First time at the track

[Harry94]

Went to Famosa raceway this weekend for the test n tune. This is my first time racing at a track. I was pretty consistant. Three runs with the best being a 16.595 @ 82.14 and the worst was a 16.614 @ 81.64. Mods are in my sig. The only other things I did were take the spare tire and tools out of the trunk. Tire pressure was at 33lbs the first run and 25lbs the other two. Track was green and I was having traction problems with the open rearend.

1st run :cool:
R/T... .611
60'... 2.486
330... 6.954
1/8... 10.667
MPH... 66.49
1000... 13.862
1/4... 16.595
MPH... 82.41

2nd run [img]smile.gif[/img]
R/T... .937
60'... 2.410
330... 6.879
1/8... 10.613
MPH... 66.16
1000... 13.832
1/4... 16.595
MPH... 81.42

3rd run [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img]
R/T... .841
60'... 2.426
330... 6.920
1/8... 10.652
MPH... 66.19
1000... 13.860
1/4... 16.614
MPH... 81.64

Next time I should have 3.73 w/lsd installed. Will this get me to the 15sec. range?

[strobhen]

work on the launch

you want to ease into the gas, don't try to slam it.

Rev up to about 1.5-2k rpms and hold it, when time to go, let off brake and ease into the gas quickly but smoothly to go wot.

The lsd will help a lot with traction though

[ February 24, 2003: Message edited by: strobhen ]</p>

[Harry94]

I didn't expect the track to be as slick as it was. There were 2 accidents(5.0 and GTO) that day and a lot of lifts. No one was hurt but a little scary. I hate seeing nice cars wreck. [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img] Also the second run was a 16.597 not 16.595.

[mr_man]

What size tire's do you have? I pulled high 2.1 to low 2.2 60' with the only mod being bigger tires.

[Harry94]

I've got 245/50R16. They are the Kumho 711.

[StockV6Cam]

For my car (M5 3.4) it was best to rev to about 1700-1800 RPM before launch. You might want to try that next time. Also I really believe that 3.73's will hurt a stock (internally) 3.4L because of it's sh!tty power band. With those gears in the 5 speed I'm above 4500 RPM for most of the race which is where my HP takes a nose dive. Also if you look at MustangEater's times and mine you'll notice that he consistantly is about .2 - .4 faster than me, yet he pulls similar 1/8th mile times. So if you want my opinion, go with 3.42's unless you plan on replacing the heads/cam. Then 3.73's would definitely be the way to go!

[MustangEater8251]

Gears onn your auto not sure what would work best in a 3.4L.


As for the 60's I think you can get down to a 2.3 60' maybe the 2.2 60'. What you really need ot work on is your trap speeds. That is showing what is making the power.

jsut getting a better launch and improving your 60' with a 2.2-2.3 should make yo .2-.4 faster in the 1.4, and i think its attainable in your stock form.


heck I ran 15.913, with exhaust, intake and plugs/wires [img]smile.gif[/img] Just took lots and lots of practice, and perfect conditions [img]smile.gif[/img]

[MustangEater8251]

Also if I were you I would consider a 1-piece riveshaft, aluminum is better, but steel is cheaper [img]smile.gif[/img]


you pulled better times then my first 3-4 times out in my car and I had more mods and previous track experience.

[Harry94]

I know I need to get my launches down. Like I said track conditions weren't the greatest. It was very green. :( As far as the gears, I just wanted to get some of my drivetrain done. I plan getting the driveshaft, corvette servo and shift kit done. Also the pcm will be reprogrammed. I plan to do a lot of mods, I'm just short on cash like everyone else. In the end I'd like to go supercharged. For now, all motor baby! If I can get a 15 flat all motor I'd be satisfied. [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] Especially w/116,000 miles and counting.

[Harry94]

Also I posted in advanced tech about reprogramming if you are interested.

[shortdog273]

Work on that 60' and you will see better times.