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Drag racing

Posted: 5/19/06 1:33pm Message 1 of 23
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Batavia, IL - USA
Joined: 3/27/2003
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Vette(s): 496 big block, Dragvette 6 link, 12 bolt IRS conversion, Going for fastest Vette IRS E/T
I finally got my vette up to the Strip yesterday and I am pretty pleased with the results. I managed to get 6 passes done. I feel there is still alot more in the combo since I still had my all season BFGs tires on and the brakes didnt want to hold it at the line for a real hard launch. My Best time slip is:
R/T: .526
60': 1.995
330': 5.516
1/8: 8.410
1/8 mph: 85.08
1000': 10.932
1/4: 13.074
1/4 mph: 104.89



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Posted: 5/19/06 6:09pm Message 2 of 23
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

Very respectable.

Just work on your R/T (reaction time- for those who don't know) and you'll probably break the 13 sec. mark. Ain't drag racing a rush?

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Posted: 5/19/06 6:16pm Message 3 of 23
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Batavia, IL - USA
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Vette(s): 496 big block, Dragvette 6 link, 12 bolt IRS conversion, Going for fastest Vette IRS E/T
Yea, I am sure I'll break into 12's easily, I drove the car to the track, which was a 2 hour drive. The night before, I had replaced all the rubber brake lines and I thought I had all the air out of them, since the pedal was harder than it had even before. Well just as I was pulling into the track my brake pedal went real soft. DANG! I wasnt about to call it quits because I still had some braking power. Just not enough to do a proper brake torque. Also I dont think my tune is right. But it was a good first time at the strip.Tumarr38856.7623263889


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Posted: 5/19/06 6:32pm Message 4 of 23
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Miramar, FL - USA
Joined: 3/16/2004
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.

Sounds like you need to get re-acquainted with that blowhard and his 350zx....Love that story.

JR




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Posted: 5/19/06 6:49pm Message 5 of 23
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
Joined: 1/22/2006
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.

I think .526 is a pretty darn good R/T for a Full Tree. Now if you were using a Pro Tree, you would would need to improve.

All in all, I think those stats are quite impressive.

Just wondering if you have a stall converter and what gears you're running.




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Posted: 5/19/06 7:02pm Message 6 of 23
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Vette(s): 496 big block, Dragvette 6 link, 12 bolt IRS conversion, Going for fastest Vette IRS E/T
2200-2500 stall 3.55 gears with a 700r4


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Posted: 5/19/06 8:03pm Message 7 of 23
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Vette(s): 1978 greenwood custom vette, 468 blower motor side pipes.
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Posted: 5/19/06 8:18pm Message 8 of 23
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Looks like you are getting it done there Tom. I'll be going to the strip next Thursday if weather permits. I'll let you know how I did if it's not too embarrasing. Hope your brake issue was nothing serious.

 




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Posted: 5/19/06 8:43pm Message 9 of 23
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Posted: 5/19/06 10:31pm Message 10 of 23
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Vette(s): 496 big block, Dragvette 6 link, 12 bolt IRS conversion, Going for fastest Vette IRS E/T
Steve, What strip you gonna go to? Byron, GLD, Route 66? If my car is ready, I'll be happy to go along.


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