The Cartel

iTrader: (1)

looks great! hope it gets that 60' down!

SwampWS6

iTrader: (7)

I have the same setup but with the blue hypercoils (137lbs). How is going transverse bottom mount more beneficial than the stock style? Obviously mine mount in the stock position....

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

The lower transverse allows you to run a bearing on the bottom. So it'll keep binding down to 0 and let the rearend travel more freely so that would be the benefits of it.

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

SwampWS6, nice sign pic! Just took one of my car last night, lol.

BlackSS4thgen

Nice job on the 8 second pass. Its going way faster next season!

Launch

Good job man. I too have been following this build with respect. 8.8's is flying! You are making me want to put a turbo on mine as much as I keep saying I will keep it n/a

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

Did you get your final weight?

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

Pretty much the same as before, 3100 race weight.

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

That's heavier than I thought, but mine was a pig, 3600 race weight lol

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

Yea I'm not sure where all he weight is, pisses me off.

JL ws-6

iTrader: (50)

That friggin intercooler probably weighs as much as an a2w unit and it's hanging way out there.

SwampWS6

iTrader: (7)

Seems like thats a good benefit to have. I think thats something I need add later this year.

That pic is bad *** bro. I love that hood!

Uneverknow

iTrader: (1)

Just read this whole thread! Great job, I'm building my turbo drag car now. What about getting ride of the glass windows?! I know it's street too but..

Firebirdmuscle

iTrader: (16)

Awesome build thread and great job on the 8 second pass. I am surprised your car is around 3100 raceweight. And I like how you kept the stock glass in with the cowl removal. Something I'm looking into but I would like a tab or something to keep the cowl panel up there. Shooting you a pm for a few other questions.

The Postman

iTrader: (44)

Just read all 52 pages of this in one sitting, saved so many pics, and have so many new ideas now after seeing your build.

Congrats on the 8 second pass, car turned out amazing, brother.

01ssreda4

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Had to catch up on this one, its been a while. Quick question, launching, foot brake, trans brake, trans brake with two step? Can you explain the differences between how these effect 60ft time and building boost off the line?

speedtigger

iTrader: (16)

I know this question was not directed toward me, but I have some insight to share.

1.) The trans-brake will hold way more power than the foot-brake will.
2.) You don't have to worry about creeping in the beams on a trans-brake.
3.) Your rear suspension will work better than foot brake as the suspension will start out at rest and not heavily loaded. This lets the rear suspension drive the tires into the ground much better when the brake is released. Also, some cars (like mine) lift the front suspension when foot braked, so you lose some suspension travel and can hurt the weight transfer on launch.

My car is about 4 hundredths faster in the 60 on the trans-brake than on the foot-brake and I am not even turbo.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

All good points, make sense, and I know each combo is different especially when boost is involved. The trans brake part makes obvious sense but I've been wondering why auto cars need 2 steps? Which is what made me ask the question since it sounded like he was on it pretty hard on one of the videos.

speedtigger

iTrader: (16)

The two step allows you to control launch RPM consistently from pass to pass. Also, some cars make so much power that they will create too much heat or do damage if not limited by the two-step while on the brake.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

Interesting....I'm still learning this turbo business.