1988 Daytona Shelby 11 sec full body build thread * picture heavy *

[2POINT5TURBO]

So after a long and tedious break in on the motor finding several small things that needed to be tweaked. We finally made down to the track to see what the car could do on a very mild pump gas tune.

I'd like to thank first and foremost Shadow for the tremendous help with coaching me on how to stage properly and get my groove going !


I'm proud to say that I have now taken the Manitoba Daytona Shelby record that was held by another member of our turbo dodge team Luigi for 12 years at 13.1@ " " Hopefully Rob can shed some light on this part haha.



Ran 14.7 first run then I broke an axel "driver side" but after inspecting it a bit with Rob we saw it had a previous crack in it !. Shortly after we ran 13.7. After lunch I got into my groove a bit and finally wrapped off a 12.62! Couldn't be happier today !


Things that were done to the car for the runs today


19psi boost


Added a few gallons 110 to be safe


Low 7-8 degree base timing to be safe


10 - 10.8 AFR's to be safe.


6000rpm max to be safe


Against 35km/ hr headwind


Full bodied with race buckets

VIDEO BELLOW

https://youtu.be/PPK4r2b2nJs

[Turbulence]

Nicely done Nick!

Martin
85 T&C wagon

[2POINT5TURBO]

Nicely done Nick!

Martin
85 T&C wagon

Now its the wagons turn !!

Picture of Rob, the car and me

[2POINT5TURBO]

12.95@107 MPH

missed up 1-2 shift

https://youtu.be/HdBeMt82jag

[Turbulence]

Now its the wagons turn !!

Next spring my friend!

[2POINT5TURBO]

driver side axle......

[Shadow]

I think you meant, Drivers side axle carnage!

[Reaper1]

Wow! Snapped at the damper on the axle shaft! Interesting. I wonder if corrosion played a part in that failure. It certainly looks like it might have.

[2POINT5TURBO]

I think you meant, Drivers side axle carnage!

Shaaabammm! I thought it took a chunk out of the trans when I saw all that oil!

Wow! Snapped at the damper on the axle shaft! Interesting. I wonder if corrosion played a part in that failure. It certainly looks like it might have.

It would appear that way, but even then this motor is a monster to handle ! BUT when the pedal is to the floor I feel just like this haha!

[Shadow]

Wow! Snapped at the damper on the axle shaft! Interesting. I wonder if corrosion played a part in that failure. It certainly looks like it might have.

Yeah, I cleaned that down good with brake cleans before taking the pic. The areas you see that have rust on them ARE rusted. This axle was fractured and starting to rust into the fracture before Nick finished it off.

Interestingly enough, I have never run axles with the damper on.(maybe once out of necessity, but brand new axle IMS) Looking at this break, it would seem that it is definitely a moisture/ corrosion trap.

[Reaper1]

I had a front anti-roll bar that was broken inside one of the pivot bushings because of the same issue.

[GLHS60]

I had a front anti-roll bar that was broken inside one of the pivot bushings because of the same issue.

Finally!!!

Someone who correctly calls an anti roll bar what it is, not a sway bar!!

Thanks
Randy

[Shadow]

Finally!!!

Someone who correctly calls an anti roll bar what it is, not a sway bar!!

Thanks
Randy

What if I said "anti Sway bar?" Would that be politically incorrect?

[GLHS60]

It would be O.K. if you were referring to a Daytona track bar as it controls sway, not roll !!!

Thanks
Randy

[Shadow]

It would be O.K. if you were referring to a Daytona track bar as it controls sway, not roll !!!

Thanks
Randy

Technically speaking, I Agree. To the general public though, splitting hairs, as most will readily refer to a cars roll moments as it Swaying to one side or the other.

So Anti-sway/ Anti-roll = same Basic difference.............

BTW, Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

[2POINT5TURBO]

Technically speaking, I Agree. To the general public though, splitting hairs, as most will readily refer to a cars roll moments as it Swaying to one side or the other.

So Anti-sway/ Anti-roll = same Basic difference.............

BTW, Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Happy thanks giving everyone ! From Canada !

[GLHS60]

Technically speaking, I Agree. To the general public though, splitting hairs, as most will readily refer to a cars roll moments as it Swaying to one side or the other.

So Anti-sway/ Anti-roll = same Basic difference.............

BTW, Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Technically speaking you agree!!

While I totally respect all your accomplishments, fine craftsmanship and novel writing I find your comment somewhat bizarre!!

I wasn't trying to clutter up the O.P.ers thread, just acknowledging Reapers correct terminology.

I probably do split hairs trying to learn and promote correct terms and never call an Engine a motor or a wheel a rim.

Come to think of it you probably have a few hair hair splitters too!!! I dare you to list some

Happy Turkey Day to all !!!

Thanks
Randy

[Shadow]

Technically speaking you agree!!

While I totally respect all your accomplishments, fine craftsmanship and novel writing I find your comment somewhat bizarre!!

I wasn't trying to clutter up the O.P.ers thread, just acknowledging Reapers correct terminology.

I probably do split hairs trying to learn and promote correct terms and never call an Engine a motor or a wheel a rim.

Come to think of it you probably have a few hair hair splitters too!!! I dare you to list some

Happy Turkey Day to all !!!

Thanks
Randy

I would say I prob have More than just a few lol

As Bizarre as it may seem..........


sway
(swā)
v. swayed, sway·ing, sways

v.intr.
1. To swing back and forth or to and fro. See Synonyms at swing.

2. To incline or bend to one side; veer: She swayed and put out a hand to steady herself. The car swayed as it turned the corner from having too much body roll.

[GLHS60]

So let me get this straight.

Technically you agree but are still trying to justify that sway and roll are the same thing because you don't think folks are smart enough to tell the difference??

Thanks
Randy

[Shadow]

So let me get this straight.

Technically you agree but are still trying to justify that sway and roll are the same thing because you don't think folks are smart enough to tell the difference??

Thanks
Randy

Sorry bro, I thought that last bit would let the cat out of the bag.

Just me horsing around, poking the Bear, so to speak