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Qtr milerocket
04-20-2009, 12:04 AM
I thought I'd post this vid up it's nothing earth-shaking but it does show a few key runs leading up to my personal best last year. :)

YouTube - My journey into the 12's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YsKbQVq3Wg&feature=channel)




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James
85_SS_302_Coupe
04-20-2009, 08:11 AM
That's awesome man...good times for only making 235hp.
mustang8998
04-20-2009, 07:06 PM
Nice job, James!
Gearhead
04-20-2009, 07:20 PM
Pretty cool !! What RPM's do you shift at with it being a stock engine ??

Same RPM on all shifts or different between 1-2, 2-3,etc ??
kennebellcobra
04-20-2009, 07:50 PM
Already said it on the corral but great video...

Is the motor still staying sealed? I would love to see what you could do with some 1.7's and an explorer intake:D Maybe p-heads:evilgrin:
Qtr milerocket
04-20-2009, 09:07 PM
That's awesome man...good times for only making 235hp.Thanks David I'm pretty happy with the results I've gotten with what I'm working with! :bigthumb





Nice job, James!Thanks Jeff I appreciate it man!, it was good talking to you that one Saturday.






Pretty cool !! What RPM's do you shift at with it being a stock engine ??

Same RPM on all shifts or different between 1-2, 2-3,etc ??

Thanks Scott, I shift it at 5,000 rpm's for every gear change but the last race of '08 I tried a higher shift point (5,400) and saw my 1/8th mile mph increase by .15 mph.





Already said it on the corral but great video...

Is the motor still staying sealed? I would love to see what you could do with some 1.7's and an explorer intake:D Maybe p-heads:evilgrin:Thanks man, yeah for now I haven't any plans to tear into the motor just yet but.............you, Curt, and Steve have given me a glimpse of what I could hope to expect! :bigthumb



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James
lib88stang
04-23-2009, 09:06 PM
What is your suspension ?
Qtr milerocket
04-23-2009, 09:33 PM
What is your suspension ?

My suspension is as follows:


1. Flaming River manual rack

2. UPR K-member kit with coilovers/A-arms and 130lb springs

3. Strange 10-way adjustable struts

4. No front sway bar

5. Lakewood lift bars

6. Ground Pounder double adjustable uppers they are out of business now but basically the same as HPM mega byte jrs

7. Koni adjustable rear shocks


These parts have aided me to 60' routinely in the mid-low 1.60's at any of the 3 local tracks in my area........even if the track prep is somewhat mediocre. :)



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James
INSANEBA
04-23-2009, 10:55 PM
Man you have me jonsing to get my notch done.....
85_SS_302_Coupe
04-24-2009, 04:27 AM
So you're still on the stock rear end and you haven't broke it yet going 1.6? I'm terrified of putting mine on slicks and hooking that hard.
Qtr milerocket
04-24-2009, 05:09 AM
Man you have me jonsing to get my notch done.....There's no time like the present.....:)





So you're still on the stock rear end and you haven't broke it yet going 1.6? I'm terrified of putting mine on slicks and hooking that hard.Yes still on the stock rear end with all the accompanying hardware with the traction-lok having extra clutches but soon I'll be upgrading as time/money allows.



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James