Easiest way into the 8's in the 1/8

DA-HEAT · 06-06-2007, 07:13 PM

Hi guys I am new to the Lightnings as far as the tuning aspect goes and could use a little help. I have a 93 Lightning that is mildly modified, it has a catfree exhaust w, 21/2" dynomax bullets and a k&n air filter, that's it. The truck runs 9.7's in the 1/8 I am trying to get the truck in the 8's as easy and cheap as possible. I am wanting to get it in the 8's w/only bolt-ons and/or a computer chip/programmer. Like I said new to this so all opinions and ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gene

slow94 · 06-07-2007, 09:18 AM

you will need definitely a few bolt ons, but probably no chip or tuner depending on what you consider a bolt on. I went from running 9.7's to 8.6's with a powerdyne, but you could get in the 8's a different way. I say get a converter, underdrive pullies, sticky tires, 14-16* timing, E-fan, and maybe you will break an 8.9. If you want to be in the definite 8's I suggest heads and cam or a supercharger.

DA-HEAT · 06-07-2007, 01:23 PM

thanks for the response, not looking to spend the money for turbo,supercharger, and don't want nos b/c I want reliable consistent power. The route I was thinking about going was w/ a chip and a converter. My understanding would be that the two should get me there or very close, well atleast pick it up about 4 tenths.

slow94 · 06-07-2007, 10:36 PM

don't do a chip. at least get a tweecer. an off the shelf chip isn't going to do you much good. Just change your timing with the distributor. But if you really want a chip I have an off the shelf chip that took about .2 off my 0-60.

badpony93 · 06-08-2007, 01:23 AM

i run 9.2-9.3's with a 2800 stall highflow cat cai sct chip adjustable fpr crank pulley and 1.7 rr's on DR's but i'm in az and the air sucks here.

johnnynumber5 · 06-08-2007, 02:32 AM

hey gene whats up? you will be able to get that truck into the low 9's on the cheap for sure. the best i went was a 9.05 before i went with a vortech. ill be down at sikeston on friday night you goin to be there? if so we can hook up and i will tell ya what you need to be looking for.

DA-HEAT · 06-08-2007, 10:46 AM

Thanks for help guys! Won't be at Sikeston tonight it's raining pretty hard in Sikeston right now. Truck is gettin some dynomax bullets put on it today. But its my brothers truck I am just tryin to help him pick it up a little. He's going to run it in trophy class on Saturday. Guess maybe I'll see ya out there.

johnnynumber5 · 06-08-2007, 11:30 AM

i might be there saturday but im not for sure yet. if im not we will bump into each other soon.

06-06-2007, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
DA-HEAT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chaffee, MO Posts: 5 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Easiest way into the 8's in the 1/8 Hi guys I am new to the Lightnings as far as the tuning aspect goes and could use a little help. I have a 93 Lightning that is mildly modified, it has a catfree exhaust w, 21/2" dynomax bullets and a k&n air filter, that's it. The truck runs 9.7's in the 1/8 I am trying to get the truck in the 8's as easy and cheap as possible. I am wanting to get it in the 8's w/only bolt-ons and/or a computer chip/programmer. Like I said new to this so all opinions and ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gene

06-07-2007, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
slow94 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pimlico S.C. Posts: 966 View this user's gallery iTrader: 1 / 100%	you will need definitely a few bolt ons, but probably no chip or tuner depending on what you consider a bolt on. I went from running 9.7's to 8.6's with a powerdyne, but you could get in the 8's a different way. I say get a converter, underdrive pullies, sticky tires, 14-16* timing, E-fan, and maybe you will break an 8.9. If you want to be in the definite 8's I suggest heads and cam or a supercharger. __________________ just a little NOVI 2K Best 1/8 mile ET: 8.26 @ 83mph

06-07-2007, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
DA-HEAT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chaffee, MO Posts: 5 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks for the response, not looking to spend the money for turbo,supercharger, and don't want nos b/c I want reliable consistent power. The route I was thinking about going was w/ a chip and a converter. My understanding would be that the two should get me there or very close, well atleast pick it up about 4 tenths. Last edited by DA-HEAT; 06-07-2007 at 02:00 PM..

06-07-2007, 10:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
slow94 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pimlico S.C. Posts: 966 View this user's gallery iTrader: 1 / 100%	don't do a chip. at least get a tweecer. an off the shelf chip isn't going to do you much good. Just change your timing with the distributor. But if you really want a chip I have an off the shelf chip that took about .2 off my 0-60. __________________ just a little NOVI 2K Best 1/8 mile ET: 8.26 @ 83mph

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06-08-2007, 01:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
badpony93 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: phoenix az Posts: 2,787 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	i run 9.2-9.3's with a 2800 stall highflow cat cai sct chip adjustable fpr crank pulley and 1.7 rr's on DR's but i'm in az and the air sucks here.

06-08-2007, 02:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnnynumber5 PoorMoFoRacing Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Wild Posts: 1,405 View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100%	hey gene whats up? you will be able to get that truck into the low 9's on the cheap for sure. the best i went was a 9.05 before i went with a vortech. ill be down at sikeston on friday night you goin to be there? if so we can hook up and i will tell ya what you need to be looking for.

06-08-2007, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
DA-HEAT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chaffee, MO Posts: 5 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for help guys! Won't be at Sikeston tonight it's raining pretty hard in Sikeston right now. Truck is gettin some dynomax bullets put on it today. But its my brothers truck I am just tryin to help him pick it up a little. He's going to run it in trophy class on Saturday. Guess maybe I'll see ya out there.

06-08-2007, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnnynumber5 PoorMoFoRacing Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Wild Posts: 1,405 View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100%	i might be there saturday but im not for sure yet. if im not we will bump into each other soon.