but I have to hang on to something still American . ( although just in name only from all the outsourcing these days )
what to say...
Racer
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 342
Likes: 0
From: Onley VA
Another tid bit about top fuel engines...when a nitro funny or top fuel rail drops a cylinder and gets all squirlly, it's from the loss of down force on that side of the car upsetting the balance of traction. Each header pipe produces 700 pounds of DF at WOT.
Drifting
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
From: Seattle Wash.
A few of these facts may be incorrect - - -
current fuel-pump technology can pull 90-95 gallons-per-minute, not 11+ gallons-per-second:
the fuel-cells only hold 14-17 gallons per run, and I suspect the figure of 11+ gallons is for a complete 1/4-mile run.....
Schumacher ran better than 4.441 last year (4.42x? ) for a new National Record, and he can run over 280 MPH in the 1/8-mile:
he reaches 100 MPH in less-than 57' (that the team will confirm ), and runs 60' in .83x-seconds.
Some crew chiefs believe the crank actually 'twists' during a run, and that rod-journals may-bot be 90* to each-other:
there is some thinking that cams should be ground with the rear-lobes out-of phase, too, but nobody is confirming that.
current fuel-pump technology can pull 90-95 gallons-per-minute, not 11+ gallons-per-second:
the fuel-cells only hold 14-17 gallons per run, and I suspect the figure of 11+ gallons is for a complete 1/4-mile run.....
Schumacher ran better than 4.441 last year (4.42x? ) for a new National Record, and he can run over 280 MPH in the 1/8-mile:
he reaches 100 MPH in less-than 57' (that the team will confirm ), and runs 60' in .83x-seconds.
Some crew chiefs believe the crank actually 'twists' during a run, and that rod-journals may-bot be 90* to each-other:
there is some thinking that cams should be ground with the rear-lobes out-of phase, too, but nobody is confirming that.
Don't kill the messenger!
I pulled this out from an email sent to me awhile ago. I realize that a couple of things are now out of date/incorrect, but it's pretty amazing nonetheless.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 15,177
Likes: 90
From: State of Confusion
It seems that at every track, with the exception of Denver @5800' elevation, these guys continue to go quicker/faster (which is why some of that E-mail data is out-dated ), even-on marginal surfaces, and with Glendora continually trying to slow them down:
Tony Pedregon set a new Funny Car National E.T. Record this weekend at Fireturd Raceway, never-known for exceptional track-prep!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,714
Likes: 6
From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,944
Likes: 22
From: Yooperville MI
I have an '04 TL also, bought new wanting to try out the reliability myths. We test drove the Pontiac GTP and the TL, I have to say even with the deep discount on the Pontiac, the TL won us over. Darn quick, naturally aspirated, great road car and the resale value can't be overlooked. After 30+ years of GM products and some major "not covered under warranty" issues with my last 2 daily drivers (LS1 oil consumption and roof rotting out and more) I decided it was time to try an import to see if there was really a difference. Love the TL, but you can not compare a Honda to a Vette. That's stupid.
Drifting
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
From: Seattle Wash.
No-offense meant, 427-390!
It seems that at every track, with the exception of Denver @5800' elevation, these guys continue to go quicker/faster (which is why some of that E-mail data is out-dated ), even-on marginal surfaces, and with Glendora continually trying to slow them down:
Tony Pedregon set a new Funny Car National E.T. Record this weekend at Fireturd Raceway, never-known for exceptional track-prep!
It seems that at every track, with the exception of Denver @5800' elevation, these guys continue to go quicker/faster (which is why some of that E-mail data is out-dated ), even-on marginal surfaces, and with Glendora continually trying to slow them down:
Tony Pedregon set a new Funny Car National E.T. Record this weekend at Fireturd Raceway, never-known for exceptional track-prep!
No offense taken.
I know that every day, week, month, or year, new records are being set. It is truly amazing just to watch these cars fly down the track.
Later
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: Hickory North Carolina
i had the same thing happen to me.. a guy in a bmw said to me "you know what sucks? having an automatic" and i said "you know what sucks? every year the value of my car goes up while yours goes down and down" he got in his car and drove off
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,449
Likes: 0
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 0
From: Sebastian Florida
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,909
Likes: 6
From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,449
Likes: 0
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 4,716
Likes: 300
From: Concord VA, U.S.A.
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
