13.40 @ 101, new best for me.

[BuickMike231]

Hey guys, like the title says, I went 13.40@101.8x yesterday. I am pretty happy with as this is my best time so far. This was a 2.09 60' time. My signature has my mods, and I am almost totally stock so I think I'm not doing too bad. What do you guys think for what I have and how I am doing? I know I could probably get the 60' a little better. I was running 18 lbs of boost with no knock and right around 780-800 mV on the Scanmaster. I had some 93 mixed with some 110 octane for insurance. I had more 93 than 110 so I didn't want to push the boost too much. What are your thoughts? Thanks!

 

[captflash]

Congrats! I had a very similar combo in my t type a couple of years ago with 2 differences: a ta-49 turbo and alky. Your time is good, enough to torch the GT Rustangs!

 

[BuickMike231]

Thanks captflash! I appreciate the response. I realize compared to most on this board it's a very slow time, but it's almost totally stock and when I first got it, the maiden pass was in the 15's! Between learning how to launch/drive it at the strip, sorting out stuff that had gone bad, and tuning I've been steadily making progress and having a blast. And like you mentioned, I've nailed some GT Mudstains in the process! I just wanted to see what everybody thought of the et vs mph and whatnot. I think the 101 mph is right in line with the et from what I've seen. The car definetly has more in it too, just have to tune more!

 

[hensleyt]

is that with DR?If not a set of DR and you well cut a better 60 and maybe get into the 12s nice job @ 18lb boost

 

[BuickMike231]

is that with DR?If not a set of DR and you well cut a better 60 and maybe get into the 12s nice job @ 18lb boost

Hey henselyt, thanks for the reply and I am running the Nitto 555R drag radials. I have heard a pretty mixed review on them as they are not as sticky as the MT's or others, but I think they work well for the level I'm at. I think the biggest thing holding me back besides just needing more track time to practice my launching is to get the rear brakes redone. I just recently redid the fronts, but the rear drums need some attention. I would most likely be able to hold more boost and better utilize the DR's at that point. Currently when I launch, I am limited to how much boost I can hold since I can get the rear tires slowly rotating or worse when I sit there! My shocks and springs are totally shot too (these are getting replaced over the winter) and I think that may help 60' times a little bit also. I'm always open for more suggestions! I couldn't have gotten the car sorted out and where it is now without the help of everyone on this website!