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Old 11-14-2007, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by calongo_SS
I would be more worried about the trap speed than anything. That car is not putting anywhere near 600 hp to the wheels @ 118 mph. My 3700 lb pig trapped 126 with an auto with less power. Sure the suspension & tires will drop your et, but it's not gonna do much of anything to your trap speed.
Thats why im forecasting massive knock retard
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I hihgly doubt that wheel hop is causing knock retard. The knock sensors are tuned to a specific frequency, it would be a crazy coincidence if wheel hop was producing something that the knock sensors would pick up.
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Originally Posted by calongo_SS
I hihgly doubt that wheel hop is causing knock retard. The knock sensors are tuned to a specific frequency, it would be a crazy coincidence if wheel hop was producing something that the knock sensors would pick up.
cleaned/rebuilt nitrous system. replaced N solenoid and installed a plate.. test runs = WOW.. power is back! There had to be some obstruction(s) in the system..Going to tuner this weekend to check AFR with new plate , and will log at the track Sat or Sunday.. Will try the ET streets.. looking for QA1 shocks
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tracked again this weekend.. 01'WS6 noticed the weak purge.. checked both bottles.. lots of air..not much juice.. he can post the logs of initial motor pass




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