Woke up this morning and checked HRP's racing schedule and saw that they had a National bracket racing event today <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> . I figured I'd head to the track to get some shakedown runs with the new motor during time trials, then head home to party.

Damn, I'm VERY happy I went!

Since I pulled 497 rwhp thru the SLP dual-dual catback, I was very curious about how the new setup would run thru the muffler. So, I just swapped off my WS6 wheels and put my Draglites/Slicks on and made a pass.

10.87 @ 125.33 (1.51 60')!

1/8 mile was 6.94 @ 98.79

Through the muffler, over a half tank of 93 Octane, full interior down to the floormats (and CD case <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> ). Raceweight on that run was 3680 lbs <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> ! Met some new people from this site out there, so they got to witness my quiet Formula do a quiet burnout, yank the front wheels about a foot, and proceed to knock down the 10.87 on my very first pass of the day. I was stoked! Never thought I'd run 10s in street trim with a simple tire swap.

Okay, that was fun. Time to move on. I removed the SLP muffler, removed the floormats, and uncapped both of my 2.5" cutouts. Raceweight is now 3626 lbs. Very next pass, I ran my best of the day:

10.67 @ 128.36 (1.49 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> 60')!!

1/8 mile was 6.83 @ 101.26

Narrowly beating the former M6 N/A record held by Jason Mangum and his 6-speed 422ci MTI T/A with a 10.69 ET (sorry Jason! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> )

Weather conditions: 78F, 30.11 inHg, 81% humidity
Density Altitude: + 1222 Feet

Then I ran a few more 10.7s with spinning 60' times in the 1.6X range. I figured I'd attempt some 10.50s so next I removed the passenger seat and rear seat (goodbye 62 lbs!) but only got in one pass before they shut down time trials. Spun really bad and ran another 10.74 with a crappy 1.65 60' time. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> . Greg video taped that pass though.

I'm still in shock that I ran two new best ETs to start off the afternoon, especially the ultra-quiet wheel pulling muffler 10.87, that was hillarious!

Next goal: First M6 to run 10s N/A on Drag Radials!

As Colonel would say, "now, its time to celebrate <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> "

Tony

 

Outstanding! Very impressive numbers!
You texas guys really amaze me!

Chuck

 

Congrats man! You be flying!! Get that pig down to around 3300 pounds raceweight <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Cheers,
Chris

<small>[ May 19, 2002, 07:46 AM: Message edited by: Chris ARE 360 ]</small>

 

Congrats Tony! <img border="0" alt="[Firebird]" title="" src="graemlins/formula.gif" />

Gordon

 

Congrats man, wish I coulda made it over to the track. Man just wait until you get some 10" wheels and some big meat on em. I bet your 60's get much more consistent!

 

Very impressive considering your weight and weather! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Looks like the extra power of the 434ci helped you off the line.

10s on drag radails through the exhaust would truly be badass. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

Justin

 

Congratulations Tony! Awesome numbers!

 

Hey Larry, don't be making fun of my "small" 10x26" slicks! I'm not bad enough for 28s <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Tony

 

Awesome Tony!! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

You can delete my other topic about you running 10's now!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

Damn Tony, that kicks ***. 10's on the first night out. With some winter weather, that car definately has 130 mph in it. Congrats bro..

Josh

 

WOW, that's just flyin'. Congratulations. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" />

That car of yours sounds awesome. When does the video come out for viewing?

 

Congrats young'un!

You went 11mph than our fastest local bolt'on M6'er as a comparison!!!!!!!

Thanks for the call from the track, I am very inspired now to run that number!

John
11.1na for now

 

Ahhh. two beers so far <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" />

I think I should keep my Racer X avatar. He is symbolic:

Racer X's car was also number 9
X = 10 in roman numerals. Get it? LOL!

I might go back to the track on Wednesday if I don't leave for offshore. Hopefully we can get some people with video camers out there! Roman, I'll try and get Greg (Fast4.8) to transfer my 10.7 pass to .mpeg for us. Hope he can do that!

Tony

 

Great runs Tony, your new motor sure lays down the power. 10.67 first time out is really great. How did the clutch and tranny hold up?

Mickey

 

Congrats Tony!!! <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> Take some hints from Fluffy here and lighten that thing up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
10.50's are in the bag make it challenging and go for a 30! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Wish I could have been there, MTI does it once again! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

 

Very nice Tony! 10.67 first time out is doing extremely well. Congrats! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

Mickey, I hotlapped the car 5 times in a row, when I got back around it was my turn again LOL! The Cartek clutch held up flawlessly, no complaints in that department. T56 made it home in one piece, this particular one has lived over a year now and still doesn't grind (I don't powershift it).

Leo, 10.50s was my original goal, but I think that one might be unchallenging. I'll work on 10.30s after a lite diet. We still need to dyno tune the car also, I was supposed to do it today but the track was calling my name. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

I know my goal of 10s NA on drag radials isn't going to be too difficult, I ran one 10.92 with a crappy 1.72 60' time today. EZ 60' to do on Nittos <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Tony

 

You punk!!! You had to do this while I was working. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Congrats <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> I might have a new camera for the next run. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

Here is another tidbit of info. I posted my results over on the Corvetteforum.com like usual, and one of their moderators locked the thread because I do not drive a Corvette.

<img border="0" alt="[bullshit]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_bs.gif" />

Tony <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />

 

Congrats Tony! You are a gear rowing **** <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Very impressive for a shake down run.

Dave