first time at the 1/8 mile
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: lehigh acres florida
thanks for the good advice,,,,i will be going back aug 14th,,this time no spare or jack and only 1/2 tank of gas....ya the light is a bit tricky,,i was starting to get better though,,,,i also shifted my car manualy,,i will do a pass letting the car shift next time 2.....this is a great forum thanx again,,hopefuly i can achieve 8.5 thats what im after anything bettert than that is a bonus,,,,of course 8.5 means next time shoot for 8.0 and then,and then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:f
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From: Little Elm TX
In my opinion, some street friendly BFG drag radials coupled with a low cost 2500 rpm 12" converter will get you what you want.
Do not hot lap your car.... after each pass, let it cool well.... bring it up to that line as cool as you possible.
You'll also get a nice boost when the fall/winter air rolls around.... your motor will make another 10-20 HP in October vs early August.
As a note, even stock motors typically like another 1 or 2 degrees of advance..... do a quick adjustment at the track and follow your trap speeds.
The track is addicting for many of us..... once you get to a goal, you set yourself a new goal and keep going.....at least thats what I have done in the past. I think half the fun of racing is the satisifaction of hitting those new milestones.....
good luck !
Do not hot lap your car.... after each pass, let it cool well.... bring it up to that line as cool as you possible.
You'll also get a nice boost when the fall/winter air rolls around.... your motor will make another 10-20 HP in October vs early August.
As a note, even stock motors typically like another 1 or 2 degrees of advance..... do a quick adjustment at the track and follow your trap speeds.
The track is addicting for many of us..... once you get to a goal, you set yourself a new goal and keep going.....at least thats what I have done in the past. I think half the fun of racing is the satisifaction of hitting those new milestones.....
good luck !
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From: New Jersey
Learn to drive the car and have fun while doing it, that's the most important part. You can get the car, to make all the HP and TQ you want it to, but if it don't hook, it's a waste of time. And 3.07 should help the 60 ft. I've got an 1.65 60ft with a street Dunlop and a Sumito tire. Randy
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From: gainesville fl
well i got my trans rebuilt and back in the el camino. going tomorrow to try and get my first 11!
new tires, check!
new ring and pinion, check!
new trans, check!
lots of hopes, dreams, crossed fingers, and $$$ long gone!
new tires, check!
new ring and pinion, check!
new trans, check!
lots of hopes, dreams, crossed fingers, and $$$ long gone!
