[ta man]

Originally Posted by goathead455

What rack were you running at ?

St Thomas Raceway Park

[77 TRASHCAN]

Ok, Andy and Chris, where are ya?

[cnc]

I'm right here

I wasn't trying to break and record times,,,,as some of u know I've had fuel issues with the car falling on its face 1/2way down the track...so in went electric Tanks inc setup

Well I made it down the track first run 14.04, 2.55/60 105.92 mph , left it in drive and soft out of the hole

Second run 13.06... Little harder from the hole shifted manually 2.25/60. 108.72

Third run 13:26 2.34/60 108.44 mph Shifted manually It felt faster. It wasn't ...lol

Car ran great not a hint of fuel issue....

Tire spin is the problem. Trying to feather out oof the hole and not let adrenaline take over is tough
60's is where the issue needs to be addressed.
Gonna go back next month with some drag radials and I'll adjust the slide a links , bump the timing remove the air cleaner element and see what happens

All in all was a good nite. Always fun to be around other Pontiac guys...

Ta man and Torquewar ..probably had some of the fastest STREET cars there if not the fastest.....

[Tom Vaught]

Always glad to hear when a group suggestion for a specific part (Tanks,inc Gas Tank) shows some real merit in the real world.

Dropping a ful second off your first pass 14.0 vs 13.0 shows solid potential (leave it it drive vs manual shift, but I have seen cars with a properly set up auto trans that ran the same times in the auto mode or faster.

Did you go with the Tanks inc standard 255 liter/hr fuel pump?

Tom V.

[Pontiac Derek]

CNC thats not bad, Just because TaMan had an awesome first time out thats actually pretty rare!!!!
I dont know what your car weighs? I figure 3800+lbs?
Thats 450-460hp for your car if it weighs 3800lbs so once you get
The car to hook i think you will be running low 12's and thats a Fast azz street car!!!
Good luck next month!

[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.

[77 TRASHCAN]

Chris,
What tire did you run with?

[cnc]

Originally Posted by Tom Vaught

Always glad to hear when a group suggestion for a specific part (Tanks,inc Gas Tank) shows some real merit in the real world.

Dropping a ful second off your first pass 14.0 vs 13.0 shows solid potential (leave it it drive vs manual shift, but I have seen cars with a properly set up auto trans that ran the same times in the auto mode or faster.

Did you go with the Tanks inc standard 255 liter/hr fuel pump?

Tom V.

It was fun, the three of us try to get together a couple times a year if we can for some test and tune runs,
Yep The 255liter/hr pump ....works good I happy with it.....

[cnc]

Originally Posted by Pontiac Derek

CNC thats not bad, Just because TaMan had an awesome first time out thats actually pretty rare!!!!
I dont know what your car weighs? I figure 3800+lbs?
Thats 450-460hp for your car if it weighs 3800lbs so once you get
The car to hook i think you will be running low 12's and thats a Fast azz street car!!!
Good luck next month!

Thanks Pontiac Derek...
I don't know what the car weighs but I'm 210ish and that was with a full tank of gas and spare tire and Jack ...just to get the particulars out lol
Like I said my goal this time out was to get DOWN the track without fuel issue. And we did....
I'm hoping for mid 12's with the Drag radials and adjustments, to hit lower would just be a great bonus....
Thanks ....Chris

[cnc]

Originally Posted by 77 TRASHCAN

Chris,
What tire did you run with?

Firestone Firehawks 255/60/15 on US mag 15x8 pressure set at 34 psi and never touched em....just the way it sits in my sig...

[slowbird]

What was your previous best?
How was the weather this time compared to last time?

[grivera]

That's great Chris! I see mid 12s in your future!

[cnc]

Originally Posted by slowbird

What was your previous best?
How was the weather this time compared to last time?

Slowbird ...17somethin


Weather was probably the same I think cause it was a Friday nite as well same track I really have nothing to compare to cause the car never really made it down the track now I do...lol

[cnc]

Originally Posted by grivera

That's great Chris! I see mid 12s in your future!

I'm hopin and I'd be happy with that....
I went to text u and don't have your number in it ahhhh..


Sorry Ernie don't mean to hijack

[Torquewar]

[Ok, Andy and Chris, where are ya?

Im here also......Good time with TA man and CNC. Many guys wandered over to see the Ponchos .


TA man was hooking good and ripped off some great runs. Ernie has the car dialed in and with a little more bite he is in the 20s. Love to see a heavy F Body ripping it up and have the locals wondering. This thread has evolved like most but what is impressive is these are street cars. TA man drives a 100 miles to play at this track. Me and CNC are about 40.
Chris finally got the bird to go down without issues.
He will use my other set of Hoosier Drag Radials and i predict its mid 12s.
I had traction issues all night but had 3 runs in the 40s with 121.2 /.6 runs.
Darn 1.8 60s are killing me . every run i was spinning couple feet.
I am still running the quad and RPM.
Jeff Shaker 455 has my carb done and my T-2 is on its way from SD
Looking to hook up with the boys in June....on a Saturday when track temps are up and prep is consistant.
Great time with (friends) and true Pontiac guys....

[ta man]

Originally Posted by cnc

I'm hopin and I'd be happy with that....
I went to text u and don't have your number in it ahhhh..


Sorry Ernie don't mean to hijack

No worries hijack away..the beauty of this forum is discussion...I've literally tuned my car from research here!

[ta man]

Originally Posted by Torquewar

[Ok, Andy and Chris, where are ya?

Im here also......Good time with TA man and CNC. Many guys wandered over to see the Ponchos .


TA man was hooking good and ripped off some great runs. Ernie has the car dialed in and with a little more bite he is in the 20s. Love to see a heavy F Body ripping it up and have the locals wondering. This thread has evolved like most but what is impressive is these are street cars. TA man drives a 100 miles to play at this track. Me and CNC are about 40.
Chris finally got the bird to go down without issues.
He will use my other set of Hoosier Drag Radials and i predict its mid 12s.
I had traction issues all night but had 3 runs in the 40s with 121.2 /.6 runs.
Darn 1.8 60s are killing me . every run i was spinning couple feet.
I am still running the quad and RPM.
Jeff Shaker 455 has my carb done and my T-2 is on its way from SD
Looking to hook up with the boys in June....on a Saturday when track temps are up and prep is consistant.
Great time with (friends) and true Pontiac guys....

Andy..you may be surprised how fast your car will be once its hooking...I'm thinking just by the math if you 60ft in mid 1.6's..you will be in the high11.1's..thats with your current combo.......Good gains with a new intake and carb should result in even lower times...future is bright my friend!

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by ta man

Andy..you may be surprised how fast your car will be once its hooking...I'm thinking just by the math if you 60ft in mid 1.6's..you will be in the high11.1's..thats with your current combo.......Good gains with a new intake and carb should result in even lower times...future is bright my friend!

Andy,
I'd be tempted to leave your deal alone, for at least one more trip to the track. The "winter" improvements with the RPM and Q-Jet might be interesting...

[Pontiac Derek]

What does Andy's car weigh? Yes TaMan's car is very impressive!
Where do i start? The 290cfm heads or the 236* at .050 cam lol
I think He is Making between 575-585hp and 605-610tq i could be
Off a little but thats because His engine combo of which i have Dubbed
"Old Faithful" lol that combo always performs and never disappoints!
Anyone looking to build an Engine for a Heavy Car and you want to run
11's without using a Solid Roller Donkey "D" Cam here is the blueprint
Ala Dave Bisschop SD Performance.

[ponjohn]

Originally Posted by Pontiac Derek

What does Andy's car weigh? Yes TaMan's car is very impressive!
Where do i start? The 290cfm heads or the 236* at .050 cam lol
I think He is Making between 575-585hp and 605-610tq i could be
Off a little but thats because His engine combo of which i have Dubbed
"Old Faithful" lol that combo always performs and never disappoints!
Anyone looking to build an Engine for a Heavy Car and you want to run
11's without using a Solid Roller Donkey "D" Cam here is the blueprint
Ala Dave Bisschop SD Performance.

I agree.

Mid to low 11 combo that is repeatable with a competent machinist.