Well I went to fayetteville north carolina tonight and ran the stang. I did 'nt quite get what i was looking for but o well. I ran a 16.1. i had a serious issue with traction considering the kumhos are dead to the world... i was spinning bad, on both runs, even feathering the clutch. 2nd wasnt a help either seeing at the car just kept breaking loose. it was my first time on a strip racing so i was a little nervous.
Would one consider a 16.1 good? I know the car has more, but i just need to get the traction down.
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2000 3.8L 5speed with Ford Racing t-lok, Mac headers,5.0 short shifter, True dual Mac off road H-pipe with 2.5"tip, Mac mufflers, Xenon total body kit, projector headlights, Eibach springs, 96 GT rims with Kumho AST tires,MAC CAI, Pioneer in dash flip up TV with master unit, Kicker comp 12" sub with Sony 480w amp, and 30% tint
1/4 mile 15.68 at 89 mph (still learning on the track)
What was your 60' time? Good tires make all the difference in drag racing and will probably be the best mod you make. You should look into getting another set of wheels for the back and get some Mickey Thompson ET streets. Do you have a limited slip rear end (traction lok)?
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DHG #01434 Bullitt - full JLT intake, MGW shifter, Accel coils (I wish I had 4.10s, o/r H, tune)
Black 89 LX(the drag car) best 8.75 at 80 mph in the 1/8
97 Mountaineer V8 AWD
My guess would be somewhere around 2.5...... What was your mph? Yes, your times will drop once you get used to the environment and keep your tires from spinning.
I def. had tones of fun but was a little disappointed because i know my car has more than that. the disappointment only spurs me to get the car faster so i guess thats not such a bad thing. all in all it wasnt so bad considering my buddy called me while i was at work and said he thought it was a good idea to go tonight and i just rushed over to his house.
Lets see, my 60 foot was 2.6300 with a reaction of 1.0365. speed was 86.57. and as shiner knows, the t-lok is coming.
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2000 3.8L 5speed with Ford Racing t-lok, Mac headers,5.0 short shifter, True dual Mac off road H-pipe with 2.5"tip, Mac mufflers, Xenon total body kit, projector headlights, Eibach springs, 96 GT rims with Kumho AST tires,MAC CAI, Pioneer in dash flip up TV with master unit, Kicker comp 12" sub with Sony 480w amp, and 30% tint
1/4 mile 15.68 at 89 mph (still learning on the track)
Your times should be better, but it's gonna take time to get comfortable. Your mph suggests that your optimum times should be around 15.5 or so with a decent launch. Wait until the last yellow light goes on, then hit it. It will improve your reaction time, but it has no bearing on your overall time unless you're doing "heads up racing."
The only problem is? Your gonna get hooked on drag racing........
The only problem is? Your gonna get hooked on drag racing........
So true Changed my mod plans after going to the track. Was looking for gears, now looking at uca/lca to help traction. Tires do help. I went to a 275/40/18 rear and shaved 2 tenths off. Still loose at launch, 2nd, 3rd though. Take off on the third yellow, cut my reaction down to .08, gotta play with it to get it right. As someone said in a thread, all you need is seat time. Good luck
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2008 Mustang GT, auto, Procharger Stage II 10 psi, 4:10 gears, Eaton LSD, ATI Ratchet Shifter, SLP line locks, Shaftmasters D/S, BMR Safety Loop, Dash Tripod, Autometer Guages, CDC Aggressive Chin Spoiler, SS Valance, Xenon side scoops, Staggered Bullitts, Roush Off Road Exhaust, CHE uca/lca, CHE axle brace, CHE anti-squat brackets, tinted windows, billet hood pins, b/shield, t/light bezel trim, fog light bezel trim, rear qtr marker bezel trim, sequentials, Headlight Splitters, All lenses Tinted
I ran my 01 V6 5 speed, with just dual exhaust, and it went 15.6@88mph with a 2.3 60 ft. Not to say that I'm a pro driver or anything, but I do have a fair amount of experience on the drag strip though, both with my 5.0 and my V6. Just keep your practice up, and learn with what you have before going crazy on mods, you'll be surprised how much time you can knock off just be practice and learning your car better.
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Jesse Berger 90 LX, Previous 4 cyl. (Decommissioned, 351W on the way)
H/C/I+Bolt Ons
Best ET: 12.54@106 mph 2001 V6 5 Speed Daily Driver Windstar Intake, Dual Exhuast, CAI, Headers
Best ET: 15.6@88 mph (stock trim)
well my dad who has a 05 gt decided to purchase a g-time by escort. i ran a 15.65 on it once, but consistantly run 15.8 and 15.9. im not sure how good a measure that is compared to a strips timing system, but i think it is pretty accurate. i really would love to get some more time behind the wheel on a strip.
i should be getting this week an xcal3 from vmp, 3.73 and tlok, and either a VAP intake spacer or windstar kit (depending on cash after the rest of the mods). what kind of improvement will i be looking at?
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2000 3.8L 5speed with Ford Racing t-lok, Mac headers,5.0 short shifter, True dual Mac off road H-pipe with 2.5"tip, Mac mufflers, Xenon total body kit, projector headlights, Eibach springs, 96 GT rims with Kumho AST tires,MAC CAI, Pioneer in dash flip up TV with master unit, Kicker comp 12" sub with Sony 480w amp, and 30% tint
1/4 mile 15.68 at 89 mph (still learning on the track)
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