Short video - Page 2

XTEN · #11 06-23-2009, 05:38 PM

NIICCEE!!!.Sounds like its ready to eat something.

rayL · #12 06-23-2009, 10:32 PM

did a couple plug wires fall off?? heh j/k bro sounds perty gud!!

406shark · #13 06-23-2009, 11:38 PM

The runs on Sunday went well. Not as quick as I'd hoped. It was very hot and humid, and the track was not the best for traction. I didn't have anyone to spot for me on the line. I was spinning off the line, but unsure how bad. My 60's were only in the 1.75 -1.80 range. I was running in the 11's all day. The times were very consistant considering it was spinning.

I attempted leaving the line anywhere from 3000 - 4500 rpm... no change in 60' times. I also ran the slicks anywhere from 11.5 - 13.5 psi... no change in 60' times. I knew the slicks were old (5 years), but was hoping for them to work better. I need to check the front brakes, they were not holding during the burnouts.
I didn't do any adjusting of the timing or carb at the track. I just wanted to get some runs under my belt with the package.

Next time I'll have someone with me to monitor for spin, and to video the launch to see what it's doing.

Hopefully the weather will be nicer as well.

Off to work...

Jeff

chris1972 · #14 06-24-2009, 12:23 AM

get some new tires then see how ..was it hot at the track.track need prep maybe ..

406shark · #15 06-24-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris1972

get some new tires then see how ..was it hot at the track.track need prep maybe ..

It was upper 80's with high humidity... not the best for good et's. After talking to other racers at the track they tell of running 3-4 tenths off normal. I do know that I need new slicks, just waiting for some spare cash to show up in my wallet. I also want to make sure I get the right size tire. I'm still unsure if I want to keep the 28", or step up to a 29.5".

The plan is to run the current slicks one more time and try and determine after that what slicks to go with.

Thanks to all for the positive feedback.

Jeff

OTHCUSTOMS · #16 06-24-2009, 04:44 PM

im running a 29" tall slick, 29x12x15 to be exact, witha 456 gear, i use about 10.5lbs of air, about the front brakes, do u have a line lock? if not i would get 1, and right before you do your burn out throw in neutral give a few solid pumps on the brake and hold then put in gear and do your burn out. i thought the same thing at 1 time but after doing the few pumps its locked up nicely, also if you didnt already u may wanna switch to stainless steel brake lines. i got mine from lmctruck. with all the heat from the motor and the outside and wear and tear those rubber lines suck.

406shark · #17 06-24-2009, 08:03 PM

Yep, I run a linelock. This is the first car I've raced that had manual brakes and a linelock. I didn't think of pumping the brake pedal. I'll try that next time out. It will probably fix the problem.

I'm going to start at 12 psi, and work my way down in pressure until it hooks... or breaks something.

Jeff

rayL · #18 06-25-2009, 12:18 AM

line lock?? thats old school...bump through the water and mat it. If it hooks..then its ready! Admire the technique....

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...575_153470.htm

( Be unique, try something different)

406shark · #19 06-25-2009, 10:05 AM

I'd try it, if they would let me go past the tree on the burnout. They frown on it, to put it mildly at the track I go to. Are you running a glide? Sounds like you don't shift during your burnout.

Very nice run in the video...

Jeff

OTHCUSTOMS · #20 06-25-2009, 02:16 PM

i dont use the line lock at the line, i just use it for the burnout, i have manual brakes also, but rite b4 my burn out i pump my brakes then engage the line lock, at the line i just foot brake it, after my burn out i put in neutral and hit the gas a lil to clear out the headers, give like 2 pumps on the brake then roll up to the line, im tellin u with teh naula brakes the few lil pumps on the brakes works