new Personal Best...with video!

**S.O.MWS6** · 07-08-2010, 05:00 AM

went to the track a couple weekends ago and ran my new PB with my new H/C/I setup. the weather was pretty crappy (3800 DA and 90 degrees) but the track seemed to hook up pretty well. we were both sleeping at the tree too. he had a .51 r/t to my .56 and he got the win light by .0225. it was a good run! Car is full weight, probably 3800lbs with me in it...even had the spare tire in the back!

http://s429.photobucket.com/albums/q...msThirdRun.mp4

r/t: .56
60': 1.80
Time: 12.16
MPH: 117

i forgot to grab my time slip out of the car so i can't tell you the 330ft or 1/8th time/mph but i'll edit this thread when i get home today.

mods are: Xtreme Horsepower Solutions 5.3L heads p&p stg 2.5, Comp Cams 232/234 .595/.598 112lsa, ported fast 92mm and throttle body, ford 9" rear w/ 4.11 gears, textrallia 0z700x-grip clutch and bald BFG 17" drag radials.

other car had: TSP 5.3l p&p heads, 234/238cam, ls6 manifold, 411 gears, TH350 auto with 4000 stall.
he ran a 12.18 at 114.

i have some Race star industries 15"s with some sticky tires coming, hoping for 11 real soon!

**shady milkman** · 07-08-2010, 05:06 AM

nice ..good run.

**S.O.MWS6** · 07-08-2010, 06:00 AM

thanks man, i'm hoping if the weather cooperates and the track hooks up, i'll have a new PB on saturday! only time will tell.

**pajeff02** · 07-08-2010, 06:45 AM

Very cool. Where would you be with some dedicated track tires?

**S.O.MWS6** · 07-08-2010, 06:54 AM

i'm not so sure yet...if the Eagle SS's come in this weekend i'll tell ya

i'd like low 1.7 60's...not sure what ET that would net though.

**shady milkman** · 07-08-2010, 07:10 AM

about a 11.9 or 12 i bet with a 1.7 60ft

**S.O.MWS6** · 07-08-2010, 07:35 AM

i'd be happy with 11.90's...i'm hoping the weather will cooperate and be less humid and not as hot. i'd like a 2000 or lower DA..

**qwk93ta** · 07-08-2010, 08:52 AM

Congrats, I'm hoping my car runs low 12s with the 6.0 motor I have with stock heads.

**0rion** · 07-08-2010, 03:38 PM

that's a nice trap speed.....car has a lot more in it.

**S.O.MWS6** · 07-08-2010, 03:41 PM

thanks guys..yeah it probably has a ton more in it, it just needs the driver mod! i haven't figured that one out yet

haha

**allbaugh_04** · 07-10-2010, 09:03 AM

Do any suspension mods yet?

**dennis ss** · 07-10-2010, 09:32 AM

With that trap speed you will be in the 11's in no time. Can't wait to get there.

**S.O.MWS6** · 07-10-2010, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by allbaugh_04

Do any suspension mods yet?

yup i have tunnel t/a, koni SA's with strano 1.25 springs, rod ended adj. LCA's and panhard and extra room in the driveshaft tunnel where the 9" decided it needed more room!

**allbaugh_04** · 07-10-2010, 10:12 AM

Try LCA relocation brackets too then.

**S.O.MWS6** · 07-10-2010, 10:55 AM

oh yeah. i have those. the LCA's are on the bottom holes. i have a set of rims / tires coming, hoping to get that 60' down. i know i don't have the most optimal spring / shock setup for drag racing, but i wasn't going for a pure drag car

if i can knock out some low 1.7's or high 1.6's 60's on koni's and lowering springs, i'll be happy! just need the driver mod

**67CamaroRSSS** · 07-10-2010, 11:26 AM

Nice runs. You lost because you slept at the light. Personally I dig treeing faster cars (I've done it more than once - people see an old man and think he's slow -hahahaha)...

What type of tires? I have an A4 but I found MT ET Street DR's work great for me. I get consistant 1.7x 60' times. Using them allows me to drive to the track (lets me swap tires at home).

Since you have a 9" you could/should have gone with slicks.

**allbaugh_04** · 07-10-2010, 12:10 PM

I have mine on the middle. Up to you to try what you wish. But after heating up my nittos, I can dead hook.

I have a cam, stall, bolt-ons.

**S.O.MWS6** · 07-10-2010, 12:59 PM

i had nittos...with the 6 speed, they wouldn't even come close to trying to hook...in any conditions after any sort of burnout or clearing off of the tires. i like my BFG DRs a loooot better.

but i have heard other auto guys say the nittos are good for them.