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RamAir95TA
12-11-2010, 03:32 PM
It finally happened.

Up until now my best run has been an 11.04 @ 122 with 60's in the 1.55 range. 2 months ago I blew a head gasket, so I tore it all apart, replaced the gaskets with custom Cometics, installed a UMI k-member, a-arms, upper arms, QA1s, and 275# springs, and replaced the 15x8 Welds and ET Streets with 295/55/15 MT drag radials on 15x10s.

Weather was nice and cold, but the track prep wasn't the best. My expectations were fairly low, so here goes the first run.

60' 1.43
330' 4.35
1/8 6.85 @ 98.08
1000' 9.02
1/4 10.84 @ 123.61

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjgdU28z_HI

Then...

60' 1.45
330' 4.37
1/8 6.86 @ 97.94
1000' 9.04
1/4 10.87 @ 123.4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuhQkj2DCis

And the last and best run of the day...(pardon the braking mishap in the beginning...line lock didn't hold the front wheels at first, hah)

60' 1.43
330' 4.35
1/8 6.84 @ 98.54
1000' 9.002
1/4 10.82 @ 125.25

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaqQ8B1WbzA

I was absolutely floored with these results. I would have been happy with a high 10.9x, but to almost break into the 10.70s completely caught me off guard. It's amazing what smart planning, good parts, and good air can do for you. For those that aren't familiar with the mods of the car -

Forged 383, AI 200cc ported stock castings, 237/242 custom grind AI stroker cam, ported stock intake manifold, 42# injectors, 1.6s, Cloyes 2x roller, EWP, Canton pan, Melling pump, LPP headers, Hooker cat-back with e-cutout, Ford 9", 3.90 gears, Performabuilt Level 2 transmission, 4000 Performabuilt stall, Weld Pro-Stars, and all the other miscellaneous crap. This is a street-driven, hydraulic roller car. No fancy aftermarket head castings, no single plane intake, transbrake, etc. No nitrous, all motor.

HUGE thanks to Ron and Phil at www.advancedinduction.com, UMI, Bryan Herter at www.pcmforless.com, Tom Snyder (www.snyder-fab.com), and Gil Davis Racing Engines.

YEEEEEE HAAAAAAW MOTHER F**KER! :D

dugeman
12-11-2010, 05:00 PM
They are some nice passes !

NJ Torque
12-11-2010, 05:15 PM
Congrats!

Gotta change your sig now ;)

coolmanvette75
12-11-2010, 06:05 PM
wow nice run

3.4 grape of wrath
12-11-2010, 06:42 PM
Very nice! :wink:

Anti_Rice_Guy
12-11-2010, 07:33 PM
Sounds good, nice daylight under the tires!

What's the gas mileage? :lol:

RamAir95TA
12-11-2010, 07:35 PM
Sounds good, nice daylight under the tires!

What's the gas mileage? :lol:

About 1/2 a gallon per pass. ;)

Thanks guys!

7998
12-11-2010, 07:45 PM
Congrats. Its always nice when you run better than you thought.

BigAls87Z28
12-11-2010, 11:42 PM
So you swapped in an LS1? LT1's dont run faster then 12's, 383 or not.


In all seriousness, congrats on the run man!!

omarcamaro
12-12-2010, 09:14 AM
nice passes

RamAir95TA
12-12-2010, 09:22 AM
So you swapped in an LS1? LT1's dont run faster then 12's, 383 or not.


In all seriousness, congrats on the run man!!

:lol:

No such thing as a fast LT1 anymore. :) There were a few LS1 guys at the track with some pretty serious setups and they had a hard time believing what was happening. :twisted:

Firehawk441
12-12-2010, 03:00 PM
Very nice job... Congratulations.

chknhwk01
12-12-2010, 03:43 PM
very nice,bro:nod:

transmaro93
12-12-2010, 03:53 PM
thats awesome man... congrats!

btownws6
12-12-2010, 04:41 PM
very nice congrats

Tru2Chevy
12-13-2010, 12:13 PM
Congrats on the new best!

- Justin

baddest434
12-13-2010, 02:00 PM
good job joe!!

JerzLT1
12-13-2010, 02:10 PM
now hit it with a 150 shot :)

LuvMyF8LWS6
12-16-2010, 02:39 PM
Awesome runs! Congrats!!

greenformula92
03-01-2011, 08:15 AM
thats a great set of passes....congrats on getting into the 10's

Artful Dodger
03-01-2011, 08:20 AM
Congrats!!!

z28rob18
03-01-2011, 02:55 PM
awesome times. looks promising for my car if i ever finish it. do you feel like the lt4 intake is holding you back any?