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Originally posted by SVeeT:
Milan is a pretty slick track. I wonder if Lapeer Dragway is better? Damn, are you talking about the Lapeer, a.k.a "sand box". I wouldn't even waste your time at Lapeer. Half of the times, the track is covered with sand and the timing system doesn't work the other half of the times. You will be better off going to either Ubly or Norwalk which are around 1-1/2 hours away from detroit. Since you went to Milan, you need to talk to svt2000(marc) regarding to how to launch at that track. He does have a contour that ran 14s at milan and he did pull 2.1 60' there. If I remember correctly, his front tire pressure is at 25 psi and rear is at 40 psi. He typically launches between 3-3.5k by slipping the clutch(not recommanded since he blew his clutch assembly out the last time at milan). Hope this helps.
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I second the notion that .1 off your 60ft is good for .2 off your ET... My best 60ft has been 2.27 with my Cougar... I think High 2.2s are possible in your car, just keep practicing. A drop in K&N filter could also help you a bit....
Nikolas
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KKM Intake,SVT TB, SVT Upper/Lower, 19lb injectors, Diablo Chip, MSDS Headers, Custom Exhaust, B&M Short Shifter, Progress Lowering Springs, 18" Axis TC's, OMP Strut Bar, AAM 24mm Rear Sway Bar, Koni Struts
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Man, why is it the 00s seem to be about .2 faster the the 98.5s?? 5hp doesn't equate to .2secs???
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Some Mods, still not fast enough..
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Originally posted by tcobra98: Originally posted by SVeeT:
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Milan is a pretty slick track. I wonder if Lapeer Dragway is better?
Since you went to Milan, you need to talk to svt2000(marc) regarding to how to launch at that track. He does have a contour that ran 14s at milan and he did pull 2.1 60' there. If I remember correctly, his front tire pressure is at 25 psi and rear is at 40 psi. He typically launches between 3-3.5k by slipping the clutch(not recommanded since he blew his clutch assembly out the last time at milan). Hope this helps.[/b]It is very possible to get 2.1 60 ft times. I have a few in my pocket. Milan is a very tricky track to run at. When I run there, I run drag radials with about 22psi and the rears have about 40-42 psi. My launches are going to be different this year, only because I destroyed my clutch on opening day a Milan. But I will be going back soon, to get some 14`s slips. SVeet- next time you wanna go to Milan, let me know. I will be more than happy to meet you down there. As for our times, looks like no traction for you. On opening day, I was running the same times as you. Just needed to get some rubber. But I am impressed by your mph. Keep up the work. Marc
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Originally posted by RTStabler51:
Man, why is it the 00s seem to be about .2 faster the the 98.5s?? 5hp doesn't equate to .2secs??? edit: after re-reading your question my response was stupid 
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I was going to go to Milan on Wednesday but, I think it's going to be hotter than I would like. Maybe next week.
I found my timeslips from last year. I ran on 4-25-01. This was my best from then:
60 ft 2.441
330 ft 6.590
1/8 et 10.005
1/8mph 71.98
1000 ft 12.928
1/4 et 15.416
1/4 mph 90.34
I put in the Energy Suspension engine mount bushing last night. The stock bushing is very weak and flexible rubber. I was actually surprised and a little scared at how weak it is.
I had just a short test drive because I had to help a friend pull the T-5 out of his Mustang.
I tried one launch in a parking lot. I launched it at 2000 rpm and it spun pretty good and seemed like there was some wheel hop but extremely less severe than I had experienced before. Too soon to really tell.
I'll do a write up in the Mods section after I put some miles on it.
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All Stock Best 1/4 Mile 15.262 @ 91.06
Intake mods Best 1/4 Mile 14.901 @ 93.33
"But I'll tell you one thing. There's nothing like building up an old automobile from scratch and wiping out one of these Detroit machines. That'll give you a set of emotions that'll stay with you. Know what I mean? Those satisfactions are permanent."
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