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This is a thread for the ¼ mile enthusiast to talk ¼ mile improvements and track events.
This is a place where you can share your experiences based on the ¼ mile times you had from modifying your Stinger and what mods you consider the most valuable for the Stinger in ¼ mile.
Feel free to post your times here for comparison. If you want your time posted on the official ¼ mile list then post the time on the Official ¼ thread.
We can also discuss tips/tricks to improve your ¼ mile. Topics like Launch control, tire PSI, tires/wheel set ups, suspension set ups, tunes and etc….
I been able to get my Stinger from a 13.9 I ran stock to 11.9 with minimal mods.
Just last year I ran at the track I ran a 12.5 was my best time. I only had JB4 (Map 2 with old firmware), SSR downpipes, muffler deletes with DIY intakes.
Earlier this year I was able to run an astonishing 11.9 ¼ time. The only changes made were using some E30 fuel mix, using launch control, lowering the psi on my tires and using Map 5 on the JB4. This was accomplished on a full weight Stinger.
From my experience with the Stinger these are the following mods in order to improve your ¼ times. (Now this subjective based on the individual, this is my personal opinion from my experience with the Stinger)
1. JB4 – This is an incredible box of wires. This alone has the potential to drop a full second off your ¼ mile time and do so at a very easy and cost effective way. The price $470 and about 20-60 minutes install time this is by the far the best bang for your buck mod to get for the Stinger. It has the option to run Water Meth Injection which can be a changer from doing back to back runs at the track. We will discuss WMI later in more detail. Now in place of the JB4 you could get an ECU tune. This would a more expensive alternative usually between $950-$1250 not including the down time of having to ship your ECU. A spare ECU is $1000, so it’s not cheap. That being said there are currently 2 ECU tunes on the market for the Stinger. Pressertech and Tork. Tim aka TonkaBob holds the #1 spot on the ¼ mile list and he has a Tork Stage 2 tune. There are not a lot of people with ECU tunes so it’s hard to have a solid review on ECU tunes.
2. Intakes – There are many intake options for the Stinger. The OEM intake system for the Stinger is very restrictive. This is a definitely one of the first mods to do to improve your 0-60 time and ¼ mile time. I personally have the Agency Power intakes and love them. The tubing is made of plastic so in theory better at handling heat soak. The AEM are also all plastic.
3. Oil Cath Cans – In my opinion this a must do mod, especially if you plan on tracking your car. Our engine being direct injected no fuel passes thru the intake valves. Over time this can create carbon build up and make your engine run less efficient. The OCC traps oil vapors from going into your engine/intake system. This is a relative cheap mod that will prolong the life of your engine.
4. Wheels/Tires – This really can go anywhere on the list. If you are RWD then this could go higher on your list. A set of aftermarket wheels will allow you put wider tires on your car. This will improve traction, this is based on the assumption that you get wider rims and offset to fit your car properly. Traction is everything at the track, you can live and die by traction. Tires are a big factor as well, getting the proper compound and size. I personally recommend some high performance summer tires. Then on the winter you can run your factory wheels, this is if you are affected by winter where you live. This is more important if you are rear wheel drive.
5. Secondary Downpipes/Midpipes – These will remove the secondary cats on the stinger. This will improve acceleration on the ¼ mile. I improved .2 seconds when adding downpipes. This could vary from Stinger to Stinger. Your options here are SSR/ARK/Jun BL. I personally own the SSR downpipes.
6. Intercooler – This will allow for you to reduce your IAT temps. Although to see the biggest benefit from intercooler you would need a tune. This would improve your times to be more consistent in the ¼ mile. This will greatly help with engine heat soak. When I had my intercooler I notice a drop of about 20 degrees on IAT temps and my top end power be more consistent. My car pulled stronger when WOT. This is even more beneficial and I would move to number 3 if you were in a hot state like California, Florida, and Texas etc.…
7. Cat back Exhaust – There are many options for cat back exhaust. For many people this is one of their first mod’s due for the ease of install and the changing the sound of your vehicle. This seems to be a very popular mod for all car enthusiast to improve the sound of their car. I personally don’t have a cat back exhaust, I only have the SSR muffler deletes.
8. Blow Off Vales – This mod upgrades the stock plastic BOV to high quality aluminum ones. There are many options for the Stinger. This will help improve you holding boost better when increasing the boost pressure. Although there is no data to prove that this is true over the stock ones but it has been proven on other platforms. This is also a safety net to make sure your oem never fail especially if heavily modified.
9. WMI – Water methanol Injection from BMS. This mods is not for everyone. This will allow you to run more boost and make more power. This will also allow you to run more consistent back to back runs at the track. Not everyone likes the Idea of WMI but it is extremely effective at lowering IAT temps. Honestly this can be anywhere on the list but I feel like it’s not a common mod like the other ones listed before. This mod depends on the level of commitment you have to track your car.
10. Lowering springs – This allows for a lower center of gravity and improved acceleration due to a stiffer suspension. It make the effect of the transfer of weight less noticeable when launching your car aggressively. It also improves handling when turning. This a must do mod if you plan on doing autocross and Track course events.
11. Rear Sway bar – It improves handling and turning. It reduces body roll but there is not data to prove that this will help your straight line power. This is also a must do mod if you plan on doing auto cross and Track course events.
There are other way to improve your ¼ times without having to mod your car.
These are some tips/tricks.
1. Fuel – This is very effective way especially if you own a JB4. This would allow you to run Map 5 or 7 and in return it would increase your horsepower. I usually run E30 mix, this means 30 % E85 fuel mix with your premium gas. In my area we have 93 octane, so I mix E85 with that. You also have the option of using octane booster such as Boostane and Torko to increase your octane. You can use race fuel as well if it is available to you, although it is more expensive than the other methods mentioned.
2. Weight Reduction – Reducing weight can help improve you ¼ mile times. They say 100 pound can improve your time by .1. If possible remove all the junk on your cars and your spare tire. If you want to take a step further you can remove your rear seats. There are other ways that you can reduce your weight but they will cost money such a carbon fiber hood, trunk, and other components.
3. Tire PSI – A lot of times this is overlooked. Depending on the tire you have you want to make sure you have the proper psi on the tire. You don’t want them too high or too low. You need to find that sweet spot for better traction at the track.
4. Launch Control – Using launch control can improve your time at the track and help you on better launching your car. There are numerous ways to launch your car but if you are not experienced this is the best method.
5. Make sure your AC is off and your windows are rolled up. This could make your slower in a ¼ mile run.
There are more ways to improve your ¼ mile times. Feel free to ask questions, provide your input and get involved in the discussion.
Below is the current ¼ Track times for reference. (If you want your time to be posted on the Official ¼ list you need to post your time on the official ¼ mile thread, this is used for reference only based on the discussion to improve your ¼ mile times)
1/4 Drag strip Top 15 times (Official Track List)
1/4 mile time, speed, 1/8 mile time, speed, 60
1. 11.86 @ 117.16, @Tonkabob, 7.67 @ 93.53, 1.84
GT2 AWD, Tork ECU tune, Ark catback, JT intake, Ultimate FMIC, SSR midpipe, wheels. E20
2. 11.94 @ 118.11, @STINGER, 7.77 @ 92.99, 1.89
RWD, JB4 map 3, WMI, VT Snorkel, K&N Drop ins, High flow CAT, JunBL mid EVC cat back
3. 11.974 @117.69, @Angel, 7.79@93.39, 1.88
AWD, JB4 Map 5, AP Intakes, SSR Downpipes, SSR Muffler Deletes, Tork OCC.
4. 11.975 @ 118.98, @GetStung 7.825 @ 93.67, 1.87
AWD, JB4 Map8, WMI, Secondary CAT bypass, Borla catback, Injen intake 93 octane + E85, E30
5. 11.98 @118.96, @TorkMe, 7.84 @94.03, 1.95
GT RWD, Tork ECU tune, Tork intake, muffler delete, no cats, fmic. 92 Octane
6. 12.022 @ 117.42, @Stinger33 7.82 @ 92.85, 1.94
RWD, JB4 map6, JT intake, JT exhaust, Throttle body, GFB BOV
7. 12.05 @ 116.58, @Kato_the_kia_stinger 7.87 @93.02, 1.93
AWD, JB4 map8, K&N intake, VT snorkel, WMI, 93 octane
8. 12.07 @ 116.73, @Crewdawg130, 7.85 @92.65, 1.90
GT2 RWD, JB4 map3, intake, Ultimate HFC primary and secondary, FMIC, Drag radials. 93 octane
9. 12.09 @ 114.83, Miguel P, 7.80 @ 91.61, 1.86
GT2 AWD, Tork ECU Stage 1, CX CAI, CX FMIC, muffler delete.
10. 12.13 @116.78, Jesse P turbokits.com, 7.89@ 91.51, 1.87
AWD, Lap3 pro mode 2 (old mode 3), Intake, FMIC, no cats, 93 octane.
11. 12.13 @116.16, @DaBears4Lyfe, 7.89 @ 91.61, 1.87
RWD, JB4 MAP 8, CX Racing Intakes, BMS WMI, Lap 3 Primary Downpipesw/ HFC, X Force Exhaust w/ EVC Closed, GFB BOV, VT Snorkel, Sixth OCC
12. 12.17 @ 116 Michael Locke, 7.95 @ 91.93, 1.95
AWD, Lap3 pro Mode 2, Injen Intake, lap3 down, SSR Mid, 91 + E30
13. 12.23 @ 116.26, @ScottyCole, 7.98 @91.03, 1.95
GT1 AWD, Lap3 Pro, K&N Intakes, UP HFC down/mid, Borla Catback, 93 octane + E85
14. 12.25 @ 116.96, Robb Banaga, 8.06@92.51, 2.06
RWD, Lap3 Pro map 2, Ingen Intakes. 91 + E85, E37
Stay tuned I will be installing WMI in my car in the next week or so. I will have a DIY install video for those interested. I will also be getting Dyno runs soon. I will be making runs on different maps of the JB4 to see the power difference. I will be going to the track on June 1 if weather permits. I will then do runs with WMI and without WMI to see the difference in performance. This will also be an opportunity to try new launching methods. I got an autocross even as well in mid-June. I will be taking the Stinger to see how it performs in taking tight turns. My next mods will probably be the rear sway bar and lowering springs. The reason I will be doing these so I can attend some autocross events and measure the difference in performance that they provide in comparison to stock.
This is a place where you can share your experiences based on the ¼ mile times you had from modifying your Stinger and what mods you consider the most valuable for the Stinger in ¼ mile.
Feel free to post your times here for comparison. If you want your time posted on the official ¼ mile list then post the time on the Official ¼ thread.
We can also discuss tips/tricks to improve your ¼ mile. Topics like Launch control, tire PSI, tires/wheel set ups, suspension set ups, tunes and etc….
I been able to get my Stinger from a 13.9 I ran stock to 11.9 with minimal mods.
Just last year I ran at the track I ran a 12.5 was my best time. I only had JB4 (Map 2 with old firmware), SSR downpipes, muffler deletes with DIY intakes.
Earlier this year I was able to run an astonishing 11.9 ¼ time. The only changes made were using some E30 fuel mix, using launch control, lowering the psi on my tires and using Map 5 on the JB4. This was accomplished on a full weight Stinger.
From my experience with the Stinger these are the following mods in order to improve your ¼ times. (Now this subjective based on the individual, this is my personal opinion from my experience with the Stinger)
1. JB4 – This is an incredible box of wires. This alone has the potential to drop a full second off your ¼ mile time and do so at a very easy and cost effective way. The price $470 and about 20-60 minutes install time this is by the far the best bang for your buck mod to get for the Stinger. It has the option to run Water Meth Injection which can be a changer from doing back to back runs at the track. We will discuss WMI later in more detail. Now in place of the JB4 you could get an ECU tune. This would a more expensive alternative usually between $950-$1250 not including the down time of having to ship your ECU. A spare ECU is $1000, so it’s not cheap. That being said there are currently 2 ECU tunes on the market for the Stinger. Pressertech and Tork. Tim aka TonkaBob holds the #1 spot on the ¼ mile list and he has a Tork Stage 2 tune. There are not a lot of people with ECU tunes so it’s hard to have a solid review on ECU tunes.
2. Intakes – There are many intake options for the Stinger. The OEM intake system for the Stinger is very restrictive. This is a definitely one of the first mods to do to improve your 0-60 time and ¼ mile time. I personally have the Agency Power intakes and love them. The tubing is made of plastic so in theory better at handling heat soak. The AEM are also all plastic.
3. Oil Cath Cans – In my opinion this a must do mod, especially if you plan on tracking your car. Our engine being direct injected no fuel passes thru the intake valves. Over time this can create carbon build up and make your engine run less efficient. The OCC traps oil vapors from going into your engine/intake system. This is a relative cheap mod that will prolong the life of your engine.
4. Wheels/Tires – This really can go anywhere on the list. If you are RWD then this could go higher on your list. A set of aftermarket wheels will allow you put wider tires on your car. This will improve traction, this is based on the assumption that you get wider rims and offset to fit your car properly. Traction is everything at the track, you can live and die by traction. Tires are a big factor as well, getting the proper compound and size. I personally recommend some high performance summer tires. Then on the winter you can run your factory wheels, this is if you are affected by winter where you live. This is more important if you are rear wheel drive.
5. Secondary Downpipes/Midpipes – These will remove the secondary cats on the stinger. This will improve acceleration on the ¼ mile. I improved .2 seconds when adding downpipes. This could vary from Stinger to Stinger. Your options here are SSR/ARK/Jun BL. I personally own the SSR downpipes.
6. Intercooler – This will allow for you to reduce your IAT temps. Although to see the biggest benefit from intercooler you would need a tune. This would improve your times to be more consistent in the ¼ mile. This will greatly help with engine heat soak. When I had my intercooler I notice a drop of about 20 degrees on IAT temps and my top end power be more consistent. My car pulled stronger when WOT. This is even more beneficial and I would move to number 3 if you were in a hot state like California, Florida, and Texas etc.…
7. Cat back Exhaust – There are many options for cat back exhaust. For many people this is one of their first mod’s due for the ease of install and the changing the sound of your vehicle. This seems to be a very popular mod for all car enthusiast to improve the sound of their car. I personally don’t have a cat back exhaust, I only have the SSR muffler deletes.
8. Blow Off Vales – This mod upgrades the stock plastic BOV to high quality aluminum ones. There are many options for the Stinger. This will help improve you holding boost better when increasing the boost pressure. Although there is no data to prove that this is true over the stock ones but it has been proven on other platforms. This is also a safety net to make sure your oem never fail especially if heavily modified.
9. WMI – Water methanol Injection from BMS. This mods is not for everyone. This will allow you to run more boost and make more power. This will also allow you to run more consistent back to back runs at the track. Not everyone likes the Idea of WMI but it is extremely effective at lowering IAT temps. Honestly this can be anywhere on the list but I feel like it’s not a common mod like the other ones listed before. This mod depends on the level of commitment you have to track your car.
10. Lowering springs – This allows for a lower center of gravity and improved acceleration due to a stiffer suspension. It make the effect of the transfer of weight less noticeable when launching your car aggressively. It also improves handling when turning. This a must do mod if you plan on doing autocross and Track course events.
11. Rear Sway bar – It improves handling and turning. It reduces body roll but there is not data to prove that this will help your straight line power. This is also a must do mod if you plan on doing auto cross and Track course events.
There are other way to improve your ¼ times without having to mod your car.
These are some tips/tricks.
1. Fuel – This is very effective way especially if you own a JB4. This would allow you to run Map 5 or 7 and in return it would increase your horsepower. I usually run E30 mix, this means 30 % E85 fuel mix with your premium gas. In my area we have 93 octane, so I mix E85 with that. You also have the option of using octane booster such as Boostane and Torko to increase your octane. You can use race fuel as well if it is available to you, although it is more expensive than the other methods mentioned.
2. Weight Reduction – Reducing weight can help improve you ¼ mile times. They say 100 pound can improve your time by .1. If possible remove all the junk on your cars and your spare tire. If you want to take a step further you can remove your rear seats. There are other ways that you can reduce your weight but they will cost money such a carbon fiber hood, trunk, and other components.
3. Tire PSI – A lot of times this is overlooked. Depending on the tire you have you want to make sure you have the proper psi on the tire. You don’t want them too high or too low. You need to find that sweet spot for better traction at the track.
4. Launch Control – Using launch control can improve your time at the track and help you on better launching your car. There are numerous ways to launch your car but if you are not experienced this is the best method.
5. Make sure your AC is off and your windows are rolled up. This could make your slower in a ¼ mile run.
There are more ways to improve your ¼ mile times. Feel free to ask questions, provide your input and get involved in the discussion.
Below is the current ¼ Track times for reference. (If you want your time to be posted on the Official ¼ list you need to post your time on the official ¼ mile thread, this is used for reference only based on the discussion to improve your ¼ mile times)
1/4 Drag strip Top 15 times (Official Track List)
1/4 mile time, speed, 1/8 mile time, speed, 60
1. 11.86 @ 117.16, @Tonkabob, 7.67 @ 93.53, 1.84
GT2 AWD, Tork ECU tune, Ark catback, JT intake, Ultimate FMIC, SSR midpipe, wheels. E20
2. 11.94 @ 118.11, @STINGER, 7.77 @ 92.99, 1.89
RWD, JB4 map 3, WMI, VT Snorkel, K&N Drop ins, High flow CAT, JunBL mid EVC cat back
3. 11.974 @117.69, @Angel, 7.79@93.39, 1.88
AWD, JB4 Map 5, AP Intakes, SSR Downpipes, SSR Muffler Deletes, Tork OCC.
4. 11.975 @ 118.98, @GetStung 7.825 @ 93.67, 1.87
AWD, JB4 Map8, WMI, Secondary CAT bypass, Borla catback, Injen intake 93 octane + E85, E30
5. 11.98 @118.96, @TorkMe, 7.84 @94.03, 1.95
GT RWD, Tork ECU tune, Tork intake, muffler delete, no cats, fmic. 92 Octane
6. 12.022 @ 117.42, @Stinger33 7.82 @ 92.85, 1.94
RWD, JB4 map6, JT intake, JT exhaust, Throttle body, GFB BOV
7. 12.05 @ 116.58, @Kato_the_kia_stinger 7.87 @93.02, 1.93
AWD, JB4 map8, K&N intake, VT snorkel, WMI, 93 octane
8. 12.07 @ 116.73, @Crewdawg130, 7.85 @92.65, 1.90
GT2 RWD, JB4 map3, intake, Ultimate HFC primary and secondary, FMIC, Drag radials. 93 octane
9. 12.09 @ 114.83, Miguel P, 7.80 @ 91.61, 1.86
GT2 AWD, Tork ECU Stage 1, CX CAI, CX FMIC, muffler delete.
10. 12.13 @116.78, Jesse P turbokits.com, 7.89@ 91.51, 1.87
AWD, Lap3 pro mode 2 (old mode 3), Intake, FMIC, no cats, 93 octane.
11. 12.13 @116.16, @DaBears4Lyfe, 7.89 @ 91.61, 1.87
RWD, JB4 MAP 8, CX Racing Intakes, BMS WMI, Lap 3 Primary Downpipesw/ HFC, X Force Exhaust w/ EVC Closed, GFB BOV, VT Snorkel, Sixth OCC
12. 12.17 @ 116 Michael Locke, 7.95 @ 91.93, 1.95
AWD, Lap3 pro Mode 2, Injen Intake, lap3 down, SSR Mid, 91 + E30
13. 12.23 @ 116.26, @ScottyCole, 7.98 @91.03, 1.95
GT1 AWD, Lap3 Pro, K&N Intakes, UP HFC down/mid, Borla Catback, 93 octane + E85
14. 12.25 @ 116.96, Robb Banaga, 8.06@92.51, 2.06
RWD, Lap3 Pro map 2, Ingen Intakes. 91 + E85, E37
Stay tuned I will be installing WMI in my car in the next week or so. I will have a DIY install video for those interested. I will also be getting Dyno runs soon. I will be making runs on different maps of the JB4 to see the power difference. I will be going to the track on June 1 if weather permits. I will then do runs with WMI and without WMI to see the difference in performance. This will also be an opportunity to try new launching methods. I got an autocross even as well in mid-June. I will be taking the Stinger to see how it performs in taking tight turns. My next mods will probably be the rear sway bar and lowering springs. The reason I will be doing these so I can attend some autocross events and measure the difference in performance that they provide in comparison to stock.
