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Old 06-07-2002 | 10:59 PM
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Talking Just .06 Seconds more and I hit my goal !!!

Just got back from the track ....

13.067 at 106 ....

Still spinning in the hole ... Gotta fix that
And maybe ET Streets will help.....

PS.... THANKS JDM ... I see a twelve second
truck in my future !!!
 
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Old 06-07-2002 | 11:46 PM
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Just get it to hook, and welcome to the club. You will get there soon.
 
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Old 06-07-2002 | 11:50 PM
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Thats good man!!! I hope you get there soon!!
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 12:00 AM
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Don ...HOW did you you do 12.12 ... ???? I would
be so grateful for any hints....

I lowered my tire pressure to 20 # .. Still felt
good at teh high end ... hooked better though,,,

I need to learn how to roll into it a bit
better, methinks

Thanks in advance!!!
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 12:14 AM
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Originally posted by SVT_KY
Don ...HOW did you you do 12.12 ... ???? I would
be so grateful for any hints....


Thanks in advance!!!
I got just about every bolt on known to man, except NOS

Manley rods and pistons
bigger intake and exhaust valves
full level 10 trans
4x4 pan and filter
4# lower
1# upper
NGK TR6's
chip
filter
Boost bipass
throttle body
electric fan
Cobra R water pump
traction bars
Driveshaft loop
High flow fuel pumps
headers
high flow cats
twin magnaflows
ram air
2" rear shackles
hotchkis front springs
4 QA1 shocks

most important Cool air, and a sunny morning

If you ran on a day like that you would have been in the 12's too.
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 12:15 AM
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been there....

what was your 60' ?
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 05:52 AM
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SVT_KY..............

ET's will definetly put you in the 12's. I have a slightly used set mounted on Am Rac Bajas that I will sell pretty cheap. Also, I will be in Louisville tomorrow and could deliver them. Shoot me an email if interested. fcrawford@prodigy.net

Franko
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 09:37 AM
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Speedin Bob ... 2.10 ... 2 tenths higher than my best ...
So there is hope ...
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 10:16 AM
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Congrats, your almost there I wish I was.

I would have thought with your mods you would have already been deep into the 12's

Jon
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 10:24 AM
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Sounds more like you are .06 sec away from changing your goal. lol. I was stuck at 13.16 for ever. Now I am just .68 sec away from my new goal.
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 11:27 AM
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SVT_KY

I had a odd feeling you'd be at Clay City Friday night. With this cool down we have. I thought for sure you'd had 12 on that cool evening. You'll get there man.

Now...when do I get that test ride???
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 01:29 PM
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Man this sounds so familiar, I'm at 13.01 @ 105.98 . Tried to improve it last night but got rained on.


You'll get there soon.
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 02:34 PM
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Well one of the AMAZING things is the B***SHEAT that
flies around from all the reps from the Tuners and the
people on the board. I think they set unrealistic
expectations. Like someone told me that the mods that
I was getting (Stage 1 and 2) would "Take a full second off
your time!" Well, if that was true, then I would be at 12.51
already. Instead, I think they should answer the question
with a more honest "It depends ... The exhaust will give
you 6-8 more HP, but what you can do with it depends
on how you drive."

Also, I would like to suggest that the tuners stop
bad-mouthing the competition. Nothing hurts your
reputation worse than something like "XXXX's chips
are garbage, you'll blow up your motor if you use that one!"
or .... "YYYYY's lying about all his times and trucks" ...

Now ... one other thing that y'all should keep in mind ...
Italian's are VERY emotional ... I know! I was married to one
for thirteen years !!! So take some of the bluster and the
stretch of the facts as just "genetic", cause it is .....

<grin>

As far as what most customers want? A balance between a FAST
truck and a SAFE truck that isn't gonna blow up ...

Cliff

 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 03:14 PM
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Thumbs up Keep up the good work

SVT_KY,

Good to see your making progress. Just make sure you have 19-20 lbs in the rear F1's, smoke the he%$ out of them, and do not mash the pedal at the lights. Ease into the throttle a bit. I have gotten consistent 1.83 - 1.84 60' times with practice on F1s. Track conditions also play into your launch. Watch the other cars and see how their hooking up. I believe my previous prediction of 12.6 - 12.7 at 107 or 108 will hold true with practice, good cool air. Just think, if you can lower your 60' times by .2 seconds, you're almost there. Best of luck.

BTJ
 
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Old 06-08-2002 | 06:28 PM
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SVT-KY- You have a 12 sec. truck there!! Went through some old time slips and that 106 trap speed is good for high 12's!! Every time slip of mine that had 105-106 traps were 12.7-12.9 ET's! Your there, just get that traction problem worked out off the line! Congrats!!
 


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