track prep

scoles92 · April 25, 2016, 01:38:27 PM

Hey Guys,

can someone point me in the direction of the thread relating to the best setup for a track day, tire PSI, RPM to leave at, T/C setting etc.. I know ive seen it on here before but no combination of words can seem to bring it up in the search box

I did track my car last year but didn't prep at all and couldn't seem to break into the 12's, with the mods i have i feel as though it should have run far better times even with no prep.

so the plan is to do it right this time and HOPEFULLY run some low 12's and put my mind at ease. otherwise i guess ill have to figure out whats slowing her down.

Thanks in advance

ZSHO · April 25, 2016, 01:51:42 PM

HERE'S a Great one for ya and best of luck. Z

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,1239.msg57920.html#msg57920

BiGMaC · April 25, 2016, 02:04:33 PM

Good luck... I agree, even w/o meth you should have been in the 12's on the tune alone.

scoles92 · April 25, 2016, 02:54:12 PM

Thanks guys!!. When I had the w/m installed I had the shop do the plugs too (told them to gap them to .030) and I checked them after I tracked it and they were at .040. I'm hoping the incorrect gap and the no prep was what slowed me down. Guess we will see..

SHOdded · April 25, 2016, 04:39:37 PM

Incorrect plug gap could def kill power.

scoles92 · April 25, 2016, 04:45:43 PM

Yeah I should have just done them myself but I figured since it was in the shop I'd just let them do it.. I'm hoping that was the problem. I can't feel a ton more power after fixing the gap from just driving around town so I guess only the track will tell.

SHOdded · April 25, 2016, 05:19:58 PM

How much into the meth do you get when driving around town? You know you are in for 100% at the track

AJP turbo · April 25, 2016, 08:36:57 PM

Have any logs you want to share?...see how much airflow you are really moving?

FoMoCoSHO · April 25, 2016, 10:36:26 PM

Not to burst your bubble.....all the track prep in the world isnt going to get you to low 12's starting from 13.

Unless you are at a crazy high elevations your times seem off, especially with meth.

Personally I'd get a log for AJP and let him take a look at it.

AJP turbo · April 25, 2016, 11:02:49 PM

Its just hard for me to believe that the car isnt turning a time if the power is there...id simply guess that the expected power is not there

92BlackGT · April 26, 2016, 01:22:51 AM

where are you located? track elevation plays a big role. what was your 60' time? us guys out west with 91 octane and over 1000 ft up struggle to hit the 12's tune only. although you should be there with w/m.
I got a 1.91 60' leaving at 1900 rpm with 37psi all seasons

ZSHO · April 26, 2016, 07:08:50 AM

I would also put back the stock intake and remove that K & N Portable Heater prior to track day,every bit helps and no dis intended. Z

scoles92 · April 26, 2016, 11:01:40 AM

i could get you a log tonight if its not raining. no disrespect taken guys. im all about figuring out whats slowing her down. a did at least 25 log/tunes back and fourth with torrie last summer to get her dialed in but he never seemed to notice anything amiss at the time.

and thanks for all the replies!

i go to Brainerd international raceway in Brainerd Minnesota

Brucelinc · April 26, 2016, 11:18:43 AM

Will you be at Brainerd on May 4 for the street legal drags?

scoles92 · April 26, 2016, 11:21:59 AM

im hoping to be! the weather looks like it will be nice!