Newbie - WS6 Owner in Ft Worth

12-26-2001, 12:06 PM

Hey guys,

Looks like a great site here. I just wanted to introduce myself real quick...

My name is Hank and I live in Ft Worth. I sold my 94 Z28 in October and bought my 2002 WS6. I also have a 2000 Z71 that my wife drives (I tried to talk her into a Lightning, but she wanted a truck that sits high). Oh well...I still think they're pimp as hell...

How many DFW guys post here actively? I don't see too mnay L's around...so I've yet to run against one. Maybe I can meet up with somebody that's relatively stock (I've got air intake and cutout) to get a couple runs in and shoot the $hit. Email me at hankdanford@hotmail.com if you'd like...see sig for pics of car/truck, dyno sheet, webpage...

Later guys,
Hank

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2002 Navy Blue WS6 #699 Hurst 6 Spd, Traction Control, MTI Clear Lid, Cutout, BMR STB & SFC's
Stock Dyno #'s, Lid on 3rd pull
2000 5.3 Z71 Extended Cab Nerf Bars, K&N FIPK, BFG 285's
My WS6 & Z71 Site

[This message has been edited by hankd (edited 12-26-2001).]

12-26-2001, 04:46 PM

OK, so you're running roughly 15rwhp less than a stock Lightning and weigh 1000 pounds less.

You are more than welcome to show up at any of our meetings/events, but don't expect to pick and choose who you get to run. That would be like attending our family reunion and only wanting to fight the women and children.

A word of warning; I have a sister that can kick my *****.

12-26-2001, 04:55 PM

My thoughts exactly! LOL

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93 Lightning
Build #2986 of 5276
Bone Stock....
Best trade I ever made!

12-26-2001, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sixpipes:
OK, so you're running roughly 15rwhp less than a stock Lightning and weigh 1000 pounds less.

You are more than welcome to show up at any of our meetings/events, but don't expect to pick and choose who you get to run. That would be like attending our family reunion and only wanting to fight the women and children. A word of warning; I have a sister that can kick my *****.

I wasn't necessaryily wanting to "pick" anybody out...I just happen to be a fan of everything fast. I like F-bodies, Vette's, Stangs, L's, etc. I'd drive the wheels off of a Lightning, but it's just not the right vehicle for me (we already have a truck)...

Don't stock 01 L's run mid-13's or so? Fastest I've seen on this site was 13.3x@102 (or something like that) I was assuming they'd be a good run, especially from a standing start...I have hell getting off the line...

I haven't run the 1/4 yet, but I made a few passes at Kennedale. Pathetically, my best was 9.10@81.x w/a 2.29 60'

Can you say bog? That was with 1500 miles on the car

There were a few L's there that night and they were running anywhere from 8.7's to low 9's. I need that 2nd 1/8th of a mile

I'm not here to talk $hit...I just like to learn as much as possible about all the other cars on the road...

Later
Hank

12-26-2001, 05:48 PM

Like Sis, er I mean Six said, you're welcome to join us for any of the events, gatherings, or racing. Although we do make occasional trips to Kennedale, we generally prefer that second 1/8th also. Yes, a stock '01 will run mid 13's, but I don't think we have anyone in TALON that's still bone stock. Several of the guys are running deep into the 12's (Sixpipes, Silver_2000, Justin B, and Autothrottle are all consistent 12.5 to 12.7, no bottle). So come on out to some of the meetings, get to know the folks, and we'll make a pilgrimage to the track when they open up in the spring. Win, lose, or draw, it'll be fun. But, you gotta work on those launches. You live or die in the first 60'

. BTW, my understanding is that the key to a good launch with an LS1 F-bod is to really slip the clutch. I took my wife's F-bod (stock '99 Firebird Formula, LS1, M6, Hurst, but not a Ram Air) to the track once, but I wasn't willing to abuse the clutch, so the best I could manage was 13.91 @ 107.XX.

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'00 white Lightning #405
371 RWHP, 450 ft-lbs. torque.
12.84 @ 106.51 on street tires at full weight.
Chip n filter only mods.

[This message has been edited by Moonshine (edited 12-26-2001).]

12-26-2001, 05:53 PM

Hank,

No offense taken to your post. A well driven WS6 is a worthy opponent for most Lightnings in the 1/4. Stop by at our January meeting if you get chance.

12-26-2001, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moonshine:
Like Sis, er I mean Six said, you're welcome to join us for any of the events, gatherings, or racing. Although we do make occasional trips to Kennedale, we generally prefer that second 1/8th also. Yes, a stock '01 will run mid 13's, but I don't think we have anyone in TALON that's still bone stock. Several of the guys are running deep into the 12's (Sixpipes, Silver_2000, Justin B, and Autothrottle are all consistent 12.5 to 12.7, no bottle). So come on out to some of the meetings, get to know the folks, and we'll make a pilgrimage to the track when they open up in the spring. Win, lose, or draw, it'll be fun.

That's what I thought...I didn't get the whole "picking on the girls" bit since the times are pretty close stock for stock. I wish I could do a chip like you guys can

I'll have to try and catch up with you guys sometime...

What about Sanger? http://www.northtexasdragway.com/pages/LocationMap.htm

Do ya'll ever go up there to run the 1/8th too? I was considering going up there this weekend sometime to work on my launch

before Ennis opens back up. I haven't been up there in a yr or so...

Later
Hank

12-26-2001, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sixpipes:
Hank,

No offense taken to your post. A well driven WS6 is a worthy opponent for most Lightnings in the 1/4. Stop by at our January meeting if you get chance.

None taken...

Where's some info on the Jan meet?

EDIT
Just saw the thread right below mine

[This message has been edited by hankd (edited 12-26-2001).]

12-26-2001, 06:24 PM

How many times to I have to tell you guys I made it all up... My truck is not that fast... In fact it is bone stock....

Hmm perhaps hanging out with Terry H has begun to run off...

Doug

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Picked up Silver 2000 Lightning 2/28/00!!
1st run 13.9 sec 1/4 !! Best Run 12.52x

Email mailto:Silver_2000@SVTLightnings.comSilver_2000@SVTLightnings.com</A>

My Web Page www.SVTLightnings.com

My mods and photos of my truck

12-26-2001, 06:34 PM

hankd
I'll be out at Kennedale on Jan. 11th
Thats when I was told they would reopen.?.?

It should be fun

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White 2001 Lightning
Cervini's cowl hood
Best 1/8: 8.023 @ 87.16
Best 1/4: 12.56 @ 107.77
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00' WHITE LIGHTNING (SOLD)
Best 1\8: 8.177 @ 85.07
best 1\4: 12.795 @ 106.88

12-27-2001, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Autothrottle:
hankd
I'll be out at Kennedale on Jan. 11th
Thats when I was told they would reopen.?.?

It should be fun

Yep...
http://www.ls1.com/ls1forum/Forum13/HTML/010329.html

You're truck is screamin' man!

12-27-2001, 10:28 AM

Now Now Doug, thats not very nice!!LOL
Don't hate me because my L makes 400+hp without any power adder(s).LOL.LOL.

12-27-2001, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Terry Hogg:
Now Now Doug, thats not very nice!!LOL
Don't hate me because my L makes 400+hp without any additional power adder(s).LOL.LOL.

man, dont give em any ammo to play with, we'd never hear the end of it...

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'93 Lightning
-all the bolt-ons
-Jacobs ignition
-full exhaust
-Level 10 tranny
-TFS Stage II heads
-Kenne Bell Blowzilla
-357 Long-Rod on the brain...

if i stop runnin, the evil little clowns will get me...

[This message has been edited by Muddmann (edited 12-27-2001).]

12-28-2001, 12:43 AM

So we should try and arrange a get-together at Kennedale on the 11th. I've been wanting to see what my truck will do w/ the new converter(the old one was slipping ever since I've had it), it should be a little quicker.

What do you guys think? The 11th at Kennedale??

Hope to see you guys there.

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foxspy
1990 Chevy 454ss
ZZ502 w/ 1000cfm Accel/SpeedPro FI

12-28-2001, 12:56 AM

Terry I dont think to can add and more adders to yours

Doug

12-26-2001, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
hankd Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Newbie - WS6 Owner in Ft Worth Hey guys, Looks like a great site here. I just wanted to introduce myself real quick... My name is Hank and I live in Ft Worth. I sold my 94 Z28 in October and bought my 2002 WS6. I also have a 2000 Z71 that my wife drives (I tried to talk her into a Lightning, but she wanted a truck that sits high). Oh well...I still think they're pimp as hell... How many DFW guys post here actively? I don't see too mnay L's around...so I've yet to run against one. Maybe I can meet up with somebody that's relatively stock (I've got air intake and cutout) to get a couple runs in and shoot the $hit. Email me at hankdanford@hotmail.com if you'd like...see sig for pics of car/truck, dyno sheet, webpage... Later guys, Hank ------------------ 2002 Navy Blue WS6 #699 Hurst 6 Spd, Traction Control, MTI Clear Lid, Cutout, BMR STB & SFC's Stock Dyno #'s, Lid on 3rd pull 2000 5.3 Z71 Extended Cab Nerf Bars, K&N FIPK, BFG 285's My WS6 & Z71 Site [This message has been edited by hankd (edited 12-26-2001).]

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12-26-2001, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sixpipes Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	OK, so you're running roughly 15rwhp less than a stock Lightning and weigh 1000 pounds less. You are more than welcome to show up at any of our meetings/events, but don't expect to pick and choose who you get to run. That would be like attending our family reunion and only wanting to fight the women and children. A word of warning; I have a sister that can kick my *****.

12-26-2001, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
stang_460 Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	My thoughts exactly! LOL ------------------ 93 Lightning Build #2986 of 5276 Bone Stock.... Best trade I ever made!

12-26-2001, 05:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Moonshine Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Like Sis, er I mean Six said, you're welcome to join us for any of the events, gatherings, or racing. Although we do make occasional trips to Kennedale, we generally prefer that second 1/8th also. Yes, a stock '01 will run mid 13's, but I don't think we have anyone in TALON that's still bone stock. Several of the guys are running deep into the 12's (Sixpipes, Silver_2000, Justin B, and Autothrottle are all consistent 12.5 to 12.7, no bottle). So come on out to some of the meetings, get to know the folks, and we'll make a pilgrimage to the track when they open up in the spring. Win, lose, or draw, it'll be fun. But, you gotta work on those launches. You live or die in the first 60' . BTW, my understanding is that the key to a good launch with an LS1 F-bod is to really slip the clutch. I took my wife's F-bod (stock '99 Firebird Formula, LS1, M6, Hurst, but not a Ram Air) to the track once, but I wasn't willing to abuse the clutch, so the best I could manage was 13.91 @ 107.XX. ------------------ '00 white Lightning #405 371 RWHP, 450 ft-lbs. torque. 12.84 @ 106.51 on street tires at full weight. Chip n filter only mods. [This message has been edited by Moonshine (edited 12-26-2001).]

12-26-2001, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sixpipes Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Hank, No offense taken to your post. A well driven WS6 is a worthy opponent for most Lightnings in the 1/4. Stop by at our January meeting if you get chance.

12-26-2001, 06:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Silver_2000_:)! Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	How many times to I have to tell you guys I made it all up... My truck is not that fast... In fact it is bone stock.... Hmm perhaps hanging out with Terry H has begun to run off... Doug ------------------ Picked up Silver 2000 Lightning 2/28/00!! 1st run 13.9 sec 1/4 !! Best Run 12.52x Email mailto:Silver_2000@SVTLightnings.comSilver_2000@SVTLightnings.com</A> My Web Page www.SVTLightnings.com My mods and photos of my truck

12-26-2001, 06:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Autothrottle Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	hankd I'll be out at Kennedale on Jan. 11th Thats when I was told they would reopen.?.? It should be fun ------------------ White 2001 Lightning Cervini's cowl hood Best 1/8: 8.023 @ 87.16 Best 1/4: 12.56 @ 107.77 -------------------- 00' WHITE LIGHTNING (SOLD) Best 1\8: 8.177 @ 85.07 best 1\4: 12.795 @ 106.88

12-27-2001, 10:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Terry Hogg Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Now Now Doug, thats not very nice!!LOL Don't hate me because my L makes 400+hp without any power adder(s).LOL.LOL.

12-28-2001, 12:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
foxspy Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	So we should try and arrange a get-together at Kennedale on the 11th. I've been wanting to see what my truck will do w/ the new converter(the old one was slipping ever since I've had it), it should be a little quicker. What do you guys think? The 11th at Kennedale?? Hope to see you guys there. ------------------ foxspy 1990 Chevy 454ss ZZ502 w/ 1000cfm Accel/SpeedPro FI

12-28-2001, 12:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Silver_2000_:)! Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Terry I dont think to can add and more adders to yours Doug