jgkurz Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Hi everyone, I had an amazing day at the dragstrip today. I've recently made several upgrades on my ride and wanted to get at least one run before the season closed. My best last season was 12.3@ 118mph. My goal today was to hit an 11.9 and 120mph. On the way to the track I stopped and weighed the car. With me in the car it weighed 3050lbs. At the track I think it was 3040 after adding fuel and removing the tire and jack. The weather at the track was about 65 degree F with an altitude of 168ft as indicated on my hand held GPS. I mixed in some 104 octane unleaded to help prevent detonation. The track was prepared extremely well and made a significant difference in traction, especially considering I'm not running slicks or drag radials. My 4th and last run was my best, and honestly, it was completely unexpected. I loaded the video and actual time slip on my website. Click here: My Z Dial In: 11.90 Reaction time: .023 60ft: 1.725 330ft: 4.819 1/8: 7.335 MPH: 97.29 1000ft: 9.491 1/4: 11.302 MPH: 123.91 I need to thank HybridZ and it's members for helping me achieve a goal I've had for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Thats so awesome when a sweet looking little Z car rolls into the stage, unheard, and next to him a bada$$ V-8 rumbles up, then gets his a$$ handed to him.... lol.... priceless!!...... :lmao: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Thats so awesome when a sweet looking little Z car rolls into the stage, unheard, and next to him a bada$$ V-8 rumbles up, then gets his a$$ handed to him.... lol.... priceless!!...... :lmao: That's the best feeling ever! However, it was a very nice Fairlane with a side-oiler 427 which is one of my favorite engines. He still had to go down.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZDrifter Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Awesome run!!! We should meet up and go to the track once I move back to Oregon. I will be moving to Oregon City aswell...Originally lived in Beavercreek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 "OH and the right lane breaksout by 6 tenths" OOPS went a little faster then you thought huh? Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Awesome and congrats John....I guess that new DownPipe is making a difference! Amazing! Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 "OH and the right lane breaksout by 6 tenths" OOPS went a little faster then you thought huh? Congrats You could say that..... I knew it was running strong but I never thought it'd go 11.3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Damn Buddy!!!! way to go! Sorry I couldn't make it out today. I had to work this weekend. Is the new wastegate/downpipe setup holding boost better now? Seems like your MPH has gone up a ton! I'm glad things are working so sweet for your car! Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 WOW JOHN!! COngrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jgkurz Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Damn Buddy!!!! way to go! Sorry I couldn't make it out today. I had to work this weekend. Is the new wastegate/downpipe setup holding boost better now? Seems like your MPH has gone up a ton! I'm glad things are working so sweet for your car! Justin Yeah, it was fun. Wish you could have been there. I would say several things contributed to my success. The new DP and wastegate flow so much better then my last setup. I'm now able to keep stable boost through the RPM range instead of bleeding off boost as the RPM's rise. My next step is I'm going to tweak a few things here and there then take it to the dyno to see what kind of power it's making. My goal for that was 400RWHP. Thanks everyone for the comments!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Wow, that is a GREAT TIME!!.. only one tenth off from Garretts run.. He better watch out!!. Great job man.. Gives me hope for my up and coming L build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted October 15, 2007 Administrators Share Posted October 15, 2007 Awesome John. That is a HUGE improvement. Did Mr. Lum come down to watch/play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 fantastic time-congrats. i will also comment on your z, really like the 240 bumpers on the 280, clean look. dig the hre wheels also. your z is a real sleeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I loved it, The Z is getting it done. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Awesome John. That is a HUGE improvement. Did Mr. Lum come down to watch/play? He came down with his kids but decided not to wait for the morning fog to lift. Eventually the sun came out and even gave me a bit of a sun burn. BTW, I'm guessing the density/altitude was sea level or better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 I loved it, The Z is getting it done. John Thanks John. Breaking out by 6 tenths was a little embarrassing, especially after the announcer made sure everyone saw..I think I'll get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Very nice, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 CONGRATS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 CONGRATS Thanks Scottie. I plugged my time slip info into your spreadsheet and this is what I got. Definitely interesting. I'll be hitting the dyno soon to verify it's accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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