Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

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I was able to run the car today at Texas Motorplex, but it sucked. They thought the wind was blowing too hard to run the 1/4, so they cut it down to 1/8-mile racing! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> The conditions were 88 degrees, 29.78 pressure, and 61% humidity. This calculates to a D.A. of 3,219' when using this calculator. FWIW, when I ran my 12.04 @ 111 MPH ( 7.64 @ 89 MPH in the 1/8) the D.A. calculated to -10' D.A. That gives you a good idea as to why the car isn't quicker. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
I made two passes and left. It wasn't worth sticking around.

RT: .569
60': 1.649
330': 4.824
1/8: 7.543
MPH: 90.04

The 60' above was launching from 2,000 RPM. I launched from 2,800 on the first pass, and it netted a 1.650 60'. The car was damn consistent considering it ran a 7.550 on the first pass. The car tipped the scales at 3,560# w/ the 4-pt. rollbar in place. I'm still trying to get over to Wolfe to have the 5th point installed. I won't be able to run the car down the 1/4 until the Super Chevy Show at TX Motorplex May 17-19. I'm going to pull a little weight out of the car, and I expect it to tip the scales right at 3,500# w/ me in it for the SCS. The conditions couldn't have been much worse; I was pleased to still run .1 quicker and gain 1 full MPH in the 1/8th with the air being so crappy. Had I been able to run the car in the 1/4, I would've expected high 11.8's/low 11.9's today. It would've been just enough to get me kicked out. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> The tech guy asked what I needed a bar for, and I told him it was for when I decided to make the car faster. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I guess he was expecting some stellar 13-second passes. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
I'm pleased with the setup. I picked up 50 RWHP on the dyno with the cam and converter swap, and the car ran .1 quicker in the 1/8-mile with the D.A. exceeding 3,200'. We'll see what the setup is good for in some good air next fall. All I care about at this point is consistency for brackets, and it doesn't have any problems with that!

<small>[ April 27, 2002, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: Trevor D ]</small>

Slow Z28

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just what i was waiting for!!! sucked that the conditions couldn't have been better for ya, but hey, it's still racing right? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> can't wait to see the times in a few weeks. hopefully you'll get the full potential out of the car next time around!!

Chris

RyanJ

now im REALLY glad i didnt drive out to denton this morning. or ennis. sorry fo the bad luck foo. soo enough the tracks will get hot and you'll be sticking like a *****...to bad itll be too hot to race.

Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

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Yeah, this front really killed the pressure, and it didn't move out fast enough to get it back up in time. Weather and time providing, I'm going to take the car to Kennedale on Wednesday to make some more 1/8-mile passes. This way I'll be able to try out a bunch of different launch techniques, along with suspension setups.
The car wasn't spinning any; both launches were with full traction. It's just the crappy weather and piggish weight that kept it from leaving like it should. Had I still been running the Vig 3200, there's no doubt that the car would've cut 60' times in the 1.7x range.
You're not lying that it's getting too hot! The conditions today are as bad as I'd personally want to race in, and they'll get much worse this summer. Super Chevy will most likely be unbearable. Last year it was 96 degrees with 65% humidity. <img border="0" alt="[barf]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_barf.gif" /> I need to get a damn 24' enclosed trailer w/ an a/c. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Jason99T/A

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Nice times Trevor for the crappy conditions! All our good air is gone too. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> I finally am making more power and have 4.56s/28" Hoosiers going on the car this week. Too bad it is 90* here in Baton Rouge. Oh well, it will be fun setting the car up to 60'. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

If you do get a 24' eclosed trailer w/ AC, I think I'll be making a trip to TX. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

AndUAndI

Congrats on the new best.

BTW, are you still running the 10-bolt?

Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jason99T/A:
<strong>If you do get a 24' eclosed trailer w/ AC, I think I'll be making a trip to TX. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LMAO! It'll be next year at the earliest if I bought an enclosed. It seems that we're a day late and a dollar short on getting our cars setup. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Is it October yet?

Pat - Yep, I'm still running the 10-bolt and plan on keeping it. I spent the big cash on a Strange 12-bolt for my T/A, only to have the spider gears break on me. I figure I can tear up a 10-bolt a lot cheaper than I can a 12-bolt. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Mine is a little noisy w/ the 3.73's and has been since they were installed, but knock on wood, it's held up just fine. Then again, I haven't really stressed it IMO with my 1.6 60' times. With as much racing as I do, I'm probably going to replace the carrier once a year. $99 can buy a take-out unit from SLP, and it'll be a good time to inspect everything and replace the bearings.

kent

I am sure with your past performance and excellent recommendations on the forum, you will achieve the times and ET's. With the additional 50 HP, your driving skills, and excellent weather conditions, I know new ET's are coming and I looking forward to you posting these new times. Bests wishes in your quest. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />

Mike Hoffpauir

DAMN, Great weather Trev!!
Did you see where ruquckr just ran in -1800 DA up north?
AHahha the south's hot summers are killing us!

Hey Jason99T/A lets go race!

Jason99T/A

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Mike Hoffpauir:
<strong>Hey Jason99T/A lets go race!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds good Mike. My car will be back to the track in a week or two. I'm changing cams again <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> , adding 4.56s, 28" slicks, a BMR tq arm, and a 3.5" driveshaft. I'm installing all of these in the next week or so. I can't wait to get racing again. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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Trevor,

Glad to see that you got to the track. Congrats on the new times. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

I hope to have my Hot Rod back by Super Chevy in Dallas. I hope you get some 1/4 mile times soon.

I need to know my goals for the fastest 2002 in the country. <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

Good luck Buddy! <img border="0" alt="[angel]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_angel.gif" />

Jason, You better have your Hot Rod up and running when I come pick up my Hot Rod up in a couple of weeks. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Coach 02 Z28 M6 Drag Racer <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
Mod's: Almost Finished <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

Ragtop 99

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Impressive to net a new best in such nasty weather. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

XTREMEZ28

Sounds good trevor!!! got the car back friday with the new pro-torque converter.. car feels pretty good... but it has been so long that i almost forgot what the car felt like!! but we will probably do the heads/cam sometime this week!! and ls1edit is on its way... when you coming down again?? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

StreetStalkerZ

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Nice to know you gained in the heat heh <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Thats right on with what im pulling in this heat the last couple of weeks at RRR. My 60fts. are a tad slower,1.68-1.66 range. Here is my run down of the 11.88s i have been pulling in the same weather conditions. 330 4.85,1/8th 7.55@90.70,1000ft. 9.89. You have high 11.80s on those runs.

Amarillo2

The weather must have been SUCK!! to set a new best in this car and still get sooo frustrated that you leave the track. Amarillo is going to have some night racing starting next month and we'll probably have some evenings where the temps get down to 50. OF course we are still at 3600 ft so it might not help much but you have a place to stay if you make the road trip. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

I got my engine out of the car all by myself this weekend and will start the P&P on the heads and ordering new parts this next week. I am going round and round about what cam to get and might call you in the next few weeks to get your imput.
Good luck with the setup!
Eric

Patrick G

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Outstanding gain Trevor. You da' <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" />

Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

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Thanks for the kind words guys; I appreciate it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Mike - Yeah, us Southerners lost our cool temps a LONG time ago! It's going to be in the low 90's tomorrow and Wednesday here in DFW. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> It makes me look forward to next fall for sure!

Scott - After looking at my old timeslips, I was guesstimating high 11.80's/low 11.90's, so thanks for verifying it for me. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> I'm going to get some weight out of the car for the upcoming SCS. If the weather is the same, I hope to nail down some low 11.80's. Do ya have any plans to go?

Coach - That would kick *** if your car was done by then! I want to see your car fly, and you'll definitely have the track prep for the SCS! They really spray the track down for the nitro coupes. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Keep me posted, and let me know if you are going to get the car back in time.

Eric - Between the altitude and lack of track prep at your local track, I wouldn't stand a chance. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I just made some time-only passes and called it a day. I'm not a big fan of 1/8-mile racing. Let me know how the setup comes together.

Tommy - I'm glad to hear that you finally have a working car again! It's been a while for ya. I don't know when I will be back in Lubbock with the car, but we'll definitely have to line 'em up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Let me know how the heads/cam install goes!

StreetStalkerZ

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What's the SCS??

Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

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sorry <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Super Chevy Show