Guess my E.T.! - Page 2

SUPRA · 16th April 2003, 13:55

The latest Car&Driver magazine suggests 13.4 @ 108 mph

ELEVENS · 16th April 2003, 14:22

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Originally posted by gsfent
I am no prognosticator, but I don't think any mags (with pro or semi pro drivers) have broken into the 12's.......depending on how much you abuse your car, I would expect mid to high 13's.. somewhere between 104 and 108 trap speed...
Regards,
Jerry

Trouble is, "Pro" driver status doesn't alsways translate to good dragging technique. I have yet to own a (stock) car that couldn't beat any magazine times posted by "Pro drivers". I would guess I have more dragging experience than many of those "Pros". Also, magazines that don't actually run the car at a drag strip have NO BUSINESS REPORTING 1/4-MILE NUMBERS. No home-made or public launch area can compete with the rubber-laden launch area of a well-prepped drag strip. Additionally, my experience with owning a Vericom 200 (a professional "G-Tech" used by magazines) indicates that the "Pro" will be about 0.2 seconds slow on 1/4 mile E.T. if he/she uses such a device to replace the drag strip. This is because of the "roll out" effect of a drag strip's timing lights.

Guys, don't worry - I have no intention of ABUSING my baby-beast. I will launch at about 1750 w/o any clutch riding (slipping), then nail it when the suspension loads up. You can bet I'll be shifting under full power, though - at 6500rpm.

My hero is BlueMax on this board, who with mufflers, CAI and a Dinan Stage 2 chip ran a best of 12.66 (BlueMax, jump in here if I am mistaken). I think that his 15 years of s/c dragster experience may have helped a little bit

Personally, I'll be thrilled if I can "match" the "Pros" 13.3-13.4 my first time out. It takes a lot of runs to get that magical one where everything is just perfect.

-Bill

undecided · 16th April 2003, 14:27

This sounds like serious fun. Assuming low fuel load (14 tank), reasonable traction, I think a 13.5 would be a good start. If it all hooks up, maybe 13.1 at best.

May the force be with you

Tom C · 16th April 2003, 16:43

My prediction is 13.5 @ 107mph. The engine is too new to get optimal times. The engine needs to be lossened up first. I hope you prove me wrong...good luck!!!

Tom

MT JTN · 16th April 2003, 18:02

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Originally posted by ELEVENS
You can bet I'll be shifting under full power, though - at 6500rpm.

Bill, why are you planning on short-shifting? Out of curiosity?

I can't believe I don't have this memorized yet... but don't our Beasts make max horsepower at almost redline? I want to say 394HP at 7000RPM or at like, 6600RPM...

I'm going to check right now. Perhaps I can answer my own question.

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Got it, yeah, I was right on my second guess... max HP at 6600 RPM. So is that why you're planning on shifting short of redline?

-Matthew

MAH · 16th April 2003, 18:11

Elevens,

It would be interesting with the extra 1000RPMs that you can get with this chip, to see how it might effect you ET. My redline is 8000RPM and I am can attest that the engine is still pulling hard at 7700RPM. I have not had it above that level yet.

Good luck with those runs.

Mark

Yupkwondo · 16th April 2003, 18:27

My Predictions,

1st Run Ever - 13.4x@107 with extreme wheel hop
2nd Run - 13.3x@ 107-8 with more crazy wheel hop

Driver Lowers Tire Pressure

3rd Run 13.1x@108 still with wheel hop

Driver Lowers Tire Pressure More

4th Run 12.96@109 Not so much wheel hop, but a little clutch abuse

~ Jason
2003 Black/Black X50 996tt

P.S. Those were my times from what I remember

bluemax · 16th April 2003, 19:03

hi bill,

i think you can run a high 12 with no problem just watch your 60 foot times and you should be able to do it. remember what i told you about staging it makes a difference.i would mix four gallons of 110 with some 91 is the best mix for my car.my best so far is 12.62 @ 114 with a 60' of 1.803. don't forget about trying different tire pressures to get that 60 ' time.

Gustav · 16th April 2003, 19:44

Impressive

Congrats!

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Originally posted by bluemax
my best so far is 12.62 @ 114 with a 60' of 1.803. don't forget about trying different tire pressures to get that 60 ' time.

RayfuM5 · 16th April 2003, 20:08

Bluemax is the man! 12.6@114

What tire pressures did you try?