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[00GTpony]

Someone told me tonight, the he was sure that my car would run no better then 14.5 quarter. with a good driver... is this true, im kinda upset i thought it was faster then that

 

[2000fordstanggt]

maybe 13.5 with a very good driver. hes an idiot.

 

[StangYellow]

If this is your first time at the track, low 14's should be commonplace. If you know what you are doing, and can record a decent 60ft time, then you should break into the 13's.

 

[40oz]

if you've never been to the track, 14.5 on a stock car is not bad. Low 14's on your second or third trip would be pretty normal, I'd say. High 13's would be doing pretty good on a stock 5 speed. With your exhaust mods, high 13's should easily be in reach.

Whoever told you 14.5's would be the best your car is capable of is ignorant. But you still have to do it to say your car can.

 

[stangdrvr06]

i ran a 13.9 with x pipe and exhaust... it was my first time at the track ..u never know i think u'll be in the 13's.

 

[lazerred02]

It also really depends on where you race. Track prep, weather, and Altiitude all have alot to do with it.

 

[goshia]

I could only get a 14.7 in my GT when it was stock, but I'm racing @ 5800 feet, down 2.1 PSI from sea level. So a stock GT should run anywhere from mid 13's at sea level to upper 14's above a mile high.

My correction factor for altitude is -1.105 seconds

 

[96GTstang46]

Just know, that the 60' will make or break you.. It is one of the most important things at the track, that is, as long as your not missin gears, you will do just fine..

 

[Tim2002GT]

It also really depends on where you race. Track prep, weather, and Altiitude all have alot to do with it.

+1 These factors will be the biggest influence on your times. Along with driver skill.

 

[scupking]

That’s ok; my buddy with an STI says my car will probably run low 15's. He doesn't believe me when I tell him stock GTs run high 13s.

 

[mustangkid05]

^ thats cause only about 1 out of 20 drivers can get it to go into the low 13s lol

 

[hotmustang331]

err 1-10000 LOL

 

[BannonJr]

I spent alot of time at the track last year, when I had, well what is written in my profile there for mods, and I had a hell of a time just to break into the 13's...my best last year was a 14 flat...mind you, the car had 153000km's on it and it needed some engine work, had some serious timing chain issues...

This year with cams (comp stage II) , rebuild, and a good tune I'm running solid 13.4's. Don't think I'm going to get much quicker.

It's one thing to say, "ya, that car should do low 13's" but heck, it's another to go ahead and do it.
There's alot going on in a couple seconds at the tree...lol Launch rpm's, staging lights, amber amber amber GREEN!

I race weekly and feel, and have been told, that I'm a half decent drag racer, there's definately work to do and you learn everytime. I data log every pass with my X2 and look at my shift points, launch rpm, and temperature. I also pay close attention to air pressure...

So anyway, all that to say, don't be discouraged, a 14 second pass is still a decent fast pass. Breaking 13's is a good feeling, breaking 13.5 is better, you'll get the bug, trust me...lol

The most important thing, is to have fun, thats what it's all for, don't let anyone, say blahblah this or blah blah that, it's your car, have a blast!