New best's (sort of)
10-07-2005, 05:00 PM
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New best's (sort of)
Finally got the car back together for a no excuse day at the track. Best et at this particular track( with the old motor and trans) was 12.30 @ 112. Lost a full tenth on the 60' and ran 12.17 @116 in 1250 ft air. Pretty pleased. Motor was built primarily from left over or swap meet parts. Time to upgrade to et streets and a trip to my favorite track (Englishtown). Air often goes to 1000- 1500 feet below sea level this time of year. Rods stayed in the block, new trans stayed together and driveshaft stayed in. Great day overall. Just thought I would share.
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10-07-2005, 07:13 PM
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Rods stayed in the block, new trans stayed together and driveshaft stayed in. Great day overall. Just thought I would share.
Rods stayed in the block, new trans stayed together and driveshaft stayed in. Great day overall. Just thought I would share.
10-07-2005, 07:15 PM
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Any time I bring the car home and I don't have to tear anything down is a good day. 
10-07-2005, 07:30 PM
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Re: Re: New best's (sort of)
Originally posted by mw66nova
when this constitutes a great day, you know you've had a rough racing season! anyway, great job and boy is that ever some big mph!
when this constitutes a great day, you know you've had a rough racing season! anyway, great job and boy is that ever some big mph!
10-07-2005, 07:40 PM
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Originally posted by Floor guy
Thanks guys! I am not one to make excuses on track day. It runs what it runs. I had some minor issues that I will work out and try to get better rubber under the car for next time out. I was extremely pleased with the big mph. I can't wait for the rain to stop, and go back for round 2. For the record, 05 WAS a rough season. 4 motors and 1 hurt trans and converter made the summer "trying". It is starting to feel worth it.
Thanks guys! I am not one to make excuses on track day. It runs what it runs. I had some minor issues that I will work out and try to get better rubber under the car for next time out. I was extremely pleased with the big mph. I can't wait for the rain to stop, and go back for round 2. For the record, 05 WAS a rough season. 4 motors and 1 hurt trans and converter made the summer "trying". It is starting to feel worth it.
Yea, here is a vid of Floorguy takin Jessie out at the track. way to go Pete.
http://www.azzatochips.com/Beaver9-3...essevsPete.mpg
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