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Dave
05-03-2006, 11:00 PM
Went to the track today. Hooked up the drag radials and left the interior in.

Got there, uncapped my downpipe, set my fuel to 50psi static, and iced everything down.

Ran my first pass. 14.31 at 96.97mph. Okay just the first run, we'll get 13's soon! Came out at 2,250. Didn't even spin. 60' was 2.287.

Second pass. 14.565 at 96.39. Wow wtf? Came out at 2,000. There's the problem. Wasn't even spinning the tires. 60' was 2.419.

Third pass. Lets light 'em up! 14.168 (WOO!!!) at 96.97. Came out at 2,500 and backpeddled it after 10psi to 5psi and then gave it hell. Urgh the 60' was only 2.233.

Fourth pass. 2.1851 60', 9.060 at 77.3mph in the 1/8, and 14.105 at 97.37 in the 1/4. Best pass of the night. Came out again at 2,500 and once out of the gate I hammered it only half-throttle and then once about 30' out I nailed it.

I think if I got a 2.0 s/t I could definately have 13.95's in my hands.

Next time, slicks, and a stickier track!

BTW on the 4th pass I was boosting near 19psi. :eyebrows: What's wrong with these cars? 19psi and still only 14's... I need a 16valve.

BIG PSI
05-03-2006, 11:20 PM
You need to turn the BOOST DOWN befoe you break it and have to walk everywhere !!!! Damn Kids.........

But on a high note you did very well tonight, Dad was proud of you. You need to practice your shoulder roll technique.

Dad

unluckyty
05-04-2006, 12:50 AM
So close, Bryan. Did you go to 42?
I am planing on going this Fri.

Greg

Mike_Shepard
05-04-2006, 01:25 AM
WoW we all need to get togeather and go to norwalk

Ground Rat
05-04-2006, 01:38 AM
Are you warming those DRs up enough?

Ubmbass
05-04-2006, 02:31 AM
What's wrong with these cars? 19psi and still only 14's... I need a 16valve.


What do you mean? I ran a 13.2 on 11-12 psi, they have the power in em, you just have to learn how to get it out.

Marcus86GLHS
05-04-2006, 06:01 AM
sounds like you're getting faster.

2.18 60-foot is very good on DOT tires, good ET also.

have you put the car on the dyno yet? thats a great way of estimating what the car is capable of.

unluckyty
05-04-2006, 07:07 AM
Norwalk would be great, this friday is the Super Chevy show though.:(

Dragway 42 just got repaved, and I haven't been there yet.:)

Greg

BIG PSI
05-04-2006, 08:16 AM
Norwalk would be great, this friday is the Super Chevy show though.:(

Dragway 42 just got repaved, and I haven't been there yet.:)

Greg


The track is still kind of slippery as the oils from the balck top has not settled. They have the track sprayed with VHT. The track is still very bumpy in my honest opinion.

I think what Bryan's problem is this:
#1. He is not doing a GOOD enough burnout
#2. He could be mashing the gas to the floor to hard to soon
(needs to do a better shoulder roll)
#3. Tire pressure needs to be played with once he finds the BEST launch RPM
(he should use only ine RPM launch point and stay there)

Chuck

Bubba
05-04-2006, 08:38 AM
Borrow my slicks....13's no problem :)

Dave
05-04-2006, 09:32 AM
Well we have slicks.

I'm planning on going to Norwalk not this Sunday, but next, May 14.

The boost is fine, stfu. :D 19psi with 50psi static fuel with +20's is loaded.

BTW I should mention I took the air filter off for my 3rd and 4th run and it made no difference.

I might take it to the dyno once I get it into the 13's and have some more money.

Dave
05-04-2006, 09:33 AM
What do you mean? I ran a 13.2 on 11-12 psi, they have the power in em, you just have to learn how to get it out.
How???

I have an extra head right here (complete with no rockers or lifters). I'm thinking sending it out getting a mild port and polish job and backcutting the valves.

What it be beneficial to get PT lifters? I'm buying new lifters and rockers as well and also will be installing a TBI cam.

In fact the entire top half is dead stock. The bottom half only has a Melling Oil pump and no balance shafts... Clevites as well, but that makes no difference. I'm impressed so far.

turbovanmanČ
05-04-2006, 12:24 PM
Bryan, your NOT listening to me, your going to blow up your diff. Don't say I didnt' warn you. Thats why your getting shitty 60ft times.

Congrats though all the same. I am putting my OBX in tonight and hopefully get to play tomorrow night, :thumb:

Dave
05-04-2006, 09:32 PM
Bryan, your NOT listening to me, your going to blow up your diff. Don't say I didnt' warn you. Thats why your getting shitty 60ft times.


Uh, Simon my diff. is still fine. lol No noises and no problems yet. Sure I will soon. But I'm keeping the racing down a lot. I've only gone twice this year in the past 2 months. I plan to keep it this way. Maybe I wont take it much once I hit 13's.

OBX wont be until next season.

3Bar_Mopar
05-04-2006, 10:20 PM
How???

I have an extra head right here (complete with no rockers or lifters). I'm thinking sending it out getting a mild port and polish job and backcutting the valves.

What it be beneficial to get PT lifters? I'm buying new lifters and rockers as well and also will be installing a TBI cam.



Backcutting the valves should help flow definately.... The PT lifters should help you against oil airation and are definately worth it, but I don't know about performance gains.

Dave
05-04-2006, 10:44 PM
oil airation and are definately worth it

Erm, does that mean they wont pop off the rockers? I know if I get the RPMs too high air gets caught in the valvetrain and can pop rockers straight off their retainer.

SpoolinGLH
05-05-2006, 02:27 AM
What's wrong with these cars? 19psi and still only 14's... I need a 16valve.


16 valve is not the answer. Dont get me wrong there are some FAST 16 valve cars(russ,rob,wallace) but theres also some fast 8 valve to...You have a stock head,turbo,intercooler,2.5 dp.. and your running LOW 14's in a heavy car... and its on DOT!!!! your doing great....Head work is where the REAL power is.... oh yeh take simons advice quit doing BURNOUTS...i was pulling 1.9's with no burnout and I remember reading i think it was mike marra had his fastest 60" time with no burnout ,just a real quick one to get off the rocks :)

turbovanmanČ
05-05-2006, 03:08 AM
How???

I have an extra head right here (complete with no rockers or lifters). I'm thinking sending it out getting a mild port and polish job and backcutting the valves.

What it be beneficial to get PT lifters? I'm buying new lifters and rockers as well and also will be installing a TBI cam.

In fact the entire top half is dead stock. The bottom half only has a Melling Oil pump and no balance shafts... Clevites as well, but that makes no difference. I'm impressed so far.

How, its called a Steve Menegon head, thats how, :nod:

Dave
05-05-2006, 06:52 AM
How, its called a Steve Menegon head, thats how, :nod:

Benches have proven time and time again that a fully ported Steve Menegon head will not flow as well as a stock 16v. If the head is the answer than I've found Jesus within the 16v. Having Rob in my backyard is nice. When I start working full time I'll start building it up, once again.

Maybe I'll go to Thompson Sunday afterall and just roll up there with the slicks cold.

SpoolinGLH
05-05-2006, 12:17 PM
^after one pass you will be all set...

Directconnection
05-05-2006, 12:39 PM
Erm, does that mean they wont pop off the rockers? I know if I get the RPMs too high air gets caught in the valvetrain and can pop rockers straight off their retainer.

If that happens, then you got issues elsewhere. Try not shifting a 2.5 8v engine that makes peak hp at 5,200 rpms at 6,500 for starters.

Umbass isn't running stock hardware...you are, so don't worry about his claims. 19psi and an auto running 97mph isn't really that bad at all. But sounds to me like there is a bit more in the tune...

GLHNSLHT2
05-06-2006, 12:24 AM
PT lifters will let the air out of the system and keep the rockers on the liters/cam/valves. It'll also make sure the valves are opening as far as possible as if the lifter falls down you don't get full valve lift. It doesn't take 6500rpms to have this happen even a bit. Also with an Auto I doubt you're revving it that high anyway.

Dave
05-06-2006, 01:23 AM
I'm shifting in 1st to 2nd at 5,900 RPMS and 2nd to 3rd at 5,500 RPMS. Still trying to "feel" it out.

GLHSKEN
05-06-2006, 08:36 AM
If that happens, then you got issues elsewhere. Try not shifting a 2.5 8v engine that makes peak hp at 5,200 rpms at 6,500 for starters.



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