BrianSF-GA

I couldn't agree with you more on everything. Also, I heard that Paradise was "uphill" and was actually 630' with the time and speed being corrected. Obviously, it IS uphill hence rolling back out of the beems with my M6 so there is no reason not to believe the trap speeds are high. Thanks for the compliment by the way. I am thinking about heading to Brainerd Optimist next time.

BrianSF-GA

Consider this added to my mods before my next trip.

BrianSF-GA

Thanks!

Nope, rims are not screwed .... I wanted to be sure I needed to before drilling a new set of RT-S's. I marked and checked, but no spinning. I did have these mounted with the "Dawn trick" on the bead and coated the complete inside and so far are holding 18# since Sunday. Keep in mind that I rarely got them properly heated and didn't get the pressure down enough to hook them. Maybe the next time out I will find that I WILL have to screw them afterall.


By the way, I didn't receive a PM from you.

TravisMcGill2000

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Yea it diff up hill. Brainard is were i do most of my racing. Its a lot better track. Next time i see you i will introduce my self. Also like alan said steele is the best track in out area. May wana give it a shot.

alan2000T/A

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that's because he sent it to me! But i think its been corrected.

On rim screws...being the owner of the same wheels myself...once you air down and hook they will spin. However, i'd start with screwing the inside only maybe even 5 rim screws in line w/ each lug. I think i have plenty i will give you once you get there. Inside only drilled usually stops the tire movement on our power levels. Get 600+ and all out drill is necessary...my opinion only.

BrianSF-GA

Yea definitely introduce yourself .... hell, you can't miss the bright red H2. We met another forum member at Paradise last weekend.

By the way, does Brainerd have open track between rounds on their normal race Sunday?

BrianSF-GA

I was afraid I would hear I would have to screw them. If they hook next time and spin on the wheels, I might as well follow Weld's procedures .... 8 screws each side for 1/8-mile times 6.51 - 7.50.

TravisMcGill2000

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Brain brainard usally has tnt on friday nites and races on sat. I only go a friday nites. So im not sure how it works on sat.

TravisMcGill2000

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Not tryin to jack your thread but alan how much longer till you hit the track again. Im curious on what kind of times your gona throw down.

BrianSF-GA

Brainerd is 1-1/2 hours from Cartersville. If I was loaded, ready to go the night before and drove into the office, I could be there about 6:30. Hmmmm, that would make for a long night, but it might be doable.

Is there a TnT every Friday night weather pending? Have they started already? I have been to their new website, but no new schedule as of yet.

BrianSF-GA

No problem. Alan, are you sure you are going to wait to rebuild?

TravisMcGill2000

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They havent started yet this season. I heard they are opening at the end of the month. They do run every friday nite and start at 7.

BrianSF-GA

GoPro videos are clipped and I added three views to the first post ... bump to the top!

STOCK12SECZ

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Great looking car man. 10's will be no problem. Quick question. Why the Vindicator cam and just Trickflow 215's on a 402?

Sounds very similar to my up

BrianSF-GA

Thanks. The cam package, FAST/NW & TFS215's were on the original LS1 and were transferred to the 402. I wish I had the budget to go to a TFS235 or even a rectangular port setup, but it is pretty strong as is ... 497 rwt at 4,650-4,750 rpm and 508 rwhp at 5,710-6,150 dropping to 470 rwhp at 6,800 rpm. The TFS215's actually flow 266.1/321.8 cc's at 0.600" ... not too, too bad.

alan2000T/A

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Well...there's a lot more to it than most know. I've had other problems with the car actually. The motor is actually on a stand right now and the trans is under my work table. My goal is to not rebuild until i can rid myself of the PCM Chip specific to 93s and would really like to rid myself of the opti spark altogether. I have heavily considered LSX conversion but haven't made any decisions. For now it all sits quietly in my garage...in my way! If staying LTX which is the easiest thing to do, i'd really like to do the EFI Connection 24x harness LSX PCM conversion...but have spent all the cash i can for a while. So it rests...

alan2000T/A

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Brian,
we've all been there man, but after watching the vids...seat time has you 1/2 second plus as is! the 6 speed just becomes part of your own body after about 30 passes! That car is bad and its just a matter of time before its breakin' necks and cashin' checks

BrianSF-GA

Time and money will tell .... Uncle Sam will have his hand out in about a month, so it will be several weeks before I can get back out there.

WheelsUp84z

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2 step and line lock are a 6 speed racers best friend. With 1/8 mile trap speeds like that, you'll be in the 6's soon. My formula was trapping 102-103 with 6.8x 1/8 mile times. 60 fts were low to mid 1.5's. I was on the same tires and gear.

BrianSF-GA

I knew they would be my best friends before I even hit the track, but I wanted to at least get it there even though it wasn't completely prepared. With some decent burnouts and consistant rpm launches with the roll control and 2-step, I am confident 6's are in it. Thanks for the comments and you have a quick ride yourself.