Taking my Z to the 1/8 mile track on Wednesday

[Nacho_ZR1]

Just got home....Will upload the video tomorrow but here is a picture of the wheelie! I think the secret ingredient was the E3 spark plugs

[tf95ZR1]

That is awesome! Haven't seen that since
Fastlane. Good thing your driveline components
held up.

[Nacho_ZR1]

Originally Posted by tf95ZR1

That is awesome! Haven't seen that since
Fastlane. Good thing your driveline components
held up.

Thanks for the kind words As promised, here is the video. I lined up against a pretty quick C3 Corvette who was running 7.20's all night long. I'm glad I lost to a fellow brother and not someone from the Ford camp! There were also several new GT Mustangs and Camaros running mid 8's.

When I finished the run, several people came over to look at the car and ask what i had. When they saw the ZR-1 badges, they all began to get excited. One guy knew alot about these cars and asked if I was willing to sell it lol.

I definitely need to work on my launch technique. If I can pull a 1.60 or 1.70 sixty foot, I might be able to get the car into the veeeery low 12's. I am salivating at the thought of a lightweight flywheel, ported IH and some skinny front tires!!!

Here's the vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgtjSS6a60Q

G'nite

[Pete]

Nice driving.

From the looks of your MPH you should run 117-118 MPH in the 1/4.


Pete

[tomtom72]

all I can say is WOW !

[jrtoffroad]

That's awesome. Wow those tires hooked, looks like it bogged a little right after the launch...even with 4.30's!

[Nacho_ZR1]

Originally Posted by jrtoffroad

That's awesome. Wow those tires hooked, looks like it bogged a little right after the launch...even with 4.30's!

Your comment is right on the money! Glad you caught that. The car did indeed bog so my guess is that with a 5K launch, maybe I could do better but I was too chicken!

[flyin ryan]

Originally Posted by Nacho_ZR1

my guess is that with a 5K launch, maybe I could do better but I was too chicken!

Smart might be the word instead of chicken. One too many 5000 RPM launch's & you'll find out in a hurry (if it hooks) where the weak link is. Good job on your times .

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

One too many 5000 RPM launch's & you'll find out in a hurry (if it hooks) where the weak link is. Good job on your times .

Yeah, especially with that 45# flywheel!

Awsome vid tho.

P.

[Jagdpanzer]

Great run and good driving!
MT DRs do the job when the conditions are right.
From my personal C4 drag strip experience you may want to have a rear spindle and bearing setup handy (or buddy with a trailer) if you launch any harder. With some help you can R&R a busted spindle at the track in about an hour.