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Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
With a chute and a wing you want to not only angle the chute upward, you also want the top edge of the pack to be slightly above the wing. That way when you release it the air-flow helps get it out.
I'm not certain if this wing is a store-bought or custom fab; pretty clean though. It was a random pic I found on the net. - The chute mount is further out than needed, but you can visualize how the top edge would sit in the air-flow.
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
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Originally Posted by iroc a 86 berli
nice pic shag, is it a bad idea to fab ur own spoiler?
It's not neccessarily a bad idea, it's just very difficult to do and make it look right. - The biggest problem being that you need access to a metal break atleast 5' long, probably 6'. The materials will also cost a decent percentage of a store bought unit.
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
the wing is preference for stability at high speed. the chute is required.
__________________ 1988 IROC-z/28. 4th gen interior. 408 LSx
sporting the stock fuse box and taillights.
too many mods to type.
6.23@109.71 pump gas. all motor.
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
scott, it turned out amazing. we need some full pictures now! preferably action shots including a good burnout picture!
__________________ Matt
370ci LSx, "Close Enough Racing" th400, Transmission Specialties XHD9" 4500 stall converter, Moser 9" 4.30's, Mickey Thompson 28x10.5S's rollin' on BS Street Lites. Pump gas and street driven...doin' it all motor!
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
hey the wing looks great! I could take you on the front half, with a 383, but you are really picking up up top! I havent gotten that 8 second slip yet..close lol If the track was better the when i was playing I might have got it but I damn near hit the wall out of the hole (saw the marks later going to make another pass..i was ALOT more cautious lol) lifted to not cross the centerline and still went out the back @150 lol. Would it work better to run a smaller shot on the controller so you can get it in faster then hit the 2nd sooner? just an idea, thats alot of hammering on those solenoids
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
Thanks guys, I like the look alot! carfixer, I was trying to phase it in slow because it`s not the best track and it was the first time running the two systems at once, normally the plate is at 150hp and is all in by .5 secs starting at 60% next time will we will be at a better track to really lay it down
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
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Originally Posted by greezemonkey
Thanks guys, I like the look alot! carfixer, I was trying to phase it in slow because it`s not the best track and it was the first time running the two systems at once, normally the plate is at 150hp and is all in by .5 secs starting at 60% next time will we will be at a better track to really lay it down
ahh, i see. I have found some slick tracks like to have more at the hit for some reason, sounds silly but when you get to that point where youre scratching your head..change something lol 2 kits can be like wrigleys..double the fun.....or double the trouble lol
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
^ I believe has has stated that it was fine, just that he was now required to have the 'chute and knew he would want the wing someday; so do it now and not have to remount the 'chute.
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
when are 28 10.5's not moving on the big end in a fast car lol.
Greeze, looks mean in the driveway! short track racing is fun sometimes, jsut need to 60 foot better, if u dont, its over lol, no time to run em down up top!
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
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Originally Posted by car_fixer
when are 28 10.5's not moving on the big end in a fast car lol.
Greeze, looks mean in the driveway! short track racing is fun sometimes, jsut need to 60 foot better, if u dont, its over lol, no time to run em down up top!
Haha yea your right sometimes this thing starts swaying at the top end and you fell a little bit uneasy!! How much better 60 would I ned to compete in short track?...1.31-1.33 right now, has been in the high 1.2 but thats with the wheels up.
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
wow scott...that is simply amazing...i want one so bad now but i can't imagine putting one on an 11 sec car, lol! i'd be the laughing stock of my local scene though...
__________________ Matt
370ci LSx, "Close Enough Racing" th400, Transmission Specialties XHD9" 4500 stall converter, Moser 9" 4.30's, Mickey Thompson 28x10.5S's rollin' on BS Street Lites. Pump gas and street driven...doin' it all motor!
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
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Originally Posted by greezemonkey
Haha yea your right sometimes this thing starts swaying at the top end and you fell a little bit uneasy!! How much better 60 would I ned to compete in short track?...1.31-1.33 right now, has been in the high 1.2 but thats with the wheels up.
Around ga, mid 1.20's in the 60 is where u need to be, and Alot of stock suspension cars are mid to low 5's a few bad boys are in the 4's at certain tracks! Its alot of fun to watch some of these cars around here, I might run some of the stock suspension races soon...might have to drag mw66nova over to twiggs if he isnt busy with all he has going on to watch, so as to have a tailgating buddy when im first round fodder lol
Re: well, my junk finally went into the 8`s in the 1/4
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Originally Posted by car_fixer
...might have to drag mw66nova over to twiggs if he isnt busy with all he has going on to watch, so as to have a tailgating buddy when im first round fodder lol
14psi, pump gas street tune 
...... sunday I`d have to run 1/8 eliminations and this tank ain`t set up for that grass roots style racing...yet
