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Old May 27, 2001 | 11:24 PM
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need drag tips!

hey im goin to the strip on wednesday and i was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on dragracing
the specs of my car are in my signature and i forgot to add taht i have a automatic

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84TA T-tops L-69 305HO stock 190hp and 240 ft-lbs.
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Old May 28, 2001 | 12:08 AM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
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Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Go out and have fun first. Watch what others do. To get a good reaction time leave when you see the last yellow light come on. Once you understand how everything works, then fine tune what you do to improve.

Bracket racing isn't who has the fastest car. It's having a car that's consistant and being able to get a low reaction time.

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461 naturally aspirated Big Block

Best ET on a time slip: 11.242 altitude corrected to 10.69
Best MPH on a time slip: 121.52 altitude corrected to 127.76
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP based on power to weight ratio: 504.5
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Old May 28, 2001 | 01:23 AM
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alright
thanks
i will try that

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84TA T-tops L-69 305HO TH-700R4 stock 190hp and 240 ft-lbs.
sony xplod cd player,2 12" profile "baja" subs, and a 250 watt MTX amp
$350 for the subs,amp, and box...rattles my car very good!
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