• Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-

2011 5.0L GT track times

  • Thread starter Thread starter LRSjmac
  • Start date Start date Aug 2, 2010

LRSjmac

Premium Sponsor
Sep 9, 2008
335
0
17
Hewitt, Tx
Aug 2, 2010
#1
  • Aug 2, 2010
  • #1
Can't believe I forgot to post this up. Finally found the time to take the 2011 to the local 1/4 mile diggs a couple of weekends ago. The weather conditions were less than optimal. Temp was 94° at 9:30pm (it only cooled to 88° by 12:30am) & D.A. was +2900.

The track was Prairie Hill Dragway, which isn't exactly the best track in the world, but has funtional timing equipment. Scott, the owner of the car, made 3 passes that were pretty impressive for the Texas heat/humidity & the less than optimal track surface. The one that made us drink a celebration beer was a 12.221 @ 111.55mph with a 1.599 60ft.

The car is a manual tranny, Brembo package with 3.73's.

Mods to the car were as follows:
SCT tuner
FRPP lowering Springs
Steeda rear swaybar relocation
15x10" Race Star rear wheels
Mickey Thompson 26x10 ET Drags

Since then, we've added a Hushpower Axle-Back & a Steeda CAI, so hopefully 11's will come in short order!



 

Chewyz_me

New Member
Jun 24, 2010
24
0
0
Jacksonville, FL
Aug 6, 2010
#2
  • Aug 6, 2010
  • #2
nice numbers! especially that 60 ft under 2sec

curious how you fit 15" rims over the brembos?! There are very few rims in the 18" size i can fit over mine...15" are completely out the question
 

LRSjmac

Premium Sponsor
Sep 9, 2008
335
0
17
Hewitt, Tx
Aug 6, 2010
#3
  • Aug 6, 2010
  • #3
Chewyz_me said:
nice numbers! especially that 60 ft under 2sec

curious how you fit 15" rims over the brembos?! There are very few rims in the 18" size i can fit over mine...15" are completely out the question
Click to expand...

Thanks!

We left the stock wheels on the front & used a Steeda Rear Swaybar Relocation on the back to clear the 15x10s. I'm guessing you have a Camaro from your sig; on the Mustang only the front is Brembo, the rears are standard issue.

If someone is cutting 2.0 60ft on a full slick, something is wrong!
 

Gearbanger 101

Straight Outta Locash
20+ Year Stangneter
Aug 10, 2002
9,457
1,377
234
Ontario, Canada
Aug 6, 2010
#4
  • Aug 6, 2010
  • #4
Very impressive for a car with virtually no power mods. I would also imagine that the lowering springs probably hurt more than they helped.

Mid-11's, in the mid-teens will be a snap with the intake and exhaust mods along with some better air.

These 2011's continue to impress.
 

ill advised

Member
Apr 29, 2003
656
10
19
West L.A.
Aug 6, 2010
#5
  • Aug 6, 2010
  • #5
What I like most about the 1/4-mile numbers I'm seeing for the new GT is the trap speed. Typically GT's with good traction and gearing could put down a nice et but the mph would show they were down on power. 110+ is great to see.
 

LRSjmac

Premium Sponsor
Sep 9, 2008
335
0
17
Hewitt, Tx
Aug 6, 2010
#6
  • Aug 6, 2010
  • #6
Gearbanger 101 said:
Very impressive for a car with virtually no power mods. I would also imagine that the lowering springs probably hurt more than they helped.

Mid-11's, in the mid-teens will be a snap with the intake and exhaust mods along with some better air.

These 2011's continue to impress.
Click to expand...

Impressive indeed! We feel the same way, that the lowering springs are probably hurting more than the stock ones would have. Hopefully here in the next week or two we can get back to the track & see what the CAI & exhaust added!
 

Chewyz_me

New Member
Jun 24, 2010
24
0
0
Jacksonville, FL
Aug 6, 2010
#7
  • Aug 6, 2010
  • #7
LRSjmac said:
Thanks!

We left the stock wheels on the front & used a Steeda Rear Swaybar Relocation on the back to clear the 15x10s. I'm guessing you have a Camaro from your sig; on the Mustang only the front is Brembo, the rears are standard issue.

If someone is cutting 2.0 60ft on a full slick, something is wrong!
Click to expand...


Oooh, I never realized they were only front! good to know

as for the slicks...i failed to notice that part lol, i was thinking DOT tires. Still good #'s though.
 

LRSjmac

Premium Sponsor
Sep 9, 2008
335
0
17
Hewitt, Tx
Aug 6, 2010
#8
  • Aug 6, 2010
  • #8
Chewyz_me said:
Oooh, I never realized they were only front! good to know

as for the slicks...i failed to notice that part lol, i was thinking DOT tires. Still good #'s though.
Click to expand...

Yeah, only the Camaro & Challenger got the rear Brembo brakes. Good for open track, but sucks if you want to mount some straight line meats.

Mustang got the nod for smaller rear brakes which is good for straight line, but leaves a little to be desired on the open track, even though it still works.
 

Chewyz_me

New Member
Jun 24, 2010
24
0
0
Jacksonville, FL
Aug 6, 2010
#9
  • Aug 6, 2010
  • #9
^ Very true. I wouldn't give up my rear brembos for the option of smaller rims (maybe if it was a drag only car) but I do still plan on getting some light weight 19's w/ Nitto D/Rs. low 20lbs ain't too bad.
 

LRSjmac

Premium Sponsor
Sep 9, 2008
335
0
17
Hewitt, Tx
Oct 7, 2010
#10
  • Oct 7, 2010
  • #10
Update:

With the addition of a Steeda CAI, Stainless Works Longtubes, Hushpower Axle-Back, & BBR Custom Tune the car went 11.85 @ 114.95 in 100 degree heat.

Now with the air getting to a more reasonable temperature, we should see some real improvement with no other mods!
 

GroverDill

GoldMember
Founding Member
Aug 18, 1999
5,442
1,490
214
Demotte IN 46310
Oct 7, 2010
#11
  • Oct 7, 2010
  • #11
Holy **** that is moving for such a short mod list.

I guess I need to get a CAI and tune on mine at least
 

LRSjmac

Premium Sponsor
Sep 9, 2008
335
0
17
Hewitt, Tx
Oct 7, 2010
#12
  • Oct 7, 2010
  • #12
Darn right you do! PM me when you're ready.
 

LRSjmac

Premium Sponsor
Sep 9, 2008
335
0
17
Hewitt, Tx
Nov 17, 2010
#13
  • Nov 17, 2010
  • #13
Update:

Went back to the track last weekend. Scott added RaceStar front runners & a Dynotech aluminum driveshaft. The air is finally cooling down, but still not mineshaft by any means.

The car went 11.51 @ 117.24 with a 1.53 60ft.

Going to try & make it back this coming Saturday for one last pass before they close the track for the year.
 

SteedaGT9150

Advanced Member
Nov 10, 2004
1,351
59
68
Maryland
Nov 18, 2010
#14
  • Nov 18, 2010
  • #14
nice
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

  • Locked
SOLD 2011 Premium Twin Turbo *957rwhp* Turn-key
  • 7upstang91
  • Feb 20, 2017
  • S197 Mustangs For Sale (2005-14)
Replies
0
Views
3K
S197 Mustangs For Sale (2005-14) Feb 20, 2017
7upstang91
  • Locked
Expired 2009 Mustang Gt Premium Track Car
  • Phillip Moore
  • Dec 15, 2014
  • S197 Mustangs For Sale (2005-14)
Replies
0
Views
2K
S197 Mustangs For Sale (2005-14) Dec 15, 2014
Phillip Moore
CJ Pony Parts Gotta Have It Race
  • Steve@CJPony
  • May 7, 2012
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
1K
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- May 25, 2012
YELLOW42RCODE
B
  • Locked
Expired 00/03 Cobra Clone Fully Built Street/track Monster Kenne Bell
  • BOSS GT
  • Aug 20, 2013
  • SN95 Mustangs For Sale (1994-04)
Replies
4
Views
12K
SN95 Mustangs For Sale (1994-04) Oct 29, 2013
BOSS GT
B
C
  • Locked
SOLD 1986 Lx Coupe - Coyote Motor, Ccw's, T56, Mm Suspension
  • Coupester
  • Jan 23, 2014
  • Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93)
Replies
0
Views
10K
Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93) Jan 23, 2014
Coupester
C
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?