My 2012 5.0 at the drag strip for the first time. Pics inside.
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Joined: January 23, 2011
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From: RICHMOND VA
Lol guys I'm sorry. I was super tired last night.
2012 5.0
Steeda CAI , Brenspeed 93 Tune.
Stainless Works 1 7/8 LT headers ,catted x-pipe and Catbacks.
Mickey Thompson 265/18's on stock rim running 18 Psi's.
I also have a Steeda tune, I want to test both at the track.
Umm **** I don't want to disappoint you guys but I won't lie to you guys either. It was about 90 degrees. I ran the car 3 times. There was so much wheel hop after it would hook that we thought something would break so we decided to park it.
Best time was 12.5 1/4 mile with a 1.88 60ft because I MISSED 3rd gear. Lol
Don't worry guys... I just installed Steeda lower control arms to reduce the wheel hop. I'm sorry if this is disappointing I'll be back there again with wider tires and the lower control arms.
I was at the track on Saturday for no ET. The cars pictures are still on the Milan Drag Way website. I had to buy them online LOL. :-)
2012 5.0
Steeda CAI , Brenspeed 93 Tune.
Stainless Works 1 7/8 LT headers ,catted x-pipe and Catbacks.
Mickey Thompson 265/18's on stock rim running 18 Psi's.
I also have a Steeda tune, I want to test both at the track.
Umm **** I don't want to disappoint you guys but I won't lie to you guys either. It was about 90 degrees. I ran the car 3 times. There was so much wheel hop after it would hook that we thought something would break so we decided to park it.
Best time was 12.5 1/4 mile with a 1.88 60ft because I MISSED 3rd gear. Lol
Don't worry guys... I just installed Steeda lower control arms to reduce the wheel hop. I'm sorry if this is disappointing I'll be back there again with wider tires and the lower control arms.
I was at the track on Saturday for no ET. The cars pictures are still on the Milan Drag Way website. I had to buy them online LOL. :-)
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From: RICHMOND VA
Originally Posted by AlsCobra
That's cool man. 12.5 first time out with minimal mods. Not bad at all. A few more trips out there will shave some of that .5 off for sure.
Thank you.
12's is really unacceptable. I should be in the 11's.
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From: Dallas
11's are possible. See this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy2RQXtwyqw
Good luck!! (and great pics, BTW!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy2RQXtwyqw
Good luck!! (and great pics, BTW!!)
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Joined: January 19, 2011
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From: Montgomery, AL
missing 3rd gear means you need either the barton or joe heck racing shifter mounting bracket.
I would ALWAYS miss 3rd and hit 5th by mistake. Once I installed the bracket, never again.
Also, if you're still on the stock shocks/struts/springs, lowering the car and installing better shocks/struts can help reduce wheel hop.
I would ALWAYS miss 3rd and hit 5th by mistake. Once I installed the bracket, never again.
Also, if you're still on the stock shocks/struts/springs, lowering the car and installing better shocks/struts can help reduce wheel hop.