First, thanks for all your help guys....I finally installed my superchip, airaid, and borla exhaust yesrterday. I didn't know what to expect, but could not get the grin off my face after being pushed back and getting 2nd and third gear chirps...(girlfriend dampened the ride by her incessant.."slow down'.....'you're scaring me' and the classic...'why do you need more power?' )
Anyway, I am going to my local track in Vancouver tomorrow for the first time and I need some MORE help...(.the track by the way is @73 feet above sea level, temp tomorrow will be 72 with 60%humidity)....
1. Should I take the tonneau off,as well as spare tire and hitch?
2. Running the F1's with about 9,000 miles on them....whats the best way to launch?
3. I have access to 100 grade Avaition gas......should I put some in?
4. My boost gauge is buried now. Before it was running WOT at about 8-9. Is this normal?and is it doing major harm to engine?
5. What #' should I expect...just so I won't be disappointed!
Thanks ahead of time....you guys are great!

Michael
Black 2001 L
SuperChip, Airaid, Borla Exhaust

 

1--It is up tp you.......less weight = less time to cover 1320'.
2--Roll into the throttle off idle. Do not heat them up just a dry hop away from the water box to clean them off.
3--You only need 100 octane if your chip is programmed for 100 octane.
4--I don't see why your getting more boost.......maybe you got 1# from the airraid but I doubt it.
5--I would say low 13's with a good 60' time. If the weather is bad don't get dissappointed with mid 13's.

--Joe

 

Here is a pic of my playing around on the way to the track one day on the freeway. I sure hope it doesn't cause any damage.

This is with a 4# lower


--Joe

 

Joe....where did you get your rims from?...maybe a stupid question, but can you chrome your original L rims?

 

Not stupid at all......that is exactly what. I did sent my stock ones to get chromed at Santa Ana Wheel.

--Joe

 

You either need to leave the tonneau on or put tail gate down. With no bedcover and tailgate up, you have a huge "airbrake"! Even seen pictures of a jet fighter landing with a flap going up on fuselage? That's an air brake used to slow them down--as is parachute! Tonneau weighs nothing. good Luck!

 

Make sure the AV gas is not leaded ...