Just Got My First 1/4 Mile Time...

That's pretty good. I would suggest an aftermarket shifter with end stops if you plan on doing more racing though. Don't want to bend those shift forks.

those sound about right

I think a high flow catted H or X pipe would be better than headers to start. Or do both. I only did headers because I got them off ebay for cheap. Didn't help at all with the stock h pipe that I still have for now. How was your 60' time?

Did you push it down the track?


J/K, my first time was in the 16's at 90MPH. With nothing else and going back to the track religously I got it down to a 14.44 at 94MPH bone stock.

longtubes, o/r hpipe, gears, shifter, DR's and you should be pretty damn close man......good luck, and good first times...what were your 60's??

Next time have your buddy sit it out.

Caldwell congrats on losing your virginity! LOL! The good news is that with a 96mph trap speed your car is capable of 14.3's as it sits right now once you learn the proper launch and shifting techniques. Get your buddy out of the car and I imagine you'll pick up another 1-2mph... that's 13 second MPH given a sub 1.9 60' and some quick shifts.

It's pretty cool some of these old timers cough Paul and Vib still remember their first times.. as if there was any doubt they wouldnt? 14.4 stock is impressive.. I'd like to see you shift!

and I bet you could definately hit 14s without your bud in the car, nice run

EpiKk3 said:

It's pretty cool some of these old timers cough Paul and Vib still remember their first times.. as if there was any doubt they wouldnt? 14.4 stock is impressive.. I'd like to see you shift!

and I bet you could definately hit 14s without your bud in the car, nice run

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Hey, I'm not old! But since you mentioned remembering my old times...

stock: 15.2 at 90

added 3.73's, HD clutch, pro 5.0 shifter, x pipe, flowmasters, and bumped timing: 14.96 at 91.5mph

added pulleys: 14.6 at 94.89mph

added edelbrock performer intake, 65mm T-body, shorty headers: 14.3 at 97.2mph

added nitto DR's and a homemade CAI: 13.8 at 98.5mph

added AFR heads, FTI cam, fuel upgrades, eec tuner: 12.7 at 107

added 315 DR's and a different track: 12.5 at 109

added a shortbelt and yanked the pass seat on nittos: 12.33 at 110
on ET streets: 12.19 at 112.5mph

added tubular K member, A arms, coil overs, adjust. shocks and struts: 12.03 at 112.1mph



How's that for my old feeble memory!?!? LOL!

Old timers? Your just jealous because I'll have front row parking before you.

What the fawk was your buddy doing in the car? Regardless, those times aren't bad. That trap speed is good for mid-14's or so. Just get some more practice, and lose your buddy (a good .15 seconds or so) and you'll see some better times for sure.

you mph is good for a low 14!

practice, practice, practice.

we all have to start somewhere. My first time at the track I was in the 15's a well. I hope my next trip sometime soon this yr will push me into the mid to low 13's

Loose the boyfriend ASAP you don't need extra weight. Sub frames will help eliminate chassis flex to help weight transfer in your vert.

wytstang said:

Loose the boyfriend ASAP you don't need extra weight. Sub frames will help eliminate chassis flex to help weight transfer in your vert.

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I'm curious what track let you take a ride along?

BTW - 15.9 is where I started. So you have no where to go but faster.

Good MPH caldwell! What was the 60" like. Seems like with d/r's and a good launch you could run solid 14's

Killercanary said:

Hey, I'm not old! But since you mentioned remembering my old times...

stock: 15.2 at 90

added 3.73's, HD clutch, pro 5.0 shifter, x pipe, flowmasters, and bumped timing: 14.96 at 91.5mph

added pulleys: 14.6 at 94.89mph

added edelbrock performer intake, 65mm T-body, shorty headers: 14.3 at 97.2mph

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Seeing this makes me even happier with my progress. Considering I was able to run 14.4's @ 96 without my ported manifold or Pro M and with an AODE. Thanks Paul. I wonder how close I can get to 13's without a stall converter. Hmmmm.... Ok sorry to hijack I'm done now