SlvBullet

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@Shawn - most drag strips have a test and tune time that is open to the public. That's the best way to learn and get some practice. Don't bother with the Nascar tracks - unless your a competitive racer they are really booked. Road tracks are also good - you can do a BSR or NASA course.

Good luck

FlopTop04

Agree with SlvBullet, Test-n-Tune nights are a great way to get some experience, practice and numbers on your car. Remember to call the track and find out their mandatory equipment rules.

The track near me ( Lebanon Valley Dragway ) will not allow open headers or slicks on Test-n-Tune nights. That should not be a problem for your SC430 but they also require a Snell 2005 approved helmet, long sleeved shift and trousers ( no shorts ) to make any runs.

I was going to go a few weeks ago but my old helmet is Snell 1985... Looking for a new S-2010 helmet now.

StillLine

I took my SC to the local 1/8th mile dragstrip earlier this evening and made a few "test and tune" runs. My best run netted a 5.76 second 0-60 time. I plugged my 1/8th mile ET and MPH into this handy dandy zero to 60 calculator to get the 0-60 times.

StillLine

bacardi11

iTrader: (1)

nice work stillline like I said the car will do 5.7 0-60 for you non believers.

StillLine

Thanks bacardi11! My 2006 SC is completely stock except for the aftermarket axleback exhaust system (muffler). I ran the 5.76 sec 0-60 time on Dunlop run-flat tires with 33 psi. It's all about traction and the launch.

StillLine

bacardi11

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stillLine
the car is still stock with that exh. even with headers the car is still stock any changes to the engine like a cam ect. would not be stock.

SlvBullet

iTrader: (8)

Great job. After I had the headers installed I went to 75-80 Dragway in Maryland. I am not launching very well but my best 1/8 mile time and speed was 9.400 sec and 76.71 mph. Using the calculator you posted gives me 5.75 sec 0-60.

I had 3/4 tank of gas 93 octane, 33 psi on Michilin PS all season tires, 10" in rear. I think it could be a bit faster with less fuel in the tank and more practice launching.

I haven't yet posted the header install and dyno thread.