Not exactly the results I was hoping for though but oh well .... To much power plus not enough traction = SPINNING

Not going to sugar coat it any so here are the results:

Run #1 (spun damn near sideways for the first 100ft or so)

Reaction Time: 1.1769
60ft: 2.9730
330ft: 8.8799
1/8 E/T: 12.8100
1/8 MPH: 66.70
1000 ET: 15.8345
1000 MPH: 78.71
1/4 ET: 18.5042
1/4 MPH: 88.05

Run #2 (Eased off the line before laying into it, still spun but not as bad as the first run)

Reaction Time: 1.3825
60ft: 2.5302
330ft: 6.5978
1/8 E/T: 9.9224
1/8 MPH: 73.57
1000 ET: 12.7535
1000 MPH: 83.10
1/4 ET: 15.3101
1/4 MPH: 90.91

All and all though it was a fun night, and it proved what I already knew... I need more traction before I add more power. I should be in the 14's if I can get it to hook right off the line, some of the guys that were out there were hitting the mid 14's right at 93mph or so with a solid launch so I'd bet $$$ on it that if it were to hook right at the start it be right about where I want it to be for now. I have a set of Caltracs I'm getting for Christmas which should help a bit with the traction.

 

Someone needs a set of drag radials on steelies for this type of play......

 

you thought at all about getting track tires? those 20s aren't doing you any favors.

 

Yeah those are being added to the list, I want to see what the caltracs will do for street traction first though. After that and a new set of tires to replace the ones I have now and we'll see what happens. I dont make it to the track very often so street performance is really what I am after right now

 

Well, even though the times aren't good you gained a little knowldege about what your next move should be with the truck. With some traction you will lay down some good numbers next time.

 

yeah im not disappointed at all. I already knew that there was going to be traction issues after the headers and throttle body were put on. I know the power is there and its getting to the wheels just fine its just a matter of getting it to hook up now.

 

knowledge is key . glad you had fun

 

Yep it was a fun time and got some good info on what my next few mods are going to be. Really wish i could have gotten it to hook though. I was about to ask one of the guys out there if i could throw his slicks on for a run but it was late for me and the track was about an hour and a half drive so i ended up leaving earlier than i would have liked to. Next time maybe i can see about using them for a run or two.

 

my truck has a better 1/4 mile time than yours? WTF? lol

tires to the top of the list...

 

Your telling me... I was racing a basically stock 07' quad cab with a drop in K&N, superchips and magnaflow muffler and his best was a 15.2... Just goes to show you though that you can have all the power in the world but if you dont have traction you dont have sh*t!!!

Im running down to discount tonight to see about getting mine replaced under their extra warranty on top of the manufacturers.