[ta man]

Well we all had a good night at the track....everybody that was with us ran quicker, a Cpl fresh builds with no issues.As always traction was the key at this track.....my first run was my new best...11.30.18 at 120.58 with a 1.6509 60ft...next 2 runs were traction impaired but both over 120mph....my last run of the night..sorta surprised me...we thought the track was getting slippery..after a big burnout..ran 11.3223 at 121.35 with a 1.6798 60 ft with a slight spin.The car is definitely making more overall power..only once before has it ran in the 120's and that was wind aided.The only part that was changed from last year was the intake..jetting and timing remained the same...I did change the front squirter on the carb after first run...the car may pick up slightly with perfect traction..Big thanks to Pontiac Derek for the porting of this intake..it increased topend power but also kept the big fat torque curve.

[goathead455]

What rack were you running at ?

[ta man]

Originally Posted by goathead455

What rack were you running at ?

St Thomas Raceway Park

[Pontiac Derek]

The Pleasure was all mine! I did not expect you to pick up a tenth out of the gate! Keep tuning on her and i am sure you will reach your 11.20 goal!
That 121.35 indicates that, Im here should you need anything at all!!!
Thanks again Ernie!!!

Originally Posted by ta man

Well we all had a good night at the track....everybody that was with us ran quicker, a Cpl fresh builds with no issues.As always traction was the key at this track.....my first run was my new best...11.30.18 at 120.58 with a 1.6509 60ft...next 2 runs were traction impaired but both over 120mph....my last run of the night..sorta surprised me...we thought the track was getting slippery..after a big burnout..ran 11.3223 at 121.35 with a 1.6798 60 ft with a slight spin.The car is definitely making more overall power..only once before has it ran in the 120's and that was wind aided.The only part that was changed from last year was the intake..jetting and timing remained the same...I did change the front squirter on the carb after first run...the car may pick up slightly with perfect traction..Big thanks to Pontiac Derek for the porting of this intake..it increased topend power but also kept the big fat torque curve.

[PONTIAC LARRY]

Originally Posted by ta man

Well we all had a good night at the track....everybody that was with us ran quicker, a Cpl fresh builds with no issues.As always traction was the key at this track.....my first run was my new best...11.30.18 at 120.58 with a 1.6509 60ft...next 2 runs were traction impaired but both over 120mph....my last run of the night..sorta surprised me...we thought the track was getting slippery..after a big burnout..ran 11.3223 at 121.35 with a 1.6798 60 ft with a slight spin.The car is definitely making more overall power..only once before has it ran in the 120's and that was wind aided.The only part that was changed from last year was the intake..jetting and timing remained the same...I did change the front squirter on the carb after first run...the car may pick up slightly with perfect traction..Big thanks to Pontiac Derek for the porting of this intake..it increased topend power but also kept the big fat torque curve.

Awesome progress and damn impressive MPH too ! What is your RW ?

[ta man]

I will weigh it soon..the old 80 TA weighed right at 3910lbs with me in it with half a tank...I haven't weighed the new car..it may come in at 100 lbs lighter,has a fiberglass hood,RobbMc starter,15 lb battery..and 15 X 4 Draglites with 165/85 M/T SR's...but has a lot of Dynamat..

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by ta man

I will weigh it soon..the old 80 TA weighed right at 3910lbs with me in it with half a tank...I haven't weighed the new car..it may come in at 100 lbs lighter,has a fiberglass hood,RobbMc starter,15 lb battery..and 15 X 4 Draglites with 165/85 M/T SR's...but has a lot of Dynamat..

So Ernie,
I believe you've mentioned here, or another thread about getting you car into the 10's. What's your thoughts about what path you might take to get there???
I'm asking this, as you are ironing out your return to the T2 intake, and such...

[ta man]

Originally Posted by 77 TRASHCAN

So Ernie,
I believe you've mentioned here, or another thread about getting you car into the 10's. What's your thoughts about what path you might take to get there???
I'm asking this, as you are ironing out your return to the T2 intake, and such...

Never really left the Torker 2..only for a Cpl months last year.
Without swapping gearing and convertor..it is a challenge..For this year I'm just concentrating on the 60 foots..a squirter change last time seemed to quicken initial throttle response so more carb tweaking,subtle suspension mods(I do still have stock suspension other than CE 3 ways),increasing initial timing and more minor weight reductions.I have thought about increasing compression..but I don't want to mess with the heads for a future project,pulling off my 2.5 tailpipes for possible restriction and weight savings,installing proper relay and wiring for my fuel pump and rerouting lines ,installing a shiftlight for consistant shifts,installing a line lock for consistant burnouts.
I really need more track time...wish I lived closer and had more time!

I'm currently just trying to do it the hard way...I enjoy the challenge..just when I get stumped or stalled another idea comes along..

I'm always open to test any ideas too..as Pontiac Derek has found out...keeping an open mind helps..

[ta man]

Posted this in the exhaust section too..I pulled my 2.5 inch PYPES tailpipes with splitters off last night.I want to see if there is a restriction...Cheap mod plus I dropped 20lbs of weight.It also gives me some room to reroute my fuel lines and hang my fuel pump a little lower.So my current exhaust consists of 1 3/4 inch Hooker Super Comps,3 inch PYPES X crossover,into 2.5 cone reducers into 2.5 inch Walker Ultraflows to a set of turndowns..

[71 T/A]

Originally Posted by ta man

Posted this in the exhaust section too..I pulled my 2.5 inch PYPES tailpipes with splitters off last night.I want to see if there is a restriction...Cheap mod plus I dropped 20lbs of weight.It also gives me some room to reroute my fuel lines and hang my fuel pump a little lower.So my current exhaust consists of 1 3/4 inch Hooker Super Comps,3 inch PYPES X crossover,into 2.5 cone reducers into 2.5 inch Walker Ultraflows to a set of turndowns..

I think you'll pick up a tenth and realize your goal of 11.20s. Are you using a modified Torker 2 now?

[Pontiac Derek]

Originally Posted by PONTIAC LARRY

Awesome progress and damn impressive MPH too ! What is your RW ?

Yeah and he Hit 121.35 mph on one pass!