Is My LS slow for what it is?
07-18-2002, 07:17 PM
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How was your traction? traction is a huge factor when trying to pull some high ets.
mine ran a 13.6 with about 60 foot of tire smoke and tire hop.
damn i need some slicks and a diff.
mine ran a 13.6 with about 60 foot of tire smoke and tire hop.
damn i need some slicks and a diff.
07-18-2002, 07:33 PM
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I had fine traction, i didn't really launch above 3.5k. I thought i would lose more gas than i did. I filled up w/ 93 octane the day b4 w/ Meijer Gas, and changed my oil w/ full synthetic 5w 30. And its a 5 speed, and the clutch Seems to be fine. I just don't know what to do...all the other ls tegs w/ less done ran in the high 15s. Also, my 17's are forged, so they only weigh 15lbs each. Maybe some steelies would help?
07-19-2002, 04:39 AM
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A 15lb 17" wheel is going to slow you down more than a 15lb 15" wheel would. The mass is further away from the center of rotation.
Your 60' time has alot more room for improvement. Try and get that down to 2.2 . When was the last time you had a tune up?
Your 60' time has alot more room for improvement. Try and get that down to 2.2 . When was the last time you had a tune up?
07-19-2002, 10:29 AM
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Re: Is My LS slow for what it is?
Originally posted by integranator
I have an AEM CAI, and 5Zigen exhaust and only pulled 115 and low 100's torque. It was a mildly hot day (80's) and it was my 3rd pull. Could there be something wrong w/ my car? I mean, i know that an exhaust adds like next to nothing, but i would think i would pull like 120ish from what i've heard. Thnx
I have an AEM CAI, and 5Zigen exhaust and only pulled 115 and low 100's torque. It was a mildly hot day (80's) and it was my 3rd pull. Could there be something wrong w/ my car? I mean, i know that an exhaust adds like next to nothing, but i would think i would pull like 120ish from what i've heard. Thnx
07-19-2002, 02:15 PM
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i haven't had a tune-up since i've had the car, from 25k to 48k. I replaced the plugs, rotor and cap recently. Haven't changed the wires, change oil regularly, but thats about it. what do u guys suggest?
07-19-2002, 02:52 PM
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My '97 LS 5-speed with I/H/E put down 126 whp and 113 wtq, and that was on a 100 degree day.
I ran a 17.1 at the track a few weeks ago, but that's at 5820 ft, extremely hot day, and with horrible launches (2.6 sec 60 foot times)... Based on other cars I have beaten, I should be able to run a 16.5 up here, which is about 15.5 or 15.6 at near sea level.
I ran a 17.1 at the track a few weeks ago, but that's at 5820 ft, extremely hot day, and with horrible launches (2.6 sec 60 foot times)... Based on other cars I have beaten, I should be able to run a 16.5 up here, which is about 15.5 or 15.6 at near sea level.
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