tell me how....

[vz125dude]

i have a 3.8l 98 camaro. what all in detail would i need to do to it to get it to run in the mid to high 11's? i know it sounds like a stretch but know it can be done somehow. but what would i need to add and modify to get it to run that fast?

[PewterBird]

You are gonna have to mod the hell out of it. Do a search, you will get way better info. I have they feeling if you have to ask, then you probably not the type to build a 11 sec car. Check out the timeslips page, and do some research on their mods, that is going to be your best bet. The fasted I know of is Magnus @ 12.394. Here is his mods:

Cooling System
Hypertech 160 Degree Thermostat
Cooling Fan Switch

Drivetrain
RK Sport Aluminum Drive Shaft
3.73 Gear + Zexel Torsen LSD

Engine
COMP Cams Xtreme Energy 212/212 .520/.520 112LS 110IC Camshaft
Supersix Motorsports Port & Polished Heads
Trick Flow Pushrods
Thrasher Springs/Locks/Retainers

Exhaust
RK Sport Headers
3" Catalytic Converter + 3" S-Pipe
B&B Tri-Flo 2.5" Intermediate Pipe, Quad Tips

Fuel System
Walbro 255 lt/hr In-Tank Pump
Autometer Fuel Pressure Gauge (100psi Full Sweep)
Autometer Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge

Ignition
Taylor Spiral Pro Wires
NGK TR55 Spark Plugs

Induction
SLP Cold Air Induction
Ported Throttle Body
Ported and Polished Upper and Lower Intakes

Suspension
BMR Lower Control Arms (Tubular w/Poly Bushings)
Energy Suspension Poly Trans Mount
Energy Suspension Poly Torque Arm Bushing
Rear '00 WS6 Take-Off Shocks

Transmission
Precision Industries 3300 Pump #8 Torque Converter
TransGo Shift Kit Stage 3
Corvette Servo
B&M Transmission Cooler

Tuning
MAF Translator Plus

Then lose some weight
Passenger Seat 30.95 lb
Back Seat 16.90 lb
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Flap 4.00 lb
Glove Box 2.45 lb
Spare Tire 27.30 lb
Jack 8.55 lb
A/C Unit 21.30 lb
Air Condenser 8.40 lb
1 Piece DS 10.00 lbs.
Front Sway Bar - Stock 00 V6 Sway Bar. 9.5 lb
Front Bumper Support - 00 V6 Support 19.0 lb
Rear Bumper Support - 00 V6 Support 19.5 lb

Then you are gonna have to find a way to drop .3
oh yeah and credit Magnus for all the info it was pulled off his site. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ March 20, 2003: Message edited by: PewterBird ]</p>

[PewterBird]

Oh yeah, he was on nitrous at the time [img]smile.gif[/img]