why am i slow

**mxlplx71** · 05-19-2010, 09:27 AM

friday i ran three times all 15.0 and up my 60ft was over2 sec
redline in 4th at the end about 100mph.
am i just killing the street tires or ??
it should be in the 13s rite?
99 t a stock 6speed

**shady milkman** · 05-19-2010, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by mxlplx71

friday i ran three times all 15.0 and up my 60ft was over2 sec
redline in 4th at the end about 100mph.
am i just killing the street tires or ??
it should be in the 13s rite?
99 t a stock 6speed

what is your DA? what was the name of your drag strip you where at ?

**shady milkman** · 05-19-2010, 09:29 AM

also be more specfic on your 60 ft' etc...a 2.5 is a lot different than a 2.1

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-19-2010, 09:30 AM

I'm just going to guess that you aren't shifting very well.

You also need to get that 60' time down. You should be able to hit 1.9X.

Are you spinning at all when shifting into 2nd? 3rd? You should be nowhere near redline in 4th in the 1/4 mile.

When I was stock with my 02, I was just shifting into 4th as I crossed the 1/4 mile. I had the stock 3.42 rear end.

**Firebirdjones** · 05-19-2010, 09:32 AM

If it's stock you shouldn't be anywhere near redline in 4th gear,,,especially only at 100 mph. Sounds like someone stuck some 4.56's in there.

**mxlplx71** · 05-19-2010, 09:34 AM

cordova dragway park, they also have a link to the photographer whose there all the time it was the 14th
the timeslips are at home and im at work

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-19-2010, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

You should be nowhere near redline in 4th in the 1/4 mile.

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

If it's stock you shouldn't be anywhere near redline in 4th gear,,,especially only at 100 mph. Sounds like someone stuck some 4.56's in there.

Great minds think alike

**mxlplx71** · 05-19-2010, 09:35 AM

the rear was just rebuilt but its at 1200rpm or so at 65mph in 6th

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-19-2010, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by mxlplx71

cordova dragway park, they also have a link to the photographer whose there all the time it was the 14th
the timeslips are at home and im at work i believe they were 2.3 to 2.6 and my slow reactions were .70 .10 and .26

Your reaction time has no impact on your time. However, it is important if you are actually competing against someone.

1st thing is you need to work on your launch. Cutting .1 seconds off your 60' could result in close to .2 seconds off your 1/4 mile time.

Second, I'd check to see what gears you are running in that rear end.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-19-2010, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by mxlplx71

the rear was just rebuilt but its at 1200rpm or so at 65mph in 6th

That sounds like about 3.42 gearing to me. Agree Firebird?

**Firebirdjones** · 05-19-2010, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Great minds think alike

Haha, you posted that while I was still typing.

Ya you are right, that was the first thing I noticed in the post, not so much the ET,,,,but reaching redline in 4th going 100 mph??? Sounds closer to 3rd gear with stock 3.42's.

**mxlplx71** · 05-19-2010, 09:41 AM

so its crappy tires?
they are 245-50-16
dayton daytonas
im looking at getting 315-17s 275 17 rear and fronts

**Firebirdjones** · 05-19-2010, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

That sounds like about 3.42 gearing to me. Agree Firebird?

Yes sir.

**mxlplx71** · 05-19-2010, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Haha, you posted that while I was still typing.

Ya you are right, that was the first thing I noticed in the post, not so much the ET,,,,but reaching redline in 4th going 100 mph??? Sounds closer to 3rd gear with stock 3.42's.

i think i must have been in 3rd,, sorry

**mxlplx71** · 05-19-2010, 09:44 AM

i was mad after getting the slips, i sold two cars that were faster but older to get this one from my stepday a few weeks ago.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-19-2010, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Haha, you posted that while I was still typing.

Ya you are right, that was the first thing I noticed in the post, not so much the ET,,,,but reaching redline in 4th going 100 mph??? Sounds closer to 3rd gear with stock 3.42's.

I agree. With 3.42's, if you leave the car in 3rd, you will hit redline right before the 1/4 mark.

OP - You have a lot more going on here than just a bad 60' time if you are in the 15's.

Maybe if you post your entire timeslip times it might help determine the issue more. 60', 1/8 mile & MPH, etc.

**mxlplx71** · 05-19-2010, 09:53 AM

ill post them later today.

**shady milkman** · 05-19-2010, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Great minds think alike

.......i wouldnt say great

**mxlplx71** · 05-19-2010, 12:26 PM

cant post pics, yet?
r/t. ... .765 .... .283 .... .202
60' .... 2.349 ... 2.409 .... 2.419
330 ... 6.556 .... 6.670 .... 6.637
1/8 ... 9.858 .... 9.993 .... 9.971
mph .... 74.74 .... 74.48 ... 74.10
1000 ... 12.669 .... 12.826 ... 12.811
1/4 ... 15.025 .... 15.203 .......15.185
mph .... 94.86 ...... 95.10 .... 94.91
heres the facts

**shady milkman** · 05-19-2010, 12:33 PM

jesus man..even with a good 60 time of 2.0 you would only be 14.5ish ......tell us how your car is running ....sounds like it is a top end issue...fueling possibly