So I bought a car that was already built as a show car. 97 EJ8 with a b16 swap blown with a jrsc. Lowered on teins and big brakes and so on.

So anyway I had to rebuild the blower as it was making no boost. At the same time I bored out the S pipe to 70mm and attached a new 70mm TB. After some tuning and a stand alone I finally got her running good and decided to take her to the track and see what times it would pull.

So after 3 passes the best I could run was a 16.0 at 86mph. I was very disappointed as you may understand.

So my question is to HT is that if anyone knows why and what I should be running on this setup because I was totally expecting low 15's and maybe break 14's.

Oh and it has 18' rims on it so I know that doesn't help even thought they are 5zigens and light.

Thanks any input is appreciated.

 

Sorry, but this needs to be shown to you..

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Im just trying to get input as to what may be wrong as I feel this isn't correct for the car. Where or how do I get input regarding this matter?

 

Check the drag racing forum. But basically, its what is generally known as the "driver mod" and using the correct drag racing equipment (tyres, practice, etc) that will help most. No one can predict your E.Ts

 

understood, thanks

 

<p>18&quot;</p><p>Light</p><p>These are two words that should never be used in the same sentence together.</p>

 

But if it's the standard JRSC kit at low boost on an FMU then with the added weight from **** in your typical show car plus the gigantic wheels and tires making the gearing longer then it sounds about right.

That kit doesn't make more than like 215hp @ 6psi or whatever on an FMU.

 

A '97 Civic EX Coupe with 200 wheel HP should trap faster than 86mph in the 1/4 mile. If it doesn't, the two main reasons for this would be 1) You are down on HP... I suggest you get to a dyno and verify your engine's output. 2) You are a much better drag racer in your head than in real life.

You also mentioned "show car"... this usually means additional weight. Car stereo, suspension and brake upgrades, as well as those huge wheels and tires you have mentioned, can make the car quite heavy. This added weight will slow the car... power-to-weight ratio and traction are key factors in drag racing.

 

Ya Ive gutted the stereo and back seats. Thinking this winter ill be making a lot of changes and prepare for a dyno in the spring. Thanks for all the input.