project tin can shootin for 9's
Well, for all whos been and still following, i took it to the track today. First run ever off the trailer... i mean literally first run ever down the track in my life i got the car to go 12.91 @ 82 mph. Spun a whole lot mid 2nd gear so had to let out. Second run was 12.18 @ 92.93 mph, same issues. Turned out i had 27 psi in my radial pros, lol. Took them down to 22 psi and turned the boost down to 5psi eliminate tire spin and softened the rear shocks up and, was able to clicked off a 10.85 @ 127.16 with a 1.67 60'. Next i tightened up the front end to help with the lift and same tire pressure but bumped up the and turned the boost up a little more to around 8psi, that netted me a 10.24 @ 127.16 with a 1.66 60'. Last run of the day i loosened the front up by a 5 clicks and lowered the psi to 18 psi, left off the trans brake at 3 psi and rolled to a 9.90 @ 139.76 with a 1.53 60'!! Needless to say i am BEYOND happy with how the car turned out and after only 5 passses i got my 9 sec slip.... especially for NEVER being down a track ever, lol. Thanks everyone for the advise and help!! Im sure the car has more in it but im happy with a number before winter!
140 mph with manual brakes was a little sketchy and deff had to run it out the back to the last exit, lol. Had a few little leaks that we put some zip-tied rags to hold back.
On a 'good' note on the 9.90 pass, the launch made me slip it into 2nd gear on the launch so it was like i had a power glide on that pass, so it deff has more in it!
On a 'good' note on the 9.90 pass, the launch made me slip it into 2nd gear on the launch so it was like i had a power glide on that pass, so it deff has more in it!
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Thanks! It was deff one hell of a ride that's for sure. Had it not been for the guy next to me telling me "last run, let's go ***** deep" I probably would've ***** footed again for a low 10 sec pass. My competitive side wouldn't let me.
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My buddy is good friends with the guy that was in the other lane. That is a big ole car
Went on sunday. They had drifting there that day so those drift guys were clogging up the return road and starting **** with us drag guy because we couldn't get back to our trailers. Was hoping to go back this Sunday but a high of 47 doesn't sound good for a track that doesn't work well from the start.
