Get me into the 12's

[Kevinmach1]

This is my first post, so....Hello.

My buddy has a 04 GTO that he has the 350 ls1 motor in it, automatic. He just had a 12.80 sec 1/4 mile pass with a computer retune for both the engine and transmission, slicks, and gutted cats.

What do I need to do to get there or even close with my completely stock 06 GT Automatic?

Is it even possible with some bolt on parts and a re-tune?

Thanks...Kevin

 

[stkjock]

cai/tune/gears/DRs/headers it'll get u there

 

[Kevinmach1]

Thanks, that was fast.

What gear set? Can I do it with better exhaust, but stock exhaust manifolds?
Who's tune? Custom or handheld? Is a HPTuner a good choice?

Kevin

 

[stkjock]

3.73 FRPP Gears
LT headers if you going to do exhaust
any reputable tuner- from JDM/Bamachips/Brenspeed/VMP with a SCT handheld

 

[GeLsTaNg06]

Mods in my sig with stock gears yielded me mid 12's. First mod you should do is intake with a tune. Then get yourself some drag radials for the track. Few bolt ons and drag radials easy 12's!

 

[don_w]

cai/tune/gears/DRs/headers it'll get u there

Thanks, that was fast.

What gear set? Can I do it with better exhaust, but stock exhaust manifolds?
Who's tune? Custom or handheld? Is a HPTuner a good choice?

Kevin

Welcome to the Forum!!

I mostly agree with stkjock, but I would do a converter before I'd add headers. I would suggest 4.10 gears, too. If I was starting all over with a stock auto car, my first mods for drag racing would be:

CAI/Tune
275/40-17 M/T Drag Radials
4.10s
3500rpm Converter

 

[LAK3RS]

Welcome to the Forum!!

I mostly agree with stkjock, but I would do a converter before I'd add headers. I would suggest 4.10 gears, too. If I was starting all over with a stock auto car, my first mods for drag racing would be:

CAI/Tune
275/40-17 M/T Drag Radials
4.10s
3500rpm Converter

I'm with Don on this one! You might want to consider a bamachips tune as well. www.bamachips.com

BTW, welcome!!

 

[Charlie Sheen]

If I were doing it again?

1. Coupe
2. Intake and tune (bamachips)
3. D/Rs
4. UDPs
5. CMDPs
6. Tq converter
7. Spydershaft
8. 4.10s
9. This list will NEVER end

and welcome to the forum

 

[Kevinmach1]

Tell me what you think if...

1. 3:73 gears (I still want to drive it long distance)
2. 3-3500 stall converter (PI)
3. Off road x-pipe and axle back frpp stingers
4. CAI
5. Somebody's tune (Prefer a custom based on above)

Slicks are a no-brainer, maybe the ones that I use with my 69 Mach1 will work...

Thanks....Kevin

 

[don_w]

Tell me what you think if...

1. 3:73 gears (I still want to drive it long distance)
2. 3-3500 stall converter (PI)
3. Off road x-pipe and axle back frpp stingers
4. CAI
5. Somebody's tune (Prefer a custom based on above)

Slicks are a no-brainer, maybe the ones that I use with my 69 Mach1 will work...

Thanks....Kevin

I still say 4.10s...

 

[freebass55]

If I were doing it again?

1. Coupe
2. Intake and tune (bamachips)
3. D/Rs
4. UDPs
5. CMDPs
6. Tq converter
7. Spydershaft
8. 4.10s
9. This list will NEVER end

and welcome to the forum

Wow did you actually type that? I can't believe it...

 

[marcspaz]

cai/tune/gears/DRs/headers it'll get u there

Like Don said. This with a 3500 stall and 4.10 gears. 2k05gt is setup like that and he is running 12.2's.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[don_w]

Wow did you actually type that? I can't believe it...

He's really not as dumb as he looks...

(but Ted is)

 

[stkjock]

yeah Don's right Converter b4 headers, I'm a manual guy so I forget that many times, my left leg works just fine!!

 

[Charlie Sheen]

Wow did you actually type that? I can't believe it...

Because the extra weight (& $$) of a vert will hinder your goal. Then get below 13.5 and you have to spend "go-faster" money on little things like rollbars (unless your name is stkjock and you're a CHEATER). Personally, I still prefer the vert but the O/P was more concerned with catching his friend.

 

[marcspaz]

...Personally, I still prefer the vert but the O/P was more concerned with catching his friend.

I have been chasing 2k05gt for 2 years. It's fruitless.

Set goals for sure, but in the end, the race is only with yourself. There is always someone faster.

 

[LAK3RS]

If I were doing it again?

1. Coupe
2. Intake and tune (bamachips)
3. D/Rs
4. UDPs
5. CMDPs
6. Tq converter
7. Spydershaft
8. 4.10s
9. This list will NEVER end

and welcome to the forum

LMAO AT NUMBER ONE!!!!!!!!!

Seriously,I 'think' I've decided that I'm keeping my vert N/A now just for the reason that it's not a coupe! It's more time, money, and heavier than those Krispy Kreme doughnut girls you posted a while back. So, your list is almost perfect, it should be...

1. Automatic Coupe
2. Bamachips Intake/Tune
3. Power Steering Bypass Belt
4. Gears
5. Torque Converter
6. Tires

 

[2k05gt]

like Spaz said, I run consistant 12.3's with mods in my Sig...
I got to 12.5's with
CAI and Tune from Bamachips
Under drive pulleys
LT Headers
4.10 gears
CMDP
Spyder DS
Drag Radials

 

[xtweakerx]

i went 12.93 w/

4.10's
5speed
M&H drag radials
off road hpipe+flowmasters
upper and lower steeda control arms
c&l intake (racer) + brenspeed 93 mail order tune
steeda underdrive pullies

 

[Kevinmach1]

OK..

4.10's on the freeway running 70mph equals...How many RPM's?