hey well I am going to a local dragstrip (1/8) tonight and I was wondering if I
could get any tips on makeing some good runs the best I have had so far is a 9.64@75.50 my mods are a AEM CAI I also have new NGK plugs & wires and a
DC sports shifter. Will taking off the powersteering belt help any? thank for any
info .

 

PS belt is good for 3-4 whp.

 

P/s belt = 2/10's

 

anymore tips? anybody

 

do you know how to launch right, I'm no drag hag but it takes practice....ask one of the drag ****** for some tips there.....
Jody....road race **** who knows that out of every corner, and every green flag theres a drag race....

 

Remove all the extra weights: spare tire, jack/tools, rear seats, pass. seat, cargo cover, mats, etc...


Make sure your gas is near low. Play with tire pressures.


[Modified by t, 12:27 PM 5/23/2002]

 

Fold in side mirrors
Run heater full blast right before run
Remove passenger corner lens for more air to intake

 

NAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWS

 

fold the mirrors in??? come on man..

pump up your rear tires to 42psi.
lower fronts to 18-20psi. don't know if you got slicks or radials or what..

ice down the intake between runs. let that bitch get nice and cold. push car up to line then fire her up, do burnout and go.

shallow stage and leave on last amber and sidestep that clutch hard.

 

burnout depends on what kind of tires you are using, correct? Ive heard not to do a burnout if you are on you regular street tires. And from my experience, it seems if I run too low air pressure, it give a really soft, slippery feel and not the best launch. If you are on slicks, then light them bad boys up.

 

what you mean about the mirros? i fold mine in all the time . . . anytihng helps man .
i take out my lense where my cai is , no ps. no ac, no seats, no spare tire, adv timing , lower pressure in tires, etcetcetc.

 

go in reverse!!!!!!!!

 

What about your RPM at launch? I'm sure it's different for each car depending on mods but I have a hondata 4 and have the 2 stage rev limiter! What RPM do you guys recomend launching at. I also have CAI and Apexi Dunk cat back.
Any help is greatly appreciated....

vadeR

 

It all depends on your power and weight of your car and of course if your on slicks or street tires(and than there is pressure and how sticky your tires are.)

With slicks, probably 6000-8000rpm launch
street tires, probably 3500-5000rpm(feathering a lot)

 

on slicks the highest ive taken is 7000 off the line . . on aftermarket clutch of course. im gonan step up a bit higher when i wire my 2 step up
on street tires and stock clutch , i only raced one race on st tires and dropped it at 4000-4500 or so and it kinda worked for me .
dont launch above 5500 or so on a stock clutch you will kill it quick . i have exp in that ,

 

He's only doing an 1/8th mile. I don't think the mirrors are gonna do that much.

Don't let the engine get too cold, else your VTEC won't engage...

 

Yes, I forgot about that; The stock clutch might not hold depending on your power.

 

well I ran last night here's how I did. I guess its OK the only mod I have is a AEM
CAI.

RT-.661
60ft-2.317
330ft-6.332
594ft-9.004
1/8-9.587
MPH-77.18

 

what does a stock R in the 1/8?

 

whats an average 60ft time for a relatively stock R on street tires?

 

Hardcore.