Another first timer in a GEN3.

[g3t_t0rk]

A couple of my friends invited me to an outing at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA and I decided to go. Been itching to see what I could do. I've only been to a drag strip once before and that was in my '08 Honda S2000. Needless to say, the run in the Viper was a lot faster haha. I only got 4 runs in but I'm pretty happy with what I've done. I did a lot of reading before going and the best advice I got was to launch around 3000 rpms and slowly let the clutch out which is exactly what I did on my 4th run. Honestly I think I can do a 11.5 no problem with some more seat time. Also I think launching at 3500 would be more effective. Anyways, here are the numbers!

Car - 2005 Dodge Viper SRT10
Mods - Woodhouse polyurethane engine/trans mounts. Mopar race exhaust. K&N intake. Nitto Invos. She put down 454whp/486wtq bone stock.

1st run - I blew the tires off and misshifted 3rd. Did a 12.402 @ 116.68 with a 2.066 60 ft.
2nd run - Still blew the tires off but I shifted perfectly. Did a 12.076 @ 123.44 with a 2.171 60 ft.
3rd run - Getting better! But still spinning. Did a 11.969 @ 121.59 with a 2.073 60 ft.
4th run - Finally did a decent launch! But I bogged her down to 2k rpms :/. This was my last run. I am car #196. 11.715 @ 122.01 with a 1.827 60 ft.

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[brifri11]

Good job! I wish I was able to break 11's, I'm just not a good driver. Haha

 

[Landman]

Great job! Do you have stock gears? Totally stock car except for your mods listed above? What did you run for psi in your INVO's? I'm thinking about taking a few passes at the local drag strip and I have the same tires.

 

[brifri11]

Also, on your shift to 2nd did you spin your tires? Did you shift at redline? When I went I always spun into 2nd... Maybe its the track?

 

[Allan]

That is awesome. The Invo's do pretty good at the strip.

 

[Tiago]

not bad at all for the mods.

 

[g3t_t0rk]

Great job! Do you have stock gears? Totally stock car except for your mods listed above? What did you run for psi in your INVO's? I'm thinking about taking a few passes at the local drag strip and I have the same tires.

Yes I still have the factory 3.07's. I dropped the psi to 25 for the last run. My advice is to drop the psi and do a nice 4-5 second burnout. No need to do a brakestand, just clean off the tires and warm them up real good.

Also, on your shift to 2nd did you spin your tires? Did you shift at redline? When I went I always spun into 2nd... Maybe its the track?

I did spin a bit on the 1-2 shift. The gen 3 motors you really have to wring out so I do wait to shift at redline. I actually recently learned how to no-lift shift! I want to get back down to the track. I'm hoping for 11.3's

not bad at all for the mods.

Thanks!

 

[JAY]

Nice numbers .

 

[-FROG-]

According to your Dyno numbers and mods, your right on track along with your good driving. I would also say some 11.5's are good to go with a little more seat time. Good job getting it down the track! Fun!