Took my Z to 1/4mi drag for the first time

dlgkswh88 · 05-28-2019, 10:27 AM

Hello Everyone,

Past weekend, I took my Z to drag strip for the first time!

The best 1/4mi time I got was 13.6 seconds (about 104mph)
Below were the condition:

2018 Nissan 370Z Sport Tech 7AT (16K miles on it).
VDC Off.
Shifted Manually.
Launched at about 1,200 rpm.
Tires: Continental DWS 06 (stock size), PSI cold was 32 (later got to 40 due to outside temperature).
Outside Temperature: Was about 90F with humidity.
Gas tank was about half full (93 from BP).
A/C was off, windows were closed.
Engine Oil used: Nissan OEM oil
Altitude/Elevation: 515ft

Only Modifications:
- AAM Resonated Short Tail Axleback
- Added weight of about 50lb due to sub/sub box & amps

With the conditions above, does 13.6 seconds sound about right?
Feel like earlier model years achieved better 1/4mi time.

A-A-ron · 05-29-2019, 08:47 AM

official 1/4 mile track times
^ For your reference.

Your time isn't out of the range of predictable outcomes.

Some notes:
-1200 RPM launch seems a bit low for an engine with a decided lack of torque. But the 7AT folks would know better than myself.
-Tires: Conti DWS 06 aren't an awful tire, but you're definitely going to lose some performance versus summer rubber (less relevant here but they have the sidewall stiffness of microwaved butter).
-Temps of 90° (and assuming higher on-track temps) will likely rob the engine of a bit of top-end ponies vs say making the same run in early spring.
-Mods: 50lb extra of sub/amp won't help you shave any time off your runs obviously, but it probably didn't add much time on either. Also, your axleback won't really add any power, but I bet it sounded nice to the spectators hearing you rip down the track

05-28-2019, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
dlgkswh88 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 8 Drives: 2018 370Z Sport Tech Rep Power: 6	Took my Z to 1/4mi drag for the first time Hello Everyone, Past weekend, I took my Z to drag strip for the first time! The best 1/4mi time I got was 13.6 seconds (about 104mph) Below were the condition: 2018 Nissan 370Z Sport Tech 7AT (16K miles on it). VDC Off. Shifted Manually. Launched at about 1,200 rpm. Tires: Continental DWS 06 (stock size), PSI cold was 32 (later got to 40 due to outside temperature). Outside Temperature: Was about 90F with humidity. Gas tank was about half full (93 from BP). A/C was off, windows were closed. Engine Oil used: Nissan OEM oil Altitude/Elevation: 515ft Only Modifications: - AAM Resonated Short Tail Axleback - Added weight of about 50lb due to sub/sub box & amps With the conditions above, does 13.6 seconds sound about right? Feel like earlier model years achieved better 1/4mi time. Last edited by dlgkswh88; 05-28-2019 at 10:34 AM.

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05-29-2019, 08:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
A-A-ron Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Northern VA Age: 37 Posts: 28 Drives: '19 VW Alltrack 6MT Rep Power: 8	official 1/4 mile track times ^ For your reference. Your time isn't out of the range of predictable outcomes. Some notes: -1200 RPM launch seems a bit low for an engine with a decided lack of torque. But the 7AT folks would know better than myself. -Tires: Conti DWS 06 aren't an awful tire, but you're definitely going to lose some performance versus summer rubber (less relevant here but they have the sidewall stiffness of microwaved butter). -Temps of 90° (and assuming higher on-track temps) will likely rob the engine of a bit of top-end ponies vs say making the same run in early spring. -Mods: 50lb extra of sub/amp won't help you shave any time off your runs obviously, but it probably didn't add much time on either. Also, your axleback won't really add any power, but I bet it sounded nice to the spectators hearing you rip down the track