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Apr 14, 2003 | 02:24 PM

JR-CRUZN-C5

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VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING!

Well FLP put a Vortech SC on my 2000 Coupe which was a stretch because the 00 kit is not out yet. I picked up 132 RWHP over my setup from 2001 with no other changes. Went to Byron, Ill. this weekend for a "shake down" test before the Great Lakes Corvette Challenge kicks off on 04/19/03. RIGHT OFF THE TRAILER I TURNED 11.14 @ 124 MPH with a 1.66 sec. 60' time. (I was looking for middle 11's) my follow up run was 11.2 @ 123 MPH. I know with some adjustments my 00 will run in the 10's. Experiencing a belt problem I packed it up and am getting ready for next week!!!

JR :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Apr 14, 2003 | 02:36 PM

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (JR-CRUZN-C5)

Great numbers. What tires did you run on? :cheers:

Apr 14, 2003 | 03:38 PM

JR-CRUZN-C5

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (Red C5)

Oh sure don't read my signature stuff!!! It tells you almost everything about this Vette. I run MT/ET Streets 11.50 X 16 Rears (13 lbs.) and 16" Skinnies on the front. I think I can squeeze a tenth out of this setup and maybe 4-5 more MPH.

JR :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:

Apr 14, 2003 | 04:16 PM

lostsoulny

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:cool:

Apr 14, 2003 | 05:13 PM

BillY2KFRC

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (JR-CRUZN-C5)

Great times, what were your 60ft times?

:cheers:

Apr 14, 2003 | 05:23 PM

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (JR-CRUZN-C5)

Great times JR. With 124 MPH you should dip in the 10's

Apr 14, 2003 | 07:56 PM

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (REDGAR)

:cool: great results,the S/C cars are a blast to drive around town aren"t they! ENJOY, thanks steve :seeya

Apr 14, 2003 | 08:18 PM

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (JR-CRUZN-C5)

Great numbers :thumbs:

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Apr 14, 2003 | 08:31 PM

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (BillY2KFRC)

Quote:

what were your 60ft times?
:cheers:

:confused: :crazy: He told you what they were."RIGHT OFF THE TRAILER I TURNED 11.14 @ 124 MPH with a 1.66 sec. 60' time. (I was looking for middle 11's) my follow up run was 11.2 @ 123 MPH" :lol: :lolg: :smash: :smash:

Apr 14, 2003 | 08:37 PM

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (JR-CRUZN-C5)

Great #s. Congrats. :smash: :smash:

Apr 14, 2003 | 08:52 PM

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (SteveL2)

:cheers:

Apr 14, 2003 | 09:04 PM

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BillY2KFRC

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (racer44)

Quote:

what were your 60ft times?
:cheers:

:confused: :crazy: He told you what they were."RIGHT OFF THE TRAILER I TURNED 11.14 @ 124 MPH with a 1.66 sec. 60' time. (I was looking for middle 11's) my follow up run was 11.2 @ 123 MPH" :lol: :lolg: :smash: :smash:

DOH!!!

Bring that 60ft into the low 1.5s and you'll have your 10 second pass. :yesnod: :cool:

Apr 14, 2003 | 09:10 PM

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Dave00C5

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (JR-CRUZN-C5)

:cheers: :cheers: :thumbs: Real Nice ET ! :thumbs:

Apr 14, 2003 | 10:16 PM

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (Dave00C5)

Nice runs!! :cheers:

Gota love being blown! :D
JB

Apr 14, 2003 | 11:54 PM

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (jbsblownc5)

Nice runs.

What is up with the belt issue? I thought only ATI had belt problems? Also read the Vortech takes like 2-3 hours to change the belts?? :confused:

Apr 15, 2003 | 01:03 AM

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (JR-CRUZN-C5)

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Apr 15, 2003 | 12:25 PM

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JR-CRUZN-C5

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Re: VORTECH - FIRST DRAG RACE OUTING! (Yano)

The cerpintine belt was showing signs of hitting something. This did not show up in all my preliminary RPM tests. I think the 124MPH might set up a vibration in the belt - checking that now!

JR :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: