Went drag racing last night :)

[95GT_VERT]

Took my car to SMP last night , tell me what you think

1995 mustang Vert
Full leather
All power options
Full Mach 460
Bbk shorties bbk Catted X and flows
Stock engine aside from an Oem cobra intake and a bbk CAI
18" Saleen wheels
3.73 gear
H&r supersport springs

Car went 14.1

I figured this was pretty darn good for a vert bolt on car

I'm not one to gut a car and go drag racing but with a little weight removal this car should go 13,s and I think that's respectable ? Am I wrong

[tulowd]

Going to the track and thrashing on your car is what counts, whether in a straight line or corner carving. Setting a baseline and then moving forward until you have reached some limit; all the while having fun and learning is my inclination.

I'm sure if you post your time slips details, some drag race experts can chime in with comments and advice. I believe the 60ft time is usually the single most crucial measurement, as it affects everything logarithmically beyond that.

Carry on :)

[RedSN]

Low 14 in an SN95? I'd say you're doing alright.
Weight reduction is always good in any racing. Second thing I would do is get rid of those 18" Saleens.

[Biz]

Low 14 in an SN95? I'd say you're doing alright.
Weight reduction is always good in any racing. Second thing I would do is get rid of those 18" Saleens.

I agree. 13's are right there.

[95GT_VERT]

Hmmmm some 17" racestars would look good, I have to clear front and rear cobra brakes

[Darkhorse]

Even on a 125 shot of nitrous, I only went 13.5 in my 94 GT vert. 14.7 N/A, so you're doing great.

[tulowd]

Hmmmm some 17" racestars would look good, I have to clear front and rear cobra brakes

look at the weight of the wheels and tires. Way too many "performance cars" come with 18s or 20s (tire+wheel combo) that weigh 60 lbs a corner.
Lightweight 17" Enkeis weigh 16 lbs with a 25 lb tire in the 255 width. That's huge, if you put skinnies on the front that's even more helpful.....in the quarter mile anyways.

What mile per hour and what does your car weigh with you in it?

[95GT_VERT]

it was ranging from 97 -99 mph of course my 14.1 slip didn't show the MPH car is full weight convertible and I am 280lbs myself

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I haven't drag raced in a long time , might have got the bug again :)

[Monera3v]

Sweet numbers :D Welcome to the new addiction.

[HyperGT]

that is very good for a sn VERT!

[ZR]

You rocked it mister, nicely done.

[Monera3v]

We going to cayuga again tomorrow! Tag along if you like.

[94stang87]

Great numbers for what you got done , seems the cobra intake is doing a lot for you

[QWKRN-U]

Nice job! Driving skills are not too rusty at all eh! Nice to see you where at the track again, are you heading down on Saturday?

[95GT_VERT]

Yes I am , clocked my driveshaft , advanced the timing , ready for a 13.9 hopefully

[Laffs]

Good numbers for a baseline, what was the 60 FT and 1/8 mile info?

I went 13.99 on my car with same bolt ons, but had to nail the 60ft down (I have a 2v)

[95GT_VERT]

2.1 60 ft
9.111 in the 1/8th @77.27mph

[Laffs]

Car's strong, lots of ET left with that 60ft. Cut a 1.8-1.9 and you will be in the 13s easy. Try to air down the tires a little and experiment with the launch RPM and technique. On my car going off idle with a slower but deliberate clutch release was the magic.

[QWKRN-U]

Yes I am , clocked my driveshaft , advanced the timing , ready for a 13.9 hopefully

Cool, me too. Just finished putting a Team Z ARB in now. See if it helps.

[95GT_VERT]

Finally did it 13.99 @ 99.30 mph . Unknown 60ft

[Johnny5.0]

Congrats!! Well done given your limited mods.

[QWKRN-U]

Awesome, congrats! Didn't get a chance to talk to you, I had to leave at 3:00 and my junk developed an issue on the last pass I made, have not had time to check it out yet. Your car looked great.