Terry Burger

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I've changed a lot on the car recently so here is a rundown of its current trim:

The engine is an MMS 396 "all bore", 229 cam, LS6 heads, TTS headers, currently 476rwhp/455rwtq. The drivetrain includes an MMS "stage 1" 4L60E, 9.5" TCI 4000rpm stall, and a stock rear with 4.10s.

I've also made quite a few changes to the car itself. I put all the seats back in, power steering on, quiet exhaust system on, dsl, etc. All in all I added around 120# back to the car (for a raceweight of 3340#).

Before I go on I must say I'm really impressed with this TCI stall. It's so much nicer around town than my old ST3800 or TP4400. I used to hit 3500rpm pulling away from a light with the TP, now with the TCI I only hit 2400rpm. The stall feels as streetable as a PI2800/PYE3400. At first I was worried it was too tight and I wouldn't 60' well, but was really surprised at the track. No clutch shudder or lockup problems either. Great performance for a great price.

Anyway I've been driving and enjoying the car lately so I decided to throw the slicks in the trunk and head down to Irwindale for some TNT action. I was running in street trim (ps, extra 120#, 2.5" cutouts, 91 octane) so my hopes weren't _too_ high.

My best 1/8th pass of the night was 6.876@99.74, 1.519 60'. On another pass I had a 1.50 60'. Both were with a slight amount of spin. Right now I'm flashing to 3900rpm off the line with a shift ext of 5300rpm. After some more TNT passes I think I'm going to have Kevin@TCI up the stall ~500rpm. That should be enough to get me in the high 1.3s in race trim and still keep it really tight on the street.

Anyway the car is running great, still no sign of any leaks (coolant or otherwise), and for once the tranny is shifting at a reasonable RPM (6700). More changes and new times coming soon. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Fenris Ulf

Good runs Terry, glad to see things are working out with your new motor. What changes resulted in power dropping down into the 470 rwhp range, was it the powersteering and quiet exhaust that did it?

ROBS SS

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yeah the car looked pretty good tonight, i got a few good pics of your car leaving!....I think next week ill bring mine back out and begin my license runs!

<small>[ October 11, 2002, 01:12 AM: Message edited by: ROBS SS ]</small>

Terry Burger

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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">
Good runs Terry, glad to see things are working out with your new motor. What changes resulted in power dropping down into the 470 rwhp range, was it the powersteering and quiet exhaust that did it?
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm not really sure where the 20hp went. The exhaust was unchanged but I had my PS on, the stealth airlid on, lower tire pressure, and a freshly rebuilt tranny. I'm hoping the tranny is just tight. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

CHRISPY

Congrats!! Nice times!
Chris

Bout'ItZ28

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nice!! what rpm were u launching your tci converter at

The Juggernaut

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I was just going to start a thread-
'What the Hell happened to Terry Burger?'

Nice to see you back in action.

P.S.- I stole that 20 RWHP when you were sleeping. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

JS

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Terrys correct,Should be for a 10.79@127 at that weight and 10.40's should doable in race trim.

Sounds good..

JS

BADZ

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congrats Terry!!!!!

<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

JP98SS

Looking good Terry. Once again you are out racing while my car is in the shop...

<small>[ October 12, 2002, 12:09 AM: Message edited by: JP98SS ]</small>

Linear Velocity

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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 JP98SS:
<strong>Looking good Terry. Ocne again you are out racing while my car is in the shop...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">JP I thought your motor was all ready, I heard you were going to the track soon what happend?! Anyway good luck with the motor and we can go head to head!

<small>[ October 11, 2002, 08:23 PM: Message edited by: Silver Surfer ]</small>

W8N2SQZ

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Terry,
Nice times. How is the track prep at Irwindale? I have been thinking about going there.

Thanks
Glenn

Pro Stock John

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What do you think those #'s work out to, 10.8's or better?

My Yank 4400TPE that Col used to run is about a 4000 in my car and the car is extremely streetable too.

Terry Burger

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Track Prep is good there! I was launching the TCI off idle. Historically based a 6.87 1/8th on my car should be a 10.78, but who knows. My goal is 10.40 in race trim with this setup, 9.99 once I go to a big solid roller.

Skelton

Good baseline runs! My bird runs 6.80's also. On a 100 shot <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

ls1fun2

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Terry Burger:
<strong>My goal is 10.40 in race trim with this setup, 9.99 once I go to a big solid roller.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hmmm...how long will that 4L60E last? Are you going to try the 9.99 with it?

Terry Burger

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Not sure on the 4L60E, but I probably won't rebuild it again if it fails. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

GeorgeC

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Terry Burger:
<strong>Not sure on the 4L60E, but I probably won't rebuild it again if it fails. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I think you mean when it fails... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

I have a powerglide I'll sell ya! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Ragtop 99

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sounds pretty good.