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Super73 · 07-09-2011, 10:47 PM

Going to make it to Sac this weekend. I plan on mainly running 1/8 mile since there is no cage in the truck. If I see something good on the clocks, well, I might keep my foot in it

Here is the down low if you don't know.

Old times in sig with the 347ci / 4L80E combo. That motor made 449rwhp with the converter locked and 402rwhp with it unlocked.

The new motor is a:
Pump gas friendly 11.14-1cr 418ci LS3 motor
AFR 225 heads
245/260 106/109 .646/.629 hydraulic roller
Super Victor intake
Dominator throttle boddy

This motor through the same drive train made 521rwhp with the converter locked and 469rwhp with it unlocked.

I recently swapped out the power hungry and heavy 4L80E for a built powerglide. Converter in the 80E was a 4,500, this one flashes to 5,200 on the trans brake.

Truck weighs aprox 3,400-3500 with me in it, has 4.56 gears and a 30" tall drag radial.

Passes will be NA only.

Any guesses?

Super73 · 07-09-2011, 10:49 PM

When I say this weekend, I mean the 16th.. Sorry..

djracer · 07-10-2011, 09:34 AM

I'll throw one out there 10.80 @ 125. It could be faster just depends on traction.

Marv D · 07-10-2011, 10:42 AM

Yup,, the drag radial and weather is what has me second guessing everything too,, but......

Assuming you get some nice dense air and decent track temps / prep ..... 6.6x in the 1/8th if it hooks (I would think you will be easier on the tire now with the glide),

6.90 if the glide has a transbrake and you even THINK of using it.

Which has me guessing it's going to be more efficient and agressive in the first 1/2 of the track of a what would otherwise be ohhhhhhh... a 10.5x pass

Super73 · 07-10-2011, 02:34 PM

I'm going to guess that the temp will be between 85-100 degrees.

The glide has a brake and I have a 2-step, both of which are brand new to me and I have not used.

Marv, If I am reading your reply right, you think it will go faster off the foot brake as I wont be hitting the tires as hard? I am kind of thinking that too. Which has me wondering if I use the T-brake, should I pull some timing for the initial hit and ramp it back in fairly quickly? Only playing with it will really tell me.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-10-2011, 02:51 PM

middle of july in saco = fricken hot over 100 for sure

Super73 · 07-10-2011, 04:08 PM

I was talking to my sister who lives just outside of sac. She was telling me next weekend is going to be a bit cooler, but to expect 90-95 temps.

Sure wish I could put some E85 in the truck for this trip, but I have a couple of small sections of rubber line going in to the fuel pumps. Unfortunately I don't have the time to swap them out with hard line or I would. My buddy that is running E85 in his 427 LS7 vette says that the harder you run it, the cooler it stays. I'm sure that would make a little difference. Perhaps before I go again in October.

kpeztruck · 07-11-2011, 10:59 PM

Super73,
With your suspension knowledge, it should be no problem hooking the radial on the brake. Keep the front loose, and the rear shocks tight on compression and rebound. You should be fine. 13-15 psi on tire pressure. Post #'s
Paul
Posted via Mobile Device

Super73 · 07-13-2011, 01:51 AM

Grrrrrrr......

When - Friday, Jul 15, 2011

Where - Sacramento Raceway Park (map)

Description - WCTA presents "NOSTALGIA REUNION" Event Qualifying and Test n Tune for participants only.

Gates Open: 10:00 AM
Parking: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Test and Tune: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM $50 extra for a total of $90 when you purchase your wristband.
Event Qualifying: 5:00 PM
Pit Admission: $40 per person (includes Saturday Pit admission)
Pit Parking: $20 per car, $40 per RV
Race Entry: $100

Grrrr...

Looks like I am not going this weekend. I am not paying upwards of $150 for a TNT.. That's what it comes out to since I am not staying Sat to run the event..

chevybuldr · 07-13-2011, 01:57 AM

Yea NHRA heritage series is there this weekend. Going to be busy busy for testing. I would think that the next 2 weeks after would be better because NHRA will be at Sears Point.

Super73 · 07-13-2011, 01:58 AM

I might be able to make it out there on the 22nd assuming my chassis builder doesn't want my truck for the cage. If he does, well, back to Oct 15

I want to go racing.....

fastwillie 696969 · 07-13-2011, 04:00 AM

i hope my truck is done by the end of the month so i can take to the nhra races i'll be park at huffakers racing shop if it does get done in time

djracer · 07-13-2011, 06:51 AM

That is expensive. I'm glad its not anywhere near that high around here.

07-09-2011, 10:47 PM	#1
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? Going to make it to Sac this weekend. I plan on mainly running 1/8 mile since there is no cage in the truck. If I see something good on the clocks, well, I might keep my foot in it Here is the down low if you don't know. Old times in sig with the 347ci / 4L80E combo. That motor made 449rwhp with the converter locked and 402rwhp with it unlocked. The new motor is a: Pump gas friendly 11.14-1cr 418ci LS3 motor AFR 225 heads 245/260 106/109 .646/.629 hydraulic roller Super Victor intake Dominator throttle boddy This motor through the same drive train made 521rwhp with the converter locked and 469rwhp with it unlocked. I recently swapped out the power hungry and heavy 4L80E for a built powerglide. Converter in the 80E was a 4,500, this one flashes to 5,200 on the trans brake. Truck weighs aprox 3,400-3500 with me in it, has 4.56 gears and a 30" tall drag radial. Passes will be NA only. Any guesses? __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

07-09-2011, 10:49 PM	#2
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? When I say this weekend, I mean the 16th.. Sorry.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

07-10-2011, 09:34 AM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? I'll throw one out there 10.80 @ 125. It could be faster just depends on traction. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

07-10-2011, 10:42 AM	#4
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? Yup,, the drag radial and weather is what has me second guessing everything too,, but...... Assuming you get some nice dense air and decent track temps / prep ..... 6.6x in the 1/8th if it hooks (I would think you will be easier on the tire now with the glide), 6.90 if the glide has a transbrake and you even THINK of using it. Which has me guessing it's going to be more efficient and agressive in the first 1/2 of the track of a what would otherwise be ohhhhhhh... a 10.5x pass __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral. Last edited by Marv D; 07-10-2011 at 10:56 AM.

07-10-2011, 02:34 PM	#5
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? I'm going to guess that the temp will be between 85-100 degrees. The glide has a brake and I have a 2-step, both of which are brand new to me and I have not used. Marv, If I am reading your reply right, you think it will go faster off the foot brake as I wont be hitting the tires as hard? I am kind of thinking that too. Which has me wondering if I use the T-brake, should I pull some timing for the initial hit and ramp it back in fairly quickly? Only playing with it will really tell me. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

07-10-2011, 02:51 PM	#6
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? middle of july in saco = fricken hot over 100 for sure __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-10-2011, 04:08 PM	#7
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? I was talking to my sister who lives just outside of sac. She was telling me next weekend is going to be a bit cooler, but to expect 90-95 temps. Sure wish I could put some E85 in the truck for this trip, but I have a couple of small sections of rubber line going in to the fuel pumps. Unfortunately I don't have the time to swap them out with hard line or I would. My buddy that is running E85 in his 427 LS7 vette says that the harder you run it, the cooler it stays. I'm sure that would make a little difference. Perhaps before I go again in October. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

07-11-2011, 10:59 PM	#8
kpeztruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 229	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? Super73, With your suspension knowledge, it should be no problem hooking the radial on the brake. Keep the front loose, and the rear shocks tight on compression and rebound. You should be fine. 13-15 psi on tire pressure. Post #'s Paul Posted via Mobile Device

07-13-2011, 01:51 AM	#9
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? Grrrrrrr...... When - Friday, Jul 15, 2011 Where - Sacramento Raceway Park (map) Description - WCTA presents "NOSTALGIA REUNION" Event Qualifying and Test n Tune for participants only. Gates Open: 10:00 AM Parking: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Test and Tune: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM $50 extra for a total of $90 when you purchase your wristband. Event Qualifying: 5:00 PM Pit Admission: $40 per person (includes Saturday Pit admission) Pit Parking: $20 per car, $40 per RV Race Entry: $100 Grrrr... Looks like I am not going this weekend. I am not paying upwards of $150 for a TNT.. That's what it comes out to since I am not staying Sat to run the event.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

07-13-2011, 01:57 AM	#10
chevybuldr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Livermore ca Posts: 699	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? Yea NHRA heritage series is there this weekend. Going to be busy busy for testing. I would think that the next 2 weeks after would be better because NHRA will be at Sears Point.

07-13-2011, 01:58 AM	#11
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? I might be able to make it out there on the 22nd assuming my chassis builder doesn't want my truck for the cage. If he does, well, back to Oct 15 I want to go racing..... __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

07-13-2011, 04:00 AM	#12
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? i hope my truck is done by the end of the month so i can take to the nhra races i'll be park at huffakers racing shop if it does get done in time __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-13-2011, 06:51 AM	#13
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Going to do some racing this weekend. What do you predict? That is expensive. I'm glad its not anywhere near that high around here. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!



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