crappy nite at the strip

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

2 weeks ago she was running pretty strong with trap speeds in the 76 to 78mph range and times btw 9.3 and 9.5 (all 1/8 mile passes). Tonite she was bogging down BIG TIME, it felt like I had the AC on (which I didnt). I was powerbrakeing to about 1500 rpm and flooring it on launch, once it got past 1st gear it got better but not much, the car has 27000 miles so should I do some basic maintenance (fuel filter and PCV valve) before going any further?

 

[TripleBlk]

2 weeks ago she was running pretty strong with trap speeds in the 76 to 78mph range and times btw 9.3 and 9.5 (all 1/8 mile passes). Tonite she was bogging down BIG TIME, it felt like I had the AC on (which I didnt). I was powerbrakeing to about 1500 rpm and flooring it on launch, once it got past 1st gear it got better but not much, the car has 27000 miles so should I do some basic maintenance (fuel filter and PCV valve) before going any further?

With an automatic I would load up the converter to 2000k or so, and release the brake when the second yellow pops. Then EASE into the accelerator pedal. It's easier said than done, takes lots and lots of practice.

 

[89gtVert]

what would a 9.5 at 76 mph be in the quarter? Thats what i run also. 2.26 60'

 

[TripleBlk]

what would a 9.5 at 76 mph be in the quarter? Thats what i run also. 2.26 60'

probably a 14.2 to 14.4 - you are giving up alot with those 60 foot times.

 

[007]

2 weeks ago she was running pretty strong with trap speeds in the 76 to 78mph range and times btw 9.3 and 9.5 (all 1/8 mile passes). Tonite she was bogging down BIG TIME, it felt like I had the AC on (which I didnt). I was powerbrakeing to about 1500 rpm and flooring it on launch, once it got past 1st gear it got better but not much, the car has 27000 miles so should I do some basic maintenance (fuel filter and PCV valve) before going any further?

If you havent flushed your tranny yet, its about time. Get yourself some 4.10s and youll be much happier.

 

[89gtVert]

probably a 14.2 to 14.4 - you are giving up alot with those 60 foot times.

Wow I didnt think it was in that range, better than what I thought. It was my first time at the strip though so maybe next time i can get some better 60' times.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

2 weeks ago she was running pretty strong with trap speeds in the 76 to 78mph range and times btw 9.3 and 9.5 (all 1/8 mile passes). Tonite she was bogging down BIG TIME, it felt like I had the AC on (which I didnt). I was powerbrakeing to about 1500 rpm and flooring it on launch, once it got past 1st gear it got better but not much, the car has 27000 miles so should I do some basic maintenance (fuel filter and PCV valve) before going any further?

So....let me ask the obvious. Did you remember to turn off the traction control?

 

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

Yeah.

 

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

If you havent flushed your tranny yet, its about time. Get yourself some 4.10s and youll be much happier.

What about gas mileage w/4.10's, since 80% of my driving is highway miles.

 

[007]

What about gas mileage w/4.10's, since 80% of my driving is highway miles.

Mine didnt seem to change significantly. Get some pulleys if you want to improve milage and gain a few hp. I turn 3k rpm at 80. Thats fine for me. You could get some 3.90s I guess but the 4.10s and chip are by far the best cheap mods to wake up an auto. Huge difference. 1st gear is SO long with the 3.27s. I could never go back, I'm telling you its is a vast improvement. Much more than anything else I've done.

The gears will really help at the track and make daily driving a lot more fun.

 

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

In the future I plan on getting a KB blower so would 4.10's be overkill?

 

[back_in_black]

kb says 373's are best in the 1/4

 

[Gearbanger 101]

In the future I plan on getting a KB blower so would 4.10's be overkill?

Your rear tires will hate you.