160 Without Secondaries - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Patton · 10-26-2005

I have been babying my Z since the discovery of my vacuum problem, lack of funds has drawn this problem out much longer than it could have been... The problem still persists but with my new set of tires I couldnt resist doing some "testing" HOLY SHYT this car is still fast without the secondaries. I refuse to believe it is anything under 300hp. Using my Accelerometer I did the 1/4 mile in 13.7 0-60 in 5. THEN I got on the freeway and was amazed to hit 160, sure it took awhile to get there compared to bieng in full, but the fact that I hit it at all is amazing. One thing that I did noticed however is the power, regardless of the gear, falls around 5.5-6.0k RPM and then dramatically drops off around 6.5k RPM.
Has anybody done a dyno in "Normal" mode,... Even if by accident? I'm sure somebody has "ooops"ed it and forgot to turn the key. Just curious as to others experiences with the key in normal. The Accelerometer detected 266RWHP by the way.

Kevin · 10-26-2005

Ron did in bg a few years ago, but his car wasn't stock.

Patton · 10-27-2005

Thanks Kevin!,...
But ehhh,... Who is Ron and where is BG??

Kevin · 10-27-2005

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Originally Posted by Patton

Thanks Kevin!,...
But ehhh,... Who is Ron and where is BG??

Sorry. I'm used to posting on corvetteforum where almost everyone knows everyone. Ron is ron kregh (sorry ron if I got that wrong which I think I did) and BG is bowling green KY.

tomtom72 · 10-27-2005

Hey Patton, yea doesn't it feel like the car has more than 250 hp in "normal" mode? Here in metro NYC/suburbland/mini-van land I forget and leave the key in what I call the "beginner's" position alot. The car amazes me with the power it has w/o the secondaries.

The only time I remember to turn it "on" is when I cruise with other vettes, so I can keep up with all those C5's & 6's, in the CF/NE crew. They all mostly have modded Z06's so I need "Full Engine Power" to keep it respectable!

Oh, I recently discovered 2nd gear in full power mode...WOW...for use on long curving on-ramps! That's now my most favorite new toy!

I know...rookies,ugh! they don't know squat!

I'm learning!

Patton · 10-27-2005

Yes Tom, 2nd gear was made for onramps! I have pulled over 9gs with these new tires... If pulling G's is your thing you have got to yourself an Accelerometer! Fun as ****, but kinda turns you into freakin michael schumacher at every turn, just to watch that little arrow go horizontal <-- and show at least a 7.

Kevin,
Ahhh Bowling Green, shoulda known that... My vette has the museum delivery plate uner the hood.

10-26-2005	#1
Patton Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 224	160 Without Secondaries I have been babying my Z since the discovery of my vacuum problem, lack of funds has drawn this problem out much longer than it could have been... The problem still persists but with my new set of tires I couldnt resist doing some "testing" HOLY SHYT this car is still fast without the secondaries. I refuse to believe it is anything under 300hp. Using my Accelerometer I did the 1/4 mile in 13.7 0-60 in 5. THEN I got on the freeway and was amazed to hit 160, sure it took awhile to get there compared to bieng in full, but the fact that I hit it at all is amazing. One thing that I did noticed however is the power, regardless of the gear, falls around 5.5-6.0k RPM and then dramatically drops off around 6.5k RPM. Has anybody done a dyno in "Normal" mode,... Even if by accident? I'm sure somebody has "ooops"ed it and forgot to turn the key. Just curious as to others experiences with the key in normal. The Accelerometer detected 266RWHP by the way. __________________ "Mr. President, we must not allowwww... a mine shaft gap!!" -General Buck Turgidson 1994 ZR1 - White on Black

10-26-2005	#2
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: 160 Without Secondaries Ron did in bg a few years ago, but his car wasn't stock. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

10-27-2005	#3
Patton Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 224	Re: 160 Without Secondaries Thanks Kevin!,... But ehhh,... Who is Ron and where is BG?? __________________ "Mr. President, we must not allowwww... a mine shaft gap!!" -General Buck Turgidson 1994 ZR1 - White on Black

10-27-2005	#5
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: 160 Without Secondaries Hey Patton, yea doesn't it feel like the car has more than 250 hp in "normal" mode? Here in metro NYC/suburbland/mini-van land I forget and leave the key in what I call the "beginner's" position alot. The car amazes me with the power it has w/o the secondaries. The only time I remember to turn it "on" is when I cruise with other vettes, so I can keep up with all those C5's & 6's, in the CF/NE crew. They all mostly have modded Z06's so I need "Full Engine Power" to keep it respectable! Oh, I recently discovered 2nd gear in full power mode...WOW...for use on long curving on-ramps! That's now my most favorite new toy! I know...rookies,ugh! they don't know squat! I'm learning! __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

10-27-2005	#6
Patton Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 224	Re: 160 Without Secondaries Yes Tom, 2nd gear was made for onramps! I have pulled over 9gs with these new tires... If pulling G's is your thing you have got to yourself an Accelerometer! Fun as ****, but kinda turns you into freakin michael schumacher at every turn, just to watch that little arrow go horizontal <-- and show at least a 7. Kevin, Ahhh Bowling Green, shoulda known that... My vette has the museum delivery plate uner the hood. __________________ "Mr. President, we must not allowwww... a mine shaft gap!!" -General Buck Turgidson 1994 ZR1 - White on Black