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Ubmbass
08-12-2006, 01:51 PM
Ok, I went to the track last night. there was a threatening thunderstorm peaking over the mountain to the west so I needed to get my run in fast, fortunately I was the first one in my lane. I was racing a modded srt-4. results are like this.
----------Mine--------srt-4
60 ft-----1.932-------2.430 It was lazy out of the hole, I only launched a 8lbs and the track wasn't hooking up worth a crap because it was cold
330------5.182--------6.183
1/8----7.882@91.06---9.206@81.09 There could have been more here, it was breaking up
1000-----10.241------11.827
1/4 ----12.296@108.12--14.42@100.51

It started breaking up bad at the top of the track it felt like I was hitting the rev limiter, I looked down and I was only at 6000 rpm there was no way, also my hatch opened up and was all the way open for the second half of the track it looked kinda funny LOL! This could have been my 11 second pass. I found out the stuttering was a relay that wasn't grounding properly and cutting fuel/ignition, I am going to reground this relay and all should be good for 11's next time.. Video will be posted shortly.
turbovanmanČ
08-12-2006, 02:01 PM
Wow Corby, congrats dude, :cool:

You and I are so close to our goals its not funny. :thumb:
DeckSetter
08-12-2006, 02:17 PM
HOLY CRAP THAT'S FREAKING LIGHTNING!!!!!!!

I hope one of my vans will be there one day..... it's going to take 16valves for me to do it though............
Una
08-12-2006, 02:24 PM
hahaha.. Bet that SRT4 guy was scratchin his head when that hatch popped open and you continued to pull away from him.. ;) good run.
Ubmbass
08-12-2006, 02:42 PM
Here is pic of the timeslip

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l22/ubmbass/081106misc041.jpg
turbovanmanČ
08-12-2006, 03:17 PM
Double damn dude, she sure hauls on the top end, :thumb:
Ubmbass
08-12-2006, 03:26 PM
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/ae9355db-66ad-4584-a652-981b00fb73b9.htm

There's the video.. it would have been a lot faster up top if it wouldnt have been breaking up
turbovanmanČ
08-12-2006, 10:06 PM
Nice run Corby, the track looks wet, lol!

I see you redlighted, I did that also, couldn't hold it back in boost.
Ubmbass
08-12-2006, 11:14 PM
I got a -.009 on that run.. lol
Dave
08-13-2006, 02:07 AM
WooO!!!! Way to freaking go, Corby! I like the hatch trick. :thumb: I bet that scared the crap out of you when it popped open.

So now what are you going to do for a roll cage? :eyebrows:
Una
08-13-2006, 02:14 AM
You should take it to the dealer and complain that the back hatch likes to pop open by itself when you're trying to do over 120mph.. haha..
Dave
08-13-2006, 01:51 PM
:lol: ^^

Corby, can we get an engine shot?
Ubmbass
08-13-2006, 02:17 PM
yes you can..

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l22/ubmbass/pic051506_2.jpg

there you go, an engine shot
turbovanmanČ
08-13-2006, 04:09 PM
^^^ Hahhhaa, funny guy, :lol:
1FastCSX289
08-13-2006, 08:14 PM
It looks like you have a valve cover all welded up for an intake manifold. Whats up with that?
Birddog
08-13-2006, 10:41 PM
To quote one guy on the vid... H^&* F#$%!!!!

Nice:evil:
87 charger
08-13-2006, 11:39 PM
You are my hero ! :D
That was freakin awesome..you just raised the bar my friend.
MORE VIDEO... PLEASE
Ubmbass
08-13-2006, 11:42 PM
I will be updating my times as they improve. there are 4 videos of ole clifford in action on turbominivan.com.

Hopefully I will be raising the bar again in two weeks.
Dave
08-14-2006, 10:21 AM
It looks like you have a valve cover all welded up for an intake manifold. Whats up with that?

That's a custom intake manifold... boy was there quite a discussion on that. Everything worked itself out on that I take it, Corby? BTW - love the header.... sexxxxxy.
Ubmbass
08-14-2006, 09:02 PM
That's a custom intake manifold... boy was there quite a discussion on that. Everything worked itself out on that I take it, Corby? BTW - love the header.... sexxxxxy.

YEah, there was quite a heated discussion on that. And finally, yes, it did work itself out. fortunately. I was worried I would never get it. usps opened the package and marked it as "potentially dangerous" I fought with them for weeks explaining to them what it was before they would send it to me.

I love the stephane equal length header. Seems to make tons of power especially up top.

You know it has been a long, hard journey for me to get the van where it is today. Finally it's starting to pay off with some decent numbers. I tried a lot of things that most turbo dodge guys talked ---- about when I was talking about doing it, but it seems to have all been for the ultimate benefit. Soon, it will blow up, then, I will hate it again hahahaha.:thumb:
turbovanmanČ
08-14-2006, 11:06 PM
I love the stephane equal length header. Seems to make tons of power especially up top.

You know it has been a long, hard journey for me to get the van where it is today. Finally it's starting to pay off with some decent numbers. I tried a lot of things that most turbo dodge guys talked ---- about when I was talking about doing it, but it seems to have all been for the ultimate benefit. Soon, it will blow up, then, I will hate it again hahahaha.:thumb:

Again, I hear ya, :(

Just reringing it now, those piece of sh*t Total Seal rings chewed away at my ring lands but it should be ok until next year when the hybrid pistons go in.
Una
08-15-2006, 02:09 AM
YEah, there was quite a heated discussion on that. And finally, yes, it did work itself out. fortunately. I was worried I would never get it. usps opened the package and marked it as "potentially dangerous" I fought with them for weeks explaining to them what it was before they would send it to me.
haha.. That's crazy.. Potentially dangerous to other guys' egos on the track, maybe..
Dave
08-15-2006, 04:34 AM
Corby, well atleast you had the balls to venture into unknown territory. I like that.

I think anything pays off once you've accomplished your goals. You've got a fast-a$$ mini van! Get those twelves bro!
turbovanmanČ
08-15-2006, 04:40 AM
Corby, well atleast you had the balls to venture into unknown territory. I like that.

I think anything pays off once you've accomplished your goals. You've got a fast-a$$ mini van! Get those twelves bro!



He's got 12's, he's after 11's, :eyebrows:
Dave
08-16-2006, 09:04 AM
Ah man I'm a crack-ho. :confused:
Ground Rat
08-16-2006, 09:24 PM
Badass! :thumb:
Ubmbass
08-16-2006, 11:01 PM
I'm going to race this sunday at some ghetto track about 100 miles from here just to get some shake down runs in, I bet I get my 11's there (if I can manage to hook up that is)
DBB mini
08-16-2006, 11:26 PM
Damn dude. I'm totally impressed good luck with 11s!:thumb:
Ubmbass
08-18-2006, 02:14 PM
Thanks man. Hopefully they let me race at the good track next week,.
turbovanmanČ
08-18-2006, 04:55 PM
Thanks man. Hopefully they let me race at the good track next week,.

Fingers crossed, :thumb:
Ubmbass
08-19-2006, 01:47 PM
Yeah, I emailed the drag strip manager and asked him if he would let me do it, he hasn't responded.
MiniMoparKing
08-19-2006, 04:04 PM
He probably hasn't figured out how to respond to a man with a potentially 11 second minivan! :p
PentastarTurbo
10-02-2006, 08:36 PM
alot of dead picture links. :(
BadAssPerformance
10-02-2006, 09:47 PM
Congrats!
turbovanmanČ
10-03-2006, 02:47 AM
Congrats!


For what?
PentastarTurbo
10-03-2006, 06:03 AM
Im gonna guess that the congrats if for... read headline title ;)
turbovanmanČ
10-03-2006, 02:08 PM
Im gonna guess that the congrats if for... read headline title ;)

Dude, this thread is old news, lol! He broke it again but also broke the engine, :(
BadAssPerformance
10-03-2006, 09:55 PM
For what?

First time i saw this thread, sorry!
GLHS592
10-04-2006, 08:49 AM
I still don't get the whole minivan thing, but I have to hand it to a guy that can run low 12's in one with a 4 cylinder. :)
turbovanmanČ
10-04-2006, 01:24 PM
I still don't get the whole minivan thing, but I have to hand it to a guy that can run low 12's in one with a 4 cylinder. :)

Hehehehe, why? we can haul junk, carry kids, dogs, groceries, camping gear, sleep in it and still run 12's and 13's, :p No worse than messing with Omni's and SC's, ;)
BIGBRUDDA
10-04-2006, 01:48 PM
YEAH! But is the "articulating aero device"(hatch door) legal for competition.:eyebrows:
GLHS592
10-04-2006, 02:28 PM
Hehehehe, why? we can haul junk, carry kids, dogs, groceries, camping gear, sleep in it and still run 12's and 13's, :p No worse than messing with Omni's and SC's, ;)

I guess. I'm glad that I don't have to push a heavy brick through the air. :D Besides, I can do all you've mentioned in a Shelby Charger. I've even hauled bedroom furniture in my Shelby Charger. :p
mock_glh
10-04-2006, 03:38 PM
I still don't get the whole minivan thing, but I have to hand it to a guy that can run low 12's in one with a 4 cylinder. :)


It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast. Nobody is impressed if your 8 liter Viper does low 12's, but a 4 cylinder van, WOO HOO!!:D
turbovanmanČ
10-04-2006, 04:52 PM
It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast. Nobody is impressed if your 8 liter Viper does low 12's, but a 4 cylinder van, WOO HOO!!:D

Exactly, the Sport compacts go up and no one watches until my van hits the line. My friend said he heard alot of the crowd go, "yay, theres that minivan" :amen:
PentastarTurbo
10-04-2006, 04:56 PM
Dude, this thread is old news, lol! He broke it again but also broke the engine, :(

In reguards to him breaking the record, congrats..

What? I cant congratulate him for his accomplishment?
Sure its old, But that was my $0.02 :thumb:
turbovanmanČ
10-04-2006, 05:54 PM
In reguards to him breaking the record, congrats..

What? I cant congratulate him for his accomplishment?
Sure its old, But that was my $0.02 :thumb:

Wow, that was late, lol! It was directed at JT, :p
PentastarTurbo
10-04-2006, 06:01 PM
My bad..

I'll silently sneak back to my corner.. :)