Test drive after 4t65 swap.... - Page 2

Spilner521 · 03-11-2008, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jackal2000

zero to 60ft in 4.8 seconds? holy slowpoke batman.

I think he meant 0-60mph. I could run a 4.8 60ft. time on foot.

jackal2000 · 03-11-2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Spilner521

I think he meant 0-60mph. I could run a 4.8 60ft. time on foot.

no kidding.

i was just giving him shit, you didn't pick up on it.

so you have a 8.6 second 40 yard dash time?

Daytona · 03-11-2008, 07:44 AM

Weight's a bitch. My old Camaro was 3,950 lbs. (race weight with driver) before I swapped in the 2nd race motor with more aluminum parts. Saved me 100 lbs. Heaviest year Camaro ever built (1977). Took 400 hp, over 400' lbs. torque, and 4.10 gears to drop that puppy into the 12.40's at the track (1.77 60').

A lot of weight can be saved by removing sound deadening material in the car and putting on lighter weight rims (Convo Pro's are the lightest and still as durable as our stock rims) to reduce spinning weight.

BlackJack · 03-11-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona

A lot of weight can be saved by removing sound deadening material in the car and putting on lighter weight rims (Convo Pro's are the lightest and still as durable as our stock rims) to reduce spinning weight.

Yeah, that would be cool to remove all the mat and carpet, etc. Unfortunately, my short-term goal is to hit low 12's without stripping anything out.

A source has a lead for me on some Weld Drag-lites (or Drag-star?). If I can get him to contact me about it, I'm buying them soon.

Alon Alero · 03-11-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackJack

yeah, I know....car needs to go on a diet. I weighed it in at the track before turbo, and before 4t65 swap, and with driver was around 3600. I estimate about a 100 pound gain since then.

Lets see, I could chuck the spare tire, jack, all the extra parts in my trunk, etc. Might be able to get 1/10th quicker.

OR, I could just finish tuning it, quit effing around and go WOT.

Get everything u can out of the car when going to the track, even the ashtray. Hell, i even take my Cd's out (and i only have 4-5 of them in the car).

Trickyslick · 03-11-2008, 09:24 AM

Hey BJ give me a call. I live in Sahuarita just around the corner from SIR let me know what time friday

BlackJack · 03-11-2008, 10:35 AM

according to the Racer Info, pit gates open at 4pm, and spectator gates open at 6pm.

Now erase your phone number, I've got it stored.

Midgear · 03-11-2008, 06:58 PM

i think my car goes 0 - 60 in about 6.8 - 7 seconds.. with a bit of wheel spin.. i want my traction control back

VIDEOS OR DEATH!! O_o

Trickyslick · 03-12-2008, 10:51 AM

Well I did talk to the little lady and we are going to try and make it Friday so hope to see you there.

BlackJack · 03-12-2008, 12:27 PM

Still planning to go. Racer/Pit entry starts at 4pm, spectators are let in at 6pm.

Due to other family events, I probably will not arrive until 7pm, but tech inspection closes at 8pm, so I'll be cutting it close.

[ion] C2 · 03-12-2008, 12:42 PM

No excuses. You get there and run no matter what.

Take out the passenger seat and rear seats too, for the hell of it. About 50lbs total I'm guessing, since my replacement racing seats weigh 35 and stockers are supposed to be heavier.

BlackJack · 03-12-2008, 01:24 PM

Can't strip the car down. I'm specifically gunning for the "$50 Challenge" which calls for NHRA Sport Compact rules, which to paraphrase calls for a complete front seat area in the passenger compartment. I can strip out the back seat area, but that's about it.