New setup ready for some testing...... FINALLY!
Melting Slicks
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Nice build, any details on the engine portion of the project?
You will really like the Boost Leash. I have the gear based version and it was easy to setup and use. I'm not sure if he has changed anything with the new models, but mine doesn't have any fail safes so you want to make sure of your settings before dropping the hammer.
You will really like the Boost Leash. I have the gear based version and it was easy to setup and use. I'm not sure if he has changed anything with the new models, but mine doesn't have any fail safes so you want to make sure of your settings before dropping the hammer.
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Drifting
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Thanks guys and no there is no boost cut/over boost safety feature still, which would be nice to have.
Engine wise it's a stock LS3 with head studs and rod bolts. Still trying to figure out exactly which route I wanna go with the short block. Thinking about destroking the ls3....
In the mean time I will see if a stock long block will go 8's ; )
Engine wise it's a stock LS3 with head studs and rod bolts. Still trying to figure out exactly which route I wanna go with the short block. Thinking about destroking the ls3....
In the mean time I will see if a stock long block will go 8's ; )
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Drifting
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Yep that would be nasty and is along the lines of what I'm wanting to do
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Drifting
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Results from track weredecent. Except last pass the trans didn't shift to 2nd. I'm new to auto trans stuff but it shifted fine on return road just didn't engage at full throttle and high rpm on the track 
Praying it's something simple like linkage or fluid level...
Results were 1/8th
1st pass foot brake 1.55 60' 6.3@115mph (8psi)
2nd pass tbrake (3200) 1.49 60' 6.10@118.5mph (9psi)
3rd pass tbrake (3800) 1.33 60' shift issue, the drop in 60' on the last pass alone woulda put me at my goal (5's) for the first outing.
Also think my converter needs to be tightened
Praying it's something simple like linkage or fluid level...Results were 1/8th
1st pass foot brake 1.55 60' 6.3@115mph (8psi)
2nd pass tbrake (3200) 1.49 60' 6.10@118.5mph (9psi)
3rd pass tbrake (3800) 1.33 60' shift issue, the drop in 60' on the last pass alone woulda put me at my goal (5's) for the first outing.
Also think my converter needs to be tightened
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Results from track weredecent. Except last pass the trans didn't shift to 2nd. I'm new to auto trans stuff but it shifted fine on return road just didn't engage at full throttle and high rpm on the track Praying it's something simple like linkage or fluid level...
Results were 1/8th
1st pass foot brake 1.55 60' 6.3@115mph (8psi)
2nd pass tbrake (3200) 1.49 60' 6.10@118.5mph (9psi)
3rd pass tbrake (3800) 1.33 60' shift issue, the drop in 60' on the last pass alone woulda put me at my goal (5's) for the first outing.
Also think my converter needs to be tightened
Praying it's something simple like linkage or fluid level...Results were 1/8th
1st pass foot brake 1.55 60' 6.3@115mph (8psi)
2nd pass tbrake (3200) 1.49 60' 6.10@118.5mph (9psi)
3rd pass tbrake (3800) 1.33 60' shift issue, the drop in 60' on the last pass alone woulda put me at my goal (5's) for the first outing.
Also think my converter needs to be tightened
Damn that thing is gonna be nasty once you start dialing it in.. 1.33 60' on the 3rd pass is a good start..
Crazy the PG wouldn't shift.. As simple as those things are.. It must be something simple. Shifter cable or valve body issue or something.
Sub'd for progress..
118 mph on only 9 psi is impressive.. I bet it goes in the mid to high 130 mph range at 20 psi...
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Drifting
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I know hopefully it is simple that's why I spent so much on the trans setup, so I wouldn't have to worry about it.
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Drifting
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Drifting
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On a second note, I found the shift problem. Shift linkage was rubbing frame, gonna fix that tomorrow.
Also I bought a torque tube tamer and it's not gonna work without lots of modding. My torque tube sits lower in the tunnel with the glide/9" so I may send it back and just make my own.
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Drifting
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