Going to Sealy tonight, Friday
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Going to Sealy tonight, Friday
Im going out to run couple of test and tune runs to try the new exhaust (no cats, cutout) and tires. Its going to be hot so I think Im gonna leave about 730 and get there about 8, them make a couple of runs between the bracket racer rounds. Barry MIGHT come, anybody else?
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Well the weather wasnt that bad. After the sun went down there was a nice breeze and clouds so it wasn't so hot.
I guess Im happy, ran the best ET ever but not 60' time or mph.
reaction 60' ET MPH
.0198 1.8735 8.4452 81.30
.1037 1.8575 8.3874 81.74
I had a run in the middle of those two where I shifted from first to third, Geez, I need a ratchet shifter. 60' was 1.8508 best of the evening, and I still ran a 8.53 which surprised me. 79.79 mph though.
Well I need to figure a way to get the cutout off without having to jack up the car. There is no way I can spin these tires if I heat them up and then run on a sticky track. I did notice a difference that Im shifting to third somewhat before the finish line, where as with the 3.23 gears I was shifting (or not) right at the line. I was about 4500 rpm at the finish. It will be interesting to run the 1/4.
I guess Im happy, ran the best ET ever but not 60' time or mph.
reaction 60' ET MPH
.0198 1.8735 8.4452 81.30
.1037 1.8575 8.3874 81.74
I had a run in the middle of those two where I shifted from first to third, Geez, I need a ratchet shifter. 60' was 1.8508 best of the evening, and I still ran a 8.53 which surprised me. 79.79 mph though.
Well I need to figure a way to get the cutout off without having to jack up the car. There is no way I can spin these tires if I heat them up and then run on a sticky track. I did notice a difference that Im shifting to third somewhat before the finish line, where as with the 3.23 gears I was shifting (or not) right at the line. I was about 4500 rpm at the finish. It will be interesting to run the 1/4.
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Originally Posted by Larry Dunlap
Well I need to figure a way to get the cutout off without having to jack up the car.
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Originally Posted by Zap Racing
U can get an electric cutout--just push a button from the drivers seat--only 400.00! Or so
I don't need an electric one, to me that is just for street racing, or someone REALLY lazy.
When are you and Barry and I getting togehter for the big raceoff?
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Originally Posted by Larry Dunlap
When are you and Barry and I getting togehter for the big raceoff?
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Originally Posted by Zap Racing
I don't know--you'll have to talk to Barry. I'm ready willing and able--I'm waiting and getting tired of waiting for that matter!!!
Whiner........
You want to race?
If you insist.
At that price, I can't resist,
That's right, that's right, that's right.
Tonight it ain't right,
I got to have me a week.
But I'll be back for you, Jack,
and I'll let the machine speak,
That's right, that's right, that's right.
Showdown, you bet.
And I haven't saddled my pony yet.
Have mercy, Miss Percy.
I done put the coon tune on this bet,
That's right, that's right, that's right.
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Originally Posted by Barry 85IROC
Yor setting the day. My car will be ready in 2 weeks.
ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Larry
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Since Craig and I are racing, and he as already decided that the race will be in Baytown. You're more than welcome to show up,get beat....er race, though.
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Het Barry,
U want to do some shake down runs at HMP and then go to HRP. That's the safe/smart thing to do, but it's up to U.
Let me know when U are ready and we will go the following Fri night.
U want to do some shake down runs at HMP and then go to HRP. That's the safe/smart thing to do, but it's up to U.
Let me know when U are ready and we will go the following Fri night.
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Yeah, I would like to. I should be doing that next weekend. Working on it today, fixed one problem, caused another. Starter WAS hitting flexplate...........fixed. All vacuum crap hooked up, installing kick-down cable, adjusting, and got it stuck (won't retract) now no reverse. An easy fix, ........next weekend. I swear, if it ain't one thing, it's another......
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Originally Posted by Barry 85IROC
Since Craig and I are racing, and he as already decided that the race will be in Baytown. You're more than welcome to show up,get beat....er race, though.
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Yeah........getting beat twice in one day WOULD be tough......................
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Originally Posted by Barry 85IROC
Yeah........getting beat twice in one day WOULD be tough......................
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No Larry--Barry and I have a score to settle first-- then U run the loser between Barry and me, and then the winner between Barry and me.
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Originally Posted by Zap Racing
No Larry--Barry and I have a score to settle first-- then U run the loser between Barry and me, and then the winner between Barry and me.
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I don't really care either, Im just messing. I'll race anybody anytime. I even enjoy racing cars I know are faster than mine, it's like playing tennis with someone who is way better than you, it elevates your own game and is a lot of fun even if you lose.
This weekend looks like a rainout, maybe next weekend. Are you gonna get your chip tuned on the dyno?
This weekend looks like a rainout, maybe next weekend. Are you gonna get your chip tuned on the dyno?
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Originally Posted by Larry Dunlap
I don't really care either, Im just messing. I'll race anybody anytime. I even enjoy racing cars I know are faster than mine, it's like playing tennis with someone who is way better than you, it elevates your own game and is a lot of fun even if you lose.
This weekend looks like a rainout, maybe next weekend. Are you gonna get your chip tuned on the dyno?
This weekend looks like a rainout, maybe next weekend. Are you gonna get your chip tuned on the dyno?
I wasn't really planning on doing any chip tuning--mine was pretty good according to the Dyno print out!
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Originally Posted by Zap Racing
I don't think this weekend was being considered anyway. I think Barry is still a couple weeks away.
I wasn't really planning on doing any chip tuning--mine was pretty good according to the Dyno print out!
I wasn't really planning on doing any chip tuning--mine was pretty good according to the Dyno print out!
I thought the oxygen sensor deal showed your car as running a bit lean. I know it showed mine running rich and Owen estimated a 20 hp gain with a good chip tuning. When I had the cutout installed he told me that would lean it out a bit. A 20 HP gain for a couple of hundred bucks would be well worth it.
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Mine was a little lean at 4800 but then came sown ral good.
Who are U gonna get to tune it anyway?
Who are U gonna get to tune it anyway?
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Originally Posted by Zap Racing
Mine was a little lean at 4800 but then came sown ral good.
Who are U gonna get to tune it anyway?
Who are U gonna get to tune it anyway?
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Originally Posted by Larry Dunlap
Not sure. It seemed like Mike did a good job before. I just want to make sure it's optimized this time. I was going to go over to ARD this weekend to do it, but with the rain forecast I dont' dare take my car out with these tires.
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[QUOTE=Larry Dunlap]Barry is always a couple of weeks away [QUOTE]
You'll be a couple of weeks away from my bumper when I cross the finish line.
You'll be a couple of weeks away from my bumper when I cross the finish line.
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