What trap speed do I need for a 7.70 pass (1/8th mile)?
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From: Dale City, VA
Car: 91 GTA and 85 IROC
Engine: 355
Transmission: gear jammer
Axle/Gears: 4.11
What trap speed do I need for a 7.70 pass (1/8th mile)?
I know there's a bunch of different variables, but I'm shooting for a 1.65 or better 60'. I trapped at 84mph last time out and that was missing third every pass (clutch was done). Hopfully shooting for high 80's in the mph. Will that do it or will I need a low to mid 90mph pass to get that ET?
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Car: 2013 C63C
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My old car used to run in the 7.6-7.7 range (best 7.61@90.31mph on a 1.63 60ft) and speeds between 88-90mph.
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Steve
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From: Dale City, VA
Car: 91 GTA and 85 IROC
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Transmission: gear jammer
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Originally posted by muggsyjack
Should be 88 - 90 MPH. Since you are running a stick, may be a little different.
Should be 88 - 90 MPH. Since you are running a stick, may be a little different.
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From: Florida
Car: 1992 RS Camaro bracket car
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-350
Boxed Lower control arms, relocation brackets, airbags, adjustable panhard bar, stock torque arm and stock rear sway bar.
Car does launch very flat. Use 10 to 15 PSI differential in bags.
This car is son's car, ran best of 6.88 in 1/8th mile w/1.44 60' time. Engine is .030 over 350 4 bolt spinning to 7500 RPM. Rear is 9" w/5.14 gears and 5700 stall converter.
Red car below is 4.30 rear gear car. Picture shows 350 power. With 305 currently in car, has run best of 8.01 at 83.5 MPH w/1.72 60'. This is through a TH-400 w/5400 stall converter.
Car does launch very flat. Use 10 to 15 PSI differential in bags.
This car is son's car, ran best of 6.88 in 1/8th mile w/1.44 60' time. Engine is .030 over 350 4 bolt spinning to 7500 RPM. Rear is 9" w/5.14 gears and 5700 stall converter.
Red car below is 4.30 rear gear car. Picture shows 350 power. With 305 currently in car, has run best of 8.01 at 83.5 MPH w/1.72 60'. This is through a TH-400 w/5400 stall converter.
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