OneSickZ Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Ok, I decided to tow my Z to the track since it is 200 miles each way. well it started as a bad day.. On ym journey to the track someone decided to die in the middle of I-4 so i sat on the heat soaked road with thousands of other ppl for 2 hours.. Poor guy felt bad for him.. then i get about 80 miles into the trip and the trailer tire explodes @ 80mph (almost crashing) remove tire and now trailer is sitting on ground removed car from trailer now trailer is off ground (2 axle trailer) So i ended up driving my car the rest of the way to the track... no biggie wasn't happy but it was better then bing stuck on the side of the road.. so i drive it into the track.. park it and let it cool while i fill out tech form and get a drink and etc... Time for the first pull.. This would be the first pull on th new set-up and the first time at the trakc in my z in approx. 4 years. pass was 10.9 @ 135.... intercooler pipe came off half way through 3rd.. No video because i assumed it would only go 11's. Brought it back put IC pipe back on.. tighten all clamps.. drink water because its like 110 degrees ouside time for run 2.. pull up to lanes.. Track owner says slow it down your not legal.. but he didn't say it to me he said it to my buddy helping me line up.. So i never knew.. so i line up... second pass of the day... 9.38@ 143.20 It ended up being my lass pass of the day as well... (kicked off the track) Worlds quickest and fastest 5spd Z31? pretty sure! and to top it off its on dr's and no spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Very nice. tunebycft, how are they tool deal w/ and did they do the dialing in on your setup. Curious on cost also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSickZ Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Very nice. tunebycft, how are they tool deal w/ and did they do the dialing in on your setup. Curious on cost also. They are a good group of guys. rolo the tuner is my personal friend and he is extremly knoledgeable. I built the car, Rolo tuned it, i raced it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 They are a good group of guys. rolo the tuner is my personal friend and he is extremly knoledgeable. I built the car, Rolo tuned it, i raced it. Knowledgeable friends are the best ones to have! You have any more pics of your car and your setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Awesome Mike!! It looks a lot different than i remember it the last time (red) Did you find another 5-speed to run, or is this still the 88-89 5-speed gearbox? Kudos!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSickZ Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Awesome Mike!!It looks a lot different than i remember it the last time (red) Did you find another 5-speed to run, or is this still the 88-89 5-speed gearbox? Kudos!! Still a 88 tranny and clsd rear end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Wow, that was done on a R200 rear end? What IS your build comprised off? Engine, turbo, you name it, I am VERY curious!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Not into drag racing myself but that looks impressive, no drama just lots of acceleration. I was going to build a circuit racing VG33ET engined 280ZX but was not confident that the stock cast crank would survive and have been told that the VG30DE/TT forged crank won't fit at the front. So used a JDM VG30DET (GT35R) engine instead. So some details on your bottom end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 holy crap! low 9's on a 5 speed! wicked! need to get mine running already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 please list your setup.....pretty please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 CONGRST Mike! Looks like I need to step up my game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Great Pass, makes me wonder maybe we need to change our direction, maybe build a 6cly with a turbo. jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffp Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I sent you a mail on this, but I was wondering what tire you are running. I have learned the M/T 8.1" wrinklewall is not quite wide enough for me to hook up the car. Since you are doing what I have been wanting to run I thought it would be a great place to start with tire upgrades. I want to avoid spending a good deal of money on the wrong tires, like I have already done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 fast z Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Jeff, I dont know if you bought ET drags, or ET streets, but neither work good on the street, and KILL any sort of handling. They work good on concrete with my experience. I would go MT Drag Radials, they work alot better. There are guys with 600 FT LBs to the ground that get MT DR's to hold on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NBL Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 sick ass car! what setup are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxjoeyxxeb Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Awesome car. I've been there for a couple of shows and race days. My Dad lives in Bradenton, FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Looks like this is one of those 'Look How Great My Car Is But It's Sooo Secret' threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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