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Old May 17, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

Made 3 hits at street car night. Track was cold and rain was coming late. Struggled for traction 2/3 passes. First attempt was 7 psi at 3800 of tbrake to 20 psi no ramp in. Blew first gear off and let out, ran 2-3 thru 1/8 and coasted out.

Next pass was my best all night. Same tbrake settings but 1 psi or so more boost, plus ramp rate of 6 psi per second. Hooked at first but seemed to unload as ramp came in. Spun top of first thru the 1-2 shift. Then it went straight.
1.49 60'
5.96 123 1/8
9.12 155 1/4

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mrTmwIk...ature=youtu.be



Next pass i tried higher two step launch and 5 psi per sec ramp but it didnt take. Spun 1-2 hit limiter 2-3 and went 9.63 152

Lots left in it. Car was about 3725 lbs with me in it. 3700 even this morning with less fuel and no helmet lol

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Old May 17, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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Re: First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

Car sounds great in the burnout box. Your car is moving bro! Can't wait to see this thing when you get it all dialed in!!! Mid to low 8's all day. Congrats!
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Old May 17, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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Well done.
Time for a parachute.
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Old May 17, 2014 | 07:53 PM
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Veddy nice!
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Old May 18, 2014 | 12:04 AM
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Re: First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

I got tons of compliments on how this 5" exhaust sounded. Its really an awesome system

If i didnt spin it might have gone 8.99 that night. Track must have been damp. All the cars had condensation on them. Nobody was hooking well
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Old May 18, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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Added another vid from different angle
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Old May 18, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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Re: First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

I like the annoucer's comment. "Wow! I didn't see that comin'!"

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Old May 18, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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Very Nice !
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Old May 18, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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Re: First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

Lol noone could tell with hood down and intercooler blacked out. 18's on front lol

Tell ya what very happy with hydraboost and c5's up front coming down from 155.
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Old May 18, 2014 | 05:14 PM
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Re: First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

Originally Posted by Orr89RocZ
Lol noone could tell with hood down and intercooler blacked out. 18's on front lol

Tell ya what very happy with hydraboost and c5's up front coming down from 155.
nice!! i have a hydraboost waiting for my car as well.
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Old May 19, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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Re: First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

Justin

That is getting it done!!
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Old May 19, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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Tons left! Adding a third fuel pump and looking to get a more aggressive race gas tune. Should see 1200 whp and mid 160's. also could drop 100 lbs in exhaust and skinnies
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Old May 19, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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Re: First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

the first pass it looks like you're on the brakes early?
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Old May 19, 2014 | 12:57 PM
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Re: First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

No it was brake pedal not being adjusted far enough out. Dropped at high rpm i think possibly from hydroboost setup and trigger switch to turn on lights? I wasnt on it early that run
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Old May 19, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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That was pretty badass dude.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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Re: First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

I haven't been around in a while. What has changed since you were just cracking high 9's a few years back? I think I remember some 9.70's were your best?
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Old May 21, 2014 | 10:20 AM
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Lol everything! New heads cam setup new turbo hotside, new efi system, tons more boost and new rear/trans with brake
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Old May 21, 2014 | 10:27 AM
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Re: First 2014 shakedown passes for twin turbo 401

Alright, well that sounds like enough for a few tenth's. lol

Good job man, I admire the dedication you guys have for these cars. It's really paying off.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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thinking you should have stuck with yours now? lol
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