Corkvette1,

Thanks I thought that was the name of it. I went there a few times as a spectator, but I could not find any information on the web. Can you send me a website address? How is the track there for racing? I will definately let you know when I go. I want to check out a different track near Bloomsburgh, PA this Saturday, its about 2.5hrs from me.

There was a question about wheel spin off the line. I am still on my street tires and hope to get slicks soon. My dad just went and bought a car trailer so now driving the car that far on skinnies and slicks will not be an issue. This weekend I am going to take the skinnies in another vehicle and change them when we arrive. That should help some too. I have not yet watched the video of this past weekend. I'm nearly certain there is some wheel spin. But man, I could really tell I was coming out of the hole a lot quicker.

I am scheduled for a Dyno run tomorrow in State College, PA. The guys are fairly new to the whole dyno system and I would like to know how you guys typically run your cars on the dyno. I have never been to one. Do you just sample one gear? Or get it in drive and go through all the gears. Put it in D and let it shift into 3rd and then floor it? Give me some insight. The guy there said it was up to me. I want the most helpful and accurate data I can get. This will surely help with tuning. Provided the data is correct. As stated, these guys are new to the dyno. They just got is set up a few weeks ago.

Any pointers you guys can provide with be very helpful. Thanks.

 

Corky, would you mind emailing me you addy. I'd like to ask you some questions about your car and the addy listed here doesn't seem to work.

 

:cheers:

 

Jess

Sorry, didn't realize you were on street tires.

DR's or slicks will get that 60' time down.

Vic

 

Yeah an elevation of 3000 feet will make a big difference vs a sea level track, typically 3 mph give or take a hair.

What track were you racing at ? Keystone is listed at 1210 feet actual elevation, with mediocre air, the DA can be 2000+ft easily.

talk to you later
Beach

 

keystone is closer to 1300 ft it used to be a fairly fast track not like at sea level tracks but fast for the elevation used to be i said it was sold over the winter still has not opened up yet maybe this week or next and the new owner put down new asphalt and pad who nows how traction will be now :confused:

 

Beach...

The track I usually run at is Beaver Springs. I was asking about Keystone because that too would be within a reasonable driving distance from me ~2.5hrs.

Where did you get the information on the track elevations? Can you also let me know what the elevation of Numidia is. That is the track I am going to test this Saturday. Thanks.

Corkvette, Thanks for letting me know about Keystone. My dad raced there a while back and hated the finish area. He said there was a big dip that bucked you towards the cars roof violently. Maybe that was the reason for the revamp.

Can you let me know when it opens for sure. I would like to meet up with you and race.

Later.

 

Hi Ski,

Unfortunately, I don't think elevation is hurting you much.

Keystone = 1210 feet
Numidia = 972 feet
Beaver Springs = 642 feet

I've raced at a 300 foot track and a 900 foot track with little difference in et and mph... maybe 1/2 mph at the most.

Go to http://www.Whowon.com/racetracks.asp

When you click on a track, usually at the bottom of that page somewhere shows the track elevation. Its not a 100% accurate, but usually within a few hundred feet.

talk to you later
Beach

 

Hey Beach thanks!

No I think your right. Damn! There goes yet another excuse! :lol: I just can't get out from under this freakin rock.

I tried my dad's skinnie on the front. Perfect fit, just had to go get some new metric lugs. I will be running Saturday with them. I may even try a few different chips there too. I think I will bring my programmer.

Thanks again. Wonder why that Chamber of Commerce listed that area between 1800-2100 ft? What else is new. Another falsification of goverment documentation.

I'm getting pretty excited about my dyno today. I have the guy quoting me a 396 totally forged for this winter.

I will post the details of that in the tech section. I would like to hear your thoughts.

Thanks.
Jesse

 

3000' :eek: :eek:

Do you wear oxygen in the car when you race :confused: