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Racing => At The Track => Topic started by: Cougar5.0 on August 05, 2006, 01:55:27 AM

Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: Cougar5.0 on August 05, 2006, 01:55:27 AM
I went to the track several times with mediocre results due to clutch adjustment issues (clashing gears) & ignition issues (boost make spark go bye-bye). Well, got an ignition, adjusted plug gaps & clutch & tuned it for 10 psi boost.

New time:

12.48 @ 114.5 MPH.

I even got decent 60' times of about 1.8 sec.

Previous best was 12.77 @ 111.5 MPH.

Overall I was pleased except the race I lost to a Camaro SS - my 12.59 to his 12.52 - if only I was looking at my shift light and not peeking over at the competition. Drove hard into the rev limiter and I think that lost it for me :D
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 05, 2006, 02:12:34 AM
Congrats!
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: shame302 on August 05, 2006, 07:53:12 AM
sweet, nice runs!
 
..i was going to go to NEDW last night too...so how was it?
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: Cougar5.0 on August 05, 2006, 11:29:36 AM
Quote from: shame302
sweet, nice runs!
 
..i was going to go to NEDW last night too...so how was it?

The track seemed to be well prepped - I think because NOPI is this weekend. Which car do you take to the track (edit: looks like you sold the T-Bird based on sig on Corral)? You would have no problem finding me there - only Cougar at the track :D There was a Fox T-Bird there last night though.
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: chrome302jr on August 05, 2006, 06:12:32 PM
Hmm with that MPH you could/should be in the 11's or very low 12's...
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: 5.8fastcat on August 05, 2006, 11:14:29 PM
Would like to see some pic under the hood of the KB install.


 Congrats on the times
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: Carl on August 06, 2006, 02:03:13 AM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat
Would like to see some pic under the hood of the KB install.


 Congrats on the times


Seconded
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: Cougar5.0 on August 06, 2006, 02:56:53 PM
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF0404.jpg)
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on August 06, 2006, 09:45:40 PM
Quote from: chrome302jr
Hmm with that MPH you could/should be in the 11's or very low 12's...


Agreed... I've gone 12.23@112.2...(1.70 sixty ft)

Still great job, get the 60 ft down in the 1.7s or better and with your mph that 11 sec run should happen...
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: 5.8fastcat on August 07, 2006, 12:37:08 AM
Looks good, Keep digging and you will end up in the 11's
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: Cougar5.0 on August 07, 2006, 01:59:57 AM
Thanks everyone for the positive words :D

It sure looks like I ought to be able to hit low 12's - just a couple more issues (like I alwayshiznit the rev-limiter in 1st & sometimes second) to work out before I go all out on shifting like a madman.
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: Carl on August 10, 2006, 09:14:02 PM
I love the install! Nice work there! 11s here you come.
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: Funky Cricket on August 12, 2006, 11:10:13 AM
sweet...

gotta turn some heads with a cougar moving like that.
Title: Finally beat my best time from last year!
Post by: Sick88Tbird on August 12, 2006, 05:23:40 PM
Sounds like it's time for a Lentech Strip Terminator and some good slicks :evilgrin: 

You could probably go wheels up on your way to an 11-sec run if you leave the line with 10lbs of boost.