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Jun 9, 2005 | 12:28 AM

tpi 421 vette

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New Best ET

Tonight I ran my best ET...10.44@133.45 up here with a 1.53/60. DA was 5600 ft which is about as good as it gets for us. Those numbers sealevel correct to 9.87@141.15.

Jun 9, 2005 | 12:45 AM

thetoy

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Great job! I see that new rear end held up.

Jun 9, 2005 | 07:43 AM

hookedup

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Way to go Jim!

I guess that rear really worked out, BTW, was that w/spray?

Dave

Jun 9, 2005 | 08:19 AM

88BlackZ-51

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Originally Posted by hookedup

Way to go Jim!

I guess that rear really worked out, BTW, was that w/spray?

Dave

must be!

Jun 9, 2005 | 09:11 AM

mos90

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Originally Posted by hookedup

Way to go Jim!

I guess that rear really worked out, BTW, was that w/spray?

Dave

i doubt that was on the spray.. he has over 500 rwhp without it.. but maybe with that da it is possible.

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Jun 9, 2005 | 09:31 AM

CFI-EFI

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tpi 421 vette

Tonight I ran my best ET...10.44@133.45 up here with a 1.53/60. DA was 5600 ft which is about as good as it gets for us. Those numbers sealevel correct to 9.87@141.15.

Congratulations, Jim. At least this funky weather is good for something. They didn't have to plow the track before you ran? I know there was snow, nearby in Tooele. You are right about the DA. It will be a long time before you see it lower than that on a racable day.

RACE ON!!!

Jun 9, 2005 | 10:01 AM

ralph

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That's one fast car Jim and you'll probably squeeze a little more outa your 60s with the 4 link.

Sounds like 5000 ft is the Utah equivalent of -1000 at etown....LOL!!!

Jun 9, 2005 | 10:06 AM

tpi 421 vette

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Originally Posted by hookedup

Way to go Jim!

I guess that rear really worked out, BTW, was that w/spray?

Dave

That was with nitrous. It takes nos to run those numbers in our thin air.

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Jun 9, 2005 | 10:16 AM

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Real nice runs. you have a very very low 10s in her if you get the 60' times down.

You leaving on the juice too, or hitting it after your moving?

Jun 9, 2005 | 01:14 PM

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tpi 421 vette

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These runs were leaving on the bottle. I am still sorting out the new 4 link/coilover set up. I know I need softer rear springs. Hopefully I can get my 60's in the 1.4's, which would help the et's somemore. Our track doesn't have the best prep work, which doesn't help things either.

Jun 9, 2005 | 02:41 PM

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CFI-EFI

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Especially on a 50*-60*, test and tune day. Show up for a Saturday meet, if you want better bite. A Summit Friday night would be your next best shot at traction.

RACE ON!!!

Jun 9, 2005 | 03:01 PM

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That is moving.

Jun 9, 2005 | 07:52 PM

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red L98

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Originally Posted by tpi 421 vette

What spring are you using for the back? I plan on using 150s in the back.

the car runs good , and lets not forget its still a 6 speed car and that’s fast for a stick car. Good luck buddy I cant wait to get my car back out on the road , she’s been down for some time now.

Jun 9, 2005 | 08:15 PM

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Jun 9, 2005 | 08:41 PM

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Jun 9, 2005 | 08:50 PM

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tpi 421 vette

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Originally Posted by red L98

What spring are you using for the back? I plan on using 150s in the back.

I am running 170 lb springs on the back. I was thinking either 150 or 130lb springs.

Jun 10, 2005 | 09:18 AM

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That's Awesome alot of improvements from 2 years ago

Jun 10, 2005 | 03:21 PM

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Jun 10, 2005 | 03:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tpi 421 vette

Tonight I ran my best ET...10.44@133.45 up here with a 1.53/60. DA was 5600 ft which is about as good as it gets for us. Those numbers sealevel correct to 9.87@141.15.

Glad to hear that performance hood seal paid off!

Jun 10, 2005 | 05:12 PM

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dr.juice

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From: Montanja Noord Aruba

Hey Jim, i see your setup is working. How's the car behaving down the track? At what rpm are you launching the car?

I had alot of problems with the car. I finally got my 9" stuff last week. But i'm still missing the 4-link bars. I'm planning to start my project as soon as got my cog belt setup figured out.

Any ways Jim, keep us posted.....

Edward

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