Disappointed w blower performance
09-17-2015, 12:19 AM
#101
Drifting
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09-17-2015, 12:27 AM
#102
Le Mans Master
That happens, just be respectful of other racers. I really have no desire to talk with guys that have more money on their trailer than motor/setup, but a lot of old school guys get their fix running bracket cars, high 10 to 12 second passes. In 17 years of racing, I just acknowledge and respect them. Have zero in common with them.
09-17-2015, 07:21 AM
#103
Le Mans Master
that's awesome great job!
Your MPH 1/8th and 1/4mi is about on par with where I'm at. Gives me an idea where I'm at if I actually put a sticky tire on board. Enjoy the power and I wish everyone else who was scared of meth wouldn't be. It's the best!!!
Your MPH 1/8th and 1/4mi is about on par with where I'm at. Gives me an idea where I'm at if I actually put a sticky tire on board. Enjoy the power and I wish everyone else who was scared of meth wouldn't be. It's the best!!!
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Pitufina (09-17-2015)
09-17-2015, 07:42 AM
#104
Drifting
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That happens, just be respectful of other racers. I really have no desire to talk with guys that have more money on their trailer than motor/setup, but a lot of old school guys get their fix running bracket cars, high 10 to 12 second passes. In 17 years of racing, I just acknowledge and respect them. Have zero in common with them.
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09-17-2015, 08:02 AM
#105
Burning Brakes
Those are some nice times. I didn't see it mentioned but what tires are you running and do you know what your dyno #'s are?
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09-17-2015, 08:47 AM
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St. Jude Donor '15
lol.. that's funny. Heated seats.. AC, beat a dragster, no biggie
09-17-2015, 11:39 AM
#108
Drifting
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Don't have a clue on numbers since mine was street tuned. I run MT DRs 275/40-17 on wagon wheels. I normally run gto spares on the front and last night I didnt. So that's another tenth or two and the same with mph.
09-30-2015, 11:11 PM
#111
Drifting
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Well I ran two more times but the traction went to crap. On my second pass the engine got to 225*f and I'm sure that it pulled some timing going by the trap speed. Still ran 10.87@128 with a 1.81 60'. Third pass ran 10.79@134 with a 1.88 60'.
On the very 1st pass I beat every part of my PB all the way to the 1/8 miles and then I lost mph, and I think it was due to the engine getting into the 220*f temps. My 1st and 2nd were with basically no cool down.
One more thing! I was kicked out of the track for running too fast with only a helmet. What are you guys that are running 10.99 and below are using as far as safety goes. I know I need an sfi jacket and a long list of safety stuff for the car.
On the very 1st pass I beat every part of my PB all the way to the 1/8 miles and then I lost mph, and I think it was due to the engine getting into the 220*f temps. My 1st and 2nd were with basically no cool down.
One more thing! I was kicked out of the track for running too fast with only a helmet. What are you guys that are running 10.99 and below are using as far as safety goes. I know I need an sfi jacket and a long list of safety stuff for the car.
09-30-2015, 11:48 PM
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He did have a helmet
10-04-2015, 02:08 PM
#115
Burning Brakes
Need a sfi fire jacket and helmet for faster than 11.50. After that you need a roll bar thatd be good till 10.0 or 135mph. In the nhra rules it states unmodified 2008+ cars do not need a roll bar for faster than 11.50. But some tracks will not enforce this if your car is a 2008 and modded.
10-04-2015, 04:29 PM
#116
Drifting
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Need a sfi fire jacket and helmet for faster than 11.50. After that you need a roll bar thatd be good till 10.0 or 135mph. In the nhra rules it states unmodified 2008+ cars do not need a roll bar for faster than 11.50. But some tracks will not enforce this if your car is a 2008 and modded.
10-04-2015, 10:58 PM
#117
Burning Brakes
I was able to dowload the 2015 rule book. The 2008+ rule applies to unaltered vehicles. Meaning a ZR1 bone stock with drag radials is ok to run 10.54@134 just like me, and somehow that car is going to survive a crash better than mine even thought is an 08. I purchased the protective xlothing required. The rest, I'm still thinking about it...
10-05-2015, 02:06 PM
#118
Drifting
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The same thing happened to me. I was given the chance to run again as long as I had an sfi jacket. I spoke with my wife and best friend and both opened my eyes. It's not about meeting the regulations, it's about my safety. I could be running just fine and the other lane gets out of control and hits me when we are doing 130+mph. Nothing good is going to come out of that.
I spoke with wolfe racecraft this morning and they offered me a good deal. So I may end up ordering their roll bar.
I spoke with wolfe racecraft this morning and they offered me a good deal. So I may end up ordering their roll bar.
