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JCotton
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As most know, things came together this past weekend and I was fortunate to run some new best times including my first 8 second passes. I don't think I need to rerun them as there was another thread earlier with details about my weedend, I'll just say it was a blast. I'd just like to spend a few minutes recapping what and who was really responsible for this accomplishment. I can certainly tell you it was nothing I did by myself. I don't know where to begin, nor do I want to leave anyone out but am sure I will. So here goes..........
I think I'll start with my engine builder, Bob from RPE in West Hartford, CT. He builds the baddest motors in the country, not because they are the fastest, because they stay together. What we attach to the motor makes the power, I put way too many passes on my motors between rebuilds which is proof of Bobs knowledge and attention to detail, he choses the pistons, the cam and the rest of the important parts. Without him, none of this would be possible. My turbo is from Turbonetics, Kathy is my turbo builder, she and I came up with this combo and I'll be dammed if this isn't the baddest turbo for my application, it rocks. Who would have thought a T76 comp wheel would carry a 3350lb car into the 8's with less than 30lbs of boost!!! This is not a "trimmed' or "clipped" larger wheel, it is a T4 wheel. That is wild, a turbo that spools and runs 8's without killing the motor and trans. Looks like I am the 4th or 5th car into the 8's using CHAMPION HEADS, not bad, 2 year old heads, been off the motor once in 2 years for an engine freshen-up. If anyone wonders why I support Champion so strongly, you only have to look at my results. They flat out work, many, many thanks to Tom and Bill for giving the Buick community so many great and innovative products. Dan at Art Carr in Texas has been a great help in supplying an awsome transmission and support throughout the years. Billy Anderson supplied me with a new convertor from ATI that is absolutely incredible, it brought my combo together. Of course, FAST and Lance for supplying my engine management system. I can't forget my suspension, David Wolfe from Wolfe Racecraft has supplied the rear suspension parts that allows me to put 1,000hp to the ground with a stock style suspension. I have to give Ron credit from Metco for his rear suspension products as well, I have used his lower control arms as well as the ISM bracketts to set the instant center up.
Now I'd just like to take a few more lines to thanks the many people that have helped me over the years, I'm just going to start with whoever comes to mind. My brother-in-law Johnny and my sister, what can I say... words can't thank them enough for the support they have given me, my friends, Mikey, Paul, Bob V, Tony G, Big Joe, Eric rankin, Eric Shertz, Harry Hruska, Joe Lubrant, Pete Bernard, Ski, and I'm sure many more people have been involved with helping me at some point. I know a few of these guys I haven't spoken with in some time, but I am grateful for what they have done to help me through out the years I have been involved in these awsome cars.
I want to give a special thanks to my son who grew up next to me in the shop, cleaning and helping anyway he could from the age of 12 until today when he now does so much of the work in keeping my car running. He is the best!! Sorry for being so long, am sure I will add to the list later on. Oh ya, I mentioned paul, to be more exact, Paul Thompson for doing ALL the body and paint work and creating "The Pumpkin" !!! not to mention his many other skills, including helping me with the tune, suspension and anything else I ask of him, just like Johnny!!
I think I'll start with my engine builder, Bob from RPE in West Hartford, CT. He builds the baddest motors in the country, not because they are the fastest, because they stay together. What we attach to the motor makes the power, I put way too many passes on my motors between rebuilds which is proof of Bobs knowledge and attention to detail, he choses the pistons, the cam and the rest of the important parts. Without him, none of this would be possible. My turbo is from Turbonetics, Kathy is my turbo builder, she and I came up with this combo and I'll be dammed if this isn't the baddest turbo for my application, it rocks. Who would have thought a T76 comp wheel would carry a 3350lb car into the 8's with less than 30lbs of boost!!! This is not a "trimmed' or "clipped" larger wheel, it is a T4 wheel. That is wild, a turbo that spools and runs 8's without killing the motor and trans. Looks like I am the 4th or 5th car into the 8's using CHAMPION HEADS, not bad, 2 year old heads, been off the motor once in 2 years for an engine freshen-up. If anyone wonders why I support Champion so strongly, you only have to look at my results. They flat out work, many, many thanks to Tom and Bill for giving the Buick community so many great and innovative products. Dan at Art Carr in Texas has been a great help in supplying an awsome transmission and support throughout the years. Billy Anderson supplied me with a new convertor from ATI that is absolutely incredible, it brought my combo together. Of course, FAST and Lance for supplying my engine management system. I can't forget my suspension, David Wolfe from Wolfe Racecraft has supplied the rear suspension parts that allows me to put 1,000hp to the ground with a stock style suspension. I have to give Ron credit from Metco for his rear suspension products as well, I have used his lower control arms as well as the ISM bracketts to set the instant center up.
Now I'd just like to take a few more lines to thanks the many people that have helped me over the years, I'm just going to start with whoever comes to mind. My brother-in-law Johnny and my sister, what can I say... words can't thank them enough for the support they have given me, my friends, Mikey, Paul, Bob V, Tony G, Big Joe, Eric rankin, Eric Shertz, Harry Hruska, Joe Lubrant, Pete Bernard, Ski, and I'm sure many more people have been involved with helping me at some point. I know a few of these guys I haven't spoken with in some time, but I am grateful for what they have done to help me through out the years I have been involved in these awsome cars.
I want to give a special thanks to my son who grew up next to me in the shop, cleaning and helping anyway he could from the age of 12 until today when he now does so much of the work in keeping my car running. He is the best!! Sorry for being so long, am sure I will add to the list later on. Oh ya, I mentioned paul, to be more exact, Paul Thompson for doing ALL the body and paint work and creating "The Pumpkin" !!! not to mention his many other skills, including helping me with the tune, suspension and anything else I ask of him, just like Johnny!!
