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1st time 1/8th with the Built motor.

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Old 10-02-2009, 10:25 PM
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1st time 1/8th with the Built motor.

So today I went to track to give my built motor a few test runs to see how things are doing. Boost is at about 14-15psi in 2nd. I am not too happy with the times but I am to blame for that since I regretfully did not take my slicks!!!! hated myself, didnt really think traction was going to be THAT bad lol.

Result:
The best time was:

60'.....2.4
1/8ET.....9.0
MPH......85mph

for comparison my previous best time with the 3.0 and 312whp+nitrous at launch + slicks:
60'......2.1
1/8ET....8.6
MPH......82mph

Next time I will def take the slicks.

I was also getting alot of sputtering, and I believe it is because my timing was too low. I had to disconnect the EU ignition harness to be able to use the J&S Safeguard, so i used that for timing, the more timing I gave it, the less it would sputter, eventually it was starting to feel really strong and smooth. The JS would show retard of about 1 degree due to knock, but I do have the sensitivity almost to the max. The plugs also looked nice with no sign of detonation.

I raced a Dodge Cavalier (srt4) which dynoed 365whp370wtq, in every race i beat him by a good car or so, which gives me an idea of how much power my cars making more or less.
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Old 10-03-2009, 07:57 AM
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*cough cough* dogde neon. lol just playin.
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Old 10-03-2009, 09:42 AM
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Mph seems alittle low
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Old 10-03-2009, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by t6378tp
Mph seems alittle low
Yea a little, perhaps the traction issue could explain that a bit. The car did feel pretty good once I got rid of the sputtering as much as possible. I am also sure my muffler is really holding me back, because I get more boost in every gear, once it gets into 3rd gear the car really starts pulling but by then the 1/8th is done.

Next time I am going with no muffler, slicks and I am thinking about nitrous for the 1st gear like how I had it on the 3.0. because no matter how much power im making, if my 60' or 1st gear is not all that great then it hurts the end result alot (since I dont have a high stall tc).
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Old 10-03-2009, 12:19 PM
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you could always try brake boosting off the line

or my favorite spray like you stated off the line

maybe advance the timing alittle more then pull it as boost comes in with the EU
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Old 10-03-2009, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by t6378tp
you could always try brake boosting off the line

or my favorite spray like you stated off the line

maybe advance the timing alittle more then pull it as boost comes in with the EU
Well the more i brake boosted the more it spun, even launching from idle it would spin 1st. I think I am going to go with nitrous, brake boosting puts too much stress on the torque converter and internals as temperatures go sky high right away.

Here is short clip of one of the runs. I brake boosted a lil bit, you can hear the turbo spool up right before launch. When I have time, I am going to log a run from the hole, and see how my a/f is as boost is coming in in 1st, for now timing out of boost is stock since the EU is no longer controlling the timing (the J&S is)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CxipWUykNo
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Old 10-03-2009, 05:07 PM
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Nitrous - definitely....
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Old 10-04-2009, 09:04 AM
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Man I saw the clip, I thought it would spin more. And you beat a neon with 365 whp. I think your getting good traction if thats all the wheel spin your getting. But slicks would help.
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Old 10-04-2009, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1swtmax
Man I saw the clip, I thought it would spin more. And you beat a neon with 365 whp. I think your getting good traction if thats all the wheel spin your getting. But slicks would help.
Yea its not serious traction like spinning all the way down the track, but 1st gear def spins as you see in the clip, and also when it shifts into 2nd gear it spins a bit of 2nd then catches.
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Old 10-04-2009, 02:13 PM
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why in the world did you not think traction would be an issue on street tires at 15psi of boost lol
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Old 10-04-2009, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Nealoc187
why in the world did you not think traction would be an issue on street tires at 15psi of boost lol
I did know it was going to be an issue, I just went to the track for a little fun and didnt wanna bother changing wheels and all that. its the first time being on the track with no slicks (which I do regret lol). I always take slicks.
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Old 10-06-2009, 11:23 AM
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what slicks do you have anyways?
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Old 10-06-2009, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Nealoc187
what slicks do you have anyways?
MT 24.5x8x15
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Old 10-06-2009, 12:31 PM
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I'm quicker!

Just messing with you man, you should be able to get some low 8s with that mph.
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Old 10-06-2009, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by krazy6
I'm quicker!

Just messing with you man, you should be able to get some low 8s with that mph.
orly?! all right. its on now!!! lol oct 23 im going with slicks.

lol, yea man im hoping to be cracking the 7 surface, really hope so. I think I can.
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