11.018 @ 131.75
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Originally Posted by 2SCOOPS
Are these cars that hard to launch? That mph is hugh. Great run and I think you're there based on the MPH and 60'. Good luck but I don't think you'll need it.
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Originally Posted by John D
Mark - I know, what an idiot! I couldn't believe I forgot the PSM - I actually think I felt it cut power for a split second in 1st gear - the funy thing is...my first 3 runs were the best and they all had PSM "on". The question is "would they have been better runs had I done everything the same, but remembered to turn the PSM off?"
Dr - I was leary of running a lot of boost as my engine now has 72,000 miles and I am not sure if the head gaskets weaken with age?
Scott - Thanks for the interesting data and tire advice. How does the fact that my front viscious coupling has failed play into these numbers, if at all?
Dr - I was leary of running a lot of boost as my engine now has 72,000 miles and I am not sure if the head gaskets weaken with age?
Scott - Thanks for the interesting data and tire advice. How does the fact that my front viscious coupling has failed play into these numbers, if at all?
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John, FANTASTIC !!!!
I am heading to strip this saturday with S/C Viper and a Z06.
Rock Falls (rinky dink) raceway. I will let you know how it goes.
If I can drive as well as you I should be in low 11's as well.
I will be full street trim.
Congrats on a great run!
MK
I am heading to strip this saturday with S/C Viper and a Z06.
Rock Falls (rinky dink) raceway. I will let you know how it goes.
If I can drive as well as you I should be in low 11's as well.
I will be full street trim.
Congrats on a great run!
MK
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Buddy, that's kind of what I was thinking...
Heres a link to a video of the run: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/b...930157e096.htm
Heres a link to a video of the run: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/b...930157e096.htm
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Posted by Dr jitsu:
As Mark noted, you can run a bit more boost (get some VP 109 if you can). If you don't want to run a dr, my new Nitto 01's have been hooking like mad at a 40 punch in second gear and are a phenomenal all around tire.
Have you tracked you car with these tires, and if so, what were your impressions? Can you compare/contrast with other tires you may have had on the track? I have NT-01's also, but since my car has been in the shop for over 6 months for an engine upgrade, I haven't had any experience with them.
As Mark noted, you can run a bit more boost (get some VP 109 if you can). If you don't want to run a dr, my new Nitto 01's have been hooking like mad at a 40 punch in second gear and are a phenomenal all around tire.
Have you tracked you car with these tires, and if so, what were your impressions? Can you compare/contrast with other tires you may have had on the track? I have NT-01's also, but since my car has been in the shop for over 6 months for an engine upgrade, I haven't had any experience with them.
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Al,
No I have not tracked her yet...I am still running the PS 2's in front. I will have the Nitto's all the way around for the track event at the Supra nats in March.
From the spirited driving I have done around town, the Nittos' are excellent. I highly recommend them, and I am rarely happy w/ most tires.
John,
W/ 72 K I would also go easy on the boost.
No I have not tracked her yet...I am still running the PS 2's in front. I will have the Nitto's all the way around for the track event at the Supra nats in March.
From the spirited driving I have done around town, the Nittos' are excellent. I highly recommend them, and I am rarely happy w/ most tires.
John,
W/ 72 K I would also go easy on the boost.
what were the temps like?
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Originally Posted by John D
wross, Thanks and I agree - There was a 700 HP, '68 corvette with a lenco??? transmission (the type where you just pull each lever in sucession - no clutch), wheelie bars, etc. that was trailered in. I was talking to the owner and he was telling me all about it - he did a very nice job on it. The motor was sticking out of the hood and it looked mean. On my first run, he was just ahead of me and does the massive burnout and proceeded to run 11.4 @ 128. I get up and pull an 11.2 @ 131 with very little commotion and drive home...
just goes to show, a pump beats no pump any day!
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Kenny,
Every run I saw that corvette was in the 11's??? He also had huge drag slicks...it certainly looked a lot faster than that at the line, but going down the track it appeared to be travelling slower than what you would expect...
Every run I saw that corvette was in the 11's??? He also had huge drag slicks...it certainly looked a lot faster than that at the line, but going down the track it appeared to be travelling slower than what you would expect...