and proper throttle modulation you can trap mid to upper one 130s and high 10's pretty easy on factory tires.

Have you ran your car yet? I loved the build and there are a few other hi HP ZL1s I would like to see numbers on.

Redlineviper · 07-09-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron_Robinson1

Have you ran your car yet? I loved the build and there are a few other hi HP ZL1s I would like to see numbers on.

Yes, best on pump and 15psi was 10.86 @ 136.8. Hot air, crazy long lines and poor track prep that day so I only made 2 passes. I have made a couple tweaks and hope to see mid 10's on street tires @ around 140 and then may try the race has tune with drag radials this winter.

Trackman · 07-09-2015, 10:49 PM

Don't wait for the green or you will have already lost.

scdrj · 07-09-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DrkPhx

Honestly at your power level I wouldn't bother going with the stock tires at the track. It will be an exercise in futility especially with the stall converter and no track time. Get some DR's and do it right.

+1

Cooks ZL1 · 07-10-2015, 06:44 AM

Leave on that last yellow not green and you will get awesome reaction times. Your gonna need to do a good burnout to get the best traction on street tires. Good luck and let us know how you did.

07-09-2015, 02:49 PM	#1
revobasher Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 552	Hitting Drag Strip Sunday -- First time!! Taking her out. My first time at a track. My cat is an auto with JDP 850 package and still on OEM tires. Going to see how I do. Plan to keep all nannies on since I am new and not on a better tires. Any tips for me? I also have the the Yank 2800 stall. Assume since auto i just sit at idle and mash the pedal on green? __________________ -- 2013 ZL1 - Blue Ray Metallic JDP 850 Package 740hp/700tq @14lbs on E85 Build Thread

07-09-2015, 03:14 PM	#2
CRF8 Scenic City Camaro Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL-1 /1974 Firebird 400 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 578 View My Garage	Not sure because of your upgrades. My almost stock auto ran 13.1 @ 108 by throttle not mashed. Kept it just short of wheel spin for a short bit then mashed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL-1, grey 1974 Firebird Formula 400, white https://www.facebook.com/groups/Camaro/ https://www.facebook.com/CRFinTN/?modal=admin_todo_tour

07-09-2015, 05:49 PM	#4
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Go to the drag racing section and read the sticky for newbies. Make sure you have a SNELL 2010 helmet. Some tracks allow you to run with SNELL2005. Stay out of the water if you've got street tires. To stage, pull up until you light up the top yellow light, then wait on the other guy to light his, then creep up until the second yellow lights up. Oh yeah, wear shoes, long pants and a shirt with sleeves. They won't let you run in shorts or flip flops. Most of all, have fun! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

07-09-2015, 05:58 PM	#5
Redlineviper Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	I find with an auto it works best to load the suspension with around 1500rpm and then gradually floor it by the time it shifts into second. Every track is different but I am able to cut 1.6-1.7 60' times with stock tires. You shouldn't spin much at all after 2nd gear. I would leave nannies off too. The second it breaks loose just let off. No need to get back into as the et and mph will be sub par and all you will do is heat up the engine. __________________ 2013 A6 ZL1

07-09-2015, 06:36 PM	#7
Redlineviper Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	I find that's the beauty of an auto. With the good track prep and proper throttle modulation you can trap mid to upper one 130s and high 10's pretty easy on factory tires. __________________ 2013 A6 ZL1

07-09-2015, 03:24 PM	#3
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	If you are not on DRs you will have issues with the power you have. I have a Yank 2800 stall as well. I launch between 1500-2000 rpm but I run 17" DRs. I would still turn all the nannies off, although for your first time maybe try the nannies. I have never had any luck with leaving them on though.

07-09-2015, 06:17 PM	#6
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	Honestly at your power level I wouldn't bother going with the stock tires at the track. It will be an exercise in futility especially with the stall converter and no track time. Get some DR's and do it right.

07-09-2015, 07:24 PM	#8
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,809	all that hp & stock tires is going to suck...especially with the stall. You better leave off idle and gently squeeze the throttle down as spinning is going to be the theme of day. Lower the air pressure to 22-24 psi and do a burnout which should help a little. Have fun and after about 300' your car may actually try to hook...�� __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

07-09-2015, 07:28 PM	#9
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	I gave up going to the track on stock tires, but it makes for a nice challenge. Nice to see you have a TC already. Some DR's will be really nice coupled with the stall. __________________

07-09-2015, 10:49 PM	#12
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	Don't wait for the green or you will have already lost.

07-10-2015, 06:44 AM	#14
Cooks ZL1 Drives: 13 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 145	Leave on that last yellow not green and you will get awesome reaction times. Your gonna need to do a good burnout to get the best traction on street tires. Good luck and let us know how you did.