Ran a 13.56 Friday night. I was so happy, think i am ready to make my first mods now, and get into the 12's.

R/T............ .618
60'............ 1.946
330........... 5.649
1/8............ 8.685
MPH.......... 81.26
1000......... 11.322
1/4............ 13.568
MPH.......... 100.29


Brandon

This was stock everything.....tires....with tailgate on

 

WOW! Now thats what i'm talking about..........JL

 

I am ready for some 12's, hopefully you will be getting an order from me very soon.

 

I'm sure with 3 mods for around a grand! you'll be running 12.5-7's! just let us know when ready........JL

 

2K':

That's humming, Chief. You have a fast one, for sure. In fact, that's just about the quickest TRUE stocker I've heard of.

Can you clue me in regarding track location and atmospheric conditions at the time of your pass? I'm gearing up to lay down some similar times with my stocker in the next few weeks. Should have hit the track Saturday, in fact.

Perhaps we could start a "non-tuner" war, or something. We could argue about who doesn't tune their bone-stock truck the best, and who makes the fastest non-acessories. In fact, if you're anywhere near Cincy, we could arrange for a "Silver-vs-2K shootout" to determine who resists modification best, or something...

 

Not sure of humidity or barometer, but temp was 55 degrees, track was cold, but they had so much vht on the track that i had no problem hooking up. All my other runs that night were 13.60 -13.63. I launch at 1,200 rpms, and then just flog it. I opened my tailgate and folded in my mirrors. I am no where near cincy, but we can talk thrash about who has the faster truck, that is always good for some motivation....

 

JL,

what are the differences in your ram air kits.. (the different stages) and do you have any pics of the kits available, i don't see any on your website.

Brandon

 

Silver-Y2K-SVT - That was one of the funniest posts I've read in a while Seriously, I was laughing outloud.

By the way, awesome stock times.

 

Chief:

Sounds like an ideal day to be at the track. Don't get too many of those.

Good looking out on the mirrors - I don't see a lot of folks going with that one. The tailgate, although seemingly logical, actually slows you down a bit and looks pretty poor, also. Leave it up.

Have you adjusted your boost actuator? That won't affect your "amateur status" and will get you a smidgen of ET.

Actually, you need to mod up like crazy. That will remove one formidable obstacle in my quest for the world's fastest stocker - you.

 

Silver-Y2K-SVT

"Have you adjusted your boost actuator? That won't affect your "amateur status" and will get you a smidgen of ET."

How is this done, do you have any pics or instructions, i would love to get some better times for free..

Thanks,
Brandon

 

'Coleman:

Thanks for the shout-out, buddy! I try my best around here to keep it lively, informative, and fun. Some get it, some don't.

Much tougher to have a fast stocker than a fast one with mods. A chip can cover a multitude of sins. You wouldn't believe my routine for squeezing every drop of potential out of my "virgin" truck.

You'll find that the few of us with true stockers pay a good bit of attention to the Weather Channel. If the mercury drops and the baro rises, my azz is off to the test-and-tune, as that's my only hope to go faster.

Still working on the "ultimate ram air" fabrication. After that, it's buh-bye to the "stock gig" forever.

Anyway, kudos again to our boy "2KL" - that's a BLAZING time for a stocker.

 

2K':

There is a so-so thread on this available through the "search" function (don't want to sound like "you-know-who" here), but I think that Speedin' Bob is the recognized expert on this and should be able to hook you up with some better (MUCH better) information.

When you adjust it, go just as greedy as you possibly can without building boost at a 75 MPH highway cruise.

Adjusted thusly, i just have to BREATHE on the pedal at highway speeds to get full boost. Also, If I power-brake the launch at the 'strip or on the street, I come out of the hole at full boost and BLAZE the tires off the thing. Fun! The boost hits MUCH quicker under any throttle input, although maximum boost is necessarily largely unchanged. My 60-foot times, on the balance, have improved by about 0.04 seconds or so (VERY UNSCIENTIFIC), adjusted for conditions.

Sir Speedy - you out there, bud?

 

I would also like to find out some information about this? What was the thread called? thanks


Nate
00 lightning

 

Doesn't www.SVTlightnings.com have a good setup on it?

 

2kL,

The actuator mod is quite simple and, although I have en-Lightened a couple of folks and tweaked their machines, I must give credit where credit is due.

To save from authoring a book, check out Chuck's (LTNBOLT) How-To on his site Here.

The only other thing I would add is a tool list (all 3/8") and tips below :

1 - 10mm socket
1 - Universal joint
1 - 5-inch extension
1 - driver

Addtional tippage:

Use the universal on the bolt closest to the throttle body then remove it and snake the extension in for the bolt closest the firewall (it will fit and keeps the socket steady). You'll see.

I found it best if the 'lever' is barely above the set screw however you may have to tweak it a bit.

Tighten the TB bolt first, then the firewall bolt. Test at around 75 to 80 mph. The needle should be off the bottom juuuuuust barely. Anymore than that and your too greedy.. Re adjust as necessary.


Best of luck to ya.