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    My Stock 06 Vert Turns a New Best E.T. of 11.69 @ 120.82

    With traction it is possible. But with the run flats, I don't think so. Much of the extra horsepower made by the weather is lost in more wheel spin because of the tire. I will have to make a tire change for sure. And unfortunately the cold weather is about done here (dammit!) But I am very...
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    My Stock 06 Vert Turns a New Best E.T. of 11.69 @ 120.82

    Glad the description helped! You will need all the finesse you can muster to get 528 RWHP to hook. That is alot of power (GenIV level)and it is a finnicky process. PS-2s are supposed to really help but sounds like you have to much zip for them too. You might want to stick a DR on there and...
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    My Stock 06 Vert Turns a New Best E.T. of 11.69 @ 120.82

    Shandon, you might want to get a copy of the latest NHRA manual. They actually have a section in there dedicated to high performance street cars where they have changed the rules to 11.50 for verts or hardtops if they are stock (or near stock). The rule change was in response to the Viper and...
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    My Stock 06 Vert Turns a New Best E.T. of 11.69 @ 120.82

    Uh, thanks, I think. Not sure we ever disagreed on practice improving drag racing results and I agree posting actual results beats bench racing any day. As to those passes by the "other brands" driver practice doesn't change trap speed from 123 to 128 on a purported "stock" car. I don't think...
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    My Stock 06 Vert Turns a New Best E.T. of 11.69 @ 120.82

    11.66 is getting it done. Nice job! You read my mind on the gears. I am planning to go to 3.55s also but have held off for the exact reason you state. I figured if 1-2 traction is tough now that it would be even worse with the gears and probably be a wash with the better launch and...
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    My Stock 06 Vert Turns a New Best E.T. of 11.69 @ 120.82

    My best trap speed has been 123 and 123.5. The first was on the night I set my previous best e.t. of 11.807. The weather was incredible for Florida with a DA of -1000 to -1300 feet. The second was on another great weather night (where I was hoping to improve on my time) with negative DA...
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    My Stock 06 Vert Turns a New Best E.T. of 11.69 @ 120.82

    Thanks guys for the cudos. I agree the 60' is the bulk of this but here is one of the other times I ran that had the same 60' but noticeably slower e.t. This is the 1-2 shift nemesis at work. These passes were run less than 15 minutes apart. The second one gives up .63 seconds despite...
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    My Stock 06 Vert Turns a New Best E.T. of 11.69 @ 120.82

    On the launch I would hold the tach at 2750-3250 RPMs depending on track condition. The release is very quick, almost like one step removed from an intended burnout. If I just drop the clutch at that rpm it will spin but if I release it very quickly but smoothly combined with timing the...
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    My Stock 06 Vert Turns a New Best E.T. of 11.69 @ 120.82

    Great night at the track tonight. After continuing to refine my driving technique on this car, it finally all came together tonight and I posted a best time of 11.69 at 120.8 MPH on a bone stock car with run flats. Anybody done better? Track prep was very good and the weather was good but...
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    Corvette ZR1 Turns a 10.55 At 137 MPH

    It looked like it hooked great to me. I was also suspicious that the rear end ratio was changed as firt gear was very short. It came out hard though and got good traction. It did get a little squirly mid track but nothing major. I also forgot to mention in my original post that in this 10.55...
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    Corvette ZR1 Turns a 10.55 At 137 MPH

    Yeah, Nine, but ALL the guys standing around the car SWORE it was stock! When I watched the first pass I was listening to two guys watching the pass that were with the "group" that hung around it. I am listening to the idle in this thing, etc. and thinking NO Fn way. Then after the pass they...
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    Corvette ZR1 Turns a 10.55 At 137 MPH

    Yes, I am almost positive this is the car. I remember those wheels on it (front). At the track it had different wheels on the back with the DRs but I'll bet this is it. Given that, I am not impressed as this is a heavily modded car and with stock 08 vipers trapping 130 with 200+ extra pounds...
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    Corvette ZR1 Turns a 10.55 At 137 MPH

    Yes it WAS red. And like I said it had a very lopey idle and loud exhaust. I had plenty of Z06's to compare it to as far as exhaust tone, idle quality etc. That is why I said I was nearly sure it was modified. If this is the car you are talking about then frankly a Gen IV would spank a stock...
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    Corvette ZR1 Turns a 10.55 At 137 MPH

    Don't neglect the part of my post that makes clear I don't think this car is stock and frankly after just looking at the DC performance numbers on a Gen IV with mods similar to what I think this ZR1 had (but don't know for sure) it may be a toss up. 618 RWHP with traction on a GEN IV may well...
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    Corvette ZR1 Turns a 10.55 At 137 MPH

    Furman and Ranger ran Z06's not a ZR1. There is a big difference (e.g. supercharger and over 100 additional HP).
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    Corvette ZR1 Turns a 10.55 At 137 MPH

    Interesting night at the track tonight. Got to see a ZR1 in action. Here are the particulars. Density altitude was about 700 feet. Temps around 65-70. I am pretty sure this car was modified. Looks like it had headers and an aftermarket exhaust but I can't say for sure as I haven't...
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    Viper vs. Z06 1/4 mile time question

    Again, I don't think this debate is entirely about whether it "can" be done. I think for the most part that isn't in dispute for the "exceptional" driver (at least not by me). But part of what is trying to be established here is what is the "bell curve" of typical results for both cars with...
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    Viper vs. Z06 1/4 mile time question

    I'll take the toys and money over the education too. Saves time! LOL. And speaking of going to the track and getting results, it looks like another 1 in 1000 day at the track this wednesday here in florida (high of 62 BUT LOW of 35 - yeah). Can't believe it. Probably the last day of...
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    Viper vs. Z06 1/4 mile time question

    Good point! Apparently alot of us have to much time on our hands.:rolaugh:
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    Viper vs. Z06 1/4 mile time question

    This is some of what I was trying to get at in analyzing the purported fast times for Zs. If we can't have reasonable assurance that the car is stock to begin with then all the rest goes out the window. Because what happens next is we see a fast time posted stating it is stock but the run...
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    Viper vs. Z06 1/4 mile time question

    I happen to be a self-made millionare business owner as well with the addition of a double bachelor's degree from UCLA (one of the top 15 public universities in the country) and an MBA (that Master's Degree in Business) and Furman's english and grammar look fine to me. This is an internet forum...
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    Viper vs. Z06 1/4 mile time question

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    My Stock 06 Vert defeats a Supercharged 08 Hemi Challenger in 1/4 mile grudge match

    Re: My Stock 06 Vert defeats a Supercharged 08 Hemi Challenger in 1/4 mile grudge mat You are correct. It would have been a photo at 1/8. I assume the challenger ran an auto which gave him an advantage at 330 where I am in the 1-2 shift which leaves alot of time on the table because of...
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    My Stock 06 Vert defeats a Supercharged 08 Hemi Challenger in 1/4 mile grudge match

    Re: My Stock 06 Vert defeats a Supercharged 08 Hemi Challenger in 1/4 mile grudge mat No, I don't. I should have paid more attention.
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    My Stock 06 Vert defeats a Supercharged 08 Hemi Challenger in 1/4 mile grudge match

    Re: My Stock 06 Vert defeats a Supercharged 08 Hemi Challenger in 1/4 mile grudge mat Yes they are run flats. Best launch RPM is about 3000 RPM. Done just right with a quick clutch disengagement it will put you in the sweet spot of coming out hard but not bogging, nor blowing the tires.

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