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Red2014SS · 07-08-2015, 04:51 AM

Get to the track and practice. It isn't as easy as it looks. If you roll up in your ZL1 with no drag racing experience, and your dad is experienced, you are going to get smoked. You need to do at least two nights of practice runs before you will get totally comfortable with staging, launch, etc... even that might not be enough. Also, spend some time in the drag racing section of this forum. Try to read everything you can about the proper way to set your car up for the best times.

PalmerGA · 07-08-2015, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by one~Bad~SS

You're kidding right? They have compared these two cars and yes the Hellcat has 707 hp but it is not a cornering car(although the they have made headway) it is heavier and therefore does not need much to beat the hellcat. Good tires, good driving skills, and a few bolt one is all he will need.

I don't think cornering ability counts for much in a drag race.

Gee · 07-08-2015, 05:30 AM

Race for pink slips.

Fastest mod there is.

Joseph1LE · 07-08-2015, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ClarityCamaro

My dads a very experienced driver though that's the crappy part. Yeah more boost and lifted stock heads... Ehhh I'll pass looking for a shop around the Texas area that maybe can help me.

Gota pay to play.... You can't expect to turn excess of 600whp and expect the exact same reliability that you had when bone stock. I don't think it can be done on stock boost.

Denis · 07-08-2015, 06:47 AM

boost, radials, and a driver mod.

ChrisBlair · 07-08-2015, 06:54 AM

Stop digging yourself a hole and tell Dad that you admit you're in over your head. You foolishly made this bet.

If that's not possible due to your pride, modify the bet to even the playing field, and remember that hp numbers are nice. Don't forget about torque. But right now you're putting your car's quite good features against your Dad's car's excellent features

LTRS777 · 07-08-2015, 07:46 AM

super jealous that your problems in life include getting your ZL1 to beat your father's hellcat... how about some pics for the common folk :P...

christianchevell · 07-08-2015, 07:49 AM

you live in texas...Talk to Texas speed and performance they will do you right and you will walk on him.....

ClarityCamaro · 07-08-2015, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

Let him beat you at the strip then take him at a road course.

This is true! And I'm going with all the bult ons I can without pulling the motor. Will keep you guys updated.

ClarityCamaro · 07-08-2015, 07:53 AM

Here is my dark beauty!

Gruby2k · 07-08-2015, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

Let him beat you at the strip then take him at a road course.

Yes! Play into your cars strenghts and his weaknesses. You'll take him on a road coarse, now all you'll need is a tie braker...

TIREKLR · 07-08-2015, 09:29 AM

Good luck! I can't wait to hear how this goes I really hope you can beat it by then.Me and a friend have a little chevy, dodge grudge so this is great!

Here kitty kitty kitty! Haha

AF1Strider · 07-08-2015, 09:35 AM

Some bolt ons, nitrous, tune, tires and track time.

Red2014SS · 07-08-2015, 10:01 AM

You say your dad is experienced? How so? Has he raced at the drag strip before? Has he raced his Hellcat at the strip? If not, and if you you practice and he doesn't... I'm betting you'll take him on the first run. That's if he has zero experience on a real track. Once he catches on, he'll eat you alive. If you manage to pull it off, don't give him a second chance.

07-08-2015, 04:51 AM	#15
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Get to the track and practice. It isn't as easy as it looks. If you roll up in your ZL1 with no drag racing experience, and your dad is experienced, you are going to get smoked. You need to do at least two nights of practice runs before you will get totally comfortable with staging, launch, etc... even that might not be enough. Also, spend some time in the drag racing section of this forum. Try to read everything you can about the proper way to set your car up for the best times. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

07-08-2015, 06:47 AM	#19
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	boost, radials, and a driver mod. __________________

07-08-2015, 06:54 AM	#20
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Stop digging yourself a hole and tell Dad that you admit you're in over your head. You foolishly made this bet. If that's not possible due to your pride, modify the bet to even the playing field, and remember that hp numbers are nice. Don't forget about torque. But right now you're putting your car's quite good features against your Dad's car's excellent features __________________

07-08-2015, 07:46 AM	#21
LTRS777 Drives: 2014 Saleen 620 White Label #14-011 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: AL Posts: 610	super jealous that your problems in life include getting your ZL1 to beat your father's hellcat... how about some pics for the common folk :P... __________________ '14 Saleen 620 White Label #14-011 ADM LSA Stage 1 Kit, ADM 2.75 Pulley, DEKA 63lb injectors, ZL1 Fuel Pump, JLT 123MM Big Mouth intake, TSP 2" LTHs, BW TB, 2.5" Catback, Scott Culbert/GEN3PERF tuned! 573WHP/557WTQ @ 10psi. Build Thread Here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390708

07-08-2015, 07:49 AM	#22
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	you live in texas...Talk to Texas speed and performance they will do you right and you will walk on him..... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

07-08-2015, 05:30 AM	#17
Gee Silver Ice Drives: 2011 1LT Coupe SIM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,420 View My Garage	Race for pink slips. Fastest mod there is.

07-08-2015, 07:53 AM	#24
ClarityCamaro Drives: 2013 black zl1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock Posts: 696	Here is my dark beauty! Attached Images

07-08-2015, 09:29 AM	#26
TIREKLR Drives: 2015 zl1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 308	Good luck! I can't wait to hear how this goes I really hope you can beat it by then.Me and a friend have a little chevy, dodge grudge so this is great! Here kitty kitty kitty! Haha

07-08-2015, 09:35 AM	#27
AF1Strider Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 496 View My Garage	Some bolt ons, nitrous, tune, tires and track time.

07-08-2015, 10:01 AM	#28
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	You say your dad is experienced? How so? Has he raced at the drag strip before? Has he raced his Hellcat at the strip? If not, and if you you practice and he doesn't... I'm betting you'll take him on the first run. That's if he has zero experience on a real track. Once he catches on, he'll eat you alive. If you manage to pull it off, don't give him a second chance. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH