scottyMIz Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 ok guys the first run i was scared to break something so i managed a 14.33@109mph So i had to try again and managed to burn the tires thru first and second and hit third squealing (Man that thing has power) So i tried again and got a 13.16@108mph i was getting better and could feel it more and how to launch.The new clutch is hard to get use to since i was so use to the stock clutch.I ran on street tires got a crappy 60' time and still pulled off some good runs.OK after that i knew i could do better so i tried one more time.Lined up with this camaro with a huge hood scoop and slicks and it was VERY loud.So we launch and i actually beat him off the line squealing and sliding and looked down to see what was going on with the engine and realized that it had only been running 10 psi of boost The volvo ic gave away again but it had done it way earlier in the day.I thought it was just cuz i was letting off that's why it read 10 psi before. I don't look down hardly at all so i didn't realize that i ran 10 psi of boost all day.The place where i epoxied it gave way cuz i didn't clean and rough it up enuf for it to hold good But it was my fault and it is still flexing the end caps Ok so you want the rest of the details well i got the jump on the camaro like i said and he started gaining very little down the rest of the track and he just barely crept by.So here it is drum roll please............... 60' time 2.003 220' 5.516 1/8 8.353 1/8 mph 86.753 1000' 10.738 and a grand finally of 12.865@109.339mph and with major wheel spin pump gas street tires and 10 psi of boost and a leaking ic.I thought it was very good for that and it's my personal best..... Andy please update my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 Thats awsome,no telling what a pair of drag radials and some 104 octane might do for your times! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 Are you running street tires??!! I have not yet driven that good of a 60' with my drag radials... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 Nice! Sounds to me Scottie like the only thing keeping you from breaking into 11's is some race gas, a pair of DR's and a real nice i/c setup that can handle more boost! You haven't by any chance weighed your car in yet have you? I was hoping my lightened '79 might weigh similar to yours, maybe I'll break 11's too. You still cut a good 60', for street tires! -980mak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyMIz Posted July 15, 2002 Author Share Posted July 15, 2002 thanks guys and i have had better 60' times last year like in the 1.7's and 1.8's so a 2.0 is a kick in the butt.I weighed my car yesterday and it weighs in at a wopping 2700 lbs with out me and with a full tank of gas.I have a good feeling mak that i will get into the 11's very easily.Andy i'm comin for you and your vegatable engine oh ya sleeper i am running street tires with lots of wheel spin oh ya we have 110 octane here our premium is 94 here man i love Michigan no smog and hella octane ratings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyMIz Posted July 15, 2002 Author Share Posted July 15, 2002 it's ok andy i figured you where busy.Tara was bummed buti told her you had company.I prolly won't be out there for a bit either just cuz i need that ic mine sucks and i need drag slicks cuz these street tires don't hook too well.I can't wait to get it out there with a good ic and some slicks but knowing me i'll break much more.....Oh ya andy do you have an extra driveshaft?Mine is shot and it is dented from the diff going up and hitting the floor.It held up great the whole day but i don't think it'll hold much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bayley Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 I thought your voice mail had a little bit of an up-beat tone to it. Congrat's. Sorry I missed your call. It was a crazy weekend. I spent all day Saturday boating the relatives around Saginaw Bay (poor Bayley, living the tough life) only to the learn that the rubber exhuast boot that runs down to the thru-prop fitting was about ready to come off. The Boot eventually popped off right as I pulled the boat up to the launch ramp. The bilge pumps were NOT keeping up with the inrushing water. Thank God we were able to pull the boat out only a few seconds later. Had it happened fifteen minutes earlier, I don't think I would be in such a good mood today. But it didn't... so I am. So, 12.86 at 109 mph, eh? Pretty sweet times. That mph verse 60' indicates plenty more to be had. I wouldn't be surprised to see mid 12's with the same mph and a better launch. Then if you increase the boost a few psi, low 12's should be obtainable. 11's... you're on your own there... and I'll be following behind unless I ask my little blue buddy for help. I'd love to tell you that I'll be out there soon, but I can't promise much. Going up to Dryden this Thursday to install the new exhaust boot for the bote. If I have any time left over, I might get a chance to fire up the beast. But I'm not going to hold my breath. Oh well, the summers not totally over yet... -Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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