Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
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Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
I know you all have seen the Polly T/A from Norway before. Last week it set a speed record on Mercedes' test track in Germany of 394,2 km/h (~245mph!)on wet pavement!
That is 25mph higher than the previous record set by a Group C Mercedes race car, set on dry pavement. It is also supposedly the 3rd highest speed recorded for a street regged car. Pretty cool for a 3rd gen TA, huh? He was going to test it further after it dried up, but then the 5th gear gave out so he had to quit. He claimed it had more in it !
The testing was a part of the preparation for his long term plans of participating in the Silver Sate Classics with the T/A
Anyway, here is a shot of it at the track - we can all just wish:
Big enough?
Ken
That is 25mph higher than the previous record set by a Group C Mercedes race car, set on dry pavement. It is also supposedly the 3rd highest speed recorded for a street regged car. Pretty cool for a 3rd gen TA, huh? He was going to test it further after it dried up, but then the 5th gear gave out so he had to quit. He claimed it had more in it !
The testing was a part of the preparation for his long term plans of participating in the Silver Sate Classics with the T/A
Anyway, here is a shot of it at the track - we can all just wish:
Big enough?
Ken
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
Amazing car....is that wing removable? it does not seem to be in the last picture!
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that thing is amazing...any videos?
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That's an interesting hood in the last pic. It's the first time I've seen something like a Ram Air II hood look "right" on a thirdgen. Don't get me wrong - very often they look "good," but that one really looks like it belongs there. Just look at the angles, they're perfect.
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Sure, here are some links - but you may need to brush up on your norwegian
http://www.pollymotorsport.no/index....view_photo.php
http://www.brentdekk.com/treff/gateb...atebil_06.html
http://www.pollymotorsport.no/index....d=14&Itemid=45
Videos (not all of them work, and the ones that do, takes a long time to load)
http://www.pollymotorsport.no/index....view_album.php
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Cm4DdYPP5Lw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=inkkK0sNeNs
http://youtube.com/watch?v=18W2nL34QHU
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Yes, the SSC in Nevada. I believe it is this fall he is shooting for.
Ken
http://www.pollymotorsport.no/index....view_photo.php
http://www.brentdekk.com/treff/gateb...atebil_06.html
http://www.pollymotorsport.no/index....d=14&Itemid=45
Videos (not all of them work, and the ones that do, takes a long time to load)
http://www.pollymotorsport.no/index....view_album.php
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Cm4DdYPP5Lw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=inkkK0sNeNs
http://youtube.com/watch?v=18W2nL34QHU
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Yes, the SSC in Nevada. I believe it is this fall he is shooting for.
Ken
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
I saw the title and was like "probably just another drag car". Glad to see it's not. That thing is AWESOME! And I have to say, it looks good on 20's. I always thought 20's on a thirdgen would look MASSIVE but on that car they look just right.
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that isn't the normal ram air I hood is it?? it looks bigger
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do you think they will let me drive it
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HOLY SH*#! Its so powerful that it doesnt have traction even at 100mph!
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that thing is amazing, anyone know what kind of rims those are? there alittle big, but I like the style
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It is just an insane car! Im sure there are lots of pics and videos to be found by some googling as several of the shows the videos above were from, are attended by 30-40000 spectators
Oh, and the rims are BBS RC 9x20” og 10x20”.
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Oh, and the rims are BBS RC 9x20” og 10x20”.
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
wow, he must go through tires like crazy!
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
Wasn't it a twin turbo set up before?
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
Wow, thank the man above for the almighty thirdgen f-bodies.
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
So wait, your saying if I give my car 1400 hp it'll do 245...Who wants to buy my one of those new LSX blocks
Also, those 20's look really good, it's probably too low for most streets though.
Also, those 20's look really good, it's probably too low for most streets though.
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
holy chit!!!!....that would be awsome to have on the streets!.....I love it....in that one vid...he shreds the tires....totally badass!
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Any idea what they did to get it to hold together at that speed? I would have expected a lot of parts needing reinforcing...
Their website seems to be down unfortunately.
Their website seems to be down unfortunately.
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I can't imagine a fiberglass ram air hood holds up too well, lol. Other than that though he must have done something to keep the side windows from popping out from the low pressure...Just gave me an idea. I could get an extra set of t-tops that lock the window into them (as in the windows would have to be down to open and close the doors and roll up into the t-top glass) and just put them on when I plan on going faster than 150 or so with my windows up.
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Holy chit that's cool!!!!!
245mph in an f-body has got to be seriously azz puckering....
245mph in an f-body has got to be seriously azz puckering....
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I love the sound of the car. Muscle cars can take imports on a regular race track. If any imports ever say they can take a muscle car on a track like that i'm going to show them that video.
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I guess his 540 twin turbo set up wasn't enough for him before. Wonder what he is doing with it now. Ideas.
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
From what I could see on the web page (and I know NO norwegian) it looks like it has a 540 cu.in. big block with the turbo generating 17psi at max HP. Can anyone who knows norwegian confirm or deny that?
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He has gone from the twin-turbo setup to a huge Procharger.
Here are the stats from the website (although you probably figured out most of it already):
- 1986 T/A
- 1407hp / 1112ft/lbs at 6800rpms on pump gas
- 0-100km/h (0-60mph): 2.23 sec
- 0-200km/h (0-124mph): 5.5 sec
- 0-300km/h (0-186mph): 12.92 sec
- 1/8 mile: 5.91 sec 205km/h (~127mph)
- 1/4 mile: 9.19 sec 249km/h (~155mph)
- 60ft: 1.45 sec
- Tested top speed: 392,4km/h (243.8mph)
- Theoretic top speed 420 km/h (261mph)
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- 540" Donovan aluminum block
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- Custom intake
- 4.50 bore, 4.25 stroke
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- Oliver rods
- JE pistons
- custom cam
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- MSD ignition and distributer
- Dry sump with external reservoir
- Procharger "type large"
- Hand built manifolds and exhaust
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- Precision industries 5 disc lock-up w/3500 stall
- 4L80E trans (by http://www.rats.no/)
- manual valve house
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- Adjustable Konis
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- Front: 360mm floating drilled rotors w/4-piston Baer calippers
- Rear: 325mm floating drilled rotors w/4-piston Wilwood calippers
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- BBS CS 9x20 and 10x20
- Front: 245/40 Michelin Pilot Sport
- Rear: 285/35 Pirelli Pzero
- M/T ET Street 30/13.5x15 for drag
Interior:
- MOMO Course racing seats
- Autometer
- Simpson 4-point belts
- Roll cage
Weight:
- 2025kg (4464lbs) with driver, map reader full tank of gas.
- Weight distribution 50/50 at 2000kg (4409lbs)
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Here are the stats from the website (although you probably figured out most of it already):
- 1986 T/A
- 1407hp / 1112ft/lbs at 6800rpms on pump gas
- 0-100km/h (0-60mph): 2.23 sec
- 0-200km/h (0-124mph): 5.5 sec
- 0-300km/h (0-186mph): 12.92 sec
- 1/8 mile: 5.91 sec 205km/h (~127mph)
- 1/4 mile: 9.19 sec 249km/h (~155mph)
- 60ft: 1.45 sec
- Tested top speed: 392,4km/h (243.8mph)
- Theoretic top speed 420 km/h (261mph)
Engine:
- 540" Donovan aluminum block
- Dart heads
- Custom intake
- 4.50 bore, 4.25 stroke
- Cailles billet crank
- Oliver rods
- JE pistons
- custom cam
- Jesel 1.7 shaft(?) rockers
- MSD ignition and distributer
- Dry sump with external reservoir
- Procharger "type large"
- Hand built manifolds and exhaust
Drive line:
- Precision industries 5 disc lock-up w/3500 stall
- 4L80E trans (by http://www.rats.no/)
- manual valve house
- 0.75 4th gear
Front suspension:
- Art Morrison A-arms on uniballs
- Adjustable Koni coilovers
- 36mm Herb Adams sway bar
Rear suspension:
- 9" Ford with Mosers
- Aluminum center section w/Locker 3.00:1
- Hand built adjustable 3-link rear suspension w/uniballs
- Adjustable Konis
Brakes:
- Front: 360mm floating drilled rotors w/4-piston Baer calippers
- Rear: 325mm floating drilled rotors w/4-piston Wilwood calippers
Wheels:
- BBS CS 9x20 and 10x20
- Front: 245/40 Michelin Pilot Sport
- Rear: 285/35 Pirelli Pzero
- M/T ET Street 30/13.5x15 for drag
Interior:
- MOMO Course racing seats
- Autometer
- Simpson 4-point belts
- Roll cage
Weight:
- 2025kg (4464lbs) with driver, map reader full tank of gas.
- Weight distribution 50/50 at 2000kg (4409lbs)
Ken
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
Anyway, a 2.2 0-60 and 5.5 0-124 is fast!
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
What I would like to know. Is why the engine smokes so excessively? Especially down the straight-a-way!
Seriously. Blows my mind. Raw unrehearsed power!
Seriously. Blows my mind. Raw unrehearsed power!
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Most of what you see is tire smoke
Oh, and I don't know how he managed to get the weight distribution - it doesn't say anything about that on the page. I had hoped to see it at the next event this fall to check it out a little closer, but Im guessing he is in Nevada at that point. I missed last years event when he was there, or actually I was a day late. He was there saturday and I was sunday... my luck.
BTW, I thought I'd mention (although slightly off topic) that if any of you enjoyed the videos and would like to see what else we are up to over here - do a search on YouTube for "gatebil". That will give you lots of results. That is if you find 1100hp M5s, 1000hp VW Golfs, 1000hp BMW E30s and so forth, fun to watch (oh, and if you don't mind some wild blond ba...ooops never mind)
Ken
Oh, and I don't know how he managed to get the weight distribution - it doesn't say anything about that on the page. I had hoped to see it at the next event this fall to check it out a little closer, but Im guessing he is in Nevada at that point. I missed last years event when he was there, or actually I was a day late. He was there saturday and I was sunday... my luck.
BTW, I thought I'd mention (although slightly off topic) that if any of you enjoyed the videos and would like to see what else we are up to over here - do a search on YouTube for "gatebil". That will give you lots of results. That is if you find 1100hp M5s, 1000hp VW Golfs, 1000hp BMW E30s and so forth, fun to watch (oh, and if you don't mind some wild blond ba...ooops never mind)
Ken
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Weight:
- 2025kg (4464lbs) with driver, map reader full tank of gas.
- 2025kg (4464lbs) with driver, map reader full tank of gas.
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Re: Some pics of the 1407hp TA that set a speed record
Maybe it's mid-engined to get that weight distribution?... Might explain how it all fits under the bonnet.
Those ford 9" diffs certainly get around.
Those ford 9" diffs certainly get around.
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