Breaking 200 in standing mile?!?!

O.K. Here is the deal.... The itch to run the standing mile is consuming much if my waking thoughts.....

So the question is what will we need to do. So i can get my TA to break the 200 MPH wall?

My suspension and brake system is up to the task of this. And I am chopping weight to bring the car well into the sub 3,000 lbs arena. I got the T56 and its up to the task for power.

What will i need to do to the LT1/car to get my goal??

Far as im seeing no one has broke this mark in a LTX. Highest ive seen online is 199 MPH.

To do this safely you will need by far more than just suspension and brakes because at that speed a little failure can get you killed so start off with ALL the safety stuff like a complete cage rated to go 300mph, look up the requirements for a land speed racing car and go from there and if you decide to go down this path I hope you get it on video because I would love to see you go 200 so good luck be safe and enjoy!

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Originally Posted by Madman337

To do this safely you will need by far more than just suspension and brakes because at that speed a little failure can get you killed so start off with ALL the safety stuff like a complete cage rated to go 300mph, look up the requirements for a land speed racing car and go from there and if you decide to go down this path I hope you get it on video because I would love to see you go 200 so good luck be safe and enjoy!

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Ya i know a full cage is in order. Along with a parachute and fuel shut off.

The big issue is what will i need from the LT1 to get me there?

Trust me when i start running cameras will be on board:D

Probably need close to the 1k rwhp mark to make it. Weight and aerodynamics are against you.

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Yep, you're going to probably have to bring 800+rwhp to the party and have a well sorted car aerodynamically. It's a whole lot easier to go 140 in the quarter than it is to go 200 in the standing mile.

You're going to need cash. Lots and lots of cash.:D

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Ya a bank account will come into play. This build won't start immediate. My wife will be dine with school in 1 year. Then i will have a great deal more money to play with(160,00 year combined)

I know this is a tall order. Bit figure its about time we break through that wall..... So lets talk engine dynamics. What kinda setup am i looking at? What kinda FI setup. Possible to be done reliably with a factory LT1 block. Or do i spend the coin. And have a gen 1 turned into a LTX(opti provision and all)

I agree with fastbird. Look at the standing mile camaro from lmr. They were pushing 2k Hp just to get to 260ish mph. Might have to play with the gearing.

I just saw a LS1 camaro on FB.....it was flat green wit GS stripes....touted 1020 RWHP and did 202 at Texas Mile.

Ya that 260 mph Camaro is on a total different field of play for me. If i can crack 200 im happy....

There is a gen 3 Camaro that is sporting a big block with 1400 fwh and 4200lbs that hit 220 in the mile.
If he can get that heavy sob to do that. A lighter car with a LT1 should be able to break 200.