07-17-2008, 08:02 PM | #1 |
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Project 12.99
I said I wasn't going to do this because these things never work out for me. I've already paid for the track day so I might as well give this a shot.
The goal: run 12.99 in my 4000+ car NA by the track day. This car has been down the track once on a semi bum transmission. 13.8@101. It dynoed 327. The transmission has been built and the only other change that has been made is a ODBI swap. The car is currently making 351rwhp 350rwtq. The parts: subject to change 1. Fuel pump, my current one is dead. 2. adjustable upper control arms 3. new cam and springs 4. electric water pump 5. Mickey Thompson 275/40/17 ET Street radials 6. Weight reduction: passenger seat, back seats With all that I should be in the 12s even if we have a warm day. I may have the converter re stalled depending on how much money I make between now and then. I may also go with some slicks if I can get another 2 wheels for them. 7/24 Fuel pump is in. New lighter drive shaft is in. Lower control arms should be here Monday. Currently have a lead on 2 Impala wheels with drag radials. 7/31 Purchased used Mickey Thompson ET Radials 275/40/17 8/2 13.6@103 8/5 Adjustable upper controls have arrived. 8/16 Cam, springs, and electric water pump intalled. Car needs valve guides and probably a couple of valves. Heads coming off this weekend. 2-3 week downtime. Possibly having them milled for more compression. Last edited by Skillet; 09-16-2008 at 09:21 PM. |
07-17-2008, 08:10 PM | #2 |
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Sounds like a good goal to work towards, Trey.
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07-17-2008, 11:03 PM | #3 |
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good luck with it.
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07-18-2008, 03:35 AM | #4 |
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You can doit!!!
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07-18-2008, 07:46 AM | #5 |
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1) I had no idea the car made the power it does already... it's strong.
2) The right cam should get you where you want to be! 3) I would spend money somewhere other than an electric water pump.
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07-18-2008, 08:24 AM | #6 | |
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It's a cam driven water pump so while the cam is being swapped might as well put the pump on there too. It's not much more than $100 plus they don't have near the leaking problems as a stock water pump. I haven't picked out a cam yet but it will be something with more low end and mid range. I would like to get in the 380/400 range. |
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07-24-2008, 12:45 PM | #7 |
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Update:
Fuel pump is in. New lighter drive shaft is in. Lower control arms should be here Monday. Currently have a lead on 2 Impala wheels with drag radials. I needed a longer drive shaft since I have extended lower control arms and the rear end is further back than stock. I need the adjust upper control arms to get my pinion angle back where it needs to be. |
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07-24-2008, 03:54 PM | #9 |
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I have no idea why GM couldn't center it to start with. Factory they all look like they have been rear ended. The best is seeing guys who just spent $5K on big wheels and tires and couldn't spend $500 on upper and lower control arms to center the wheels.
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07-24-2008, 04:29 PM | #10 |
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put the nawz on it.
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