Prp tonight ? Whos going?

[yeahloh95]

i'm going who else is?:pepper:

[Sonic03snake]

Ill be there.

[ModularMike]

I'm going.

[ocrowner]

didnt get my axles yet, so im not gonna make it!

[Martin0660]

Probably NOT going to make it tonight Troy ... My foot is frigged up again. Might pop out later to watch a few passes :(

[Sonic03snake]

Probably NOT going to make it tonight Troy ... My foot is frigged up again. Might pop out later to watch a few passes :(
Going to be cool tonight.;)

[90Fox]

Wish I could make it but the cars in pieces cause of a cracked head and I'm workin tonight. Which car you runnin tonight Mike???

[Steve-0]

Going to be cool tonight.;)

53 they said! Not as humid out today either! Wish I wasn't working...:rolleyes:

[Martin0660]

Going to be cool tonight.;)

I know, it kills me, but getting old is hell ... If I pound the clutch tonight, I will be sitting on the couch all weekend.

[yeahloh95]

you can bring it up bob, i'll get your 11 sec time slip for you... lol

[Martin0660]

i'll get your 11 sec time slip for you... lol

You don't leave hard enough ;)

[Mater]

JJ is!

[sinful rides]

leaving right now. I'll be there in 7 minutes lol

[AdamantiumSilvr]

Couldn't make it tonite, but I'll be their this weekend for the Chrysler Classic thou!

[shockstang]

Saving my cash for the FLD's this weekend.

[Flyin Monkey]

I stopped by...Outside the gate to pick up a new pair of mufflers.

[AdamantiumSilvr]

...ya their Bill!:hyper:

Saving my cash for the FLD's this weekend.

[ModularMike]

Ok so I suck at shifting T-56s. Wtf. I can row through the gears in my GT like no bodys business but out of the 4 passes I made tonight I had ONE clean pass, I missed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th on the other 3.

My 60ft was da bomb thanks to some pep talk by Lou and Mike. 7.45 in the 1/8th at 93.5 mph. And get this, a 1.56 60ft. Thanks Lou and Mike!

PS: I need a clutch now.

[ModularMike]

I stopped by...Outside the gate to pick up a new pair of mufflers.
Lol so you were the Gt500 behind me eh? Very nice car. :goodidea:

[bgblockelcamino]

congrats mike. was a good night up there tonight.

[ModularMike]

congrats mike. was a good night up there tonight.
You should have brought the el camino up!

That last run holy shit,, first time I ever experienced a 1.56 60ft. Thought I was gonna fly out the back. :sticktonge:

[bgblockelcamino]

yeah not quite ready to take it there. i will be bringing it up in next few weeks hopefuly. gotta do some shakedown runs

[Steve-0]

Ok so I suck at shifting T-56s. Wtf. I can row through the gears in my GT like no bodys business but out of the 4 passes I made tonight I had ONE clean pass, I missed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th on the other 3.

My 60ft was da bomb thanks to some pep talk by Lou and Mike. 7.45 in the 1/8th at 93.5 mph. And get this, a 1.56 60ft. Thanks Lou and Mike!

PS: I need a clutch now.

This was obviously in the cobra right? What tires were you running? Stock irs? Those are some damn good 60s! Congrats!

[somethingclever]

Great 60' Mike....sounds like a high 11.50 to low 11.60 pass.....

[ModularMike]

This was obviously in the cobra right? What tires were you running? Stock irs? Those are some damn good 60s! Congrats!
Stock IRS. And yes it was the Cobra. So pissed I missed 4th.

[Sonic03snake]

Ok so I suck at shifting T-56s. Wtf. I can row through the gears in my GT like no bodys business but out of the 4 passes I made tonight I had ONE clean pass, I missed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th on the other 3.

My 60ft was da bomb thanks to some pep talk by Lou and Mike. 7.45 in the 1/8th at 93.5 mph. And get this, a 1.56 60ft. Thanks Lou and Mike!

PS: I need a clutch now.
Steel flywheel, clutch, 26 SP input shaft and a pair of air bags for the rear springs.:awsome: Low 11s in good air.

[yeahloh95]

yeah that pass looked great lou and i thought it was a good sixty

[ModularMike]

Whats the advantages to a steel flywheel?

Atleast I suck consistently, 12.02 with a ***** launch, 12.03 missing 3rd, 12.01 missing 4th.

[Sonic03snake]

Whats the advantages to a steel flywheel?


Clutch life will be extended, better drivability, and best of all the car will leave like an animal. I forgot one thing on that list above, IRS Brace.

[yeahloh95]

ok who is going tonight ?

[bgblockelcamino]

we will be there. silver ls1 BMW, pewter vette, the blueberry nissan 240

[yeahloh95]

ok i'll look you up ...

[Martin0660]

I will be there tonight watching ...

Troy - you need me to bring my helmet and slicks:D

[SK360]

Will be there on street tires... FTL. But better then sitting at home on this nice night!

[Ares]

I'll be there. Need to play with clutch and fuel settings.

[yeahloh95]

I will be there tonight watching ...

Troy - you need me to bring my helmet and slicks:D


i'm good on both bob. lol i just picked up some 26x10x15's Hoosiers on "weld" wheels and i know how you like them :pepper:

[somethingclever]

i'm good on both bob. lol i just picked up some 26x10x15's Hoosiers on "weld" wheels and i know how you like them :pepper:



You running the SVO?

Dang...I wish I could make it tonight....weather is bomb for this time of yr.

[TJH64]

I'm pretty sure I am heading up. It will be the first time at the track with the new engine.

[Martin0660]

"weld" wheels and i know how you like them :pepper:

Only one type of Weld ... ProStars FTW!

[AdamantiumSilvr]

Should of been a great nite to run!

[THE BIG KOALA]

I didn't get the drag radials on tonight and ran a 2.22 60 foot 83mph 1/8th and 13.6@104.48 spun way to much so im doing upper and lower control arms and putting drag radials on for next thursday. It was nice meeting you yeahloh95 and the guy with the black gto sorry i forgot your name

[AdamantiumSilvr]

...bad at all Joe! Wait till u get those DR's on, the way u drive you'll be into the 12s, or at least dang close!!:yes:

I didn't get the drag radials on tonight and ran a 2.22 60 foot 83mph 1/8th and 13.6@104.48 spun way to much so im doing upper and lower control arms and putting drag radials on for next thursday. It was nice meeting you yeahloh95 and the guy with the black gto sorry i forgot your name

[Martin0660]

Another great night at the track. Good time seeing everyone!

[THE BIG KOALA]

actually there was a lot of diver error just ask Bob i was killin him

[Martin0660]

just ask Bob i was killin him

I'm not saying anything ....

[SK360]

I didn't get the drag radials on tonight and ran a 2.22 60 foot 83mph 1/8th and 13.6@104.48 spun way to much so im doing upper and lower control arms and putting drag radials on for next thursday. It was nice meeting you yeahloh95 and the guy with the black gto sorry i forgot your name

That was me... name was Matt

Good to meet you as well... see ya around.

[cwh19]

I cant wait to go. I've never raced before so it'll certainly be a learning experience ha.

[SK360]

went 14.1 then 3 12.7's then I decided to stop being a bitch and went 12.29@113.90 on a 1.84 60' followed by a 12.33@114.1 on a 1.90 60'

Not bad for 245 wide street tires, can't wait to get some good rubber under it.

[ModularMike]

Damn POS Grand Prix's....

[somethingclever]

1.84 on all season tires is impressive.....nice job...even for an auto. :)

[SK360]

Thanks :D

They are not the all seasons but the Summer version... the GTO came stock with KDWS which are the all seasons, these are 245/45/17 KDW which I scored from tirerack for $88 a tire.

Video of that run as seen from the GoPro HD stuck on my back window.
YouTube- 12.29@113.90 pass on Street Tires, PRP 7/1/10

[SK360]

YouTube- 12.77@113 pass on Street Tires, PRP 7/1/10

[92306gt]

im glad to see someone could get some traction on street tires last night..NOTE...cobras do NOT hook on street tires:3gears:

[speedracer]

I like the camera mounted outside the car...

[sutyak]

im glad to see someone could get some traction on street tires last night..NOTE...cobras do NOT hook on street tires:3gears:

Yeah, I noticed the Cobras not hooking. :D
My turbo Focus didn't do too well either on street tires. :censored:
On the hunt for drag radials...

[Ares]

Traction was average lastnight. Was ok but nothing great as I had issues with slicks.

[yeahloh95]

ok who is going tongiht ? its going to be chilly i bet

[Sonic03snake]

Too hot for me.

[ModularMike]

ok who is going tongiht ? its going to be chilly i bet
Too hot to run, I may show up to watch, got the N2MB installed, hopefully next Thurs I'll be able to test it, if I get that IRS brace on.

[Martin0660]

I'm out ... to damn hot to watch.

[Sonic03snake]

X2:awsome:
I'm out ... to damn hot to watch.

[Ares]

No way I'd show up, way to hot. Only way to get me to track to race in this weather is a points day.

[yeahloh95]

it was hot and not a whole ot of cars there , still beats sitting at home

[sutyak]

A couple weeks ago when I went there was a supercharged white V6 Mustang there with drag radials.
Anybody know what he ran?
The car looked sweet and sounded great.

[THE BIG KOALA]

it was hot and not a whole ot of cars there , still beats sitting at homeyes it was a scorcher i ran 5 times and definatley need suspension after i put the drag radials way to much wheel hop but did have my best reaction time so i didnt embaress myself . best time of .0457 reaction 2.062 60 f00t 13.5@104.9 so its getting better

[ModularMike]

yes it was a scorcher i ran 5 times and definatley need suspension after i put the drag radials way to much wheel hop but did have my best reaction time so i didnt embaress myself . best time of .0457 reaction 2.062 60 f00t 13.5@104.9 so its getting better
Car looked good goin' down the track :goodidea:

[THE BIG KOALA]

Thanks i waved when you first came in but i dont think you saw me .

[ModularMike]

See yinzers there!

[Mitternacht]

I'll be there, but not racing.

[Steve-0]

Its days like this I wish I didn't work 2nd shift. Have fun and stay cool, truck says its 90 out.

[Martin0660]

I'm in tonight to watch!

[AdamantiumSilvr]

I thought about rollin out but its freakin roastin!

[torqueboxer]

Just put my carb on adams vette hopefully it'll run right. I'll be going i think...just to watch, sunday was enough abuse on the green car for one week..lol

[93FOX]

Car never ran so shitty

[93FOX]

98 mph but ran a 15.3 ??? 4.30's are way to much for car going with 3.73

[Mitternacht]

Wasn't gonna run but ended up doing so. Managed a 14.25@102

[Martin0660]

Good to see all of you up there tonight! Sometimes I like a good night at TnT just hanging out as much as beating on my junk ... more time to walk around and BS.

[ModularMike]

12.91 @ 108 w00t not too bad for a car with just exhaust, airbox lid, and 3.73s. Nice meetin ya Bob.

P.S. Time for a converter for me!

[shockstang]

12.91 @ 108 w00t not too bad for a car with just exhaust, airbox lid, and 3.73s. Nice meetin ya Bob.

P.S. Time for a converter for me!


I thought that car had 12's in it. Good job Mike.

[wick]

Just put my carb on adams vette hopefully it'll run right. I'll be going i think...just to watch, sunday was enough abuse on the green car for one week..lol


That turd still aint runnin?

[torqueboxer]

The carb really didnt help, and its proven on my car so i guess it is what it is. Time to spray the heck out of it or move on I say.

[went9s]

must be a "turd" if it dont run 13's:laughing1:

[wick]

What did it run? Seeing as you dont answer anymore.:D

[torqueboxer]

I think the best pass of the night was a 12.5 on the motor, no spray. typical for a old heavy corvette

[ModularMike]

Wait thats your blue '73 vette?

[torqueboxer]

Im trying to find a satin "members only" jacket with "CORVETTE" sewn on the back for adam to wear while hes driving around in it...lol

[Mark Aubele]

J...just to watch, sunday was enough abuse on the green car for one week..lol

But you failed to mention that has been the only time it has seen abuse since what, July 09?

[MBH]

Im trying to find a satin "members only" jacket with "CORVETTE" sewn on the back for adam to wear while hes driving around in it...lol
they sell members only jackets at off saks in the tanger outlets. I laughed out loud when I saw that

[AdamantiumSilvr]

Um headin out now, they're runnin till 11 tonite! Maybe catch some of yunz guyz their!

[AdamantiumSilvr]

...and ran n um just disgusted with my times! Over the last two years I've done full exhaust, full intake, aluminum driveshaft, gears and still pretty much runnin the same mother F'n times as I did before all the upgrades! An their's no p u$$y footin it from me down the strip either, um runnin the livin crap out of it, :wtf:!??!!

Um headin out now, they're runnin till 11 tonite! Maybe catch some of yunz guyz their!

[ModularMike]

12.84 @ 109.81 w00 w00. Brent I think you may need a better tire or something but if you get that 60ft where it needs to be that car should fly.

[AdamantiumSilvr]

...on your #'ers Mike! It's always nice ta bs with ya too. I looked for yunz after we grabbed the dollar dogs but couldn't find ya. But yeah, I mean my Stang seems to run great, pullin nice throughout each gear. Seems really fast but not showin in my times at the track. I did those upgrades and um goin backwards! :rolleyes: Maybe upgradin to a new stickier tire is where its at. Will see as I got to make some decisions on tires for those new rims! But that bada$$ lookin silver Cobra w/ the shoot broke. Serves him right for puttin a Chevy engine in a Ford, heck maybe thats what I should do! Or I should just put my dad's other 440 in it!!:rotflol:

12.84 @ 109.81 w00 w00. Brent I think you may need a better tire or something but if you get that 60ft where it needs to be that car should fly.

[ModularMike]

Ha! That Cobra was beautiful but even I couldn't do a chevy motor in a ford. Nice seein ya we will have to meet up sometime soon.

[Cam99]

Did some spectating last night. Two things jump to mind, 1 I really want an SRT8 GC, and 2 that was a pretty damn fast white DSM.

[89 vert]

Um headin out now, they're runnin till 11 tonite! Maybe catch some of yunz guyz their!
Your car looks real good!! I was watching from the burn out box. I was gonna introduce myself but it got late. Nice numbers too!!

[AdamantiumSilvr]

...thanx, I appreciate it! Maybe I'll catch up with ya next time. It alwayz nice to put a face to an online screen name ya know?!

Your car looks real good!! I was watching from the burn out box. I was gonna introduce myself but it got late. Nice numbers too!!

[SK360]

...and ran n um just disgusted with my times! Over the last two years I've done full exhaust, full intake, aluminum driveshaft, gears and still pretty much runnin the same mother F'n times as I did before all the upgrades! An their's no p u$$y footin it from me down the strip either, um runnin the livin crap out of it, :wtf:!??!!

Maybe its that cage slowing you down. :laughing:

[torqueboxer]

Adamatium i saw u making some passes last night, looks like some sticky tires and aggressive shifting your car will really wake up. Im guessing that you had the silver 99ish gt with the cage? There isnt really any reason you shouldn't be able to run some low 13s with some traction and shifting. BTW.....that cage does look heavy..lol:D

[Mark Aubele]

sticky tires and aggressive shifting your car will really wake up. :D

Ben, at least he actually was racing his car. Did you rev yours up in the garage before you went up to watch? :sticktonge:

[shockstang]

...and ran n um just disgusted with my times! Over the last two years I've done full exhaust, full intake, aluminum driveshaft, gears and still pretty much runnin the same mother F'n times as I did before all the upgrades! An their's no p u$$y footin it from me down the strip either, um runnin the livin crap out of it, :wtf:!??!!


What were your times?

[Martin0660]

[QUOTE=AdamantiumSilvr;245116Over the last two years I've done full exhaust, full intake, aluminum driveshaft, gears and still pretty much runnin the same mother F'n times as I did before all the upgrades! [/QUOTE]

Some thoughts for you ...

What was the conditions when you ran your previous times versus last night?? Wasn't there, but the DA had to be around 3000' last night.

Regarding the exhaust, intake, etc ... If they weren't restrictions before, upgrading them won't gain you anything.

Myself, and several other's I know picked up nothing measurable with the Aluminum driveshaft. Yeah, it's lighter and less rotating weight, but you sure arent going to see it as a drastic thing. In my case the only reason it's on my car was to get rid of the 4 cylinder damper (think 12# shot put on the shaft). Difference here could be offset by gas tank level

Post up full slip data and that might point to something else ...

[AdamantiumSilvr]

I ran two 13.9s and two 14.00s. I did add weight with the roll bar and subframes thou. But I also took some out by gutting my rear seat area and adding the aluminum driveshaft. Loggin the weather conditions and tire pressures is something I should most definately start doin. Some stickier tires um thinkin would help out a bit, and bein more aggressive outta the hole ta get those 60fts down.

[Martin0660]

It's that time of the week again ... as long as the weather holds, I'm planning to go to hang out tonight. Will have Microsquirted Capri there too ;)

[yeahloh95]

awsome i'll see you there

[ModularMike]

I may go up to watch.

[ocrowner]

im heading up to watch!

[CobraII]

The Cutlass is already there, hopefully I'll make it in time to warm it up and take a real time trial before getting in the gamblers race.

[92306gt]

ill be there in the mystichrome but im not running unless i have time to get the drag radials mounted

[Josh00 GT]

Possibly goin, clutch will have 450 miles on it by the time i get out there. Dunno if its a good idea to run her yet.

[Martin0660]

clutch will have 450 miles on it by the time i get out there.

LOL, I'm only at 250, hence me watching tonight :(

[ModularMike]

LOL, I'm only at 250, hence me watching tonight :(
Skurred! :boxing:

[Martin0660]

Skurred! :boxing:

YES! $440.00 Clutch plus everything else that goes into it .... Yeah, it's getting broke in right ;)

[gmkillr]

My clutches first miles put on it were going down the track....lol

People make a big deal about break-ins but there not as important as people like to believe.

[Martin0660]

People make a big deal about break-ins but there not as important as people like to believe.

We will have to agree to disagree then ... My last Spec 3+ was broke in like this one is being done and lasted 3 1/2 years, over 120 passes a year, all off the limiter with a side step and power shifting ... plus about 5K street miles a year. I'll break mine in ;)

[Ares]

Shrug put 50 miles on mine driving to track and that was early 2008 and 30k miles ago. Love my Spec 2+

Now how was track tonight? Weather seemed real nice and just wish I could have made it.

[mineralrob]

Shrug put 50 miles on mine driving to track and that was early 2008 and 30k miles ago. Love my Spec 2+

Now how was track tonight? Weather seemed real nice and just wish I could have made it.

I saw 92306gt (http://www.steelcitystangs.com/forums/member.php?u=706)'s mystic chrome cobra(atleast i think it was his!) and bobs capri. :goodidea: Both nice rides!!

[Josh00 GT]

lol ws good, i couldnt get my car to hook worth shit tho. Can't wait for my drag radials. Still kinda happy i ran a 14.1 and burned all of first and a good part of second lol. who was all up there? I couldnt really tell who was who.

[ModularMike]

I saw 92306gt (http://www.steelcitystangs.com/forums/member.php?u=706)'s mystic chrome cobra(atleast i think it was his!) and bobs capri. :goodidea: Both nice rides!!
You passed me on the way up like right before the entrance I was in my moms Honda CR-V, car sounds and looks great man, as always. :goodidea:

[mineralrob]

You passed me on the way up like right before the entrance I was in my moms Honda CR-V, car sounds and looks great man, as always. :goodidea:

:goodidea: Thanks. It was a nice night to be outside.

[Josh00 GT]

Hamilton you got an issue with answerin your phone for us or somethin?

[wick]

I have to thank Bob Myers for all his help. His friend Chuck also. Without those two i would have not been able to get my best ever.
Now, my rear suspension is as ford intended. Stock arms with worn out bushings. Full weight car with a driver that has no idea how to drag race. Haha. I don't have my time slips with me here at work but from memory, here goes.
First pass was a 2.20 60' with a 12.99
second pass was. 1.79 60' with a 12.0?
third pass was. 1.8? 60' with my best et of 12.003.
I can taste 11's and will get it thursday. I am running out of gear real quick and probably losing good time there. I will have a set of slicks on for my next time which will probably give me the needed gear and the better 60' time.
All in all i had the time of my life. Thanks Bob and Chuck!!!

[yeahloh95]

Rob your car looked and sounded great , you will get into the 11's it will just take some more practice

[wick]

Thanks Troy!! Thanks a lot bud. I am excited for this nextweek.
Rob your car looked and sounded great , you will get into the 11's it will just take some more practice

[wick]

I for sure need more seat time.

[wick]

I forgot to mention. This was on bfg 275 17 drag radials. Pressures were.
First pass 35psi. Forgot to air down. Haha
second was 24 psi
third was 20 psi.

My mph was right around 120.

[CobraII]

Now how was track tonight? Weather seemed real nice and just wish I could have made it.

Weather was nice, temp wise, high 60s by the end of the night, but I think humidity was still a touch high. 12.18 for me, 1.64 60', right up there with best of the year.

[somethingclever]

I am excited for this nextweek.

:awsome::awsome:


Congrats Rob....practice not only makes perfect but it's also the most fun. ;)

[biminiLX]

I forgot to mention. This was on bfg 275 17 drag radials. Pressures were.
First pass 35psi. Forgot to air down. Haha
second was 24 psi
third was 20 psi.

My mph was right around 120.

Dude, where was the call? :flipoff: Bill text me you were going after 7pm.
I was home alone with my wife back in Ohio, I would have been able to go.
Congrats though on the new best.
Those 275 BFGs are short and difficult to , can you fit a true 26" or even a 27" tall tire?
-J

[venom]

I forgot to mention. This was on bfg 275 17 drag radials. Pressures were.
First pass 35psi. Forgot to air down. Haha
second was 24 psi
third was 20 psi.

My mph was right around 120.

Nice!!!

I wanted to see your mph. My pig dyno'd at 538 out at SGS...which is real close to your numbers. I made ONE run...12.17 @ 123. I was rolling on 275 Nitto DRs. Both head gaskets blew on that run. I haven't been back to the since then.

[wick]

John, thanks bud!!!
j, bob said he was waiting on your call. Oh well...next time
tim, that blows. Literally.

Thanks again guys!!!

[yeahloh95]

i would say a launch just above idle will get you your 11 sec time slip ,

[TooFast98Cobra]

Looks like Rob got the itch, lol was little mans car seat in there too? now put that Drive shaft loop on

[ModularMike]

Hamilton you got an issue with answerin your phone for us or somethin?
Yeah when a rail is doing a burnout and I'm like 20 feet away from it I feel that it is pretty pointless answering my phone. I txt'd Matt right afterwards.

[bgblockelcamino]

congrats rob! glad to hear you making some passes!

[wick]

Got that right troy. Just a hair over idle and it's in.
Yeppers willie. It was in there. Haha. Loop and t box getting done this weekend.
Thanks jeff. Finally!!!!

[Martin0660]

I have to thank Bob Myers for all his help. His friend Chuck also.

No problem Rob, glad you had fun ... lots more in that car, just need to work through the variables.

As Troy said, more launch RPM :D


Those 275 BFGs are short and difficult to , can you fit a true 26" or even a 27" tall tire?

I offered to load up my 26-9.0 slicks and bring them for him ... I don't think my 26-10.50 DOT's will fit with his longer axles and the way his car sits. Hopefully if he gets his loop and torque boxes done he might be inclined to try some traction next week ;)

Slicks will make you feel like superman.

[wick]

Hahahahahahaha. Superman indeed. I am looking forward to some good traction. That's for sure. I might be able to launch it around 1500 now.

[92306gt]

I saw 92306gt (http://www.steelcitystangs.com/forums/member.php?u=706)'s mystic chrome cobra(atleast i think it was his!) and bobs capri. :goodidea: Both nice rides!!
yea that was mine. i saw your car as well. very nice!!!

[92306gt]

ROB...car looked great and the BOV sounds insane!!

[Josh00 GT]

Yeah when a rail is doing a burnout and I'm like 20 feet away from it I feel that it is pretty pointless answering my phone. I txt'd Matt right afterwards.

you didnt come around at all! lol btw we barely got matts car into the 13s what did you do to the rear springs dude that thing is messed up :P

[93FOX]

wick if that was ur red car last night, that thing sounds f'in nasty
when i seen u rolling up line i heard it ,i acted like a little school girl just to here it
nice ride:pinkthumb:

[wick]

ROB...car looked great and the BOV sounds insane!!


Thanks Rick!!

wick if that was ur red car last night, that thing sounds f'in nasty
when i seen u rolling up line i heard it ,i acted like a little school girl just to here it
nice ride:pinkthumb:

Thanks man. I just need to learn how to drive it now.
My next time out it will do an 11.?? pass. I can assure you that. How deep into the 11's is unknown. Mind you, the car is not set up at all for drag racing. Once I do the rear arms and set that all up it will go tens for sure.

[TooFast98Cobra]

wick let me take down the 1320 this week :)

[mineralrob]

Thanks Rick!!


Thanks man. I just need to learn how to drive it now.
My next time out it will do an 11.?? pass. I can assure you that. How deep into the 11's is unknown. Mind you, the car is not set up at all for drag racing. Once I do the rear arms and set that all up it will go tens for sure.


Nice..

Rob your car sounds and looks killer.:D

[wick]

Nice..

Rob your car sounds and looks killer.:D

Thanks Rob.

[Balaska347]

Thanks Rick!!


Thanks man. I just need to learn how to drive it now.
My next time out it will do an 11.?? pass. I can assure you that. How deep into the 11's is unknown. Mind you, the car is not set up at all for drag racing. Once I do the rear arms and set that all up it will go tens for sure.

That one nice and fast car you have there Rob but I wouldn't be so fast as to say it will go 10's for sure. It has the potential but 10's aren't a cake walk unless you are adding more power. 11's is a definite though.

[wick]

That one nice and fast car you have there Rob but I wouldn't be so fast as to say it will go 10's for sure. It has the potential but 10's aren't a cake walk unless you are adding more power. 11's is a definite though.


Once I get some good numbers on this and the year is over, I will be adding the final round of power to it. My main problem now is the gear issue. I need less or the taller tire. That will be taken care of this week though.

[Balaska347]

The car has the power for 10's the way it is now, everything else just has to be working with it and you can get in there. What gear are you running and what RPM did you cross the finish line at?

[TooFast98Cobra]

I went 10.80 with that motor on a 150 hit

[wick]

The car has the power for 10's the way it is now, everything else just has to be working with it and you can get in there. What gear are you running and what RPM did you cross the finish line at?


The gear is a 3.73. I was crossing on the limiter. It was at 7000+ I have not set it yet where it should be and I was hitting it way early. Seemed like I was on it for ever. HAHA I would have to guess probably 200' or more short of the traps. I have a couple sets of tires lined up to try. Its basically which ever fit is whats going to be on for thursday providing I get my t boxes done. One set is 26x9, another is 27-10.50 amd 28-10.50. The 28 will be ideal to give me the run I need and take the gear away. I want to pull all the way to the end. I really dont want to be on or near the limiter at any point. Its just too high for the stock block.

[Black Vert]

I run a 3.31 gear and a 275/50/15 tire, going thru the traps at 6000 rpm. What kinda power adder do you have?

[wick]

I run a 3.31 gear and a 275/50/15 tire, going thru the traps at 6000 rpm. What kinda power adder do you have?


Vortech V1 S. 8" lower and 3.33 upper. Over 15 lbs through the traps. Intercooled.

[Black Vert]

A taller tire, good 60' and keep off the rev limiter, should be 10s no problem. :awsome:

[wick]

A taller tire, good 60' and keep off the rev limiter, should be 10s no problem. :awsome:


Thats the plan buddy!!!! I just finished my rear torque boxes. Just have to put 1 bolt in and the interior.
Now I need to find some rear arms real quick.

[yeahloh95]

what do you need? i have 2 sets metco alum and maximums let me know

[biminiLX]

Was hoping to go tomorrow and see Rob run a better tire, but they added a work dinner I have to go to :(
Maybe next time.
BTW, I will be doing some testing at a Milan track rental next Friday, wish me luck :)
Car sounds wicked at 19psi, I will post a vid later.
-J

[TooFast98Cobra]

Was hoping to go tomorrow and see Rob run a better tire, but they added a work dinner I have to go to :(
Maybe next time.
BTW, I will be doing some testing at a Milan track rental next Friday, wish me luck :)
Car sounds wicked at 19psi, I will post a vid later.
-J

good luck J, my fingers are crossed for your trans and converter, text me some results

[ModularMike]

I hope it doesn't rain, I'll be there. This car hits hard now with the new converter.

[somethingclever]

Was hoping to go tomorrow and see Rob run a better tire, but they added a work dinner I have to go to :(
Maybe next time.
BTW, I will be doing some testing at a Milan track rental next Friday, wish me luck :)
Car sounds wicked at 19psi, I will post a vid later.
-J


I hope it doesn't rain, I'll be there. This car hits hard now with the new converter.


Good luck guys...hope the weather works out.

[biminiLX]

good luck J, my fingers are crossed for your trans and converter, text me some results
Yeah, Friday the 13th for first time out this year, hope thats not a bad sign :)
Will let ya know.
-J

[yeahloh95]

if the weather holds out i'll be there , beats staying home to clean the house.

[THE BIG KOALA]

Same here if it doesnt rain ill be there I just put the UMI trac pack lower control arms and relocation brackets on yesterday to see if that will stop the wheel hop

[Martin0660]

BTW, I will be doing some testing at a Milan track rental next Friday,

Good luck J, get that thing going!


Yeah, Friday the 13th for first time out this year, hope thats not a bad sign :)

phhhttt ... you know my opinion on that kind of stuff, just look at my car number ;) It's just another day.


if the weather holds out i'll be there , beats staying home to clean the house.

Cool, bring your camera ... I will be doing some off idle launches to try and tune my junk ... serious, no intention to launch the car just need to get into thrid gear, WOT, under boost and that seems like a safe enough place to do it ;) So get your pictures of me leaving off idle for posterity :D


Same here if it doesnt rain ill be there I just put the UMI trac pack lower control arms and relocation brackets on yesterday to see if that will stop the wheel hop

Just don't embarass us huh ;)

[THE BIG KOALA]

Good luck J, get that thing going!



phhhttt ... you know my opinion on that kind of stuff, just look at my car number ;) It's just another day.



Cool, bring your camera ... I will be doing some off idle launches to try and tune my junk ... serious, no intention to launch the car just need to get into thrid gear, WOT, under boost and that seems like a safe enough place to do it ;) So get your pictures of me leaving off idle for posterity :D



Just don't embarass us huh ;)
I'll try my best maybe i should have a backup driver just in case:laughing:

[wick]

I am in if the weather holds out. I want that 11 sec time slip.

[Ares]

I may head out as I think it should be decent by mid afternoon.

[wick]

I may head out as I think it should be decent by mid afternoon.


This is what I am hoping for too.

[Martin0660]

I want that 11 sec time slip.

Okay Rob, here is the plan ...

You hang out down by the timeslip shack ... when a car runs an 11 ... I'll call you with the car number and you jack his slip :D

Maybe just wait until I can make full passes again and I'll get you one?? :pepper:

Or ... all of us will gather up, and we will all push REALLY fast ...

And for my last hit, let someone else drive :biglaugh:

bwhahahahaahahhaahaa ...

[THE BIG KOALA]

Bob you sure are on a roll today

[wick]

Okay Rob, here is the plan ...

You hang out down by the timeslip shack ... when a car runs an 11 ... I'll call you with the car number and you jack his slip :D

Maybe just wait until I can make full passes again and I'll get you one?? :pepper:

Or ... all of us will gather up, and we will all push REALLY fast ...

And for my last hit, let someone else drive :biglaugh:

bwhahahahaahahhaahaa ...


HAHAHAH .003 from an 11 is a bit closer than you and I dont drag race!!!! And I dont want to hear this 4 cyl vs. 8 cyl shit either. HAHAHAHAHHA Its comming Robert. Tomorrow I will either post a blown up car or an 11 second time slip!!!! I will owe it to you too.


Bob you sure are on a roll today

Yeah, I think he started drinking. I know I sure have. The mountains were nice and blue lookng in my fridge. Couldnt resist. HAQHAHAHAH

[wick]

Everytime I read your reply Bob, I cant stop laughing. HAHAHAHHAHA

[shockstang]

[QUOTE=ModularMike;246530]I hope it doesn't rain, I'll be there. This car hits hard now with the new converter.[/QUOTE

I bet that thing just leaps off of the line now. Post up some time slips.

[ModularMike]

I hope it doesn't rain, I'll be there. This car hits hard now with the new converter.

I bet that thing just leaps off of the line now. Post up some time slips.
It won't run to the best of its ability because since it has gears and the new converter the 2-3 shift hits the rev limiter but it still feels like low(er) 12s, atleast I'm hoping. :biglaugh:

[Martin0660]

HAHAHAH .003 from an 11 is a bit closer than you

I think you've been into the blue mountains too much already buddy ... I already have an 11 second time slip :yes:

Eh, worst case we will do the driver mod for the last pass and get it for the car anyway, it deserves that much :pepper:

BTW - bring a spare pair of shorts for the first time you drop clutch on a set of slicks :3gears:

All in good fun buddy :rofl:

[Martin0660]

It won't run to the best of its ability because it has a chick stick ... blah, blah, excuse, blah

Fixed that for you Mike :D Hope to see it run, that car REALLY should wake up with a converter ... now if you can only find a 6500 rpm stall ;)

[wick]

I think you've been into the blue mountains too much already buddy ... I already have an 11 second time slip :yes:

Eh, worst case we will do the driver mod for the last pass and get it for the car anyway, it deserves that much :pepper:

BTW - bring a spare pair of shorts for the first time you drop clutch on a set of slicks :3gears:

All in good fun buddy :rofl:


AAHAHAHAHAHHHHAHAHA.

J was tellin me its like getting rear ended. I didnt know you had the 11 slip. Congrats on that. Driver mod really helps, but I want to do this first. After I do, you can beat the shit outta it if you like.

Anybody bringin a vid camers?

[Pure Stock]

AAHAHAHAHAHHHHAHAHA.

J was tellin me its like getting rear ended. I didnt know you had the 11 slip. Congrats on that. Driver mod really helps, but I want to do this first. After I do, you can beat the shit outta it if you like.

Anybody bringin a vid camers?

You know wick, yeahloh95 aka part throttle launcher offers a service @ prp. He can gaurantee 7-8 hundreths reduction in e.t. That may be your 11 sec. pass right there.

[yeahloh95]

yes i have been known to drop some ets

[Pure Stock]

yes i have been known to drop some ets

Word is, you used to drop the bass too. Any truth in that?

[Martin0660]

yes i have been known to drop some ets

Yeah, but to leave at a lower RPM than Rob did ... you would have to turn the car off.

[wick]

He was there Mr. Stocker, and helpful as well. I have to do something about this gear and that is covered with the smooth hoops that are going on. Just a tad bigger on the O.D. Should keep me right at or just off the limiter.

[wick]

Yeah, but to leave at a lower RPM than Rob did ... you would have to turn the car off.


You phucker!!! I have to wipe my monitor off now!!!!!:rofl:

[wick]

You know wick, yeahloh95 aka part throttle launcher offers a service @ prp. He can gaurantee 7-8 hundreths reduction in e.t. That may be your 11 sec. pass right there.

Oh, I forgot to ask, what is this magical service offered by Troy?

[Pure Stock]

He was there Mr. Stocker, and helpful as well. I have to do something about this gear and that is covered with the smooth hoops that are going on. Just a tad bigger on the O.D. Should keep me right at or just off the limiter.

You'll get er man. A buck twenty *should* be well into the 11's. Takes time to get to know a combination and all that good stuff. Been humid as hell and pretty much the worst conditions. How much mph are you picking up from half track to the stripe?

[Pure Stock]

Oh, I forgot to ask, what is this magical service offered by Troy?

Oh, it's magical alright. He'll season your tires, chassis, and perhaps your billfold after he has his way with the syncros.

[wick]

HAHAH Nice. I have many Synchros (blockers) I can throw in.

Anyways, I picked up 30 MPH from 1/8 to 1/4. It was on the limiter for the last good bit too.

[wick]

I just kept it planted with the light blinding me. I know the tires will get me more track without the limiter hitting. I should be able to get all the way through. If I do then I should have a good time. Shit man, with 521 horsies pullin this thing, I should get elevins. Or even tens. HAHAHHAH

[Pure Stock]

HAHAH Nice. I have many Synchros (blockers) I can throw in.

Anyways, I picked up 30 MPH from 1/8 to 1/4. It was on the limiter for the last good bit too.

90 to 120. Damn. Get N R Done out the back 9.

[Pure Stock]

I just kept it planted with the light blinding me. I know the tires will get me more track without the limiter hitting. I should be able to get all the way through. If I do then I should have a good time. Shit man, with 521 horsies pullin this thing, I should get elevins. Or even tens. HAHAHHAH

Where you at on race weight?

[wick]

90 to 120. Damn. Get N R Done out the back 9.

Is that good?


Where you at on race weight?

Dunno. Probably right at or just under stock weight.

[Pure Stock]

Is that good?



Dunno. Probably right at or just under stock weight.

Where you touching the limiter in the lower gears as well?

[wick]

Didnt really do any weight saving stuff except the hood and heads. But those were trumped with the blower and intercooler. I did get rid of about 3 lbs of wires but added 10 for the battery in the hatch. Scraped the sound deadening so it evens out. Got Corbeau seats now. Thats a good bit of savings from the stock seats. Aluminum D/S. But then I added the extra diameter with the 13" brakes and the 11 5/8 rear disc.

[wick]

Where you touching the limiter in the lower gears as well?

No. Troy recommended me raise my shift light a few hundred RPM. So I put it to about 6300. The limiter it right around 7000.

[wick]

He was saying I might be able to gain a little bit on the big end with distance with taking the shift past where I usually shift at.

[Pure Stock]

When you get a better tire on it and your able to get in the powerband more quickly you may see the 660' to the 1320' mph hover in the 27-28 mph range. Work on your 330' times and the 1320' will come around. And don't be overly concerned with 60' At times it can be too short of a distance to gauge what's really going on.

[wick]

Well the tires will be on tomorrow. I will read one of my slips to you in the morning.

[ModularMike]

Fixed that for you Mike :D Hope to see it run, that car REALLY should wake up with a converter ... now if you can only find a 6500 rpm stall ;)
ROFL :rotflol: :hide1:

[gmkillr]

Your shift light has NO bearing on your rev-limit in your tune, chip, or msd box whatsoever. A tach mounted shift light is its own entinity and operates independent of everything else.

[gmkillr]

yes i have been known to drop some ets

Yes, ive heard that 2.6 short times can drastically reduce your overall e.t.
:biglaugh:

[yeahloh95]

and i went 2.0 the next so there is a .6 improvement :woot1: lol to bad the clutch didnt like the rpms:rofl:

[Mater]

I am in if the weather holds out. I want that 11 sec time slip.

Just use one of my rides,u will skip 11's!:biglaugh:

[wick]

Hahaha. Skip tens too!!!
Just use one of my rides,u will skip 11's!:biglaugh:

[wick]

No shit!!!! If you would have read earlier you would have seen that my shift points were 6300 and the limiter came on around 7000. I simply raised my shift point.
Your shift light has NO bearing on your rev-limit in your tune, chip, or msd box whatsoever. A tach mounted shift light is its own entinity and operates independent of everything else.

[wick]

But I am not the "professional 60'" drag racer you are and don't listen when to shift. But seeing as my car never stops pulling, the dyno graph shows that, i set my light to shift at the same rpm and not over spin the motor.

[wick]

Yes, ive heard that 2.6 short times can drastically reduce your overall e.t.
:biglaugh:
We also heard pinks runs 1/4 mile. Hahaha

[TooFast98Cobra]

pow, lol

[THE BIG KOALA]

accuweather says 51% chance of rain from 6 to 9 so that means no rain because they are never right. Hope to see you guys there and watch Wick get his 11 sec timeslip not using one of Bobs examples. I am just trying to improve my 60 foot time need to knock it down below 2.1 hopefully the new suspension might help

[wick]

Haha. Thanks buddy. I am sure i will. Bob warns me to make the first pass a shakedown run with the slicks. Said it can be real hairy if not used to them. I have never run them before.
accuweather says 51% chance of rain from 6 to 9 so that means no rain because they are never right. Hope to see you guys there and watch Wick get his 11 sec timeslip not using one of Bobs examples. I am just trying to improve my 60 foot time need to knock it down below 2.1 hopefully the new suspension might help

[THE BIG KOALA]

yeah i would be careful because usually not much grip on the first pass till some cars run and remember Bob is a trained professional:D If you see me stop bye my car is kinda hard to miss.

[wick]

Haha. Yeah. He sure is. It might be hard to spot your ride. Hahaha
yeah i would be careful because usually not much grip on the first pass till some cars run and remember Bob is a trained professional:D If you see me stop bye my car is kinda hard to miss.

[93FOX]

wick if i make it out tonight i wanna check out the car:jump:

[Mater]

wick if i make it out tonight i DRIVE ur car into the 10's :jump:

:biglaugh::pepper:

[wick]

Hahaha.

[Martin0660]

If you see me stop bye my car is kinda hard to miss.

Yeah, just look for the school bus yellow car .... :biglaugh:

[wick]

:biglaugh::pepper:

Haha. Come up.

[THE BIG KOALA]

Yeah, just look for the school bus yellow car .... :biglaugh:
Thats it i guess ill have to paint it black:biglaugh:

[Mater]

Haha. Come up & drive for me.

maybe,i might have to go pic up a car in talorstown!:bouncy:

[2001GTTT]

i might be up tonight dont know yet

[biminiLX]

how late do you guys race out there?
If I come, probably couldn't get there until 7:30-8.
-J

[2001GTTT]

how late do you guys race out there?
If I come, probably couldn't get there until 7:30-8.
-J

you should be fine....if theres no spills or anything they run till around 11 iirc.

[wick]

maybe,i might have to go pic ur a car in talorstown!:bouncy:

Haha. Yeah. You wont find anything there for me.

[Mater]

ur should be up in that post

[CobraII]

you should be fine....if theres no spills or anything they run till around 11 iirc.

Even if there are spills or anything, they'll be open til at least 11. :D

I went last week, only the second or third one I've been to this year, and it seems like everything went smooth, people got about 5-6 runs? I'm guessing the iffy weather may scare some people away tonight, should be able to get a good number of runs in again, unless it does rXXX

[Martin0660]

If I come

You arent going to show ... Geez man, it's only New Alex, not like it's Milan or something :D

:pepper::biglaugh::pepper::biglaugh::pepper::bigla ugh:

[TooFast98Cobra]

well wick we going ? I'll pack up the kids and come up in TBSS

[Martin0660]

well wick we going ?

I hope the hell so ... I just loaded up a hatch full of hook :D

Slicks, lugs, jack, and 4 way all in the car Rob (along with air tank). The ony thing you need to show up with is the car, a helmet, and a :biglaugh:

[TooFast98Cobra]

and you forgot.......some balls!!!!!! HAAAAAAAAAA

[gmkillr]

and you forgot.......some balls!!!!!! HAAAAAAAAAA

Hannah (wicks wife) has them at work with her so maybe if someone calls and asks her very nicely she'll let Rob have them for one night......then again maybe not........hahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaa!

[ModularMike]

I'll be there, hope it doesn't rain! I'm going to be doing some ***** off-idle chick stick launches tonight!

[Martin0660]

Love your new user title Mike :biglaugh: BTW - heard your double tap on the limiter 2-3 ... that was looonggggg.

Great seeing everyone tonight. I'm not going to steal anyone's thunder but lots of new bests tonight. Hot and humid, but that could have been the best startng line I've seen in a LONG time (race days included).

I got a lot of my tune stuff sorted out, just need to play with the logs now and piece it together and fill in the holes. Next time out, I'm on slicks, this off idle radial BS was crazy. I've never had shake like that.

[wick]

Well bill and rob, if you think that leaving ar 7000rpm isn't balls then i don't know what is. Quit birching and come out!!! What happened to you bill?
Anyways, off of memory here. Missed the first two passes. Had to grind my calipers to get the wheels on. First 2 passes were basically a shake down. Those tires really make the car sway!!! Then i started ripping off times.
1.65 60' 12.15@113, i missed fourth.
1.50 60' 11.75@119, ask bob about this launch!!! I love it!!
1.52 60' 11.63@120, wasn't fast enough to second. My hand hurts.

All in all it was a great time. Whoever says prp sucks needs to stfu and come out. Stop with the running of the mouth till you try it.

[wick]

Oh yeah, the "off idle" 7000 launch resulted in my console flying open and its contents landing in the back seat. Everytime! Hahaha. I love it!!!

[wick]

Thanks a lot bob!!! I owe it all to you bud. Hook was great!!
Love your new user title Mike :biglaugh: BTW - heard your double tap on the limiter 2-3 ... that was looonggggg.

Great seeing everyone tonight. I'm not going to steal anyone's thunder but lots of new bests tonight. Hot and humid, but that could have been the best startng line I've seen in a LONG time (race days included).

I got a lot of my tune stuff sorted out, just need to play with the logs now and piece it together and fill in the holes. Next time out, I'm on slicks, this off idle radial BS was crazy. I've never had shake like that.

[ModularMike]

wick you were launching like a girl at first but I am glad you finally grew a pair! Just playin but nice car and nice runs!

Yeah Bob I definitely need to sort out that 2-3 shift but I didn't do too bad with a 12.48. Very consistent 1.66 60s.

[yeahloh95]

i had a great time last night , robs car was hooking once the rpms came up , i'm glad to see you got your 11 sec slips

[wick]

Thanks mike!! I guess you seen the first run where i launched then almost blasted the steering wheel. Hahahahahahaha.
I think i have whiplash now. Hahahahahahaha

[wick]

You should have stayed for that last run troy. Joe said it was like a bullet getting shot out a gun. Just a smooth hard transition. Thanks bud for the help too!!
i had a great time last night , robs car was hooking once the rpms came up , i'm glad to see you got your 11 sec slips

[wick]

I just want to clarify and make sure its known. This car is full weight or more than stock and the rear suspension is worn out stock. Joe got pics of the arms and quad shocks. Haha

[THE BIG KOALA]

congrats on the 11 sec runs i think you got that by sweating off 20lbs before you started.car definatley left real hard on those last 2 passes iwas in te staging lane and got to watch them. this is your grin after the first 11 sec run:biglaugh:I also ended up with a best of 13.34@105.3

[biminiLX]

Pissed I missed it, but hopefully next time.
Already talked to you on texts but congrats again Rob, that's getting it done!
And I told ya about the launch :) my best has only been a 1.51 60' so you got me there ;)
Anyone get any pics or vid?
-J

[biminiLX]

I just want to clarify and make sure its known. This car is full weight or more than stock and the rear suspension is worn out stock. Joe got pics of the arms and quad shocks. Haha
PRP have scales? Would be good to check it.
Also, how was the stripe RPM? If you keep those 3.73s I still think you should try a 27-28" tire next.
-J

[wick]

I think it was perfect j. It was right around 6300 going through the traps. To say it hooked is a gross understatement. Haha. I have never felt anything like that before in my life. Haha

[wick]

congrats on the 11 sec runs i think you got that by sweating off 20lbs before you started.car definatley left real hard on those last 2 passes iwas in te staging lane and got to watch them. this is your grin after the first 11 sec run:biglaugh:I also ended up with a best of 13.34@105.3
Thanks bud. Nice meeting you also. Congrats on the best also.

Pissed I missed it, but hopefully next time.
Already talked to you on texts but congrats again Rob, that's getting it done!
And I told ya about the launch :) my best has only been a 1.51 60' so you got me there ;)
Anyone get any pics or vid?
-J
sweet!! Haha. I hope somebody got it but i highly doubt it. I want a pic of the front tire.

[biminiLX]

Nice, 6300 should be perfect for you, those 26" slicks do grow a bit.
-J

[Pure Stock]

Being on a sticky tire is a whole different experience. A LOT going on there. ESPECIALLY running a radial and a bias ply tire combo. Plus, dealing with the interference issue. It all came full circle though to the tune of 1.50 seconds! Big congrats! Can't believe those 1989 vintage uppers and lowers are still bolted to that 8.8" along with those horizontal shock like thingies:D

[wick]

Being on a sticky tire is a whole different experience. A LOT going on there. ESPECIALLY running a radial and a bias ply tire combo. Plus, dealing with the interference issue. It all came full circle though to the tune of 1.50 seconds! Big congrats! Can't believe those 1989 vintage uppers and lowers are still bolted to that 8.8" along with those horizontal shock like thingies:D

Hahaha. Tell me about it! ! Arms should be worth something right?

[yeahloh95]

nah lower control arms are just for looks lol .i really doubt you will get much better than a 1.5 with out some other changes

[Pure Stock]

Hahaha. Tell me about it! ! Arms should be worth something right?

At the least, more consistentency. Maybe that's what was growling at you last night.

[yeahloh95]

yes check the rubber bushings they dont like launches likes yours last night at all

[bgblockelcamino]

damn congrats rob!