[lt4camaro]

Originally Posted by jdasnt3

A hot day and a high DA will definitely keep this car "on the low side," so not all 6th gens will trap 114 at every track and condition. For example, most stock 6th gens trap about 111 to 112 at Bradenton Motorsports in the heat even though we have an elevation of 12 feet. Our density altitude is typically 3000 plus during the hot days and nights here.

Seems like a waste of time running in high heat (a high DA day) wait for a 65 degree cool night and get a good ET.

[jdasnt3]

Originally Posted by lt4camaro

Seems like a waste of time running in high heat (a high DA day) wait for a 65 degree cool night and get a good ET.

LOL. I'll run in the heat. I don't always have to have a record time, plus it's fun. So what if you don't run solid 11's like my car can because it is hot outside? I am still racing against other Challengers and Mustangs who have the same heat to deal with. And I don't street race, so this keeps it safe.


A little bit better air here in FL and my car dips into the 11's on street tires. When it is hot and humid, it is 12.0 at 117 with 2.0 60' times. Not that bad, but I'd run a heck of lot faster in great conditions which we rarely get.

[lt4camaro]

Originally Posted by jdasnt3

LOL. I'll run in the heat. I don't always have to have a record time, plus it's fun. So what if you don't run solid 11's like my car can because it is hot outside? I am still racing against other Challengers and Mustangs who have the same heat to deal with. And I don't street race, so this keeps it safe.


A little bit better air here in FL and my car dips into the 11's on street tires. When it is hot and humid, it is 12.0 at 117 with 2.0 60' times. Not that bad, but I'd run a heck of lot faster in great conditions which we rarely get.

That is a good ET and trap, course I see you have some mods with a A8. I have a 2015 manual base stingray with a xpipe and a tune running only 12.0 117 MPH with a 2.0 60 ft on a 75 degree day.

[jdasnt3]

Originally Posted by lt4camaro

That is a good ET and trap, course I see you have some mods with a A8. I have a 2015 manual base stingray with a xpipe and a tune running only 12.0 117 MPH with a 2.0 60 ft on a 75 degree day.

75 degree day isn't enough info to know what the DA is, though.

I have traded my 2SS in for a 18 Silverado. Once my 16 Malibu lease is up, I plan on looking at a 19 Vette with the A8. I'll mod it the same way as my Camaro was. Can't wait to get one!

[Vtor_ZL1]

You took it to the track and ran it.. that's more than most of these Mexico roll racers can claim.


Congrats on the time. Very few people can beat or even come close to magazine driver's time.. remember they are pros and have HUNDREDS of shots at getting those times, for many of us, its 3 or 4 runs on test n tune.

[lt4camaro]

Originally Posted by jdasnt3

75 degree day isn't enough info to know what the DA is, though.

I have traded my 2SS in for a 18 Silverado. Once my 16 Malibu lease is up, I plan on looking at a 19 Vette with the A8. I'll mod it the same way as my Camaro was. Can't wait to get one!

DA at the track with that temp is about 2000

[jdasnt3]

Originally Posted by lt4camaro

DA at the track with that temp is about 2000

Thanks! Looking towards getting the Vette for more than just its performance capabilities.

[lt4camaro]

Originally Posted by jdasnt3

Thanks! Looking towards getting the Vette for more than just its performance capabilities.

You will love the C7, what are you getting , a Grand Sport?

[JerseyGTO]

One suggestion would be to shallow stage. Yes, it will hurt your reaction time but, if your goal is a better ET, the additional rollout will only help.

Quick link to a good article on staging:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2012/...your-drag-car/

Another, and I know this will not sit well with some, is to skip the water box if you're running radial street tires. I've never seen benefit from lighting up siped tires.

[lt4camaro]

Originally Posted by JerseyGTO

One suggestion would be to shallow stage. Yes, it will hurt your reaction time but, if your goal is a better ET, the additional rollout will only help.

Quick link to a good article on staging:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2012/...your-drag-car/

Another, and I know this will not sit well with some, is to skip the water box if you're running radial street tires. I've never seen benefit from lighting up siped tires.

Warm and clean helps. Heat is the biggest help. Think of it this way, guys running stock original equipment tires on the higher horse factory stock cars have a lot of spin issue's on the street on a cool day , cool pavement, cool tires. Same car on a sun warmed street and 10 miles of heat into the tires makes a huge difference with acceleration grip, the cars actually hook. At least lower warm rear tire pressure to 25 psi and heat them till you get a little smoke with a standing still burnout (pull out of the water first) and watch for better 60 ft times and less tire spin during shifts

[jdasnt3]

Originally Posted by lt4camaro

You will love the C7, what are you getting , a Grand Sport?

I don't think so. For that price I'd go for a Z06. Depending on the rebates and deals, I'd get the Z06 or go cheap with a 1LT. I won't ever use the car on a road course.

[lt4camaro]

Originally Posted by jdasnt3

I don't think so. For that price I'd go for a Z06. Depending on the rebates and deals, I'd get the Z06 or go cheap with a 1LT. I won't ever use the car on a road course.

A base 1LZ Z06 A8 would be a killer on the street and should be available in the low to mid 70's

[jdasnt3]

Originally Posted by lt4camaro

A base 1LZ Z06 A8 would be a killer on the street and should be available in the low to mid 70's

Exactly. It's either that, or if I don't feel like making a "beach house" payment, I'd be happy with the base A8 Stingray. LOL

[lt4camaro]

Originally Posted by jdasnt3

Exactly. It's either that, or if I don't feel like making a "beach house" payment, I'd be happy with the base A8 Stingray. LOL

A base 1LT A8 stingray is about 20k less