It was really hot but...
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It was really hot but... Went to an all Pontiac event today at Maple Grove here in PA. The weather was horrible. 94 degrees, 72% RH, 30.02 Baro. Weather guys, what's the DA and elevation at Maple?
I expected the car to run it's normal 10.0 - 10.1's which it normally does at this track and weather conditions. First pass of the trailer the car went a 9.893 @ 135.65! All I did since Bowling Green was went with a new converter from T.C.S. (thanks Derek!) and re-build the broken tranny. The weight is still at 3223 where is was at BG. The new converter is a little tighter down low so my 60's were in the 1.37's (usually 1.33's) but it really pulls hard up top. During the launches, the car did not pull the wheels at all. These passes where foot braking, no t-brake.
There were a whole string of break downs and delays but the second pass yielded a 9.893 (yes exact same ET) @ 135.96.
Before we could get to eliminations, someone hit a utility pole outside of the track and knocked the power out. One delay after another along with the oppressive heat and we decided to pack it in.
Funny thing is that I usually run 0.2 and 2 MPH faster at Cecil on any given day. I can't wait for fall weather.
Hey Wade, you guys build one hell of an engine!
I expected the car to run it's normal 10.0 - 10.1's which it normally does at this track and weather conditions. First pass of the trailer the car went a 9.893 @ 135.65! All I did since Bowling Green was went with a new converter from T.C.S. (thanks Derek!) and re-build the broken tranny. The weight is still at 3223 where is was at BG. The new converter is a little tighter down low so my 60's were in the 1.37's (usually 1.33's) but it really pulls hard up top. During the launches, the car did not pull the wheels at all. These passes where foot braking, no t-brake.
There were a whole string of break downs and delays but the second pass yielded a 9.893 (yes exact same ET) @ 135.96.
Before we could get to eliminations, someone hit a utility pole outside of the track and knocked the power out. One delay after another along with the oppressive heat and we decided to pack it in.
Funny thing is that I usually run 0.2 and 2 MPH faster at Cecil on any given day. I can't wait for fall weather.
Hey Wade, you guys build one hell of an engine!
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Re: It was really hot but... Cool,Mikey good to see your running strong.Once Wade and crew finish my 422 I will get to go out and have some fun too.In the fall weather you should get a new best. 
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Re: It was really hot but... Way to go Mikey good numbers in the heat ..I'll vouch for TCS to 
they make killer converters...can't wait to try mine 
the other one was bad@ss as it was .... Mikey better start indexing the plugs, I'll be out in a week or so. 
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Re: It was really hot but... 3273 ft. including Maple's 548 ft. elevation. Congrats Mikey, I used the 94 deg. even thought the track temp. had to be well above that where the air enters the air filter. When you watch the NHRA events they always give air temp and track temp. Yesterday the Seattle NHRA event had a 78 deg. air temp. and a ~110 deg. track temp when the sun was shining. I think they use track temp. to calculate DA but I'm not sure. Maybe there track temp. is actually about a foot above the actual tarmac. I'm sure when the sun is out the actual track surface at the start line gets very hot.
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Re: It was really hot but...
Your car is running GOOOOD Mikey. Awesome man.
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Re: It was really hot but...
Your car is running GOOOOD Mikey. Awesome man.
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Might have to put your M6 back in because I wont know what to do with that weird shifter. On The Tree
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Re: It was really hot but... 9.65@138+ corrected
Mikey, are you running at the muscle car nats 8/23 and 8/24 at the Grove? There is a class for stock chassis NA cars up to ~530 ci. It's the Pro Stock class. Check out this link. www.fasteststreetcar.com
Mikey, are you running at the muscle car nats 8/23 and 8/24 at the Grove? There is a class for stock chassis NA cars up to ~530 ci. It's the Pro Stock class. Check out this link. www.fasteststreetcar.com
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Re: It was really hot but... Here's a description of the class:
TCI FAST Pro Stock is a naturally aspirated class designed for 1950 & newer American production cars and trucks that are equipped with stock-type chassis and 10.6" wide tires. Pro Stock entries are permitted small block and big block engines up to and including a maximum of 525 ci (depending on combination). Pro Stock permits a variety of race-proven modifications and performance enhancements on stock bodied, stock appearing vehicles. Suspension is restricted to stock-type or ladder bars.
TCI FAST Pro Stock is a naturally aspirated class designed for 1950 & newer American production cars and trucks that are equipped with stock-type chassis and 10.6" wide tires. Pro Stock entries are permitted small block and big block engines up to and including a maximum of 525 ci (depending on combination). Pro Stock permits a variety of race-proven modifications and performance enhancements on stock bodied, stock appearing vehicles. Suspension is restricted to stock-type or ladder bars.
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