240hoke Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I finally got a chance to run the car down the 1/4 down in Reynolds over the weekend. Had a lot of traction issues and could not launch the car without spinning. I even tried rolling off at the launch and mashing the gas and she spun. I was spinning 1st, 2nd, and into third if I shifted hard. I'm running old hard street rubber, so I think it s time for some fresh stickier tires. But enough of excuses: Engine: VQ35de Bone stock, 6spd manual. Weight: 2490lbs with 3/4 tank of gas 60' - 2.1 seconds 1/4 Mile - 13.1 secs @ 104 mph. I think with some new street rubber and a little practice I will be able to get mid-high 12's with the bone stock engine. Overall I was very happy with the setup and happy with how she did. I let Gabe run my car down the track the last time and it looks like he managed to bend my shift rod so she wont go into 1st, 3rd, or 5th gear . Stuff happens though, it gives me an excuss to pull my engine and wrap up a few things with the swap. I will more then likely be building my turbo headers when the engine is out....although it will probably be a while longer before I go turbo. Ive also put a good many miles on hte car since I finished the swap and I am still very happy with it. I have just about alll the bugs ironed out and the car has just been doing great. It is very smooth and driveable, get 26-27mpg on the interstate, and looks like it has the potential to run 12's on the stock engine. The weight is also right on par with the L28. I love it -Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Austin, there is no doubt it will run 12s!.. And sorry again for the tranny. What ever you do I know it will be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKrispy1183 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Regardless of said issues, those are great numbers bro. I've sat here on my laptop for many an hour over the last 1.5 years or so and waited/watched the progress of your build. I'd very much like to get something similar built (daily drivable VQ35 S30), mind if I pick your brain about certain details in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 kickin' butt n take'n names. those are great times, W/ some slicks I''m sure you'd beat 12 sec, if not 11. You lose an aweful lot by spinning the tires. I bet it felt awesome to do it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett76Zt Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Well at least it sounded good, hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Good news! Nothing is wrong with the transmission.....got hte car jacked up and when i got under it I found a shifter bracket bolt had backed out and was causing interference. A little locktite and a tightening and she will be back on the road! It was a total coincidence that it happened when Gabe took it down the strip! Thats the way thing happen I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Good news! Nothing is wrong with the transmission.....got hte car jacked up and when i got under it I found a shifter bracket bolt had backed out and was causing interference. A little locktite and a tightening and she will be back on the road! It was a total coincidence that it happened when Gabe took it down the strip! Thats the way thing happen I reckon. Geese, you let him off easy! You should have let him sweat it out for awhile! Maybe a nice dinner! Just kidding of course. Glad it was easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 We all learned an important lesson here. Don't let Gabe drive you're car:lmao: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliphian Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 That is my dream swap. It's awesome to know that it performs so well stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Austin Good to hear it's still running well and putting up good numbers. Easily mid to high 12's on a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 We all learned an important lesson here. Don't let Gabe drive you're car:lmao: LOL hey now.. hahahaha whipes brow.. wheew Austin I must say I was relieved when you called and let me know what the deal was! glad it was a super easy fix.. now put that new rubber on and get your 12 sec pass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 tires all mounted up...they are a good bit taller then the last ones. Had to trim the air dam and zg's a bit more in the front to clear when turning. BFG G-force Sports F 245/50/zr16 R 255/50/zr16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliphian Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Very aggressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Nice historic plate Austin. BTW you have a PM from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdizeeze Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Austin Your pics and work look great.hope to start on my vq swap soon. I'm using a 78z Reuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETEW Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Wow, those tires look HUGE! Do you think you have enough body cut for them to clear? I am getting ready to cut into my body panels and have been reading your how to. Great #'s, sounds like that motor will get you into the 12's easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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