Over the next few weeks I intend on giving my Torana a blast down the 1/4. It's basically a stock LS2 6 litre with a very mild cam, 224/232 by memory. It's a manual T56 with a 4:11 diff. I have taken a few people for a drive and have had mixed ideas on the outcome, or at leat their thoughts on my times. It's fair to say that I can drive, however it has been a long time since I have taken a car down the strip. I intend on using a street slick on the rear to help with grip. I have had thoughts from low 13's to high 11's. I'm guessing/hoping for a mid to low 12.
My question is; Are my thoughts realistic? Should I be able to get better? Will slicks make much of a difference?
I have herd people say how fast they think their car is, but have never taken it to a track to find out. I don't think running a 12 is very easy, but every one I speak to thinks their car is an easy 11. Seems some people's expectations are quite high.
Ant thoughts? I'm just curious. Weather permitting I will find out on May 6..
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Posted 18 April 2014 - 09:24 PM
Craig from our club has a camed LS2, with 420hp at the wheels, at eastern creek his best run was low 12's at 120mph. Could not get it out of the hole with street tyres (225 x 17). There is a lot more to it than just having good power. Slicks make a huge difference!
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Posted 18 April 2014 - 09:49 PM
Mine only made 370hp at the wheels. I understand HP is not everything, a proper setup goes along way.
When warming up a slick, how easy is is to over heat and start to melt them? I know it's not that hard with a street tyre
When warming up a slick, how easy is is to over heat and start to melt them? I know it's not that hard with a street tyre
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Posted 18 April 2014 - 10:09 PM
I agree, mid to low 12 is very achievable with your car.
What size slick could you fit?
What size slick could you fit?
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Posted 18 April 2014 - 10:20 PM
I will answer that next week. I bought some off eBay but haven't picked them up yet. I may have stuffed up in that department. I pick them up on Tuesday
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Posted 19 April 2014 - 12:10 AM
If you can get traction I reckon you're good for 12's Grant.
I'm hoping to go low 13 but honestly haven't a clue what to expect. Car feels like it launches plenty hard but we'll see...
I'm hoping to go low 13 but honestly haven't a clue what to expect. Car feels like it launches plenty hard but we'll see...
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Posted 19 April 2014 - 12:23 AM
Oh and to measure the difference changes make, I'm running it as is now and again after I make some mods so it'll give me a baseline. Really looking forward to it actually
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Posted 19 April 2014 - 09:19 AM
Just be sure you match the rear tyres to to fronts as you'll come unstuck near the end of the track of you have radials & rags. It happened to me & I shit myself. You need to run the same yep of tyre on the front aswell as the back.
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Posted 19 April 2014 - 12:18 PM
Hi Grant,
The lightest Rims help with spooling up, it is the pick-up speed you need ( everything rotating freely ), the less friction the better. Dave I
http://www.gmh-toran...e-2#entry809627
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Posted 19 April 2014 - 03:16 PM
what it runs,it runs.
I agree, but am qurious all the same.
Dave the rims will be commodore interceptors. It's pick up on the street is remarkable, had a giggle the other night with a Nissan GTR. After the first short stint he wouldn't even come back beside me he he he he.
I think the biggest factor will be my clutch control off the line, then my gear changes.
Daz, I think you may be surprised at your times.
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Posted 19 April 2014 - 04:08 PM
Hey Grant,
Sounds like low 12's coming up, and tuning all the bits together to lower for better times.
btw, could you weigh a Commodore Interceptor Rim ( without tyres if you can and with tyres too ) for the Wheel Weight thread please. Dave I
Dave the rims will be commodore interceptors.
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Posted 19 April 2014 - 08:12 PM
I can weigh the wheels complete, they come with the rims already to go.
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Posted 19 April 2014 - 10:22 PM
That will be nice Grant
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Posted 19 April 2014 - 11:53 PM
i found with et street radials they only need a hazing no need for a smoke show and they hook up fine
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Posted 20 April 2014 - 09:03 AM
i found with et street radials they only need a hazing no need for a smoke show and they hook up fine
That's good to know, I thought slicks needed a decent warm up. I will keep this in mind
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Posted 20 April 2014 - 12:17 PM
I will let you know. I am picking them up on Tuesday, but I may have stuffed up on size
At this stage Mickey Thompson Sportsman, street radial. They come complete on rimes, but they are a 28", got a funny feeling I jumped the gun when purchasing. I think 26" may be the tallest I can run. Time will tell
At this stage Mickey Thompson Sportsman, street radial. They come complete on rimes, but they are a 28", got a funny feeling I jumped the gun when purchasing. I think 26" may be the tallest I can run. Time will tell
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Posted 20 April 2014 - 01:36 PM
i found with et street radials they only need a hazing no need for a smoke show and they hook up fine
Everyone likes a smoke show but 
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Posted 22 April 2014 - 05:45 PM
Picked up the tyres today. Thankfully they are 26x10x15 so they should go straight on. I will find out tonight but the rolling diameter is only 635mm so should fit no stress. Now I just need it to stop raining so I can get it out and feel what difference they make.
They are Mickey Thompson Sportsman's. I think by looking at them they could be wider but this gives me a good starting point
They are Mickey Thompson Sportsman's. I think by looking at them they could be wider but this gives me a good starting point
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Posted 22 April 2014 - 06:18 PM
i think the sportsman are just the mickey thompson street tyres not sure how they go on the strip
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Posted 22 April 2014 - 08:38 PM
Now that is something I should have put a lot more time into checking before now!
I have had mates with them and used them on thevstip, not as good as ET Radials, but better than a street tyre.
I will confirm for you once I hit the street, then the track.
Well then again if they feel the same as my normal street tyres, I will be out buying a set of ET's next week!!!!!
I have had mates with them and used them on thevstip, not as good as ET Radials, but better than a street tyre.
I will confirm for you once I hit the street, then the track.
Well then again if they feel the same as my normal street tyres, I will be out buying a set of ET's next week!!!!!
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Posted 22 April 2014 - 09:50 PM
Aren't the Sportsman pros a cross ply tyre?
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