twoeightythreez Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Took my Z to the strip Saturday and was pleasantly suprised when I ran first a 16.4@80, and got it down to a 16.2@82.5. Then I took off the stock exhaust, and with no other changes, got her to run a 15.7@86! Keep in mind my car is stock as stock gets (with the exception of a K&N cone filter) I didn't adjust timing or tire pressure, and run on plain ol' regular 87 octane. My 60' times were ranging from 2.5 to 2.1!! This is on Street tires, no less, not aired down. If I get into low 15's I'm gonna start gettin' scared that the motor is gonna blow (they tend to run strong, REALLY STRONG, right before somethin lets go, as fate has it) Oh well, I'm gonna go every week and save my pennies for my dream swap, an LS-1 and T56! (though I definitely would also dig a turbo L.) Anyone have a L28ET w/ T-5 and harness, etc. that are willing to part with in trade for some cash plus a built chev. 283? Just wondering. Oh well, keep those Z's rolling! Bryan 1978 280z, STOCK, STOCK, STOCK. (L28E dished pistons, N42head, stock throttle body, intake manifold, exh. manifold, exhaust, cat. 3.54 R200 non LSD, 225-60R14 BFG's. Also stock clutch and 4-speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest norm[T12SDSUD] Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Hey I know you must be glad to be back on land!! Join the USAF next time!! LOL Glad to hear you had a good time at the track.I've been dragging my Z for 9 years now. I planned on only going once to test it out!! LOL Drag racing is ADDICTIVE!!! Next time lower your tire pressure to 22-24 psi and do a good 5-10 second burnout.You will get a better 60 ft. with the tires heated up even when they are just street tires. Also run about 5 gallons only in the tank and remove any unnecessary weight like spare and jack. Also try popping your hood and allowing it to rise up as you go down the track. I pick up over tenth with this little trick but I don't know if it is nearly as effective on an FI car. BTW, I also like to run with an open header at the track as it improves my times and makes one feel as if you are in a "real" race car!! haha Later,norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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