ok, so i went to the track last night and it was my first time, i was nervous and my first run was a 16.6, the second run i was a little better but still ran a 16.4

i have a jdm b16 with an exedy stage 2 clutch, apc intake with power adder filter (i know it sucks), stock header, hi flow cat and crush bent 2.25" exhaust from meineke with a muffler from a company called wicked.

i ran seafoam the other day and it leaked from where the header meets the downpipe

so im wondering why my time was so bad, my reaction time was .5 so im thinking something mechanically is not right. Would that header leak cause me to lose that much power or what because i read other people with b16 stock are running high 14 low 15's ... granted i weigh 280 but still. If anyone has any ideas or needs some more info to determine what the problem is just let me know. TIA

 

do a compression test make sure all cylinders are lloking good. what tranny you have? i ran a high 14 on bald 14inch tires.

with b16a sir2 ihe and im not that good of a driver so either your horrible at driving or your engine has some major problems.

we kind of need more info what was your 60ft times?

 

I'm almost positive(without going to look i live on 3rd floor apartment) it's the S21 tranny. I think my launch could have been better because i was nervous but i mean it seems like something isn't right if my time is that bad because im not a horrible driver, although im not the best either lol.

175x70x13 Hercules Tires (cheap brand)

First Run
R/T .560
60' 2.848
330 7.553
1/8 11.060
MPH 70.89
1000 14.056
1/4 16.620
MPH 87.28

Second Run
R/T .599
60' 2.782
330 7.365
1/8 10.872
MPH 70.89
1000 13.838
1/4 16.403
MPH 87.44

 

bump for some ideas ?

 

Your 60' times are abysmal. If you improve that, your ET will improve considerably.

 

so, my friend told me i prolly spun tires, now i was nervous since this was my first time so i didnt launch right (like rev up) would that be an added factor ?

im pretty sure thats what u just said but i want to clarify

 

yeah i remember my first few runs -.-
i ran 16's also, after some drag rad. and many many times at the track im running high 13's . im sure it could go faster ,its all about pratice.
besides why be nervous

 

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im pretty sure thats what u just said but i want to clarify</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, your launching technique will influence your 60' times. Looking at your time slips, that is your primary issue.