Wooohoooo another six speed in the 10s
Wooohoooo another six speed in the 10s first and only run of the night.
60'....1.677
1/8....7.062
MPH....100.76
1/4....10.919
MPH....128.08
I was using the Nitrogen push system for the Nos and it worked great but I forgot to leave the Nitrogen bottle open for the run. I did dial up 1200 psi before hand but it was down to 900 by the end of the run. I was also ALL over the track..tire pressure was wayyyy to low. Its got alot more in it as it sits. I just need to learn to operate everything better...from driving to burnout to just getting things right with the car and eliminating stupid mistakes like the nitrogen bottle. But Im happy as hell. Its my first ten second slip and I had a grin from ear to ear.
Car is a 99 SS with an ARE 383 mostly bore LQ4 built for Nos with a 140 dry shot. Stock tranny, CAR-SPEC clutch, Stock rear with stock 3.42s. Stock suspension, Stock MAF, raceweight aprrox 3450 lbs. <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
60'....1.677
1/8....7.062
MPH....100.76
1/4....10.919
MPH....128.08
I was using the Nitrogen push system for the Nos and it worked great but I forgot to leave the Nitrogen bottle open for the run. I did dial up 1200 psi before hand but it was down to 900 by the end of the run. I was also ALL over the track..tire pressure was wayyyy to low. Its got alot more in it as it sits. I just need to learn to operate everything better...from driving to burnout to just getting things right with the car and eliminating stupid mistakes like the nitrogen bottle. But Im happy as hell. Its my first ten second slip and I had a grin from ear to ear.
Car is a 99 SS with an ARE 383 mostly bore LQ4 built for Nos with a 140 dry shot. Stock tranny, CAR-SPEC clutch, Stock rear with stock 3.42s. Stock suspension, Stock MAF, raceweight aprrox 3450 lbs. <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
Re: Wooohoooo another six speed in the 10s Congrats on the 10s! I hope to be joining you soon. Maybe if the car runs well tomorrow? Do you ever run the car on motor alone? How much is that nitrous helping you? Is it really a 140 shot? Seems like less maybe.
Tony
Tony
Re: Wooohoooo another six speed in the 10s Tony....on the dyno...the nitrous shows up well. On the track....with the stock suspension and wheels etc it is not a huge gain. I have made one motor pass...it was an 11.6 at 119 or so and I was expecting to spray on that pass so the launch rpm was a little lower. I know I really wont see great times from Nos until the rest of the equation is in place(suspension, 12 bolt, weight)...I just wanted a ten for now. And Im happy as hell. I am even more happy to row the gears to do it. It sure aint easy! I need more practice! <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0">
Re: Wooohoooo another six speed in the 10s I witnessed the run.. If he could have went straight down the track he would have run a 10.5 at 130plus.. That car was all over the place.. It even looked like he had to back off a little.. Good Job Al..
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Re: Wooohoooo another six speed in the 10s Congratulations on the run. It is nice to see the rewards for your labor. <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> Keep us informed on future runs.
Re: Wooohoooo another six speed in the 10s Congrats on the Nice run! 10's are awesome no matter how you get there. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
I'm also impressed w/ the 1.6's on the stock rear! However, Tick-tock-tick-tock..... <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
I'm also impressed w/ the 1.6's on the stock rear! However, Tick-tock-tick-tock..... <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Re: Wooohoooo another six speed in the 10s AL,
Nice times. It looks like your hybrid clutch is doing well.
I would bet that your handling problem is due to the bias rear/radial front combo. When I ran the ET streets with any kind of radial (skinny or street) up front, the car was very loose on the launch, every shift and at the end of the track. Going to a bias ply fron eliminated that problem.
Good work! <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Mark
Nice times. It looks like your hybrid clutch is doing well.
I would bet that your handling problem is due to the bias rear/radial front combo. When I ran the ET streets with any kind of radial (skinny or street) up front, the car was very loose on the launch, every shift and at the end of the track. Going to a bias ply fron eliminated that problem.
Good work! <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Mark
Re: Wooohoooo another six speed in the 10s if what Vince says is correct, you need to start doing the suspension and drivetrain mods now. Probably alot of potential left in that setup! Mark is also correct, having the two different tire setups on a fast car is kinda spooky! My ET Streets were scary on the big end of the track, my Hoosier slicks are much more stable feeling though. The Hoosiers have stiffer sidewalls.
front runners also help the car to feel more stable believe it or not. They don't wander around as much as wide tires.
Tony
front runners also help the car to feel more stable believe it or not. They don't wander around as much as wide tires.
Tony
Re: Wooohoooo another six speed in the 10s Yes...i wont go back to the track until I get some suspension and actually set up the car right. I am learning alot right now so thanks for the input. I am learning at this level its alot of little things that add up to lower ETs. I need to start doing the little things now.
PSJ....The clutch is doing just fine...on that 1.677 I was spinning like mad and I dumped the clutch at 4800 rpm and sprayed immediately.
PSJ....The clutch is doing just fine...on that 1.677 I was spinning like mad and I dumped the clutch at 4800 rpm and sprayed immediately.