1/4 mile time is HORRIBLE!!!, Is something wrong? Options

[XSTeknique]

I heard rumors about a stock ST running approximately 17 sec. on the 1/4 mile. My best run has been 18.00 sec. flat! That's REALLY bad! I have an auto ST with and Injen intake, HP header, stock piping with no resonator and with only one cat (figured i'd redo the piping once I begin project 7a-fte). I'm just asking for advice and help, so don't waste your time clowning me for having auto. Also I realize running on 18" wheels will hurt, but damn 18 sec.???? Would an exhaust leak from my header be the culprit here? Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys.

[BlackSTX]

QUOTE (97sccelica @ Jul 25, 2003 - 10:01 AM)

some one on celica.net ran 12psi intercooled on his 97 ST consistantly and then close to double that for the last week that he had the turbo on the car. the engine still runs.  at one point an oil line popped off and all the oil drained out of the engine. btw he said that at 5 psi non intercooled he was able to beat a 6spd celica gts. at 12psi he only upgraded the fuel pump and injectors if i remember correctly but he did have all the other parts needed.

Which turbo was he running? There's a place that makes a turbo kit for 7afe Corollas that uses a T25 or a T25BB. Most turbo jobs I see are T3 or T3/T4 hybrids. Oh yeah, what kind've times and HP did that guy have?

This post has been edited by BlackSTX: Jul 25, 2003 - 1:13 PM