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 Jul 10 2008, 01:14 PM
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Name is TJ, just got my car about three months ago. It's a 98 Z, dressed up as an SS and it was pretty much stock, 3.42s/magnaflows. Now it's got new intake filter, MAF, mid-lengths, 3.73s and a tune. I bought a set of black ZR1s and put BFG DRs out back. Well I suck at drag racing and it's just not as fun to me as I thought it would be. I had planned on doing a heads/cam/stall install but I'd really love to get my car set up for some autox/road racing events and googled for some forums and found you guys hoping you could get me on the right path. My first question is, are manual trans. a must for these types? Secondly, if this is the direction I want to go in should I be more worried about suspension and weight right now than power? And lastly, are there any regular events in the South East? I live in Myrtle Beach SC.
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Jul 10 2008, 01:48 PM
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QUOTE (ChevSSCamaro67 @ Jul 10 2008, 09:14 AM)  Name is TJ, just got my car about three months ago. It's a 98 Z, dressed up as an SS and it was pretty much stock, 3.42s/magnaflows. Now it's got new intake filter, MAF, mid-lengths, 3.73s and a tune. I bought a set of black ZR1s and put BFG DRs out back. Well I suck at drag racing and it's just not as fun to me as I thought it would be. I had planned on doing a heads/cam/stall install but I'd really love to get my car set up for some autox/road racing events and googled for some forums and found you guys hoping you could get me on the right path. My first question is, are manual trans. a must for these types? Secondly, if this is the direction I want to go in should I be more worried about suspension and weight right now than power? And lastly, are there any regular events in the South East? I live in Myrtle Beach SC. Hi and wlecome. Manual trans is prefered, but not necessary. Your 98Z has more than enough power for now, so concentrate on driving skills first... then maybe some tires, brake and suspension work, and weight reduction. Lots of road courses in SE - Road Atl, CMP, Roebling, Barber, Little Tally, and many more... I don't know about autoX... would imagine there's a bunch. |
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ChevSSCamaro67 New Guy from the South Jul 10 2008, 01:14 PM
John_D. Welcome. Jul 10 2008, 03:46 PM
Nick Cornilsen It's often said that the best bang for the buc... Jul 10 2008, 05:25 PM StanIROCZ Welcome to FRRAX
QUOTE (ChevSSCamaro67 @ J... Jul 10 2008, 06:13 PM ChevSSCamaro67 QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Jul 10 2008, 02:13 PM)... Jul 10 2008, 06:35 PM John_D. I ran an automatic in my 98 for some hot-lap 20 mi... Jul 10 2008, 08:48 PM John_D. My new transmission (built for boost) is mated to ... Jul 10 2008, 08:51 PM ChevSSCamaro67 Thanks guys, I found a track just a few hours away... Jul 10 2008, 11:42 PM Eugenio_SS welcome aboard. Jul 11 2008, 03:39 AM sgarnett As your car sits, it will be in Street Modified or... Jul 11 2008, 05:11 AM Rob Hood Welcome! Jul 11 2008, 05:31 AM Eugenio_SS Jules raced automatics for awhile... maybe she can... Jul 11 2008, 02:01 PM CMC #37 QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Jul 11 2008, 09:01 AM... Jul 11 2008, 04:40 PM CrashTestDummy Sticks are also not necessary for autocross. We h... Jul 11 2008, 09:21 PM |
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