Drag Racing | Cadillac ATS 2.0T AWD | New England Dragway

[@mercuryfilms1475]

Glad to see an actual good video of an ATS4 2.0 running the quarter mile. I am impressed with the low 14 time!

[@sstressfl]

MercuryFilms Thank you! I appreciate it 👍

[@sstressfl]

MercuryFilms Thank you! I appreciate it 👍

[@sstressfl]

MercuryFilms Thank you! I appreciate it 👍

[@michaelbosse7865]

Look my vid did 13.38 with downpipe and tune

[@ednas207]

I suddenly miss my ATS. I bumped into your “heating pad” video and saw this. I’m not a biker but I enjoyed watching that video and this too. I think I’m hooked. Lol!

[@sstressfl]

I don’t know how I missed your comment! Thank you! I’m sorry it took so long for me to reply 🙏

[@paulshumaker678]

Love the commentary, much more fun than just having a video of a faceless dude mashing the pedal. These cars look like fun, have some ZZP experience in the 3800 crowd would like to get one and look into their ATS support as well

[@sstressfl]

Paul Shumaker thank you so much! zzp has a big collection of product for the ats. Beware of the intake mod. The stocker has a built in oil catch can. If you mod the intake make sure you get an aftermarket catch can. I found dexos 2 is completely necessary. Premium fuel as well. Plus Techron every year. And a clean air filter is a must at all times or you’ll start sucking oil. My 2 cents!! Enjoy 😎

[@paulcondie2520]

Cool vid! I have a 2015 ats 3.6 premium performance black on black with black oem19s. Absolutely love this car!!! Handles like she's on rails!!!

[@sstressfl]

Paul Condie I test drove it and knew immediately. It’s so cool on so many levels. And yes the handling!!! It’s a real sports car in disguise 😎💪

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

One of my favorite vids this year.

[@sstressfl]

thank you! I sure had a lot of fun making it :)

[@timbrown6109]

Nice bro I have 2013 cadillac ats4 2.0 turbo....love the car

[@sstressfl]

Me too man! Continues to put a smile on my face 😎

[@timregan8544]

i feel the same way every time i pull up to the line bro...right on man

[@synnxzyt3573]

My dad has this car turbocharged 4-cylinder or silky powerful V-6. The 2.0-turbo makes 272 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, with an 8-speed automatic or Tremec 6-speed

[@adamhayden5152]

Wrong, 13-14 model years where 6speed auto or 6speed manual and tq was 260 on 13-14 model years.

[@Mike10872]

looks exciting! now i want to try my 2018 Mercedes GLS450 fully stock suppose to do 0-60 in 5.7 sec. it's a heavy SUV with bi-turbo. I've tested it a few times on the highway getting on the ramp, seems about right.

[@sstressfl]

As they say at the drag strip, "run what ya brung!" :) You would have a blast. The best part of the drag strip is the safety and its completely legal. It is SO much fun. I always get a little adrenaline rush when I stage at the lights. Love it.

[@0221serendipity]

Another great video Michael. Thanks for posting.

[@sstressfl]

Thank you!!

[@CodyMcDonald89]

Awesome I need to start going to track a little myself with my charger srt8!

[@sstressfl]

Yyyesss!! And make video please :D

[@rays-777]

Wow you beat that Hemi pretty good too, wasn't expecting that.

[@sstressfl]

The truck and a challenger! I suspect traction was the greatest challenge for the challenger. I was killing him out of the hole :)

[@jessecollin4486]

Use sport mode and shift the car every gear at 5500-5700 rpm. The car falls on its face after 5500rpm 🙏.

[@sstressfl]

it really does die right at 5500....

[@w41duvernay]

the pants rules is probably to protect someone from crash and fire damage in the car just in case something happens at the track.

[@sstressfl]

It is for sure. It has been a long time since I've been to the track. I felt like an idiot, but it all worked out and I had a great time :)

[@andyobregon6040]

Did u have the sport mode on?

[@sstressfl]

I did not! Only turned off traction control. Sport mode changes shift points but not for full throttle like in a drag race. You can feel the car dies at 5000 rpm.

[@coflyer2949]

Is the ATS a good car for taller folk? I'm looking to get into a AWD vehicle that can handle the snow

[@sstressfl]

Drake Robichaud I’m 6’2” and I fit. It’s very sportscar like but comfy. I say test drive and decide if it fits you 👍

[@coflyer2949]

@@sstressfl thanks for the quick reply! Yeah I currently have a Kia Cadenza and just barely fit, plus I'd like the awd.

[@rudyhernandez7747]

I'm looking to purchasing one of these, I'm impressed with the 1/4 mile time stock

[@sstressfl]

Rudy Hernandez it’s a great daily driver too. Turbo comes on at low speeds and makes the car feel so light. A joy to drive 😎👍

[@v8pontiacvent]

Mid 14's is about all you'll get from a stock ATS. Mine did the same. Added tune and bolt ons to mine and went 12's

[@sstressfl]

I’m so tempted but need it to be a commuter with ok gas mileage. My last street/strip car ran high 11s with mods but I was getting 12 mpg! I might tweak..... a little.

[@v8pontiacvent]

Michael Byrne The Gad mileage stayed the same with the bolt ons and tune. You’ll be amazed by how much a tune only wakes up this LTG engine and retains stock drivability. Going 65~70 on the highwayI average 30~32 MPG. In the city, it’s about 18~20MPG. Pretty fair for a 12 second car 😆

[@sstressfl]

v8pontiacvent you’re killing me!! Lol that is very reasonable 👍🤗 temptation to mod is rising!!

[@KCMrecordings]

@@sstressfl I second his recommendation. I've done a throttle body, downpipe, pcm ecu replacement and muffler delete. I havent dynoed it (don't care to) but according to zzp, it should be 40-50hp bump with negligible if not better gas mileage

[@KCMrecordings]

@@sstressfl also better tires will help with the acceleration, but probably will hurt gas mileage

[@bha5475]

What brand are your wheels?

[@sstressfl]

Niche Misano 👍

[@bha5475]

@@sstressfl thank you I’ve been trying to find the midnight edition rims but haven’t had much luck.

[@frankthetank9934]

If you hold down the traction control for six seconds it disable it completely and then you’ll get on low 13s Hi13

[@sstressfl]

The awd in stock trim would gain a half to full second?

[@StormAutoAdventures]

Great video! Hey, I heard you say your ATS trapped 93 on the first run. What was your trap speeds on the rest of the improved ET's? My two best runs when my 2015 Infiniti Q50 3.7 Premium RWD was stock before my mods was... 13.51 @ 103.88 and my second best was 13.57 @ 102.5 So much fun! I can't wait to run now that I have an extra 73 HP and 50 LB-FT of power from my mods.

[@sstressfl]

Storm & Auto Adventures really great numbers! My mph stayed the same. Glad you enjoyed the video 🙏 it sure was fun making it!

[@StormAutoAdventures]

@@sstressfl Cool and thanks!

[@jessecollin4486]

Wow! What mods do you have done to that 3.7?

[@StormAutoAdventures]

@Jesse Collin Twin Optimus Long Tube CAI's. Z1 Better Flowing Intake Plenum. Twin aFe Throttle Body Spacers. Stillen UD Crank Pulley. EcuTek 93 Octane Custom Tune w/raised 8000 rpm fuel cutoff. Custom Fabricated Full Stainless Steel 2.5" Dual Exhaust Piping throughout into stock muffler & 4" tips. Dual Resonator Deletes. Custom Fabricated 2.5" SS H-Pipe enabling true dual exhaust - Deleting the Y-Pipe up by the cats from the factory. Dual Berk HFC's. Level 10 Bulletproof 7-Speed Transmission. ALPHA 1pc Carbon Fiber Driveshaft. Z1 Street Pro Helical LSD. Lightweight Verde 20x9 Wheels Square, with 255/35ZR20 Square Michelin Pilot Sport Tires. Hawk Ceramic Brake Pads. Stainless Steel Brake Lines... Plus some minor stuff like better spark plugs, Oil Catch Can Kit, Tinted Windows, Etc Etc... I was going to get RSR Downs lowering springs, upgraded shocks, swaybars & a front and rear strut tower brace next... Then upgrade to Eradispeed Brakes after that, but unfortunately I hit a full grown deer at 60 mph and destroyed my Q50! Insurance paid off the car, and I was able to part out most of the mods, so I made some of the $ back. I put a lot of $ into that car, so I'm pissed a stupid deer ran out in front of me! It happened so fast, that I didn't even hit the brakes until after I smashed into it. It was well over $10k to fix the car, and a car is never the same after an accident like that, plus the title was screwed, so I told them to junk it after I got my mods off the car. Thankfully every part I pulled off the car sold at least. I miss my Q50! I haven't decided what I'm going to buy yet. I'm waiting until late spring and saving extra $. Sorry for the long reply.

[@j.t.553]

@@StormAutoAdventures what did you end up getting?

[@ziptiejedi5658]

Hey bro you should wait for the car your racing to pre stage before you light the second bulb. If you pull in to early your opponent can time out and you end up running a solo run. Its like track edict. Its also hard on your car if your brake boosting for 30 seconds waiting for the other car to stage. Not trying to be a dick but wanting to give you a few tips that might help out at a future track day.

[@sstressfl]

Dude no worries! Thanks for the feedback. I didn’t expect games to be played on test and tune night. I wasn’t racing. Just laying down et.

[@mikeram2294]

I have to test my 15' 3.6 ats4 coupe this video is badass!

[@sstressfl]

Its so much fun too... I enjoy the culture at the track. The smells. Good people!

[@mikeram2294]

Good stuff man I can't wait to get out there one day!I wished they had more bolt on's for the 3.6 as they do with the 2.0t. Follow me on insta @_cadillacmike

[@issaaltima9719]

love it.. bout to pick one up meself

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

So hows the caddy holding up?

[@issaaltima9719]

E L I T E O N T H E B E A T ended up getting the 3.6 it’s fbo tuned now runs 12.2 quarter mile at 115

[@mikeram2294]

@@issaaltima9719 that's what's up! Just a tune? I'm interested lmk what you did to make that happen. I have the 3.6 ats4 coupe and it's one of the best cars I've owned.

[@issaaltima9719]

@@mikeram2294 No its full bolt ons and weight reduction + e85

[@mikeram2294]

@@issaaltima9719 what do you have for bolt on's?

[@tjsworld2338]

Hey Michael is it faster in manual mode or auto? I just tuned mine from bnr tuning.

[@sstressfl]

Tommy Miller the car overrides anything outside of its programmed shifting points so I just leave it in drive, brake torque a little bit, then punch it. I’m sure you can pick up a little et by having the shift-torque-reduction removed but I’m not sure if that effects longevity. How’s your tune? How much hp did you pick up??

[@tjsworld2338]

Michael Byrne they claim 60 horses they’re still having me run logs on my car so they can make sure their tuning is running right

[@tjsworld2338]

Michael Byrne btw it’s was 650 for a custom tune

[@sstressfl]

Tommy Miller that’s huge gains! You gotta be smilin’ big when you stomp it 😎

[@sstressfl]

Tommy Miller that’s not bad for 60hp 👍👍👍

[@jgoodrich06]

I work in Woodstock vt man! I want this rig

[@Brandon-sb4cc]

I own one in awd 2.0t and if you take the track and stability control off and stall to about 2200 rpm and the let it eat it will do the 60ft in 1.9 to 1.8

[@sstressfl]

I was doing the same thing! I'll have to check my 60 ft again.

[@urimorales3364]

No paddle shifters????

[@sstressfl]

Uri Morales base model! No paddles :)

[@tonydtiger1925]

Thought I had the base and it has paddle shifters lol

[@sparklyeninga277]

@@tonydtiger1925 I think the ones made with paddles came with a little more horse power I’m not sure tho

[@Remarkablemeetings]

what’s done to your ats?

[@sstressfl]

I bought it used with 17k on the odometer and had to do a serious cleanup/tune-up. Previous owner neglected proper maintenance/oil/fuel/filters. But it cleaned up great! Right now its stock. Only "mod" is a K&N air filter.

[@MrSpaceSentry]

Michael Byrne how much did you get the car for?

[@stevej655]

Did you have it in sport mode ?

[@sstressfl]

Steve J hmmmm I usually drive it in sport mode but can’t say 100%. However, 14.4 is standard et for a stock ATS4 2.0t 👍 BTW, I want to try it again now that I have the transmission fluid changed. It drives so much better. Would be curious if it picked up a tenth 🤗

[@dresheraton9276]

@@sstressfl God so many owners don't know this. I don't even own one and know about the fluid fix.

[@jmsparks333]

I couldn't tell if you were already doing this, but if you hold the TC button down it will turn off the traction control and then after about 15 seconds it turns it all the way off. I believe it turns off the stability control as well. This way the computer won't try and cut power if/when it senses any wheel spin. I never did any drag racing in my ATS but I could tell a huge difference when I was having fun sliding around and whatnot. Great video man! I hope you're still enjoying her. Any plans for future upgrades? Maybe a tune? :)

[@sstressfl]

That was my second run!! My first run I just wanted to be in daily driver mode to see what it would do. Then I killed TC. The dealer is working on a few things under warranty but it’s still my fav. And no plans for mods. This engine is at peak in stock trim. Too many engine failures with mods. I’m just going to drive it and enjoy it. I am looking at swapping out the rear sway. But that’ll do it 😎 Appreciate the feedback! Thanks man 🙏

[@jmsparks333]

@@sstressfl are you on the FB group? (Cadillac ATS/ATS-V owners) there's a ton of great info and support, especially with the reasons behind the engine failures. Nothing wrong with keeping a great car stock(ish) though. I bet that Hemi owner was ordering parts before he got out of the car though lol. But yeah, great video, keep posting.

[@sstressfl]

@@jmsparks333 lol always hard to see a 4 cylinder drive around you at the track 😁 I’ll check out the fb group! Thanks for the heads up 🙏

[@BedroomMachinist]

Hey Michael I just subbed I'd love to race you at NED I live In mass!

[@BedroomMachinist]

Oops haha this video is a year old XD

[@BedroomMachinist]

Well if you still have it let's run it I just got my ATS

[@sstressfl]

If I can get my car solid I’d be there 😎 it’s been under warranty repair for multiple things. I’m not sure how much longer I’ll have it 😩 but enjoy! I hope to be at track again someday but not sure what I’ll be driving.

[@mars2975]

Pants make you go faster and increase hp 😂

[@sstressfl]

I'm glad I know that now! 😆

[@frednugent8068]

Is that stock?

[@sstressfl]

Yes, the only "mod" is a K&N air filter. And it does have stock-spec-sized aftermarket wheels & tires.

[@doriansteger3344]

My 14’ ATS RWD did a 13.9@ 104 bone stock. Footbraked to about 1800rpm. Anything higher it spins. 14.4 I’m selling the car 🤣 I think my slowest was a 14.1 and that was spinning. Can’t wait to get these mods on

[@sstressfl]

Nice! Mine is awd!

[@chacebusness6451]

I mean it looks like the suv was a ss trail blazer so not to bad.

[@sstressfl]

Supercharged Range Rover!!

[@18768jose]

I got a p2027 code on my '15 ats 2.0 T. As well as a coolant leak, any help would be great.

[@sstressfl]

That’s interesting.... is the leak visible? Did the engine light coincide with coolant loss? Or is it a separate issue?

[@Crusher103]

You need a helmet for a 14 sec car there?

[@sstressfl]

Crusher103 they required it for entry. And ya know what? Sometimes you’re next to a car that breaks and crosses the center line. It’s not a bad idea. It didn’t bother me 👍

[@issaaltima9719]

also, i am pretty good at drag racing.. and in a FWD manual car. you need to launch way harder and do a better burnout before. that car can hit a high 13 stock. will post vids once i get mine

[@sstressfl]

IssaAltima I hear ya man! But my car is awd running very soft UHP tires. No slip at all. It’s an automatic and the torque converter is designed for gas mileage not launching. It’s frighteningly tight. It’ll handle mild torque braking but it will not do a burnout. And yes this car in rwd might be able to find a 13, but the awd models all run low to mid 14s in stock trim.

[@issaaltima9719]

Michael Byrne are u gonna tune it.. I will beef mine up a bit maybe cold air intake and e85 tune .. with a good radial shell hit 12s with just that

[@issaaltima9719]

I can hit mid 13 in an Altima with close to 300whp and fwd.. she’ll smoke any ATS from a roll but from a dig no chance

[@issaaltima9719]

Michael Byrne also.. has it been reliable?

[@sstressfl]

IssaAltima it’s been really great. Bought it with 17k. Keeping it properly maintained. Has 30k on it now. I really like this car.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Meanwhile at the track, "You need pants!!" "Murica!!" at its finest!!!!

[@sstressfl]

Kiss Kiss did u you see the dude that came in behind me at tech? “You got pants?” It’s all about the pants.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@sstressfl LMAO!! I did!!! Went back and replayed it.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@sstressfl I have never been fond of(Sorry to say) American Cars, Nor have I ever owned one. BUT!! With that being said, this ATS4 has surprised me. I now have to go look up specs, etc.. Mind me asking, What octane does it require? is there an ATS4 with a M/T? or are they all Auto?

[@sstressfl]

@@Kiss__Kiss Ive owned a lot of cars. But this 2015 ATS is by far my fav. I run 93. GM recommends 93 to keep the engine clean. The ATS likes 93. Not the AWD, but the RWD ATS did have an optional manual 6 speed.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@sstressfl I'm in my 50s so I too, have owned nothing but European, and Japanese vehicles. But this is a very nice looking, yet sporty car. I live on the West Coast, therefore Zero 93 octane for us, our highest octane is 91 Guess that's out. Although, I believe there may be one perhaps two stations out of the way, but which sell 93. PS: If and when, it would have to be AWD so automatic it is..

[@mikeram2294]

14.9 @93 not too bad but my 96 Deville base pulled a 15.1 @87

[@sstressfl]

I got it down to 14.4 with a little break torquing :) 15.1 is quick especially in a 4000 lb car from 1996! And 87mph!? I am impressed, especially when you consider that most of the hottest muscle cars from the 60s and early 70s ran 15 and 16 seconds in stock trim back in the day.

[@mikeram2294]

@@sstressfl yes I was one mph from time travel lol, that 96 is my 1st car and those numbers were from Palm Beach international raceway back in 08. lol I don't think she'll pull that hard now in 2020 but maybe after a rebuild from NorthstarPerformance she will

[@mikeram2294]

@@sstressfl yeah I need more practicing in the break torque,it's new to me ,14.4 is sweet man!. And that 96 deville weighs 4560 with me in it lol

[@sstressfl]

Mike Ram that’s SO impressive! Big power to move that thing. Oh I bet it rides smooooth too 👍

[@mikeram2294]

@@sstressfl thanks man, yes rides so smooth I still have the factory air ride in the back.

[@foreverlove9308]

Premium gasolin???

[@sstressfl]

Always 👍😎

[@foreverlove9308]

@@sstressfl ATS~ good car

[@squiretaylor51]

Track is strict

[@sstressfl]

Squire Taylor They usually make rules because someone abused things. But hey... if it helps keep me and my car safe I’m good with it 👍

[@jonpolo2900]

You dont need that helmet

[@sstressfl]

Never hurts to be a little safer. The track requires it of cars running 13.99 or faster. But I've seen a slower car destroyed by a faster car that looses control. Anything can happen out there. That guardrail sure is hard.

[@jonpolo2900]

@@sstressfl then you should probably wear one on the highway and also add a roll cage even though you wont run 11.49. Your best option would be to get after it and justify your helmet by calling zzp to get some parts and a tune on that thing. Really wake up the boost. They supposed to take well to a tube. Zzp has everything for your car, 3800 series v6, and cobalt ss/saurn ion redline

[@sstressfl]

@@jonpolo2900 you’re really against the helmet huh? The choice is mine my friend. I didn’t see a single driver without one. Even those I was beating. It’s highly recommended by track officials for a reason. Im not sure why you have such angst about it. It has no effect on your life. And I have no plans to mod this car now. It’s been at the dealer for a total of 115 days for warranty repair. It can’t even seem to handle a stock tune. It’s ok though. I have an 11 second bike that I mod to keep me busy 👍 and best of all, it’s riding season. My best to you! Thanks for sharing your perspective on things. We’re different people bro and that’s ok.

[@jonpolo2900]

@@sstressfl calm down.

[@sstressfl]

@@jonpolo2900 I’m easy like a Sunday morning 😎🙏

[@carbonconnected987]

The first run was not good

[@sstressfl]

Not at all. Feel out run!

[@carbonconnected987]

@@sstressfl but you got his ass on the last one

[@sstressfl]

Drag racing is so much fun 💪

[@mandimebudke4135]

Foot brake dummy

[@mandimebudke4135]

My ats will launch at 3k

[@sstressfl]

We called it torque braking when I was growing up. My TC is not loose enough to do 3k. It stops at around 1200.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

Copy cat .

[@sstressfl]

Backyard-Built-Trucks man your s10 is insane! Serious top dollar components. What do you plan to run? 8.90s?

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

@@sstressfl Street truck a true all metal tagged insured street truck. WYCO 913

[@sstressfl]

Backyard-Built-Trucks that is one serious hard core street truck! 😎 I gotta see this when your done. I subbed!

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

@@sstressfl Thank you . a guy from Hoonigan big daddy braddy has a cadillac 4 cylinder turbo he races CPR in LA built engine .

[@sstressfl]

Backyard-Built-Trucks I found it!! It’s such a sleeper! Woo!! Thanks man!