I just got back for the first time to drag my lightning and I am in love with the sport so now here is my quistion how to launch the lightning the best and the tire pressure what to have it the front and the back i have a downs air intake and a r9 superchip please post all your info on this a had this time
first second third
Reaction .842 1.265 1.269
mph 90 95.13 93.94
ET 14.585 14.681 14.694

Please help me get better any info will be greatly appreciated

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99.5 Lightning
Downs intake
Superchip
Slotted Rotors F
Lo Pro Tonneau
Netro wing
Boost & Oil gauge

 

I cant say about the F1's, but I like to launch around 1800 rpm with 17 lbs. of air in my slicks..

I would recommend upgrading that R9 to a stronger, more current program. IMO

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Spiro-
12.373 @ 110.15
Best 60' 1.76
@ 4700 without the Go-Go juice

11.94 @ 115.31 with the Go-Go juice @ 4700 lbs.

-Stock Meter
-Stock TB
-Stock Heads
-Stock motor
-Stock Torque Convertor

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like Spiro99SVT says send that chip in for
updated reburn

send chip to superchips-JDM-maybe Spiro can
help you at PSP

these 3 are great to deal with

 

Shoot me an email, I cant help, but I know who could help you with a reburn

SPIROatPSP@aol.com

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Spiro-
12.373 @ 110.15
Best 60' 1.72
@ 4700 w/out the Go-Go juice

11.94 @ 115.31 with the Go-Go juice @ 4700 lbs.

-Stock Meter
-Stock TB
-Stock Heads
-Stock Manifolds
-Stock motor
-Stock Torque Convertor

Empty Pockets Racing DE-NJ

Sponsored by POWER SURGE PERFORMANCETitle Sponsor WFC4

 

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JL ram air
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2# pulley
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Unfortunately the Lightning is NOT a good bracket race vehicle. To be a good bracket race vehicle it needs to be able to run the same time, time after time after time, reguardless of temp changes. On an average day into nite racing schedule here the temp can easily change as much as 25 degrees. Unfortunately, mostly because of the blower, and partly because of the electronics the Lightning will run faster as it cools and slower as it warms. It will run one time when IT is cold and another time when IT is hot.

My observations of watching and participating in bracket racing every weekend for the last year in half are this. Get an old chevelle or a camero, put a 350 in it with a single 4-bbl, and a th400 automatic and it will run the same dial time after time after time for any given day and if the temp does drop the change will not be as dramatic as it is in the L.

The lightning is a great vehicle, but it is NOT a great bracket vehicle.
noelvm


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"ANYTHING OTHER THAN 1ST, SUCKS" (D.Earnhardt)
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[This message has been edited by noelvm (edited 04-28-2001).]

 

Bolt of Light,

Forgive me please but having visited and pickled myself on more than one occasion with San Miguel and MOJO, et.al. , where in the HELL in the PI do they have a drag strip? Clark Air Farce base in Manila? I bet you scare the flip flops off jeepney/taxi drivers carving corners headed to the barrio(s).

The HALO guys can be of great reference here as their elevation and summer climate is very similar to that of the Philippines.

Personally, I run my F-1's at 26 to 28 psi, light burnout/scrub, launch at 1200 RPM and moderate the right foot based on the grip (or lack thereof) of the facility at hand. Let it cool down for over an hour between runs if at all possible.

Also, jot down ANY changes you've done to your truck on a sheet of paper and include it with your chip when sending it across the pond (ie: plugs, breather cap, octane you run, etc) as this allows the tuner to adjust parameters.

One more thing, for better Reaction times (although irrelevant) HIT IT as soon as you see the last yellow....

Good luck!

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Brake Late, Dive Deep

Speedin Bob, Owner/Operator/Pilot
Lightning #2504, 6/17/99
NLOC # 438
**intercooler #2 dying**
JDM Flip Chip. 90mm Mass Air Meter, Johnny Lightning Ram Air,
Magnaflow muffler, JDM driveshaft, JL Driveshaft Loop, Lo-Tek Pillar Pod, Autometer Gauges, Keyless Entry, Retrax Bed Cover, Shackles, Wet Okoles, Mobil 1/FilterMag, Clear Corners



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Spiro99SVT
where is this upgrade from superchip give me some more info you have mail

Speeding Bob
there are now several areas to race. Like you said in clack air strip thats one and the best organisation too. the second is in the old smoky mountain that is converted to a strip for drag only on weekend
I put my F1 to 22 ps and launched at 1,300 had a great run I think for a first timer on braket racing type. But got to work on my reaction time thanks

All you guys thanks so much for the info. If you have more please keep on sending any help you give is greatly appreciated and used to


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99.5 Lightning
Downs intake
Superchip
Slotted Rotors F
Lo Pro Tonneau
Netro wing
Boost & Oil gauge

 

Reaction time is critical in a bracket race, but the 60' time will tell you how the truck is launching. Anything under a 2.0 second 60' time is considered good when using the stock F1 tires, and anything under a 1.9 would be considered great.
Good Luck
Dale

 

just so everyone knows, it's spelled CamAro

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2001 Ford Lightning Red
1980 Z28 350 4spd T-Top

[This message has been edited by 1meanZ (edited 04-29-2001).]

 

You have mail and drag tips

 

Bad as L
My 60 is in the 2.3 that is the best i got so this is bad launch right hopefully I can bring this down it is hard to get slicks over here so what i will do is use my old tires that are kind of worn out what do you think about this

Spiro
Thanks got the e-mail but sent you to one

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99.5 Lightning
Downs intake
Superchip
Slotted Rotors F
Lo Pro Tonneau
Netro wing
Boost & Oil gauge