Going after the stock short block record
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so finally got the car to the track today and not no records today but did make 6 passes without any problems and learned alot just got to get the thing to build boost on the starting line so i can get the 60ft down where it needs to be
also, are you on a transbrake?
No offense to skinnies btw, much respect to his work, but I have a hard time accepting him as the stock shortblock record holder. I mean, yes, obviously he holds it, but I'm just being a nitpicky *******, I just feel that record should be set in a vehicle that came stock from the factory with the engine you know? Such as an Fbody. No hate though bud!
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Verdad Gallardo Forgot it was about the shortblock and not stock engine when I typed that post up, was too lazy to go back and edit it
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I'd love for someone to find me a F-body that weighs 2600 pounds with driver, intercooler, auto tranny, cage, turbo, etc. etc.
I honestly don't think anyone could get a f body to 2600# raceweight in a turbo set-up. N/A or nitrous MAYBE, but turbo no.
Once again I'm not discrediting skinnies as some think I am when I bring up race weight.
I honestly don't think anyone could get a f body to 2600# raceweight in a turbo set-up. N/A or nitrous MAYBE, but turbo no.
Once again I'm not discrediting skinnies as some think I am when I bring up race weight.
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So if the car doesn't matter we can count a rail (dragster) as a legit car right? Good. And since this so called "title" is less official than a hotdog eating contest I say who gives a crap. There is nothing wrong with hybrids. Each are unique and cool for the fact that it took some engineering to get them together. But I tend to agree I prefer an original motor/car combination.
So if the car doesn't matter we can count a rail (dragster) as a legit car right? Good. And since this so called "title" is less official than a hotdog eating contest I say who gives a crap. There is nothing wrong with hybrids. Each are unique and cool for the fact that it took some engineering to get them together. But I tend to agree I prefer an original motor/car combination.
I'd love for someone to find me a F-body that weighs 2600 pounds with driver, intercooler, auto tranny, cage, turbo, etc. etc.
I honestly don't think anyone could get a f body to 2600# raceweight in a turbo set-up. N/A or nitrous MAYBE, but turbo no.
Once again I'm not discrediting skinnies as some think I am when I bring up race weight.
I honestly don't think anyone could get a f body to 2600# raceweight in a turbo set-up. N/A or nitrous MAYBE, but turbo no.
Once again I'm not discrediting skinnies as some think I am when I bring up race weight.
and yes, you CAN get an fbody to 2600
Race weight w/driver? Don't think so buddy. Not with turbo system in the mix.
I'll give you 500 bucks if you can make one with that race weight with driver. You would have to have a 50lb kid in there driving.
Did you see what ATVracr and Shiznityz28 did their car to get to 2550. Now take out the nitrous bottles and put in a turbo system. You just gained 100lbs.
I'll give you 500 bucks if you can make one with that race weight with driver. You would have to have a 50lb kid in there driving.
Did you see what ATVracr and Shiznityz28 did their car to get to 2550. Now take out the nitrous bottles and put in a turbo system. You just gained 100lbs.
I'd love for someone to find me a F-body that weighs 2600 pounds with driver, intercooler, auto tranny, cage, turbo, etc. etc.
I honestly don't think anyone could get a f body to 2600# raceweight in a turbo set-up. N/A or nitrous MAYBE, but turbo no.
Once again I'm not discrediting skinnies as some think I am when I bring up race weight.
I honestly don't think anyone could get a f body to 2600# raceweight in a turbo set-up. N/A or nitrous MAYBE, but turbo no.
Once again I'm not discrediting skinnies as some think I am when I bring up race weight.
As stated however, at this level it isn't so much about the weight. A good combo could easily make up for 350# and aerodynamics.