Newbie wants to race... But what class??

[04BlackSilverado]

Originally Posted by s10stocker

If I have the HP correct the LS1 CM is rated at 350

Would this cover all LS Series V8's? Or only the LS1?
The LS7 is a 427 making 500hp
The LSX 454 is making 600+hp
But, My Motor is NOT the LS1 it is essentially a LQ9 rated @ 245hp for the 04 Year(Came in the Silverado SS)

Would I use this # Instead?

Originally Posted by s10stocker

Now if you were to run I/CM the index would be a 12.10 and you would have to weigh no less then 3670lbs. 3670 - 170 / 350 = a weight brake of 10 which is I/CM.

I would probably want to be into the J or K Class since I think I would run between a mid 12 to low 13. And my weight as it sits right now is 4600 with driver. Soo...

4000lbs (with major weight reduction) - 170lbs / 350 = 10.94 Which puts me in the J/CM Class.

I think I can do 12.5 - 12.99 and compete.

Originally Posted by s10stocker

Do you think you can make a LS1 run a 12.10 or better while keeping your truck at 3670lbs(with driver) or higher and following all the rules of SE?

Not yet anyway.
No Problem keeping the truck above 3670#'s!!!


I'll have to go through the rules to see. I'll let you know.