Don is now the Fastest Maxima PERIOD!
#81
Originally posted by bigtexan7
Wow, now I(DREW) am kicking myself for not going, instead I rode my bicycle to Austin with some friends. Looks like I really missed out.
HERE'S THE KICKER: Don's Maxima has over 100k and STOCK internals through and through. Hey Don, maybe the ported exhaust manifolds are coming through for ya in conjunction with the nitrous?!
VERY NICE!
Wow, now I(DREW) am kicking myself for not going, instead I rode my bicycle to Austin with some friends. Looks like I really missed out.
HERE'S THE KICKER: Don's Maxima has over 100k and STOCK internals through and through. Hey Don, maybe the ported exhaust manifolds are coming through for ya in conjunction with the nitrous?!
VERY NICE!
#82
If my calculations are correct he is pushing 370-400 HP with the NOS, to break to 11's you would have to get over 400HP down (assuming the car weighs 3400lbs), that's petty impressive in FWD, good luck today Don....
#83
They're on the old one, the new one is still at the machine shop. I know because he and I installed them. It was not fun!
#84
Originally posted by SprintMax
as far as phil.. he has an m5 sitting in his driveway when he is ready to get rid of his maxima.. so i really don't think he cares
as far as phil.. he has an m5 sitting in his driveway when he is ready to get rid of his maxima.. so i really don't think he cares
as far as proving myself as some asked.. exactly why would i need to do this? i don't doubt myself, or my car.. there are people on this very board who have seen my car in action and realize what it is capable of..
anyway.. congrats don.. 12.2 is a real good run
#85
i dont mean to start anything but didn't that sleepermax (white max wit yellow stickers at LSP meet) didn't sleeper run an 11.9 at e-town or atco???
#87
Originally posted by Maxima97GLE
i dont mean to start anything but didn't that sleepermax (white max wit yellow stickers at LSP meet) didn't sleeper run an 11.9 at e-town or atco???
i dont mean to start anything but didn't that sleepermax (white max wit yellow stickers at LSP meet) didn't sleeper run an 11.9 at e-town or atco???
#88
Originally posted by Phil96SE
sprint is correct.. the max was a college car.. come spring its time to play with the 400HP beast.. anyone else think a dinan blown m5 might be fun?
as far as proving myself as some asked.. exactly why would i need to do this? i don't doubt myself, or my car.. there are people on this very board who have seen my car in action and realize what it is capable of..
anyway.. congrats don.. 12.2 is a real good run
sprint is correct.. the max was a college car.. come spring its time to play with the 400HP beast.. anyone else think a dinan blown m5 might be fun?
as far as proving myself as some asked.. exactly why would i need to do this? i don't doubt myself, or my car.. there are people on this very board who have seen my car in action and realize what it is capable of..
anyway.. congrats don.. 12.2 is a real good run
#89
Here, put this in your formula: The car only weighs 2875 pounds.
I didn't run today, it started raining about 6am this am, and didn't stop until 11:30 or so, even in Baytown. I didn't take the risk of trailering my car 50 miles in the rain (through Houston)....not for $100 in prize money.
Adam and Katie left last night around 11:30pm, Adam decided to go to work, I don't blame them we had enough fun on Saturday. I got completely cooked, and the heat just killed yesterday. I assumed the same today, but at 6 this morning it started raining (I covered my window Adam), and I figured that was it.
To answer a few questions: The smaller wheels are 15x8, on drag radials (first run, tires were BRAND NEW). Same basic set-up, some minor changes. New motor in still on the shelf, this motor has over 110,000 on it. Nothing big to speak of, just made sure it was in perfect running condition before it left the house.
Its all in the preparation I guess.
I didn't run today, it started raining about 6am this am, and didn't stop until 11:30 or so, even in Baytown. I didn't take the risk of trailering my car 50 miles in the rain (through Houston)....not for $100 in prize money.
Adam and Katie left last night around 11:30pm, Adam decided to go to work, I don't blame them we had enough fun on Saturday. I got completely cooked, and the heat just killed yesterday. I assumed the same today, but at 6 this morning it started raining (I covered my window Adam), and I figured that was it.
To answer a few questions: The smaller wheels are 15x8, on drag radials (first run, tires were BRAND NEW). Same basic set-up, some minor changes. New motor in still on the shelf, this motor has over 110,000 on it. Nothing big to speak of, just made sure it was in perfect running condition before it left the house.
Its all in the preparation I guess.
#91
Originally posted by SprintMax
back off.. i have dibs on the maxima engine
back off.. i have dibs on the maxima engine
#92
Don, is it ok if I ask you what the HELL you did to your car?
I want my maxima fast as yours
and get rid of those damn hondas
how much you spend on your maxima?
and are you getting hosted by that website?
I want my maxima fast as yours
and get rid of those damn hondas
how much you spend on your maxima?
and are you getting hosted by that website?
#93
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Originally posted by RussMaxManiac
READ BARON, go back through the posts and you will see why his trap was low.
READ BARON, go back through the posts and you will see why his trap was low.
I read the whole thread bro, there's no talk of why the trap speeds are low. Unless you're trying to tell me the 15in. front slicks had anything to do with it...which it doesn't. Just because the front wheels are an inch smaller the the rear is not going to make the trap speeds low. I'm just curious, why doesn't Don tell us, not Russ. Or throw up the time slip.
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Don...
could you do me a favor and list your timeslip...
if you can scan it just list:
60'
660'
1000'
1320'
(E.T. & MPH)
I just want to compare it to my old civic slips...
Cuz I ran mid 11's...but my 1/8th mi MPH was 104mph!!
Just curious.
could you do me a favor and list your timeslip...
if you can scan it just list:
60'
660'
1000'
1320'
(E.T. & MPH)
I just want to compare it to my old civic slips...
Cuz I ran mid 11's...but my 1/8th mi MPH was 104mph!!
Just curious.
#95
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Thats me, defensive Russ.
I found the posts about why. Because I posted them I will repeat it again. The reason why his trap was slow, is because his tranny was shifting early for some reason out of a gear or 2, and he isn't sure why. He was going to manually shift it today, but it got rained out.
Also the tires DO make a difference in trap. The smaller the wheel and tire combo will help you accel off the line faster because the engine can accelerate the front tires quicker (spin them faster), but once you hit higher top speed, it will not be as fast since most cars do not have a great accel at that great of a speed. Don can explain this much better than I can since he has the experience, but I know this is a cheating way to get better times in the drag world.
I found the posts about why. Because I posted them I will repeat it again. The reason why his trap was slow, is because his tranny was shifting early for some reason out of a gear or 2, and he isn't sure why. He was going to manually shift it today, but it got rained out.
Also the tires DO make a difference in trap. The smaller the wheel and tire combo will help you accel off the line faster because the engine can accelerate the front tires quicker (spin them faster), but once you hit higher top speed, it will not be as fast since most cars do not have a great accel at that great of a speed. Don can explain this much better than I can since he has the experience, but I know this is a cheating way to get better times in the drag world.
Originally posted by Baron
Damn, Russ, you've always been so defensive.
I read the whole thread bro, there's no talk of why the trap speeds are low. Unless you're trying to tell me the 15in. front slicks had anything to do with it...which it doesn't. Just because the front wheels are an inch smaller the the rear is not going to make the trap speeds low. I'm just curious, why doesn't Don tell us, not Russ. Or throw up the time slip.
Damn, Russ, you've always been so defensive.
I read the whole thread bro, there's no talk of why the trap speeds are low. Unless you're trying to tell me the 15in. front slicks had anything to do with it...which it doesn't. Just because the front wheels are an inch smaller the the rear is not going to make the trap speeds low. I'm just curious, why doesn't Don tell us, not Russ. Or throw up the time slip.
#97
Originally posted by 1/3There2/3ToGo
Did you know Y2KevSE is running a 3.125" pulley on his SC and its giving him 11 PSI?! Thats awesome! What would a 3" pulley run?
Kirk
Did you know Y2KevSE is running a 3.125" pulley on his SC and its giving him 11 PSI?! Thats awesome! What would a 3" pulley run?
Kirk
#98
Originally posted by redmaxpa007
i know a certain someone running the same pulley and his sc is tuned to 14 psi...hmmmm he hasn't plown up yet....
i know a certain someone running the same pulley and his sc is tuned to 14 psi...hmmmm he hasn't plown up yet....
Kirk
#99
Originally posted by RussMaxManiac
Thats me, defensive Russ.
I found the posts about why. Because I posted them I will repeat it again. The reason why his trap was slow, is because his tranny was shifting early for some reason out of a gear or 2, and he isn't sure why. He was going to manually shift it today, but it got rained out.
Also the tires DO make a difference in trap. The smaller the wheel and tire combo will help you accel off the line faster because the engine can accelerate the front tires quicker (spin them faster), but once you hit higher top speed, it will not be as fast since most cars do not have a great accel at that great of a speed. Don can explain this much better than I can since he has the experience, but I know this is a cheating way to get better times in the drag world.
Thats me, defensive Russ.
I found the posts about why. Because I posted them I will repeat it again. The reason why his trap was slow, is because his tranny was shifting early for some reason out of a gear or 2, and he isn't sure why. He was going to manually shift it today, but it got rained out.
Also the tires DO make a difference in trap. The smaller the wheel and tire combo will help you accel off the line faster because the engine can accelerate the front tires quicker (spin them faster), but once you hit higher top speed, it will not be as fast since most cars do not have a great accel at that great of a speed. Don can explain this much better than I can since he has the experience, but I know this is a cheating way to get better times in the drag world.
People in dragging use smaller tires to get up to speed faster but htis lowers yout trap speed. The bigger the rim the better top end you will have and thus higher speed.
I also thought that having a high stall torque converter had something to do with it. It puts you into your power band and you launch as fast as a 4wd car.
Please dont take this as a flame. Just clarification.
#100
Just remember, people don't say I have a 110 MPH car, they say I have a 12 second car, the time is by far the more important of the two.
#102
Also
Originally posted by Synki
I dont mean to take sides or anything but Russ is right. The rims & tire size play a big rold in trap speeds. In a earlier post i stated why i thought it was so low.
People in dragging use smaller tires to get up to speed faster but htis lowers yout trap speed. The bigger the rim the better top end you will have and thus higher speed.
I also thought that having a high stall torque converter had something to do with it. It puts you into your power band and you launch as fast as a 4wd car.
Please dont take this as a flame. Just clarification.
I dont mean to take sides or anything but Russ is right. The rims & tire size play a big rold in trap speeds. In a earlier post i stated why i thought it was so low.
People in dragging use smaller tires to get up to speed faster but htis lowers yout trap speed. The bigger the rim the better top end you will have and thus higher speed.
I also thought that having a high stall torque converter had something to do with it. It puts you into your power band and you launch as fast as a 4wd car.
Please dont take this as a flame. Just clarification.
#105
Re: WHERE IS THE VIDEO??
Originally posted by thebigsadler
I heard dirty rumors in the beginning of this thread that we had some videos here, YET, I see nothing.
I heard dirty rumors in the beginning of this thread that we had some videos here, YET, I see nothing.
#108
Re: Nice run Don...
Originally posted by CoolMax
hope to see you break it.
As far as automagics ruling...I wonder how fast Don's car would be in 5-speed form.
hope to see you break it.
As far as automagics ruling...I wonder how fast Don's car would be in 5-speed form.
#109
Re: Re: Nice run Don...
Originally posted by medicsonic
Hate to say it, but as the times get lower and lower, the automatics actually give you better times. Look at all the sub 10 second cars, either automatics or air shifted.
Hate to say it, but as the times get lower and lower, the automatics actually give you better times. Look at all the sub 10 second cars, either automatics or air shifted.
http://racevideos.faction-zero.net/D...07-144mph.mpeg
http://racevideos.faction-zero.net/D...orts10-69.mpeg
#110
Originally posted by emax95
I don't think Phil really cares about impressing us. From what I have seen he likes to keep to himself .
I am sure Don will beat a 11.6 soon anyways so we/I won't have to speculate.
I don't think Phil really cares about impressing us. From what I have seen he likes to keep to himself .
I am sure Don will beat a 11.6 soon anyways so we/I won't have to speculate.
Although I think its great that they are getting fast numbers, its dumb to only "sweat" Don's performance and say he is the fastest when people have seen Phil run. I don't know Phil or never chatted with him but from the threads that I have read with his name attached and from what reputable people around here say about Phil's performace, I believe in his performance too.
It's dumb to try to create static between the two guys over who is the fastest.
#112
Originally posted by Don in Texas
Was that the run where you clocked a 17 or something?
I was wondering what was wrong. I also noticed you guys changing tires alot. I figured you were working on the Street tire class, then switched to the MT's.
I saw that dark brown Supra do some 1000' runs, that damn thing is gonna SMOKE tomorrow, I can't wait to see it.
Don
Was that the run where you clocked a 17 or something?
I was wondering what was wrong. I also noticed you guys changing tires alot. I figured you were working on the Street tire class, then switched to the MT's.
I saw that dark brown Supra do some 1000' runs, that damn thing is gonna SMOKE tomorrow, I can't wait to see it.
Don
We were changing tires like crazy becase we were told we couldn't run on the ET streets because they weren't radials. If we wanted to run the ETs we had to be in the Pro Mod class and we needed a 9 second license. <sigh>
can't wait to see the new engine!!! good luck!!
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