[Rokker]

It was truly amazing and just as great as I expected it to be, sorry if I sound to happy. It´s been a dream for many years now, BUT nearly impossibe to do around here where I live. I could tell you why but I hate to bore you a with that bs. The most important thing is now I can finally put some times in my signature as well.
And even better, more like a wet dream actually, I now have proof that my left tire definetely got some air under it. Which I really wasn´t expecting with a 3,08 and 2400 converter, it actually stalls at 2800 but still..

My class was no faster than 11,50 so my car is pretty ideal (for now) for that class. But I`d love to get them front tires off the ground properly, so please critique my suspension. Let me know if you wan´t details.

Anyways, first pass ever for me netted a 11,71:

kmt is Kilometer per hour (Yes I now, pretty confusing..)



Here´s the rest of my passes in following order:









Best 60: 1,634
Best 1/8: 7,289
Best: 1/4: 11,54
Best: 1/8 mph: 96
Best: mph: 115,3

Had a lot of fun, and nothing broke. Now... how can I go faster ????????
Oh, and my gearbox didn´t get any better with slushy 2-3 shifts, have to let go so it can get firmly into gear, quick on and off.

 

[Malibu ss 64]

Nice runs Remi!
If you want to run faster maybe more gear? If i remember right you have 3.08?

Marcus

 

[crazydavey]

Congrats Remi!!...:thumbsup:

 

[Stokerboats]

Pretty good for a first timer. Congrats on the fun.:beers:

 

[Rokker]

Thanks guys, I`m uploading a video on youtube now, Ready soon. With evidence of the smallest wheelie on earth, but it´s got some air under there so it´s a start. not the best pass - missed a shift but the best 60 foot.

I know about the gears, you´re right Marcus 3,08. I was stupid when I ordered the axle from moser. Should have gone 3,42. But it is pretty nice on the street, I gotta admit.
Thinking maybe a better torque converter with higher stall, got the 2400 holeshot from B/M... You think maybe a 4500 unit would pull the wheels higher and survive with the 3,08´s guys?

The only class in Norway you can run a dedicated street car without car and drag license is this class: 11,50 et class. The 10.00 class is a lot of hassle and about 1000 dollars fee each weekend. My car right now I can go flat out, and nearly run 11,50 pretty consistent once I fix the gearbox and get some more experience, which could make it a great car for this event.. Would love higher wheelies !!

 

[Rokker]

[URL]http://youtu.be/YD3tlarmKEQ[/URL]

 

[Malibu ss 64]

[URL]http://youtu.be/YD3tlarmKEQ[/URL]

Nice! Congrats I saw air under front tire! Isnt your suspension more pro touring than drag racing?

Marcus

 

[Rokker]

Absolutely. Did some small mods. Removed front sway bar, cut inline6 springs to about 1/2" from bottoming out. Front shock max compression min rebound. Rears on full stiff- wasn't really sure about that one. M/t drag radials 295/55-15 to 14 psi. Didn't feel any wheel spin.

 

[VinceS427bb]

it's lots of fun to race and not break parts

 

[BBimp]

Thanks guys, I`m uploading a video on youtube now, Ready soon. With evidence of the smallest wheelie on earth, but it´s got some air under there so it´s a start.

I have seen smaller wheelie's than yours. So go for it give it some nitrous right of the line :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Wolfplace]

Congratulations on getting it running & to the track Remi :beers:

 

[Steve R]

Congratulations. Sounds like you had a great time. Talk to several converter manufacturers before you order, ask if an off the shelf unit will work or if you need a custom built unit.

Steve R

 

[Rokker]

Thanks for the kind words. I love this car, looks really rough, but I can drive it everywhere and only let out some air of the rear tires, and a new fan belt to race it. Pretty low maintenance.
The car has been running great for a year and a half now. With 11,2:1 cr and pump fuel.

How can I get those front wheels higher?

 

[Jeff65SS]

Your ET is pretty much identical to mine! I've got 3.42 in mine though!

Great job!

 

[bigmachd]

Damn, and with a 3.08 gear, I gotta get to work. Congrats on the runs, and especially not breaking anything:yes:

 

[Todd69SS]

Congrats! 11 second, not a bad first pass!!!

 

[Rokker]

Thanks !
Now i gotta find out how I can go faster, probably best to start a new thread. There´s definetely a few areas that is mandatory to look at.
The fuel sending unit 5/16 - which might explain why I feel it´s holding back at 112mph plus - last half is picking up 18mph only, important at the track, very rare I do a full blast on the streets and since this is a street car I`ve been to lazy to change it.. otherwise the fuel system is up to par with 1/2" fuel line, holley black billet hp150 iirc, regulator. Maybe I´m asking to much from my engine with a 3,08 gear.

Converter- would love a 4500-5000rpm ? converter but drive it like a stock converter on the street, is that what you get with the 800 dollars units ? With 3,08 gears how much would I pick up going to 3,55 approx, in a 3800 car.

I wan´t to go faster and get those wheels up in the air ! Enough bla bla, I`ll have to start a new thread for this.

Sure I`m considering a cam swap as well, from that guy here that makes those 107 lsa cams, with short duration that seems to perform ok. hehe. Trying to find out where I should spend the money to get the most performance out of it.

 

[Highway Star]

Hi Remi. Nice work...your timeslips look great and your car sounded great going down the track. Cool!!!

 

[Malibu ss 64]

Check with André at Edge converters not sure but think you dont want much more than 3500 if you drive alot on the street like I know you do, but sure André knows what will work+he has great service and price. With more stall you get more slip and heat so you need a good trans cooler.

Marcus

 

[Rokker]

Hi Remi. Nice work...your timeslips look great and your car sounded great going down the track. Cool!!!

Thanks ! The performer intake is still running on my 4d btw, prolly got around 20 000miles on it by now.

I`ll look into Edge converters, yes. But still not really sure where I should spend my bucks right now. I have a few items on the list. But since I`m building a model A this winter modifications are somewhat limited, small wallet..

Gears, converter, straub cam, suspension.. Trying to improve but getting away with as little as possibe outlay. I don´t have to run 10`s but a big wheelie and faster 60 foot would be great. Feels like it takes quite a bit more hp at the start. At least it hooks good.