Tracking a Gen 3

[Bill Pemberton]

Agreed .....................when the addiction comes on you will upgrade regardless of the year your Snake is, ha.

[speedtactics]

I have a Gen 3 coupe. I upgraded my brake rotors to the ACR rotor. Brakes are never a problem. I changed the exhaust to 2008 mopar exhaust (no crossover and power gain) K&N intake and BBK throttle bodies, ACR 3 way KW shocks. MGW shifter linkage kit and short throw knob helps the transmission significantly. (not up to gen 4 but way better)
I track the car frequently, it's a great car, and pretty built proof. It's pulling 467rwhp which is pretty good for a Gen 3. It comes down to the driver. I can run circles around some guys in Gen 4 cars then there are guys in raced out gen 2 cars that can go faster then me. There is always someone faster!
Bottom line is going to the track = $$ the more you want to go faster the more $$, each step you make opens the door to another upgrade or safety measure. Gen 3 cars can be great track cars and the oil pan is a safety measure you need to do to protect your engine. New engine $$$$$$
that's my two .$$

[Stealth78]

I have a Gen 3 coupe. I upgraded my brake rotors to the ACR rotor. Brakes are never a problem. I changed the exhaust to 2008 mopar exhaust (no crossover and power gain) K&N intake and BBK throttle bodies, ACR 3 way KW shocks. MGW shifter linkage kit and short throw knob helps the transmission significantly. (not up to gen 4 but way better)
I track the car frequently, it's a great car, and pretty built proof. It's pulling 467rwhp which is pretty good for a Gen 3. It comes down to the driver. I can run circles around some guys in Gen 4 cars then there are guys in raced out gen 2 cars that can go faster then me. There is always someone faster!
Bottom line is going to the track = $$ the more you want to go faster the more $$, each step you make opens the door to another upgrade or safety measure. Gen 3 cars can be great track cars and the oil pan is a safety measure you need to do to protect your engine. New engine $$$$$$
that's my two .$$

So you have or have not upgraded your oil pump/pan???

[Stealth78]

Sounds like you will be there at the first opening of Palmer and in all likelihood , especially with a brand new track , you will only be allowed to go in a Novice Class with an Instructor. The track will be green ( no high grip ) and you will just be getting adjusted to your car. The stock tires are fine and I would suggest a few extra pounds more in the front than in the rear as the car will push some with the 275s. Then if you have a great time and are serious do some of the things Dan has recommended. You definitely don't need to do it all at once , and an oil pan would be a good start and after that I would concentrate on more of the less expensive items till you decide if you are going to do this once or twice a year or get serious like many of us ( by less expensive I mean items like better brake pads ,etc. ) Hopefully you have flushed you brake system and put in a good DOT 4 prior to going this weekend - like Motul for instance.

Lots of good advice , but before you buy boots , a saddle, spurs, etc. you might want to ride the horse around the ring to see if it is something your want to do a lot?

Thank you sir! There is a lot of great advice coming from multiple people on this forum. Yes I was at PMP for their "Grand Opening" but I did not race. A friend of mine was racing and he loved the track. I was more of a 1/4 mile guy growing up, but now I'm very intrigued by road course. I have not been on a course yet but I'm just trying to premeditate against any type of failure. Thanks again!