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First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? #684855 04/30/10 05:46 PM 04/30/10 05:46 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC T2R9 OP master
T2R9 OP master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC	I have been driving HP Mopars since 1980 but never ran one on a drag strip. Tomorrow I will take my Duster out and give it a try. 76 Feather Duster, 318 4speed 3.55 SG. Small Summit cam, Performer intake with a 73 TQ. 68-70 340 exhaust manifolds through full 2.25 exhaust. Well tuned, 14 degree initial, 35 degree at 2500 rpm. 1/8 mile track, should I be in the 10's??

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: T2R9] #684856 04/30/10 05:51 PM 04/30/10 05:51 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,596 BX, CT, FL. B B1KILLER pro stock
B1KILLER pro stock B Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,596 BX, CT, FL.	15.00

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: B1KILLER] #684857 04/30/10 05:58 PM 04/30/10 05:58 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,257 gulfport, ms, west mi rowin4 master
rowin4 master Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,257 gulfport, ms, west mi	did the snow melt? it's ok to butt heads, just don't do it with a butthead

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: rowin4] #684858 04/30/10 06:12 PM 04/30/10 06:12 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC T2R9 OP master
T2R9 OP master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC	No snow here, The track opens tomorrow.

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: T2R9] #684859 04/30/10 06:41 PM 04/30/10 06:41 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 637 Kokomo,IN StripeHOG mopar
StripeHOG mopar Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 637 Kokomo,IN	My guess is 9.60's if you can shift them gears Andrew Brough D372 1969 Dodge Dart GTS 1.43 60'best 6.82 1/8 98mph "the light came on and I ran out of talent"

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: B1KILLER] #684860 04/30/10 06:52 PM 04/30/10 06:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,852 KENTUCKY 69CHARGERMD master
69CHARGERMD master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,852 KENTUCKY	Drive around the water if you dont have slicks... Make sure you have an over flow on the radiator,,, Feather it out of the hole.... Have fun......

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: StripeHOG] #684861 04/30/10 06:57 PM 04/30/10 06:57 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC T2R9 OP master
T2R9 OP master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC	I can shift them, I am hoping to launch at 2000 to 3000 RPM, I will experiment during the dial in.

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: 69CHARGERMD] #684862 05/01/10 11:35 AM 05/01/10 11:35 AM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC T2R9 OP master
T2R9 OP master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC	Quote: Drive around the water if you dont have slicks... Make sure you have an over flow on the radiator,,, Feather it out of the hole.... Have fun...... Good advice, thanks. The rookie racer is off to the track. I will post my results when I get back and you all can pick on,, I mean critique me then.

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: T2R9] #684863 05/01/10 11:48 AM 05/01/10 11:48 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,686 W. Kentucky justinp61 I Live Here
justinp61 I Live Here Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,686 W. Kentucky	Expect to have a blast , I had a smile on my face for three days after my first outing . I'm going to guess.... .... 9.0s. Be safe and have fun.

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: T2R9] #684864 05/01/10 11:50 AM 05/01/10 11:50 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,746 Ontario, Canada Dodgem master
Dodgem master Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,746 Ontario, Canada	9.28 @ 81. You will have a hoot

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: Dodgem] #684865 05/02/10 05:28 PM 05/02/10 05:28 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC T2R9 OP master
T2R9 OP master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC	Quote: 9.28 @ 81. You will have a hoot I had a hoot but traction was an issue. My best was 10.58 at 65.12 mph, .75 reaction time. My best reaction time was .57 but had to back off as I was spinning my tires. I went around the water on all passes ans tried to feather off the line. My sure grip is toast as I was spinning one most of the time. Next week I will drop tire pressure, should I do a burnout or avoid the water all together? I really think a new Sure grip unit and some drag radials would be a good starting point.

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: T2R9] #684866 05/02/10 11:04 PM 05/02/10 11:04 PM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,054 Mooresburg, Tn ' '72CudaRacer top fuel
'72CudaRacer top fuel ' Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,054 Mooresburg, Tn	That TQ is a very good carb for your application. Way more adjustible thn a holley. Work with the air door (most likely needs to be tighter) so you don't get all of the seconarys at the hit. Good luck, and have fun! Brian

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: '72CudaRacer] #684867 05/02/10 11:07 PM 05/02/10 11:07 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,064 Tennessee 7 727builder super stock
727builder super stock 7 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,064 Tennessee	9.75 @ 73 mph. Good luck! What a voice!!!! http://www.godvine.com/10-Year-Old-Boy-with-Autism-Sings-Open-the-Eyes-of-My-Heart-1041.html

Re: First time on the track tomorrow, what to expect? [Re: T2R9] #684868 05/03/10 12:59 PM 05/03/10 12:59 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,746 Ontario, Canada Dodgem master
Dodgem master Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,746 Ontario, Canada	Avoid the water (it gets up in the treads and weeps out going down the track) but do a burn out and less air. reaction time does not effect 1/4 / 1/8 time is that is just the amount of time it takes you to move across the start line after the light has turned green. most of us hit it on last yellow as by the time the car actually moves green is on.

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