well, today i went to my local 1/4 track and did 4 runs, the best time i got was 13.88@ 102.1MPH and was wondering if i could get any pointers on shaving the .8 seconds off of there and try tpo get into the 12's. I ran track slicks and a test pipe when i did it, and on the fourth try I managed to lunch hard. I shifted at least 500 Rpms after each redline on each gear. next time, i'll remove my backseats and run open intake. but i know theres got to be some other things that can shave some time off my 13.88, so then i can go back down there and own that one dude and his old firebird and show what imports are all about.
Thanks in advance!

 

bump, anyone? help is appreaciated!

 

Why the hell would you shift 500rpm's AFTER your redline?? There's no point in shifting after the redline unless your making power that high. You are probably losing time as you lose power when you rev it out past the redline.

Open intake?? Do you mean open header???

 

knowing your mods would also help?
B18C5 block/B16 head, stock?

 

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i think he meant open intake, as in no filter(dont know if theres a big difference but seen it b4)

 

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Open intake?? Do you mean open header???</TD></TR></TABLE>

he's right. there no power after the redline. start with your back seat and take out all the **** in your trunk. what r your mods??

 

thanks, now I know that one guy i was talking to didn't know ****, he said a few revs ober will bring up speed.
and open intake, no filter, but i have a turbo that runs 3-5lbs boost, the head has upgrads, cams/shaft, valves
the block has many things complete change in all parts, it's practically a new block straight from Japan. and thats what i forgot, the spare tire, and aal that ****.
how about some more reccomendations, thanks guys, you are helping, from now on, i won't talk tech to some *** at the chat room in aol auto. THANKS guys

 

anyone else? i need help here. thanks in advance!

 

Need to know your whole setup and car. In your sig you said c5 block and head but now you say turbo at 4lbs??? I'd say turn up the boost to at least 7 to take advantage of the turbo being on the car in the 1st place.

 

NEVER TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS!!! POWER SHIFT!!!

 

SHAVE some time off your quarter mile with a Mach 3 Turbo

 

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That should work

 

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and make sure u have a spare clutch

 

Yes if you hate your cluch this is a good idea.

 

I think the only reason he goes a little over redline is so he can stay in the powerband.

 

its been proven time and again that powershifting is almost pointless, not completely but almost, unless of course ur into breaking stuff. and btw .8 seconds is alot of time to shave off when ur already goin 13.8.

 

Weight reduction, open header/downpipe, remove rear bumper cover. That should get you pretty close with a good launch.

 

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SHAVE some time off your quarter mile with a Mach 3 Turbo
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muhahahaha can you beleive they have a quatro now......

hybrid: who remembers watching something making fun of these blades by having more and more blades for "the close shave" lol

 

hahaahahha
yes Hybrid i believe that was SNL when they had like 20 blades and they shaved the guys face and they showed it all squirting out blood after one swipe...it was great

 

i would work on running more boost because thats pretty low

 

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yes Hybrid i believe that was SNL when they had like 20 blades and they shaved the guys face and they showed it all squirting out blood after one swipe...it was great</TD></TR></TABLE>
yep...thats the show....lmao...

Ot: I hope you shave your time..

 

so you have:

C5 block
b16 head
cams/valves upgrade
turbo with 5lbs of boost
and Intake, header, exhaust (I assume)

I dont know but seems to me like you should be running better than a 13.8
Could be your driving, but I think you can definently improve that time.

 

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well whoever proved it didn't know what they were doing!! i've proven myself that it works.......

 

go on a diet

 

hey guys, thanks for the pointers, you've been some good help. my turbo can only go up to5.5 lbs of boost but i do plan to upgrade that. thanks alot. I'll do every single one of these rcommendations, luckily for me, I have a spare ACT clutch on hand and my freind does'nt want his anymore. Thanks! keep the tips coming!

p.s., the Mach 3 turbo thing was funny, LOL, i saw that too, I wonder if they'll do another one, use 50 blades next time.