Jason Warren making a comeback
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Jason Warren making a comeback Just wanted to let everyone know that even though Jason Warren has been out if the picture for quite some time, we have something in the works....
Since the car has put down mid 9's a while ago and I know that updates havent been posted...here goes.
Last fall we took the car to Clay City Ky 1/4 mile track and unfortunately the car decided to let the motor expire. The setup was the same as always...95 Z-28, 3450 race weight, 355 CI, 12:1 CR, LT-1 block and yes, some dont believe- but its still the stock nodular iron still in manufactured form GM crank, splayed caps, Factory PCM with LT-1 edit, Stage 3 LT-4 heads, TNT plate kit, solid roller cam, TH-400, Duals...etc. Anyways the car went a 6.14@112.5 with a 1.28 60 in the 1/8 that day on a 150 shot and started chugging white smoke ending in a 9.78@134. Been down since. To date the best this car has gone is 9.58@140 with a 1.28 60.
Since then, working alongside Trick Flow and Total Engine Airflow, we are pleased to announce the car is almost 100% back. Currently the car has a set of brand new Trick Flow BETA test heads on it that Jason purchased, never before mass produced and brand new to the LT-1/LT-4 scene. The heads are dowel pinned for both LT applications. Were pretty excited so far... Flow figures are spectacular in CNC form with .500 lift at 300 CFM (IN) 246.9 (EX) and .700 peak at 321.6 CFM (IN) 260.2 (EX). These numbers are definitely something for the LT enthusiast to think about far as performance goes... As of now, the assembly is complete and we will be dynoing the car on Friday 8/25. Track times to soon follow.
Since the car has put down mid 9's a while ago and I know that updates havent been posted...here goes.
Last fall we took the car to Clay City Ky 1/4 mile track and unfortunately the car decided to let the motor expire. The setup was the same as always...95 Z-28, 3450 race weight, 355 CI, 12:1 CR, LT-1 block and yes, some dont believe- but its still the stock nodular iron still in manufactured form GM crank, splayed caps, Factory PCM with LT-1 edit, Stage 3 LT-4 heads, TNT plate kit, solid roller cam, TH-400, Duals...etc. Anyways the car went a 6.14@112.5 with a 1.28 60 in the 1/8 that day on a 150 shot and started chugging white smoke ending in a 9.78@134. Been down since. To date the best this car has gone is 9.58@140 with a 1.28 60.
Since then, working alongside Trick Flow and Total Engine Airflow, we are pleased to announce the car is almost 100% back. Currently the car has a set of brand new Trick Flow BETA test heads on it that Jason purchased, never before mass produced and brand new to the LT-1/LT-4 scene. The heads are dowel pinned for both LT applications. Were pretty excited so far... Flow figures are spectacular in CNC form with .500 lift at 300 CFM (IN) 246.9 (EX) and .700 peak at 321.6 CFM (IN) 260.2 (EX). These numbers are definitely something for the LT enthusiast to think about far as performance goes... As of now, the assembly is complete and we will be dynoing the car on Friday 8/25. Track times to soon follow.
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We got back from the dyno, and here are the results:
Motor: 382 whp 389 rwtq
300 NOS: 644 whp 878 rwtq
At first the hp numbers seemed a little off, but we were comparing them to the last time the car was on the dyno-which was a dynojet. We put her on a Mustang dyno this time, and typically dynojet will register 8-15% higher. We also tried to tune a little, but Jason wanted to get out of there due to the 100/hr price tag-so we think shes got some more left yet.
I like the Mustang dyno because it allows the drum to produce resistance based on the cars weight (simulating the engine pushing the car going down the track, road etc)
Hoping to make it to the track real soon!!
Were very pleased, especially with the torque number...134 more ft-lbs than before-should be very interesting at the track!
Motor: 382 whp 389 rwtq
300 NOS: 644 whp 878 rwtq
At first the hp numbers seemed a little off, but we were comparing them to the last time the car was on the dyno-which was a dynojet. We put her on a Mustang dyno this time, and typically dynojet will register 8-15% higher. We also tried to tune a little, but Jason wanted to get out of there due to the 100/hr price tag-so we think shes got some more left yet.
I like the Mustang dyno because it allows the drum to produce resistance based on the cars weight (simulating the engine pushing the car going down the track, road etc)
Hoping to make it to the track real soon!!
Were very pleased, especially with the torque number...134 more ft-lbs than before-should be very interesting at the track!
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We finally made it to the track, decided to go with an 1/8 mile local track. There arent any 1/4 mile tracks within a 2hr drive..but we plan on trying to hit the 1/4 before the season ends!
The car did as follows:
(Race weight 3378)
1st pass: 1.31 60ft 5.94@116.3
Nice, considering this is the fastest the car has ever been! Jason came out really strong, and the front got a little too high-he pedaled and the car was missing upstairs.
2nd pass 1.30 60ft 5.87@117.18
Fastest pass to date..Car still missing, came out good- but past 6k weve got some type of issue with the ignition. The 355 has more in it for sure!
3rd pass 1.31 60ft 5.91@116.88
Again..car missing bad upstairs. Jason tried short shifting to keep the RPMs lower to avoid the miss..bottles dying off also.
Overall, we are damn pleased!! Heavy car and small motor putting some good numbers down.. The car really comes out strong, runs consistant and most likely has some 5.7's in it 118-119mph. (can we say 8's in the 1/4?) Hopefully we can get the miss issue ironed out and hit the 1/4!
I can try and get video posted for those interested.
The car did as follows:
(Race weight 3378)
1st pass: 1.31 60ft 5.94@116.3
Nice, considering this is the fastest the car has ever been! Jason came out really strong, and the front got a little too high-he pedaled and the car was missing upstairs.
2nd pass 1.30 60ft 5.87@117.18
Fastest pass to date..Car still missing, came out good- but past 6k weve got some type of issue with the ignition. The 355 has more in it for sure!
3rd pass 1.31 60ft 5.91@116.88
Again..car missing bad upstairs. Jason tried short shifting to keep the RPMs lower to avoid the miss..bottles dying off also.
Overall, we are damn pleased!! Heavy car and small motor putting some good numbers down.. The car really comes out strong, runs consistant and most likely has some 5.7's in it 118-119mph. (can we say 8's in the 1/4?) Hopefully we can get the miss issue ironed out and hit the 1/4!
I can try and get video posted for those interested.
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Originally Posted by twistedwedge
We got back from the dyno, and here are the results:
Motor: 382 whp 389 rwtq
300 NOS: 644 whp 878 rwtq
Motor: 382 whp 389 rwtq
300 NOS: 644 whp 878 rwtq
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Thanks guys..
Yes the torque jump is real...and it comes in at just over 3000 rpm. Who says small cubes cant make good torque?? Jason said he had to dig the seat out of his *** after making the first pass, (since he hasnt raced in just over a year...)
5.87 1/8 translates to roughly 9.15 1/4. We definitely think it has 5.7's 1/8 in it..which would stick it in the 8's 1/4. All I can say is friggin awesome...
Yes the torque jump is real...and it comes in at just over 3000 rpm. Who says small cubes cant make good torque?? Jason said he had to dig the seat out of his *** after making the first pass, (since he hasnt raced in just over a year...)
5.87 1/8 translates to roughly 9.15 1/4. We definitely think it has 5.7's 1/8 in it..which would stick it in the 8's 1/4. All I can say is friggin awesome...
Originally Posted by asudecat
Tony your pms are full.
By the way talked to Moe yesterday. Said He might dyno tune our cars on the same day. Next next saturday or sunday.
By the way talked to Moe yesterday. Said He might dyno tune our cars on the same day. Next next saturday or sunday.
Sweet I followed that car for awhile and actually based my old setup on it..... Best I went on a 150 shot was 10.40 with the little 355 and it was barely optimized, front suspension was entirely stock and the fuel system was crap....
I intended on keeping the 355, doing the fuel system and dropping the weight out of it as well as going solid roller but it expired before I got the chance due to a shelled thrust bearing.... i was pissed cuz i knew it could run as good as Warren's car cuz our setups were very similar (I just hadn't run near the spray amount until my fuel sys was up to speed).....
So now i'm doing an all out solid roller 383 with a 400 shot..... shooting for 8's on both kits.... glad to see jason's car is still around.... that would be amazing going 8's on a 300 hit with the 355..... You say the stock LT1 crank is still in it NOW going 5.8's in the 1/8 mile???? That's ******* crazy.... amazin she's holding all that power.....
I intended on keeping the 355, doing the fuel system and dropping the weight out of it as well as going solid roller but it expired before I got the chance due to a shelled thrust bearing.... i was pissed cuz i knew it could run as good as Warren's car cuz our setups were very similar (I just hadn't run near the spray amount until my fuel sys was up to speed).....
So now i'm doing an all out solid roller 383 with a 400 shot..... shooting for 8's on both kits.... glad to see jason's car is still around.... that would be amazing going 8's on a 300 hit with the 355..... You say the stock LT1 crank is still in it NOW going 5.8's in the 1/8 mile???? That's ******* crazy.... amazin she's holding all that power.....
Nice to see more fast LTX motored cars! 
Originally Posted by asudecat
Tony your pms are full.
By the way talked to Moe yesterday. Said He might dyno tune our cars on the same day. Next next saturday or sunday.
By the way talked to Moe yesterday. Said He might dyno tune our cars on the same day. Next next saturday or sunday.