I launched at ~3,300 rpms, then was slipping through first until ~5,000rpms, then the first ~1,000rpms in second. I hit the rev limiter probably .5 seconds before the end of the run, so I just held it there instead of going up to 4th.

Now to install my Southbend Stage 3 clutch and see what I can do with the 150bhp of fury.... lol.

[ps, the car is stock except for a dieselgeek short shifter, STaSIS coilovers, purems snub, and I took out the passenger seat, rear seats, spare tire, reciever, and cd changer.]

 

Depressing isnt it? our cars are so slow.

 

Well last time I was out, my best was 17.2 @ 82, so this actually made me happy. I wasn't expecting anything amazing.

 

yea i was going to say, thats not too, too bad for stock motor. they sure arnt quick stock but do respond nicely to mods

 

you really need to chip it

 

Exactly! chip it, but either way, i just noticed your a WINNER.

 

not a bad reaction time either, good job

 

Thanks for the kind words

Yeah I really can't wait to chip it now, even with just a higher rev limiter I'll bet I can trap high 80s/low 90s, with the extra power I should be good.

I neeeeeeeed to install my clutch so I can get a good launch. Maybe I'll tackle that over thanksgiving break... hmm...


edit-
The car I beat was a mid 90's Mercury Marauder driven by some 60+ year old man. he did 17.69 @ 79mph that run.

 

And no matter the state of tune of your car, every pass you make is experience. I'd bet if you made 5 passes a weekend for three months, you'd find a pretty decent improvement in your results, even without doing anything to the car over that time period.