Took my Stage 3.5 ZL1 1LE to the drags, lol

Jason18ZL1LE · 10-15-2019, 08:55 AM

So at CamaroCon I decided to drag race the 1LE for the hell of it. Even though I have approx 900fwhp and am setup entirely for road race, I can’t complain at my 10.8 @ 130 run with a 1.8 60ft on a 19inch wheel and R888R considering I’ve never launched any manual car ever... Of course the bog is very evident and a few good launches were given up to wheel hop at the 100-150ft mark.

SO... my odd question is what wheel and tire combo is “recommended” for a car that is just drag racing for fun and not chasing tenths? I had 19” MT SS and they were squirrelly as hell with my stuff suspension so I removed them after only 200mi.

Should I go 18 or 17 or is my 1LE suspension just going to screw me no matter what?

Video of the run https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kg3aYl...d=rrqkhgjmk9lo

ssmofo · 10-15-2019, 09:21 AM

What pressure did you set the MT at? I run 17 PSI on the street SS and never had issues with wheel hop or traction and ran a 1.64 60 foot. 18 inch will be fine.

Jason18ZL1LE · 10-15-2019, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ssmofo

What pressure did you set the MT at? I run 17 PSI on the street SS and never had issues with wheel hop or traction and ran a 1.64 60 foot. 18 inch will be fine.

Are you a 1LE? I ran mine at 18psi. They never hopped or spun, but they caused the back of my car at speed to move side to side. I suspect the sidewall and the 1LE suspension were a terrible match. Had a couple unplanned lane changes at 100+

Vtor_ZL1 · 10-15-2019, 09:47 AM

Did you convert to front wheel drive ? All those 900fwhp

Jason18ZL1LE · 10-15-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

Did you convert to front wheel drive ? All those 900fwhp

Flywheel HP.

Vigilante375 · 10-15-2019, 02:51 PM

It's better to say BHP like every other person/ manufacturer/ car reviewer does about a vehicle's engine horsepower.

Nitto or Mickey will be a good tire. Make sure the rim you get will fit over the rear brakes. I'd say 18s but.

Jason18ZL1LE · 10-15-2019, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Vigilante375

It's better to say BHP like every other person/ manufacturer/ car reviewer does about a vehicle's engine horsepower.

Nitto or Mickey will be a good tire. Make sure the rim you get will fit over the rear brakes. I'd say 18s but.

Fair enough. But like I already said the Mickeys were sketch. The 18s will clear the rear brakes no problem. So Im looking for alternative recommendations

Joshinator99 · 10-15-2019, 06:23 PM

I’ve had good luck with the Nitto NT555R drag radial, 305/35/20. You can run them on OEM wheels, cruise fine on the street, and pull down 10’s at the strip no problem. They’re probably capable of going even faster, guess I need to spin the blower harder! I’m sure there are better options for hardcore drag racing, but I’m pleasantly surprised at how good these have been. I feel like these are a more street friendly drag radial vs MT, etc.

Alain · 10-15-2019, 07:03 PM

Dude, that scenery is amazing !!!

car sounds great.

jvandy50 · 10-16-2019, 05:35 PM

Who tuned it? I’d be very happy with that run man, she sounds good too

Jason18ZL1LE · 10-16-2019, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jvandy50

Who tuned it? I’d be very happy with that run man, she sounds good too

Built and tuned by Mike Franz with RedBarnRacing in SoCal. You can find him on Instagram. I have 12k miles on this build and not a single issue. Strong car

Revalot · 10-16-2019, 09:30 PM

That's moving for a factory car !

G2K · 10-17-2019, 12:36 PM

That's normal when you run a drag radial outback and street tires at the front... I have the same issue anytime I don't put skinnies on.

Tim M · 10-17-2019, 02:21 PM

Kudos for running it!

10-15-2019, 08:55 AM	#1
Jason18ZL1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 134	Took my Stage 3.5 ZL1 1LE to the drags, lol So at CamaroCon I decided to drag race the 1LE for the hell of it. Even though I have approx 900fwhp and am setup entirely for road race, I can’t complain at my 10.8 @ 130 run with a 1.8 60ft on a 19inch wheel and R888R considering I’ve never launched any manual car ever... Of course the bog is very evident and a few good launches were given up to wheel hop at the 100-150ft mark. SO... my odd question is what wheel and tire combo is “recommended” for a car that is just drag racing for fun and not chasing tenths? I had 19” MT SS and they were squirrelly as hell with my stuff suspension so I removed them after only 200mi. Should I go 18 or 17 or is my 1LE suspension just going to screw me no matter what? Video of the run https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kg3aYl...d=rrqkhgjmk9lo __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE - Summit White 529whp Baseline / 760whp 762tq ARH Ceramic Coated LTH 1 7/8" \ ATI 15% Lower \ RotoFab Big Gulp \ Katech 103mm TB \ Ported Blower \ DSX Fuel System \ Flex Fuel E85 \ Custom Cam \ Dual Springs \ Corsa Exhaust \ Prospeed Heat Exchanger \ Cordes Big3\ C&R Racing Radiator \ LS3 Stat housing \ 160* Thermostat \ NX Lid

10-15-2019, 09:47 AM	#4
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Did you convert to front wheel drive ? All those 900fwhp __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

10-15-2019, 06:23 PM	#8
Joshinator99 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Petersham MA Posts: 4,741	I’ve had good luck with the Nitto NT555R drag radial, 305/35/20. You can run them on OEM wheels, cruise fine on the street, and pull down 10’s at the strip no problem. They’re probably capable of going even faster, guess I need to spin the blower harder! I’m sure there are better options for hardcore drag racing, but I’m pleasantly surprised at how good these have been. I feel like these are a more street friendly drag radial vs MT, etc. __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors, LPE BB HPFP, 15” conversion *1059 WHP/944 WTQ, 9.48@150*

10-15-2019, 07:03 PM	#9
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	Dude, that scenery is amazing !!! car sounds great. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

10-17-2019, 12:36 PM	#13
G2K @Blackmamba_1LE Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 740	That's normal when you run a drag radial outback and street tires at the front... I have the same issue anytime I don't put skinnies on. __________________ OG: Pray Perf FBO ET:11.5 @119 THEN:LT4 SC, E85 + Meth :10.6 @135 NOW: H/C Whipple 416ci

10-15-2019, 09:21 AM	#2
ssmofo Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dallas Posts: 420	What pressure did you set the MT at? I run 17 PSI on the street SS and never had issues with wheel hop or traction and ran a 1.64 60 foot. 18 inch will be fine.

10-15-2019, 02:51 PM	#6
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,366	It's better to say BHP like every other person/ manufacturer/ car reviewer does about a vehicle's engine horsepower. Nitto or Mickey will be a good tire. Make sure the rim you get will fit over the rear brakes. I'd say 18s but.

10-16-2019, 05:35 PM	#10
jvandy50 Drives: 18 ZL1-1LE, 10 JKU Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: AR Posts: 584	Who tuned it? I’d be very happy with that run man, she sounds good too

10-16-2019, 09:30 PM	#12
Revalot Drives: ZL1/1LE parts added Join Date: May 2018 Location: Somewhere around Texas pines tress and smooth asphalt Posts: 609	That's moving for a factory car !

10-17-2019, 02:21 PM	#14
Tim M Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 807	Kudos for running it! __________________ 2018 SS 1LE German Based Nurburgring Visit #19 Ring Laps: 77

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