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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 12:52 AM
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last yr i ran a best of 7.52et 95mph 1/8th (428rwhp)

since then i have installed a cam, bumped up my shot, and had the car tuned for the mods. (507 rwhp)

i took the car to the track tonight, expecting to set a new personal best. that didn't happen. WTF?

i ran a 7.52et at 98mph my 60ft was a little worse/ 1.83 vs (1.65 last yr best)

any ideas why 80 rwhp didn't show any results at the track? nothing else has changed/ same clutch,tires,weight etc...

i hate that i spent all that money, and no results!!! but on the other hand, the car feels alot stronger on the street. but feeling stronger/not faster doesn't do any good.

i need some ideas, could my clutch be slipping just enough to make a difference, but not really be able to feel it slipping?

help, any and all ideas and/or suggestions will be appreciated
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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well the 60ft was up that could be why.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 02:44 AM
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You gained 3mph w/a worse 60ft. that is improvement. Is the new power in the upper rpms? Maybe the car needed more straight away to shine?
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jtsta02

my 60ft was a little worse/ 1.83 vs (1.65 last yr best)
Your answer is right there.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Firehawk441
Your answer is right there.
yeah that .2 in the 60 alone is worth almost .4 at the stripe, if you make more power and can put it to the ground, expect a quicker 60ft than your previous best which in turn will be even quicker. I forsee a 6.9x or better if you can dip in the 1.5x 60 ft
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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thanks for all the input.

i was wondering how the 60ft translated into et. i guess i need to work on getting my 60ft down.

time for a 9 in. rear!!!!! lol i know, i know, i'm on borrowed time, and really amazed that the stock 10 bolt has lasted this long.!!!

i was hoping for a low 7, and was a little let down last night.
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