Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results!
12-30-2002, 04:50 PM
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! Back in Oct, my '02 SS 3.23's, stock dual-dual w/345hp lid, asp pulley, HPP3, FTRA, SLP lca's w/airbag, and the ET 8.5x15-26" Drags & stock converter= 12.82's, 1.92 sixtys,108.3 mph consistently. Hoping the SS 3600, LG Motorsports 2&3/4" Y Pipe w/2 cutouts will bang out some 12.0's for me this spring--if this snow ever melts! Best wishes Steve. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> WJ.
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2000SILVERTA:
<strong> Just for kicks, what were your other 60's on your other runs?
I am looking at maybe getting a TCI 4400ish stall. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">All over the place depending on how much I spun and how well I backpeddled trying to regain traction.
In no particular order...
1.81
1.71
1.76
1.70
1.69
Need more tire! <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks. Yep, more tire is definately in order.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2000SILVERTA:
<strong> Just for kicks, what were your other 60's on your other runs?
I am looking at maybe getting a TCI 4400ish stall. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">All over the place depending on how much I spun and how well I backpeddled trying to regain traction.
In no particular order...
1.81
1.71
1.76
1.70
1.69
Need more tire! <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks. Yep, more tire is definately in order.
12-30-2002, 05:17 PM
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! Yeah, it didn't help that the track was sandy either. The pits at this track are sand and grass. No pavement. ALOT of sand makes it's way onto the track from there.
12-30-2002, 05:34 PM
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by JNorris:
<strong> Stephen,
Congratulations on the great run. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Will you be at MMP this Friday?
John </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey, glad you stepped into this thread! <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
"12.0s are going to be tough even with the new mods without the help of some weight reduction or some great air."
"I agree with your numbers and agree that if everything falls into place the car can run 12.0x but it is not often that it all comes together at the same time."
"11s now…. It will be very hard to do. You will need great air, traction, a great converter, some weight reduction, a stiff tail wind, and luck! If you can cut a 1.57 60 and trap around 112.5mph then you will have it."
MMP this weekend? After those comments from a certain doubtful buddy of mine, I wouldn't miss it for ANYTHING! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Wanna place a little friendly wager that Project Stealth busts off some 11s Friday night? That 7.50 was with a DA of about 620 FT. It's a safe bet it'll be pretty negative Friday night. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
I may even strap on a set of ET Streets and disconnect the front swaybar just to make sure I can pull some 1.5 60s. <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Stephen,
Well it seems like I am eating a little crow! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="gr_emb.gif" />
However you did leave out the positive part of what I said.
"I agree with your numbers and agree that if everything falls into place the car can run 12.0x but it is not often that it all comes together at the same time. The DA for this past Friday was -1479 at 6pm and -1603 at 7pm those DA numbers will be hard to beat. However you do have a secret weapon… the “Colonel Factor” which is worth .1 - .2. If it can be done you will be the one to do it!"
I am not willing to wager on anything however I do not see 11.7s this Friday night in your full weight fbody with your existing mods. If you do it then the factory made a mistake and put a LS6 in your car! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
John
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by JNorris:
<strong> Stephen,
Congratulations on the great run. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Will you be at MMP this Friday?
John </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey, glad you stepped into this thread! <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
"12.0s are going to be tough even with the new mods without the help of some weight reduction or some great air."
"I agree with your numbers and agree that if everything falls into place the car can run 12.0x but it is not often that it all comes together at the same time."
"11s now…. It will be very hard to do. You will need great air, traction, a great converter, some weight reduction, a stiff tail wind, and luck! If you can cut a 1.57 60 and trap around 112.5mph then you will have it."
MMP this weekend? After those comments from a certain doubtful buddy of mine, I wouldn't miss it for ANYTHING! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Wanna place a little friendly wager that Project Stealth busts off some 11s Friday night? That 7.50 was with a DA of about 620 FT. It's a safe bet it'll be pretty negative Friday night. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
I may even strap on a set of ET Streets and disconnect the front swaybar just to make sure I can pull some 1.5 60s. <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Stephen,
Well it seems like I am eating a little crow! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="gr_emb.gif" />
However you did leave out the positive part of what I said.
"I agree with your numbers and agree that if everything falls into place the car can run 12.0x but it is not often that it all comes together at the same time. The DA for this past Friday was -1479 at 6pm and -1603 at 7pm those DA numbers will be hard to beat. However you do have a secret weapon… the “Colonel Factor” which is worth .1 - .2. If it can be done you will be the one to do it!"
I am not willing to wager on anything however I do not see 11.7s this Friday night in your full weight fbody with your existing mods. If you do it then the factory made a mistake and put a LS6 in your car! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
John
12-30-2002, 05:42 PM
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! Hmmm...11.7s in current form? How do you like your crow prepared? I hope to serve up a little more of it come Friday night. ET Streets are on order as of in the morning! No other mods except for LCA reloctors to help ensure stickage. <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! OK the only changes will be ET Streets and LCA relocation brackets.
Do you put the LCAs in the lowest level in the relocation brackets?
This will be my first track outing since the addition of a TR224, SFC, and LCA relocation brackets. <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />
What time are you going to be there?
I like my crow well done! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />
Do you put the LCAs in the lowest level in the relocation brackets?
This will be my first track outing since the addition of a TR224, SFC, and LCA relocation brackets. <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />
What time are you going to be there?
I like my crow well done! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />
12-30-2002, 07:09 PM
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! "Do you put the LCAs in the lowest level in the relocation brackets?"
Absolutely.
I plan to be there when the track opens since that's when it hooks best. 6:00 <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />
Absolutely.
I plan to be there when the track opens since that's when it hooks best. 6:00 <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! now, i wanna see you cut some 1.5s stock interal on nittos <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> course i had a vig 3200 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />
congrats on the new times, your car is def. going to fly with a real tire <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
congrats on the new times, your car is def. going to fly with a real tire <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! That's definitely doable. All I need is .03. Might just leave the DRs on and disconnect the front swaybar for this weekend. Not sure yet.
12-31-2002, 10:01 AM
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! Colonel,
Congrats on the great times. That car is amazingly quick for such mild mods. Must be like John said, "The Colonel Factor". <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
I finally got my Cutlass going again. This time it's a solid roller 409" sbc. Maybe we can hookup sometime next racing season.
Take Care,
Kevin
Congrats on the great times. That car is amazingly quick for such mild mods. Must be like John said, "The Colonel Factor". <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
I finally got my Cutlass going again. This time it's a solid roller 409" sbc. Maybe we can hookup sometime next racing season.
Take Care,
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12-31-2002, 10:35 AM
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! Heeeey, wassup K1? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> I thought you were still on vacation?
That's one hella fast Cutlass you got there. 7.38 in that grocery getter? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Yeah, I think we're gonna have to tie up sometime. Would be a good race.
I bet you aren't as surprised with that 1.62 as I was? Coming soon...traction! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
That's one hella fast Cutlass you got there. 7.38 in that grocery getter? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Yeah, I think we're gonna have to tie up sometime. Would be a good race.
I bet you aren't as surprised with that 1.62 as I was? Coming soon...traction! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! Hi Stephen,
I have to try your launching technique. I have the same tires as you, with drag bags and the best I can do is a 2.0 60' launching off idle with the ASR on. I'm going to start practicing your style next time at the track by stalling it to 2300 and briskly rolling into the throttle. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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I have to try your launching technique. I have the same tires as you, with drag bags and the best I can do is a 2.0 60' launching off idle with the ASR on. I'm going to start practicing your style next time at the track by stalling it to 2300 and briskly rolling into the throttle. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by pedaltothemetal:
<strong> Hi Stephen,
I have to try your launching technique. I have the same tires as you, with drag bags and the best I can do is a 2.0 60' launching off idle with the ASR on. I'm going to start practicing your style next time at the track by stalling it to 2300 and briskly rolling into the throttle. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Leo </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">turn ASR off!
<strong> Hi Stephen,
I have to try your launching technique. I have the same tires as you, with drag bags and the best I can do is a 2.0 60' launching off idle with the ASR on. I'm going to start practicing your style next time at the track by stalling it to 2300 and briskly rolling into the throttle. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Leo </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">turn ASR off!
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by DriveATransAm:
<strong> turn ASR off! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have to learn how to beat my ASR at the strip, and it's hard with a 427. So far my best times are with the ASR on even if the engine kicks off after the 60' and starts back up again. So I do have to practice with the ASR off using the stall and roll method Stephen is doing. I want 1.6 60's.
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<strong> turn ASR off! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have to learn how to beat my ASR at the strip, and it's hard with a 427. So far my best times are with the ASR on even if the engine kicks off after the 60' and starts back up again. So I do have to practice with the ASR off using the stall and roll method Stephen is doing. I want 1.6 60's.
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12-31-2002, 04:03 PM
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! EXCELLENT RESULTS! This is why we're adding the TCI converters to our transmission section of our web page. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Those are some great 60' times for a 3500 stall and stock internals. Once I get some new timeslips after the heads are bolted up, it will be time to swap to a tighter stall and bolt on a TNT kit. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> It's hard to beat the TCI converters for their performance and softer "hit" on the wallet. I'm anxious to try one out!
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! Colonel,
Yep, I'm still on vacation this week, but I have to keep up with what's going on in the LS1tech world. I'm really not that surprised with your great 60'...I think I predicted 1.63. 1.5s should be easy with some slicks. Your car would really perform with a TNT or NX 150 shot. I'm thinking mid 10s.
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Yep, I'm still on vacation this week, but I have to keep up with what's going on in the LS1tech world. I'm really not that surprised with your great 60'...I think I predicted 1.63. 1.5s should be easy with some slicks. Your car would really perform with a TNT or NX 150 shot. I'm thinking mid 10s.
Take Care,
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! whats this converter feel like on the street? how does it compare to say an ss3600? theyre a sweet deal for 500 bucks and they look to run quite well <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
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Re: Colonel's first TCI 3500 track results! Colonel,
I am glad to see you made it to the track. That is an awsome short time. K1 is right on 1.50's 60ft. I hope you enjoy the converter. <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" /> The next time you are around here give me a call. <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" /> I always enjoy meeting someone who likes cars as much as me.
I am glad to see you made it to the track. That is an awsome short time. K1 is right on 1.50's 60ft. I hope you enjoy the converter. <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" /> The next time you are around here give me a call. <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" /> I always enjoy meeting someone who likes cars as much as me.