WS6TransAm01

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CARTEK installed their new clutch design in my car a few weeks ago and last night I went to test it out at Atco. The clutch felt awesome, the results were promising [10.53 @ 130+ with a 1.42 60'] so I figured it would be worth it to call out of work and go to E-Town tonight.

The car was spinning off the line, but with enough tire I guess even with spin you can pull a decent 60' The 60's were still not what I wanted, and nowhere near my best 60's but the car still performed.

First pass off the street after swapping to slicks from street tires:

5900rpm launch [very low for me]
60'......1.460
1/8......6.703
MPH....102.17
1/4......10.496
MPH.....130.43

First pass and a new best? Tis was going to be a good night.

After a 10.50 and a 10.51 with even crappier 60's I figured out the launch sweet spot for the current track conditions.

4th pass was as fallows:
60'......1.445
1/8......6.674
MPH....102.61
1/4......10.457
MPH.....130.90

5th pass was the best, and gave me a chubby when I saw the slip
60'......1.452
330'.....4.282
1/8......6.652
MPH.....103.51
1000'....8.696
1/4......10.417
MPH.....131.15

Don't forget it still a stock 6speed with stock rods, stock pistons, stock crank. Its a stock bottom end with a bolt on set of heads and a cam that anyone can call CARTEK and get.

My ultimate goal for this set up was a 10.39 and I think just based on the crappyness of tonights 60's its very possible. I just have to get my 60's back into the 1.40-1.42 range and I am golden!

I know I have said this a million times, but;
I can not thank CARTEK enough. Over the years they have been awesome friends and the best shop I could have ever asked for. They have build me one hell of a setup.

Thank You Dave
Thank You Julio
Thank You Mike
Thank You Roy
Thank You Rich

Hell even thank you Julian for answering the phone and taking such wonderful messages!

CARTEK is the best. If I had the cash I would hire a few chicks to polish each of their *****! I cant thank you guys enough! I love this set up.

Jersey_TA

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Holy crap. Nice runs Alex!!!! Congrats on the new best.

WS6TransAm01

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Thanks Rob!

And the best part was that after the night was over, I pus my street tires back on and the GF and I took the car to Applebee's where she bought me a Guiness to celebrate! LOL

scottywheels

awesome runs alex congrats bro......

Kenny H

Thats badass!!

Tekhombre

Nice driving Alex.

My 04 Goat

Nice runs.. I met you and seen your car run last year at E-town...
Had my car at Cartek at the begining of the month for there 2x cam and a clutch.. They do great work.
Ben

LS1LT1

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Gettin' there bro, 3s could be just around the corner now.

Durien

congrats alex!

DannoWS6

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Congrats, Cartek builds some wild 346's. Awesome.

aliwantsnss

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Alex, awesome job! I guess you wore your lucky Ferrari hat.

JS

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A good combo,decent da,your skinny butt and u can row with the best of them..
VERY IMPRESSIVE Alex.....

WS6TransAm01

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No I did not.. I did not want to get it dirty. But maybe Kimi's win in Australia last Sunday gave me some inspiration! LOL

WS6TransAm01

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Thanks JS. I guess with Drag Racing and Horse Racing being skinny is a good thing. LOL

Thanks a lot guys for the kind words! I can't wait to hit the track again for my 10.39! That would ROCK!

aliwantsnss

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Yes! On rental days I am the horse owner, and you are the jockey. Perfectly logical!

Mr. B

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Alex,

Congrats.. did George race with the Vette?

I wanted to come down to E-Town but had to drop my hood off to get fixed.

WS6TransAm01

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George did run, but Ill leave it up to him to talk about it.

Quick Time

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Nice times Alex hope you can better your times this saturday at our EFI Event.

WS6TransAm01

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It will be warmer and a chance of rain. But new best or not if the weather holds out I want to run the event.

2MCHPWR

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sweetness. congrats.