My new drag toy. 93 lx coupe carbed LS1/th400. (pics)
06-19-2011, 01:23 PM
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Thanks guys.
The car is working really good with the trans fixed and the new 325/50 Hoosier drag radials. I went to IRP Friday and the car was working good. 1.37-1.42 60' and was running 10.01-10.10 @ 133 mph. I was #1 qualifier with a 10.012 in 10.0 index. On the first run the trans break failed to work causing me to jump out of the beams. I was really pissed.
The next day I went to Muncie drag way to find the problem. We found it after the first run and got it fixed right away.
I lined up for the first timed run and cut a .007 rt and it went 1.39 60' and 6.39@106. The trans break was fixed. So the next run I went red at .151 and cut a 1.34 60' and 6.412@106.96.
So I dial in at 6.39 and waited for elims. The air started to cool off as the rain was about to set in for the night.
First round, I went red at -.007 rt and cut a 1.319 60' and went 6.349@99.83 on the brakes.
I bout **** myself when I seen the slip. 1.319 60' is killer. I have not even began to tweak the shocks. Only the tires. They like about 14-16 psi. The real factor is the tires and once they were hooking I kept turning it up. I'm leaving at 4300 rpm's off the brake. I think it can do a little better with some fine tuning. This is N/A if some of you are wondering.
I need more practice at bracket racing. I was focused on cutting good lights at the index racing. It was a .400 pro tree. I had it going good. I cut a .029-.100 rt. Several .040-.066 rt's. I got that figured out. I guess it will come with time..
The car is working really good with the trans fixed and the new 325/50 Hoosier drag radials. I went to IRP Friday and the car was working good. 1.37-1.42 60' and was running 10.01-10.10 @ 133 mph. I was #1 qualifier with a 10.012 in 10.0 index. On the first run the trans break failed to work causing me to jump out of the beams. I was really pissed.
The next day I went to Muncie drag way to find the problem. We found it after the first run and got it fixed right away.
I lined up for the first timed run and cut a .007 rt and it went 1.39 60' and 6.39@106. The trans break was fixed. So the next run I went red at .151 and cut a 1.34 60' and 6.412@106.96.
So I dial in at 6.39 and waited for elims. The air started to cool off as the rain was about to set in for the night.
First round, I went red at -.007 rt and cut a 1.319 60' and went 6.349@99.83 on the brakes.
I bout **** myself when I seen the slip. 1.319 60' is killer. I have not even began to tweak the shocks. Only the tires. They like about 14-16 psi. The real factor is the tires and once they were hooking I kept turning it up. I'm leaving at 4300 rpm's off the brake. I think it can do a little better with some fine tuning. This is N/A if some of you are wondering.
I need more practice at bracket racing. I was focused on cutting good lights at the index racing. It was a .400 pro tree. I had it going good. I cut a .029-.100 rt. Several .040-.066 rt's. I got that figured out. I guess it will come with time..
07-12-2011, 10:39 PM
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Update time.
I have been out racing in the Lucas Oil, Friday Night Rage events here in Indy, in the 10.0 index class. They hold these races once a month.
The first one I got smoked on the tree every time. The second one I had the car dialed in and was the #1 qualifier with a 10.012 and in the first round the trans brake failed to work. It cost me the race.
So this past Friday I get dialed in with a 10.02 and was #2 or #3 qualifier and I made it through 3 rounds to the semi-finals before getting beat with a 10.009 to a 10.004. I had the guy on the light by a few thousand's and on the 60' but he pulled up on me about 1/8 and I thought we were gonna bust. I ran a 9.97 earlier. It was so close I couldn't tell who won til I seen the win light.
I was happy to make it that far..
The next day I load up and go to No Limit Raceway for there Ultimate Shootout. Another 10.0 index race on a .400 pro tree. It blew the tires off it on the first two passes. I took a few psi out of it and took 300 rpm's out of the two step(4000). It went 9.98 on a 1.34 60'.
Next pass went 10.008@133 on a 1.41 60'. That put me #2 on the qualifying list.
1st rd a guy broke and I got a free-b, I went 10.14 lifting early.
2nd rd caught a guy sleeping on the light and went 10.014@133 on a 1.43 60'.
3rd rd was my bye run. I used it to test the left lane out cause no one wanted it. So I knew if I didn't get choice that I would be in that lane. So I tested it out. 9.99@133 on a 1.42 60'.
4th rd, it was semi-finals, I got this old fella in a 66 deuce slow playing my ***. He got lane choice and as I said, he put me in the left lane. He say's were did you qualify, I told him #2. He said oh' take it easy on me lol lol. I have not been up here in a while. He smoked my *** on the tree by a tenth. I went 10.06@131 to his 10.10@123 lifting cause he had me by a half a car.
So I went from not making it a round to two semi finals back to back. I am heading in the right direction now! Bout dam time....
I will post a few pics I took at the No Limit race.
I have been bad about trying to get video. I will get some up soon.
I have been out racing in the Lucas Oil, Friday Night Rage events here in Indy, in the 10.0 index class. They hold these races once a month.
The first one I got smoked on the tree every time. The second one I had the car dialed in and was the #1 qualifier with a 10.012 and in the first round the trans brake failed to work. It cost me the race.
So this past Friday I get dialed in with a 10.02 and was #2 or #3 qualifier and I made it through 3 rounds to the semi-finals before getting beat with a 10.009 to a 10.004. I had the guy on the light by a few thousand's and on the 60' but he pulled up on me about 1/8 and I thought we were gonna bust. I ran a 9.97 earlier. It was so close I couldn't tell who won til I seen the win light.
I was happy to make it that far..
The next day I load up and go to No Limit Raceway for there Ultimate Shootout. Another 10.0 index race on a .400 pro tree. It blew the tires off it on the first two passes. I took a few psi out of it and took 300 rpm's out of the two step(4000). It went 9.98 on a 1.34 60'.
Next pass went 10.008@133 on a 1.41 60'. That put me #2 on the qualifying list.
1st rd a guy broke and I got a free-b, I went 10.14 lifting early.
2nd rd caught a guy sleeping on the light and went 10.014@133 on a 1.43 60'.
3rd rd was my bye run. I used it to test the left lane out cause no one wanted it. So I knew if I didn't get choice that I would be in that lane. So I tested it out. 9.99@133 on a 1.42 60'.
4th rd, it was semi-finals, I got this old fella in a 66 deuce slow playing my ***. He got lane choice and as I said, he put me in the left lane. He say's were did you qualify, I told him #2. He said oh' take it easy on me lol lol. I have not been up here in a while. He smoked my *** on the tree by a tenth. I went 10.06@131 to his 10.10@123 lifting cause he had me by a half a car.
So I went from not making it a round to two semi finals back to back. I am heading in the right direction now! Bout dam time....
I will post a few pics I took at the No Limit race.
I have been bad about trying to get video. I will get some up soon.
07-12-2011, 10:50 PM
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That's so ******* awesome man!! Congrats on gettin' it done and going rounds!! A WIN is right around the corner for you! You should pm me when you're gonna be at 41 and i'll try to get there to spectate! I've had nothing but headaches with my cars makeover and it's really gotten on my nerves now. Every time i turn a corner, something else is off and stops progress! I'm selling everything i aquired for the turbo build as i'm still looking for work but picked up a n2o kit and some accessories for it so eventually, i'll find a way to get into the 9's either this year or next. I'm just hoping for a 10.5x after taking out about 250 #'s and adding a ram air setup from my previous 10.86/123mph best on my 4th pass with the car. Wish you were closer so i could get some expert help dialing in the nitrous but maybe i'll run into you at 41 once all is said and done. Just wish this thing wasn't such a pig weight wise!
Anywho, again, BIG CONGRATS!!!
Anywho, again, BIG CONGRATS!!!
07-15-2011, 11:05 PM
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Thanks Dave. The car is a blast to drive. It is dead on now. I will be going to one of the ultimate shootout's next month. I will try to keep you in mind.
07-15-2011, 11:09 PM
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It looks like the rear tires needed more air. I lowered them to 12 psi in an attempt to get it to hook. The track was 140 degree's.
The first pass after setting the tires to 12 psi it cut a 1.34 60'. So it is work good but the tires do not look right or safe in this picture.
The first pass after setting the tires to 12 psi it cut a 1.34 60'. So it is work good but the tires do not look right or safe in this picture.
07-16-2011, 12:40 AM
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I was at the shoot out and watched you, car is running pretty good. I think that the tires look OK, you where hooking up perfect on that not so prepped track
I wish you would have been at the trailer when I came by to meet you, maybe next time...
I wish you would have been at the trailer when I came by to meet you, maybe next time...
07-16-2011, 08:13 PM
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I'm going to go to another one next month. If you are there stop bye.
10-10-2011, 06:30 AM
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Lookin forward to seein you at NLR next year as i plan to take part in some bracket racing. Finally getting my car closer to where i want it to run the 10.0 index NA. Needs a bit of weight taken out and a little more power but thats what i'll be looking for over the winter. Hope you post up with how you've progressed soon.
11-29-2011, 04:12 PM
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Very nice job on the car. I would love to be able to finish my nova with all the drag brakes and make every thing pretty but I can't keep both cars in top condition . I like my trans am to much to get rid of it so the nova will be sold after I put the engine back in.
12-17-2011, 12:12 AM
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Thanks man. The car is put up for the winter. I don't plan on making any changes this winter (that is the first) but I do want to wire the n2o controller back in the car.
The motor is going on four years old right now(the bottom end) and the top end is two years old this next season. I believe the motor will be fine.
So no changes for me.
The motor is going on four years old right now(the bottom end) and the top end is two years old this next season. I believe the motor will be fine.
So no changes for me.