Need 1/8th mile drag racing pointers.
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Need 1/8th mile drag racing pointers.
So it appears the rules for the 2008 drag racing in Tunisia have changed, they're getting concerned that some cars are getting too fast at the end of the 1/4 mile so we're be running 1/8th mile instead. So any pointers on how I should set up the car and the mods I need ?
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Weak. 1/8th mile tracks suck. Get up to 80 and done.
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52 and counting, when will it stop?
'96 black coupe- #4
'97 magenta coupe- #10 - 13.379 @ 101.07 mph
'04 SXT mtx - #45 - GF's DD
'96 ACR
'95 Astro Van
'11 Chevy Express
'02 atx - #48
'98 Intense Blue R/T - #49
'04 SRT-4 - #50
'99 Intense Blue R/T - #51
52 and counting, when will it stop?
drill the tree and dial the chassis in. if your sucky out of the hole your done in the 1/8
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AMSOIL, Technical Auto Group, S.I. J&V Tools
Fast Times Performance 2002 Subaru WRX 2.5, 11.936@113.18
95 All Motor Neon
13.958@96.99
SOHC - ALL MOTOR - STOCK BLOCK
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Weight redux: start with the weight the farthest back, and work forward. Motor mounts: solid mounts and bobble, if you can stand them on a DD. Suspension: stiffen everything up, springs bushings and struts. Cheap Ebay coilovers with 500 lb springs in the rear. The stiffer the rear is , the better. Tires: slicks may not be necessary at your power level, but drag radials will help. If you can use an exhaust dump, do so, just behind the header. Launch technique, practice, practice, practice.
'95 ACR Coupe, 14.366 @ 94.57 MPH Bolt-ons and weight redux (Built 2.4 needs final assembly)
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'02 ES Magnum swap, Comp 200 Cam, ACR suspension, bolt ons.
'00 Chrysler LE (Fiancee's) Stock, 1GN R/T rims
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A dump is a "y" pipe between the header and the muffler that has a cap on it that can be removed when racing. With the "y" pipe uncorked you have basically an open exhaust. RPM for the launch is trial and error, based on tires, track, power level and launch technique.
'95 ACR Coupe, 14.366 @ 94.57 MPH Bolt-ons and weight redux (Built 2.4 needs final assembly)
'02 ES Magnum swap, Comp 200 Cam, ACR suspension, bolt ons.
'00 Chrysler LE (Fiancee's) Stock, 1GN R/T rims
'02 ES Magnum swap, Comp 200 Cam, ACR suspension, bolt ons.
'00 Chrysler LE (Fiancee's) Stock, 1GN R/T rims