First race at the track...

Well I experienced my very first, as well as the 'stang's first, drag race today at Kil-Kare. I'm definitely new to launching the car but it went pretty well despite the crappy Goodyears and 2.73 gear. I 1-2 powershifted and 2-3 lift-shift both runs. My goal was a 14.8 and my first run was 14.99. (not sure about mph bc I got the wrong ticket!). I was happy to atleast get into the 14s my first time. The second run went MUCH better, 14.52 @ 98.3... '92 GT: BBK CAI, shortys with o/r X and 2.5" flows dumped, 13* timing 93octane, RAM HDX, Tri-Ax short throw, 180* thermostat, 2.73 5spd, full weight w/ stock 225 goodyears and leaking intake gasket...I'd consider this a "mostly stock" mustang so a 14.52 isn't too shaby for a newb, eh? haha

BTW: I was the one w/ the red GT with the white ponies today if anyone saw me. If anyone has a white #96 time slip let me know. I love seeing a ton of foxbodys and 'stangs at Kil-Kare, it was a blast! I am definitely addicted now!

Congrats. Makes me think back to my first time. Mid 14's is pretty good. Keep practicing. Your mph is showing high 13 second potential.:rockon:

Yep...98mph is definatly good for 13's. Way back in '99 when my coupe was still pretty much bone stock I got it to go a 13.69 at 99 with the stock 2.73 gears. Went threw the traps in 3rd. Had a set of the old bfg 235/60/15 dr's, short belt, and a k&n filter. Man...some times I miss those days..racing was alot simpler.

my boner stock coupe with an aod went 16.0's my first time to the track, this was 1994-95 i believe ... 273 gears and not 1 mod, 8600 miles on the car ... i couldnt even pre-stage and still cant :lol:

i can feel your excitement :bigthumb

Thanks for the words of encouragement fellas, sounds like you all have some great stories! I'd love to get her in the 13s! Like you said, once i get my launch down (2.44 60ft yesterday) I believe it has the potential for 13s how it sits now. Has anyone tried a 2 step set up around 2k rpm? Seems like it'd be more consistent and be easier to launch/feather the clutch with one...

98mph is good for 13's? That's depressing..... I've pulled 2.0 60' times in my '94 GT which is just sightly modified (exhaust/gears/injectors&maf) and I've only gotten a best of 14.3 @ 97mph w/ Drag radials..... dang.

didn't get to see you run, but I saw the car. it looked pretty nice. I'll stop by and introduce myself next time.

Them 94-95 to heavy to move lol

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Originally Posted by SN95N/A

Them 94-95 to heavy to move lol

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No kiddin man.... Runs great on the street

that's exactly how mine was.