Irwindale Dragstrip

[arnie_82]

I ran my Truck yesterday
R/T - .604
60' - 2.264
330 - 6.198
1/8 - 9.382
MPH - 77.82

The only mods i have is a K&N CAI, BBK Throttle body, Flow Master and Stock tires. What should I do to improve my times.

 

[05srt10carson]

Sct header

 

[arnie_82]

What wii some headers cost?

 

[arnie_82]

And it's a R/C

 

[rare03srt10]

pending on the brand you could spend up to 3k for a nice set of long tubes. Id start by buying the SCT tuner and there is accually a group buy going on right now so contact Stinker aka "JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE"

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/f47/sct-super-sale-49862/

 

[Geodriller]

Tuners just dont do much for RC's. headers are sweet for sound, and you gain a liitle hp, but for the price some dont think it is worth it.

basically, there is no cheap way to get power to these beasts. so you need to decide now how far you want to take it and how much money you want to spend on it. then decide if that is what you want to do or not.

 

[arnie_82]

If I had $500 for mods what would be the mod I should get and what if I had $1,000.

 

[rare03srt10]

If I had $500 for mods what would be the mod I should get and what if I had $1,000.

$500 get the tuner

$1000 the the tuner + cal tracs traction bars and have money left over for beer :burnout:

 

[rare03srt10]

Tuners just dont do much for RC's. headers are sweet for sound, and you gain a liitle hp, but for the price some dont think it is worth it.

basically, there is no cheap way to get power to these beasts. so you need to decide now how far you want to take it and how much money you want to spend on it. then decide if that is what you want to do or not.

Geo is correct on the RC the tuner doenst do what it does to the QC but most will say it is still worth the money + you can read check engine lights and stuff which is always a plus and you can also have up to 3 tunes so maybe 1.stock, 2. performace, 3. tow and or gas mileage

And im in that same crowd when it comes to thinkin headers are over priced. Lucky for you livin here in socal because my fabricator is workin on a custom set for me and we will be doing some testing and if they work out they be MUCH MUCH cheaper then the high end ones

 

[arnie_82]

Geo is correct on the RC the tuner doenst do what it does to the QC but most will say it is still worth the money + you can read check engine lights and stuff which is always a plus and you can also have up to 3 tunes so maybe 1.stock, 2. performace, 3. tow and or gas mileage

And im in that same crowd when it comes to thinkin headers are over priced. Lucky for you livin here in socal because my fabricator is workin on a custom set for me and we will be doing some testing and if they work out they be MUCH MUCH cheaper then the high end ones

Keep me posted on the custom headers.

 

[arnie_82]

Do the cal tracs affect handling in a road racing?

 

[rare03srt10]

Keep me posted on the custom headers.

Will do bud! You should def consider that group buy on SCT tuner and since your going to the track the caltracs traction bars will help you with your 60ft also.

 

[NVR2OLD]

For the mod's you have your 1/8 mile mph time is slow. You need to get the truck tuned and be in the mid 80's to 90 mph.:rock:

 

[rare03srt10]

Do the cal tracs affect handling in a road racing?

never really been into road racing but from what ive heard you want the chassis to be stiff so caltracs may help with with that also, but mainly going to help the truck hook from a dig and get you out of the hole when you laugh it

 

[arnie_82]

Will the SCT tuner with torries generic tunes be ok or should I get my truck dyno tuned?

 

[arnie_82]

When I take off I do get some wheel spin.

 

[rare03srt10]

Will the SCT tuner with torries generic tunes be ok or should I get my truck dyno tuned?

Yeah Torries tunes from what i have been told are pretty awesome but since you are in LA you could always have DC PERFORMANCE tune your truck in house :rock:

When I take off I do get some wheel spin.

The Caltracs will stop most of that. Venomous1 even added the 3rd shock to stabilize his rear end a little
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/f8/kicker-shock-anti-wheelhop-shock-quad-cab-lowered-49554/

 

[arnie_82]

Do they also use the SCT tuner to do the tuning and do you happend to know pricing?

 

[rare03srt10]

Do they also use the SCT tuner to do the tuning and do you happend to know pricing?

Im sure they can use any tuner or reflash your pcm without a handheld, but id recommed using a handheld that way you can always put back to stock yourself if you need to do warranty work or if your going on a long drive and want better gas mileage. I accually been referred to them numerous times but i dont have my truck running right yet, so i havent brought it to them yet. I do plan to have them tune once the truck is running right because they have been well known in the VIPER community for a looong time. Im sure you can just call them for pricing though.

 

[arnie_82]

I found their info online I will contact them for pricing.