Thread: First runs at the strip

Alright, not sure where to post this. But here seems like the best spot~

I finally got around to going to the strip with my '97 GTP. I was always so curious, wondering how it would do agenets factory 1/4 times. No mods other then a home depot intake.

So, first run, 15.4 - little slow but it was my first run ever had at a drag strip.
Second, 15.2 - Better, still a bit slow
Third, 15.01 - Ok, now I am happy.
Fourth, 15.7 - Spun the right tire all the way through 1st - oops.

So after that fourth run it was time to dial in the times. Guy comes around and I say 15 flat. Then about a half an hour goes by and it was a collldd day. So finally they get everyone going again and I get up to do my run.

Now the end of this run was kinda funny cause I always had the car in 2 on my runs since I noticed it shifts early in 3. And every run I would finish just before the rev-limiter kicked in. Not this time, and I was like "wait wut?"

14.6@98

So like, wow. First time i could ever be upset that my car went faster (and broke out of my bracket) but I sure am proud to see all 110k miles didn't slow it down one bit!- I also went again next week and ran pretty consistent 14.8's all day (walking all over a late 90's convertible Mustang GT that just couldn't hook up or shift), with one 14.7 before the bracket kicked in. I Can't wait to see how much the new plog and Downpipe will help.

Now a question, anyone have problems with those magnaflow cats?

Originally Posted by machinegunsquid

I used one of ZZP's catted DP's with no problem, heh, its actually up for sale right now.

Although you may throw a SES code since it is a high flow cat.

Well crap! I already ordered the parts this morning. - And yah I know about the SES code, a thought came into my mind about that as I was making this topic - with the 1/4 times I got, my current cat must be rather new Doh.

Ok, next Q then. How are those O2 simulators? XD

(ah gotta go to bed now, its late)

nice with a dp and a plog you should be around 14.3-14.6