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Posted by FOXX5.0 (Member # 9094) on :

Ok so I finally got to take my car to the track for the first time best time was 14.129 @98.68 my 60ft was 2.202 I did that with bald tires my car is a 93 mustang Gt 5 speed with mac shorties h pipe no cats with flows, pullies, cold air intake msd 6a box so my question is how cani get a 13.9 would tires, a/c delete and a electric fan get me close to a 13.9 any suggestions besides h/c/I or gears

Here is the time slip

Posted by dmostz (Member # 11760) on :

Do you still have the AC in? Taking it out will save you weight but cause misery in summer if you DD it. Get some new tires if yours are indeed bald, Im sure you could cut a 2.00/1.9x 60' and good shifting and you will be there!

Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :

Just getting your 60FT times down should get you in the 13's.

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

New tires and seat time would be a good start.

Posted by need-a-cage (Member # 5415) on :

I used to run 13.4 @ 100mph, so you have enough mph to get pretty deep into the 13's. Get decent tires and improve your launch to get sub 2.0 60fts. I also used to run a short belt and bypassed the smog pump and the power steering. I think it was less than 10hp, but it was the difference between 99.2mph and 100mph. I liked seeing 100mph much better on the timeslip.

Posted by FOXX5.0 (Member # 9094) on :

Thanks guys for the replys ima get tires for sure and delete the a/c since it dose not work oh and practice practice practice [Big Grin]

Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :

just a good set of slicks or dr's should get you 13'9x.. i'd do upper & lower control arms with a set of good dr's. that + some set time should net you mid 13's all day. no point in making more power if you can't use what you have now. [patriot]

Posted by FOXX5.0 (Member # 9094) on :

quote:
Originally posted by warhorse58gt:
just a good set of slicks or dr's should get you 13'9x.. i'd do upper & lower control arms with a set of good dr's. that + some set time should net you mid 13's all day. no point in making more power if you can't use what you have now.

Adjustable upper and lowers or the non adjustable?

Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :

I would recommend non-adjustable. And if you do, make sure you reinforce your torque boxes [patriot]

Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :

You can pick up a set of uppers and lowers from summit for $150

Posted by FOXX5.0 (Member # 9094) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 92_5.0:
You can pick up a set of uppers and lowers from summit for $150

Wow 150 not bad I'm for sure going to look into that thanks [patriot]

Posted by fastivab6tg25mr (Member # 11446) on :

quote:
Originally posted by warhorse58gt:
no point in making more power if you can't use what you have now.

agree... ive been combating traction issues by adding more power for a few years now... makes for an awesome freeway car but not a 1/4 mile dragster.

[ March 09, 2012, 03:31 AM: Message edited by: fastivab6tg25mr ]

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

Gears,tires,control arms, practice,practice,practice should yeild a pretty nice E.T. well into the 13's!

[ March 13, 2012, 12:42 PM: Message edited by: v-town coupe ]

Posted by 96stang4.6 (Member # 9970) on :

tires, intake

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

Drag radials or slicks will get you into the 13s

Posted by just_another_ 91 (Member # 9317) on :

i would get a set of sticky tires and a set of ten way adjustable struts and shocks and that will help a ton

Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :

Tires.

Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :

If you are running stock gears, I would not recommend DRs or slicks.. you will bog HARD. I ran 14.0 in my SN on bald street tires with a 1.9 60ft.. that was just with o/r h pipe, 3.73s, and u/d pulleys. Get some more seat time and you'll get it. Usually for every tenth off your 60ft is about 2 tenths off your ET (give or take). If you get a 2.1 60ft you should be in the 13.9s

Posted by sneakyfox90 (Member # 9379) on :

14.1 is not bad at all ive seen the car in person a few times its basically a stock fox

traction and 60ft practice. your there bro thats all

Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :

i hate to sound like a dick...but learn to drive or break down and get good tires

cuz your car is there....you just arent

2.20 sixties are str8 shameful

knock that down to a 1.6 or 1.7 and you'll be knocking on the door of 12's

heres an old time slip from my '89, 100% stock.......long tubes and 4.10's with et streets and thats it

same car with a 75 shot....

a '90 vert on street tires and 3.73...with a zex 100 shot

Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :

oh...and that vert ^^^ was an AOD

now go look at the first time slip i posted.... me and the other guy are almost 1 second apart....but only 2 mph diff

my 60 was a 1.8 and his was a 2.2

get my drift ????

every tenth of sixty is good for 2 tenths on the top end

[ March 15, 2012, 08:16 PM: Message edited by: nitrous_bob ]

Posted by FOXX5.0 (Member # 9094) on :

Thanks a lot guys you guys gave nothing but great advice I really appreciate this info

Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :

quote:
Originally posted by nitrous_bob:
i hate to sound like a dick...but learn to drive or break down and get good tires

cuz your car is there....you just arent

2.20 sixties are str8 shameful

knock that down to a 1.6 or 1.7 and you'll be knocking on the door of 12's

heres an old time slip from my '89, 100% stock.......long tubes and 4.10's with et streets and thats it

same car with a 75 shot....

a '90 vert on street tires and 3.73...with a zex 100 shot

if you are going to sound like a dick, get your facts straight. you can't be 100% stock with log tubes! not to mention, i don't know anyone with long tubes that have the rest of the exhaust stock. again not 100% stock. we won't even mention the 4:10 gears your 100% stock car had. [Roll Eyes]

Posted by BLK35th (Member # 4685) on :

Slicks and Skinnies

Posted by 88saleenclone (Member # 11775) on :

Just joined this site and I like all the feedback all the fellow members give

Posted by FOXX5.0 (Member # 9094) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 88saleenclone:
Just joined this site and I like all the feedback all the fellow members give

Yes a lot of good information thanks CAFORDS

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