Lexus V8 vs. Chevy V6 - My first time at the track!
#11
09-12-2010, 11:55 AM
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Location: London, Ontario
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It's not traction that's limiting you. Your trap speed is very, very low for a 3.4 setup car with exhaust work. You need to get the car scanned and tuned, as something is wrong. My 3.4 setup Regal trapped 6-7 MPH higher than you are with the same mods.
Trap speed indicates how much power you're making, and is the read indicator of what times your car has the potential to run. You will not run 13s with 94-95 MPH trap speeds. You should be trapping 99-101.
You're 60's aren't that bad. 60' is the indication of how well you're hooking and getting off the line. With a 2.2 60' like you had, you'd be high-13s with more power. Meaning, if you got your traps up to 99-101 and maintained that 2.2 60' you'd be in the 13.7-13.9 zone (which is what my 3.4 setup car did with a 2.2 60', trapping at 101).
So...glad you had fun, that's all that matters- now get it scanned, get it tuned, and go back.
Trap speed indicates how much power you're making, and is the read indicator of what times your car has the potential to run. You will not run 13s with 94-95 MPH trap speeds. You should be trapping 99-101.
You're 60's aren't that bad. 60' is the indication of how well you're hooking and getting off the line. With a 2.2 60' like you had, you'd be high-13s with more power. Meaning, if you got your traps up to 99-101 and maintained that 2.2 60' you'd be in the 13.7-13.9 zone (which is what my 3.4 setup car did with a 2.2 60', trapping at 101).
So...glad you had fun, that's all that matters- now get it scanned, get it tuned, and go back.
Your Regal had modded rockers too, which is why I'm going there next. Then more tuning of course. I have been listening to you and really appreciate the advise. I think its going the right way...
#12
09-12-2010, 01:38 PM
I actually gained nothing at the track from my rockers on the Regal- I chalk it up to different track conditions. I know they're a worthwhile mod, and they made a huge difference on my Monte- this is just what I experienced. Like I said, I attribute it to different heat/humidity at the track.
Prior to the rockers, I was trapping 99-101 with a 3.4 pulley, Wizaired, PLOG, 3" off-road downpipe, 180* thermostat, Autolite 104 spark plugs, and a tuned I wrote with HP Tuners. If I make it back to the track with the Regal, in GOOD conditions, I'd imagine I'll trap a bit higher (102-103). I ran 13.81 @ 100 or 101 as a best, pre-rockers.
I do definitely think that the rockers will help you, but you should be trapping alot higher as it sits right now.
Prior to the rockers, I was trapping 99-101 with a 3.4 pulley, Wizaired, PLOG, 3" off-road downpipe, 180* thermostat, Autolite 104 spark plugs, and a tuned I wrote with HP Tuners. If I make it back to the track with the Regal, in GOOD conditions, I'd imagine I'll trap a bit higher (102-103). I ran 13.81 @ 100 or 101 as a best, pre-rockers.
I do definitely think that the rockers will help you, but you should be trapping alot higher as it sits right now.
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