13's or bust!!!

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09-28-2008, 11:03 PM
wayfastw86

13's or bust!!!

Well finally got the money for the longtubes, called nelson performance to retune for them and take 100% TM out. My mods and old time are in my sig. My goal is to break 13's before the season ends so I hope this does it. I will be runnin on the 27-10.50-16 MT STREETS that I ran before and hopin for better weather. I finally learned how to flash the converter, so maybe better 60's. The closest track is Cherokee County in Rusk,Tx. its the track I ran before but alot of people say its slow... Anyways, any ideas or suggestions? Hope this works... :confused: Thanks
Chris

PS: I started this forum on accident in the lsx conversion lol:doofus: still new to this stuff
09-29-2008, 09:41 AM
GasGuzzler

With 100% TM out and headers you should come close in good weather. Bad weather or bad track could easily show no gains as well.
09-30-2008, 11:38 AM
txarkitekt

Yeah, well get them on there and hit the track. You'll never know till you do it. With your truck's mods and a good launch, I am certain you should hit the 13's--as long as it isn't 100 degrewes outside...
09-30-2008, 04:14 PM
wayfastw86

Well the LT's came in today. Pretty nice that Texas-Speed isn't too far..:hyper2: Discount called an said they also got my new tires in, (295/45/20) but im still waiting on the redone Nelson to get here. Im gonna try to get to the strip in a few weeks, so im crossin my fingers and hoppin she makes it.

Other than "flashing" the converter for the slicks... is there any other tips yall can think of to get me that little edge?
09-30-2008, 07:42 PM
jsprevat

I don't mean to thread jack but what is flashing the convertor? What does it do? How does it work? Does it only work for aftermarket convertors?
09-30-2008, 08:38 PM
-HIC-

Ill reply to your thread jack just b/c I want to input as well. Stall flash is the RPM the converter will "flare to" or "flash" I.E. you have a 3k stall, that converter may be tighter than a virgin to 3k while you gently go to wot.. That same Virgin may go to 3200 if you jam it in.

Anyway, something is seriously wrong with your setup if you cant get an LQ9 under 13.99 no matter what the weather.

Just my opinion, and I hope you get to 13's.
09-30-2008, 08:41 PM
-HIC-

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Originally Posted by wayfastw86

Well the LT's came in today. Pretty nice that Texas-Speed isn't too far..:hyper2: Discount called an said they also got my new tires in, (295/45/20) but im still waiting on the redone Nelson to get here. Im gonna try to get to the strip in a few weeks, so im crossin my fingers and hoppin she makes it.

Other than "flashing" the converter for the slicks... is there any other tips yall can think of to get me that little edge?

BTW. The only way to Flash your converter is to punch in the slip range.. If you pull the R's to your converters range you will never get it to "flash" you will only see "Break Stall"
09-30-2008, 08:43 PM
wayfastw86

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Originally Posted by jsprevat

I don't mean to thread jack but what is flashing the convertor? What does it do? How does it work? Does it only work for aftermarket convertors?

Well from my understanding... instead of powerbraking or whatever you would do for a lauch, you hold the brake and get the rpms just over ideal and when the third light goes off, LET HER BREATH :burnrubb:

But someone correct me if im wrong
09-30-2008, 08:47 PM
-HIC-

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsprevat

I don't mean to thread jack but what is flashing the convertor? What does it do? How does it work? Does it only work for aftermarket convertors?

BTW. .Welcome to LS1Truck.com The rules are clearly stated. I will add that we are more of a family of like minded truck hotrodders that will not put up with any BS, posted or mentioned. So if you are into a fast or "Clean" LSX you have found a home. If you are into talking crap about this or that you will promptly be thrown out of circle.
I will post whore for a moment.. Your truck has a ton of potential and looks good as is!
09-30-2008, 08:50 PM
-HIC-

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayfastw86

Well from my understanding... instead of powerbraking or whatever you would do for a lauch, you hold the brake and get the rpms just over ideal and when the third light goes off, LET HER BREATH :burnrubb:

But someone correct me if im wrong

well it depends on how loose your girl is, but your thought is sound! If you have a 3k or so I would break stall to 15-1700 at the tree. A looser stall will allow a nicer RPM increase to flash.
09-30-2008, 08:54 PM
-HIC-

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Originally Posted by txarkitekt

Yeah, well get them on there and hit the track. You'll never know till you do it. With your truck's mods and a good launch, I am certain you should hit the 13's--as long as it isn't 100 degrewes outside...

Tyler, I dont think it matters. An LQ9 half ton with a Nelson tune should be in the 13's as easy as a fat girl. If you are not then we need to see some logs.
B
09-30-2008, 09:32 PM
wayfastw86

Quote:

Originally Posted by -HIC-

Tyler, I dont think it matters. An LQ9 half ton with a Nelson tune should be in the 13's as easy as a fat girl. If you are not then we need to see some logs.
B

Well, my nelson tune is a mail order tune. I wish that I was close enough to Nelson so I could get a live tune but that wont happen unless I take the wife on a vacation... Im just hoping it was just the weather when I got the 14.3. There was water sitting on the roof of the truck all night long with 75+ degree temps. The same night, my buddy with a ls2 GTO m6 ran a fastest time of 13.6, and that seems off especially with an intake and cat-back. Or maybe theres just somethin wrong with my truck...
09-30-2008, 10:17 PM
jsprevat

Sorry HIC to come off like I was talking crap. I have just seen the term and was wondering what it meant. I joined in june and although I haven't posted much I don't mean any harm. I'm 21 and kinda new to performance modding. Again sorry for offending anyone. Thanks for the comment on my truck HIC
09-30-2008, 10:52 PM
txarkitekt

Quote:

Originally Posted by -HIC-

Tyler, I dont think it matters. An LQ9 half ton with a Nelson tune should be in the 13's as easy as a fat girl. If you are not then we need to see some logs.
B

Logs? Why you wanna see is poop? You are disgusting. Ok, back on topic...
Hells yeah the temps matter. Everyone's truck will run slower if it is warmer outside or if the humidity is up. See, you might not fully understand this cause you know are making your own atmosphere... :lol:
09-30-2008, 10:56 PM
txarkitekt

Quote:

Originally Posted by -HIC-

BTW. .Welcome to LS1Truck.com The rules are clearly stated. I will add that we are more of a family of like minded truck hotrodders that will not put up with any BS, posted or mentioned. So if you are into a fast or "Clean" LSX you have found a home. If you are into talking crap about this or that you will promptly be thrown out of circle.
I will post whore for a moment.. Your truck has a ton of potential and looks good as is!

Damn Bryan--calm yourself. The dude is a Newbie and doesn't know what flashing or brake stalling is all about. Go grab a drink, a smoke or a dip, try and get some booty from the wifey, and calm down. :D
BTW...we have a circle? Am I in it??? (please say yes!)
09-30-2008, 10:58 PM
RedHeartbeat

The pivot man in the circle. :laugh:
09-30-2008, 11:07 PM
txarkitekt

Thanks Greg. I knew I could count on you for some kind of reassurance. :thumb:
10-01-2008, 12:48 AM
-HIC-

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Originally Posted by jsprevat

Sorry HIC to come off like I was talking crap. I have just seen the term and was wondering what it meant. I joined in june and although I haven't posted much I don't mean any harm. I'm 21 and kinda new to performance modding. Again sorry for offending anyone. Thanks for the comment on my truck HIC

Heh, I was not trying to come off as a jerk! Sorry man, I have typed to much today! You did not come off as talking crap at all, I was just letting you know what the rules dont say - You did not offend me at all. I am glad to see you are actually interested in modding your truck, and knowing what something means before throwing terms out there. You will most likely never be flamed on this board for asking legit questions. As a matter of fact most of us follow the builds and give input and suggestions as if it where our own truck.

Tyler yes I know that temp and humidity effect times as does altitude, etc.. As for me creating my own atomosphere.. Its just a little bit of gas, nothing major!

WayFast, I am thinking you should deff be in the 13's with the new tuneup and LT's. BTW how much does your truck weigh?
10-01-2008, 03:27 PM
wayfastw86

WayFast, I am thinking you should deff be in the 13's with the new tuneup and LT's. BTW how much does your truck weigh?[/QUOTE]

Well I sure hope so. Im gonna wait until I know for sure the weather will be right. The nearest track is over a hour away... Bummer... The weather man is never right but its startin to cool off outside so maybe I can luck out.

As far as the weight I haven't checked it out yet. Its ecsb, 2wd, VHO 20's, tow package. So I have no idea... 5000lbs... but dont get me liein. I know it says on your reg. papers but the numbers on the door gvwr is the wieght of the truck fully loaded without a trailer behind it. Right?
10-01-2008, 04:47 PM
GasGuzzler

Yep...if that were accurate mine would weigh 6800 lbs....LOL
10-01-2008, 09:39 PM
SS-PEREZ

Nos
10-02-2008, 04:53 PM
wayfastw86

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Originally Posted by SS-PEREZ

Nos

Yeah, im waitin for the ok from the wife... she did say when tax returns come next year I could choose from a cam or nitrous...:naughty:
Umm, what to do???
10-02-2008, 05:53 PM
SS-PEREZ

i like nos so i am going to tell you nos lol
10-06-2008, 12:10 AM
mnc2fan

Don't know much yet, but I'd say cam it with the tax money. Or both! Get a cam that needs nos..
10-06-2008, 06:10 PM
ff_jeff

You can get a used nitrous kit kinda cheap... And if you have the means, a cam setup is fairly cheap as well. Depends on the Tax return amount.
10-07-2008, 04:54 PM
wayfastw86

Yeah, Im kinda leanin towards the nitrous. The truck just turned over 100,000miles this weekend, and if I break into her now to do a cam then I would like to rebuild her and do it right... Thats not gonna be cheap so I may just put some spray on her. I know if you do the spray "right" then the motor will still be dependable to a certain point.

Chris
10-07-2008, 08:14 PM
-HIC-

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Originally Posted by SS-PEREZ

Nos

Tell your wife to lay off what you do with the tax money! At least I try that before I cave! Damn man if you are married you have to have some of your cash going into a seperate account, or am I just parranoid? I would never let my wife know exectly how much money I make..
10-08-2008, 03:16 PM
wayfastw86

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Originally Posted by -HIC-

Tell your wife to lay off what you do with the tax money! At least I try that before I cave! Damn man if you are married you have to have some of your cash going into a seperate account, or am I just parranoid? I would never let my wife know exectly how much money I make..

She rights my check... Yeah its a family business and she's pretty much my boss. So im just thankfull she has let me get this much in just three months. I really do need to start slowin down, money wise, on the truck. But its not gonna happen. She understands the "bug" Ive got, so the more money the business makes, the faster the truck gets:burnrub:
10-10-2008, 02:14 PM
skeet

Quote:

Originally Posted by -HIC-

Tell your wife to lay off what you do with the tax money! At least I try that before I cave! Damn man if you are married you have to have some of your cash going into a seperate account, or am I just parranoid? I would never let my wife know exectly how much money I make..

yeah right!!! i bet she's asking questions now after this post from ya lmao!!!!

then again my doesnt No neitherlol, then again as long she gets what she wants i am good to go!!!! now if she only gave me her check hahahahaha

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Originally Posted by wayfastw86

She rights my check... Yeah its a family business and she's pretty much my boss. So im just thankfull she has let me get this much in just three months. I really do need to start slowin down, money wise, on the truck. But its not gonna happen. She understands the "bug" Ive got, so the more money the business makes, the faster the truck gets:burnrub:

one step at a time bro, it'll get there, dont rush it, sometimes it better to work for the woman than the woman work for you, damn did i just say that!

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