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SW already went 243mph in his 6spd Supra. Looking for 250mph.
Stryc9 in his built FGT with a 3.4 Whipple and 100 shot went 217mph.
JBstevens FGT 219.9mph. It makes 994rw and was struggling for traction, plenty left in it.
UGR Lambo 217.6mph.
The event just basically started. Lots of racing will start going on tomorrow, today is shakedown passes for the most part. HPP trailered Foofinator's Cobra down and he will run first thing tomorrow morning. Looking to be the first twinscrew 03/04 Cobra to go 200mph on boost only. He switched to E85 and running alot less boost than last year, but making more power. The magic of E85. lol.
71chevellejohn
10-16-2009, 04:38 PM
Are you down there already? Or are you getting updates from your buddies?
My brother and I are going to drive down there in the morning to check it out.
Are you down there already? Or are you getting updates from your buddies?
My brother and I are going to drive down there in the morning to check it out.
I'm getting updates from friends. If I can go, it won't be until tomorrow. Depends if my car is ready or not by the end of today.
90GT50
10-16-2009, 05:01 PM
I'm getting updates from friends. If I can go, it won't be until tomorrow. Depends if my car is ready or not by the end of today.Shotgun? LOL
Shotgun? LOL
I wouldn't want to do that to you. Annoying you with my presense for so long would be cruel punishment.
90GT50
10-16-2009, 06:29 PM
I wouldn't want to do that to you. Annoying you with my presense for so long would be cruel punishment.I'll bring earplugs, and my camera.
:wave:
D1TKO
10-17-2009, 11:17 AM
What is a Foofitator?
MR TINFOIL HAT
10-17-2009, 11:23 AM
What is a Foofitator?
It's a Banana.
thesource
10-17-2009, 11:23 AM
If you see a black C6 with lime green numbers on it run, let me know how it did. I built the T56 in it a couple of months ago and never heard anything back so I assume all is good with it.
SVT Lurch
10-17-2009, 12:54 PM
How did Foof do?
ffrc91gt
10-17-2009, 01:06 PM
Watch out for a guy in a diesel VW bug...
71chevellejohn
10-17-2009, 07:38 PM
The black c6 with the lime green #'s(420) went 170 I think, but it had a problem ans was smoking on the big end - not sure if he broke(this was a late pass ~6pm-ish).
The only diesel bug I saw was a pale yellow color and had Syn Diesel on the side. It ran a 131.
As for Foof's car, I didn't see him run but heard it on the radio and it was either a 155 or 165mph - every time the announcer keyed the mic I kept hearing a Tejano station bleeding over. I didn't see his car around until mid afternoon and the pass I heard/misheard was ~4-5pm. He may have run more times but I didn't see it.
Very cool to see all the excess. I'd say it is 30%Corvettes(90% c6), 30% Shelby GT500s, 30% Porsches and the rest is a mix. I saw 5-6 Ford GTs(none stock), a GT40 replica, 2 Underground racing Lambos(the orange metallic one I saw go 231), a Gumpert Apollo, a DeTomaso Pantera, 2 Nissan GTR's and a small handful of very fast VW R32s.
There were 2 breaks that stopped the runs for a while - a front engine dragster dropped oil on the big end and a c4 vette that let something go.
I'll post pics and video after I go through it all.
It's a cool event, but If I go again I want to be driving something down the strip!!
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04sleeper
10-18-2009, 07:51 AM
He switched to E85 and running alot less boost than last year, but making more power. The magic of E85. lol.
See, nobody listens to me until they see the results........LOL...Then everyone wants to jump on board.
What did the Banana run?
Lason
10-18-2009, 08:06 AM
that Gumpert is badass!
**EDIT** Actually all those cars are badass, just rarely see a Gumbert! That orange lambo is NOICE too.
See, nobody listens to me until they see the results........LOL...Then everyone wants to jump on board.
What did the Banana run?
He was having issues yesterday. I'll talk to him this morning to see if they figured it out or not.
thesource
10-18-2009, 01:03 PM
Lot of cash sitting in those pics....
STROKD
10-18-2009, 04:23 PM
He was having issues yesterday. I'll talk to him this morning to see if they figured it out or not.
...damn E85.:haha:
That sucks, its like his car gets scared when it gets down there and stops working.:ugh:
bullitt2022
10-18-2009, 05:17 PM
love the white camaro
71chevellejohn
10-18-2009, 05:39 PM
The Camaro is actually light green, the plumbing/fab work is incredible, the car is bagged and the interior is perfect. With the hood closed, sitting at ride height you would think it is just a nice looking Camaro.
...damn E85.:haha:
That sucks, its like his car gets scared when it gets down there and stops working.:ugh:
That happens to everyone that goes down there. Seems like when you load the car on the trailer, the gremlins crawl in there with the cars. :lmao:
Man I wanted to take the wagon so bad but could not afford to get safty equi, up to standards in time.
My buddy Jeremy went 204 in his Vw Gti.
D1TKO
10-18-2009, 07:17 PM
...damn E85.:haha:
That sucks, its like his car gets scared when it gets down there and stops working.:ugh:
lol
04sleeper
10-18-2009, 07:39 PM
...damn E85.:haha:
E85 is the Shit! After they saw Erik's car make over 700 RWHP with just a little 2.3 upper only stock motor car, it's the new buzz around the shop!
That happens to everyone that goes down there. Seems like when you load the car on the trailer, the gremlins crawl in there with the cars. :lmao:
True Story!
AnesthesiA
10-18-2009, 08:34 PM
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Big Red! Car makes some SERIOUS HP.
STROKD
10-18-2009, 08:41 PM
Big Red! Car makes some SERIOUS HP.
too bad it broke...:sad2:
Cmarsh93z
10-19-2009, 09:47 AM
The Mile was BADASS! It really takes a new way at looking at racing, car prep...and car tuneup. That last 1/2 mile is crazy hard on the car! I have much respect for the people going 200+
wheelsuptopdown
10-19-2009, 10:43 AM
My buddy Jeremy went 204 in his Vw Gti.
He went 208 on Sunday.
As for the Foofinator. Time for another rebuild. Manny suspected the sensors to retard the timing for heat were bad, so he turned them off. So Jeremy pretty much melted the motor down. HPP is gonna take care of it (class act yet again) and build him another motor for the next Mile event. But he got his official 170mph club patch. Jeremy said that he hit 180mph when the motor gave up, but they certified in the high 170's.
241mph was the offical high mph for this event by a UGR car. There was a stiff side wind that really effected MPH's for alot of people.
Hllywood went 208 with a bad wastegate.
Ricky went 228 killing a turbo in the process.
Will went 209mph with a stock motor'd GTS and a turbo kit he installed himself finishing only a few days before the event!
It was a rough weekend for alot of people, but they still had a great time and will all be going back again. :D
From the SW, UGR and ART camps -
Originally Posted by John Reed
This was my first Texas Mile and hands down one of the most fun events I have attended (and I wasn't even driving!!). This should be a must attend for every Supra owner, especially if they continue doing the roll races during the lunch break.
A big thank you to SW and his wife for the hospitality and always making sure we had plenty of food. A more classy competitor you will not find, and he looked to be having fun even if his Supra wasn't playing nice all weekend. It was also great hanging with everyone including Chris Johnson, Mark "didn't have to change any axles this weekend" Conte, Zohair, Justin Nenni (who has hands down the sweetest track RV ever ), Stacey Barnett, Tommy B, Dave M, Tim I, the ART guys, of course the UGR guys, and many more I wont think of at the moment given the sleep I haven't gotten. Peter, the Supra meet should be at the mile event, would be BIG fun! Good to see you also, and congrats on the GTR run!
The scoop on the Lambos:
Kyle ran his orange Gallardo TT for the first time ever in the mile (and first time ever with the new mods/power). His first pass was 217mph, then 231, 238 and finally 241.xx mph. The car may have a bit more in it, but we were out of injector and wastegate spring. He drove awesome, was easy on the car and it was literally flawless the whole weekend. This car is a full street car with not a single option or feature removed/ligthened. He is excited to have the beast home to play after the mile and also to come back again in March!
Jonah (black Gallardo but no not the Nera) came out for again a first time mile event and only the second time ever driving a TT Gallardo. He started out on the wastegate springs going 203mph, then ran 221mph with a bit more boost. Third run was 211mph with some shifting issues and a fuel issue that caused a lean condition. Fourth run went 232mph but the engine had a intermittent miss and I think the third run may have done some small valve damage with the shifting error/overrev and also going lean (cylinder/piston look fine with scope). We decided better to get a chance to investigate/fix it before putting it on kill so we were disappointed not to see this car run to full potential. But it drove back on the trailer at the end of the event and will come back with some changes better suited for the mile. Jonah really wants to go after SW and should be a fun challenge in March!!
Grant's yellow Gallardo was our challenge all weekend and proved to be to the bitter end. First couple of passes it was having some real shifting/clutch issues that were a bit perplexing. We tried a few things but in the end the decision was made to swap to another gearbox so he could run worry free. The guys thrashed and got the gearbox out but it turns out it was the pilot bearing that had come apart and had gotten debris into the Tilton. Nothing like a cheap little part wrecking the day. A new bearing was sourced from Lamborghini Houston and made it to the track via courier at 9pm Saturday night. The UGR guys (Matt and Karl, you guys ROCK!!!) busted ass all night (slept 3 hours) and had the car back up and running by 9:30am (including cleaning up the small amount of damage done to the Tilton). Got the car ready, first pass was looking good and about the 3/4 mark it slowed and coasted through. Blown intercooler pipe ended our run early. Fixed that and prepped for another run. A slow getaway but then the car took off on what looked like a real solid run. About the 3/4 mark there was a huge fireball and then just smoke from there. It was the worst thing ever to see. Long story short, we appear to have broken a rod bolt and it may go back to the first day with the clutch/shifting issues that resulted in a bad shift/overrev. The engine damage aside, the fire took out the back bumper, parachute, and of course some of the rubber/plastic parts on the engine but otherwise the car will fix up just fine. The body shell suffered no damage at all (even paint is fine). A huge massive heartbreaker (Grant is one of the nicest guys out there and we really wanted him to crack 240mph) but he is already talking about the mile event in Miami in January and back to Texas in March!
The black 08 Viper suffered clutch failure on the first pass, no huge suprise given the fact it was a stock clutch, the owner was a little over ambitious and the car is making over 1300hp. The proper clutch ordered for it showed up and didn't fit, so it was either toss another stock one in it and try and run, or not bring it at all. The owner chose the former and unfortunately it didn't hold at all (might have gotten a few runs with an easier launch). It should be back in March as well!
Tony Palo and crew, the VW is awesome! Congrats guys!
SW, congrats on showing the Supra is still king of the mile and also showing just how dangerous a Gallardo TT is from a roll!
Time for a shower and some sleep.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Top Gun Customz
I'll probably post something else tomorrow when I'm more awake. Just got in from Houston. For those that don't know me by my screenname, I'm Kyle w/ the orange TTG. I had a blast this weekend. I had NO IDEA what to expect as I've never been to any mile event before. It was a lot of fun. What struck me the most was how everyone seemed welcome there. It was healthy, fun competition in the sense that even though many have certain makes/models they are pulling for, everyone just wanted everyone to do good, have fun, be safe, and run the best they could. People I didn't know coming up and introducing themselves, friendly, and everyone having a good time. Jeremy (the guy that ran over 200mph in his VW) and I just met right before my 3rd run. As soon as he and I ran (we both beat our previous time) he came up to me and asked if I had gotten my "200+" shirt yet. I said I hadn't. He said cool, here you go, and handed me one. Very cool guy.
SW and Tommy couldn't have been nicer. SW came up to me after every run to congratulate me. Tommy, who I just met right before my last run was sitting in the passenger seat of my car setting up the V-Box while I was putting on my helmet and getting strapped in. He brought his son over after the run to introduce him and to congratulate me as well. Alex stopped by as well in his Supra to introduce himself and say nice run. All the Supra guys that I met were extremely nice and made me feel right at home there and I appreciate that.
The Porsche guys near us were always giving props too.
BIG PROPS to UR and John Reed for setting up an incredible car. I had the easy job of flying in and driving it. The car was waiting there for me all ready to go. My goals were... for 1) obviously good, clean, safe runs and 2) BIG MPH! We felt 240 wasnt' out of the question when we got there. I got both! I couldn't be happier. Like John said, I've never run the mile before and my first time sitting in the seat of that car w/ the "newest upgrades" was in the staging lane on the first day....so I had no choice but to be a fast learner. The car felt natural at that speed and really instilled confidence in me. I could feel everything that car was doing so easy. The car is full weight (and then some) w/ factory heated, electric seats, navigation, rear back up camera, 6 disc changer still in the trunk, factory front air lift system, ac, etc. The only thing removed from that car was the floor mats.
I might be the only one that runs 240+ and doesn't use his chute! Gotta love the Lambo brakes.
Thanks again for the props from this board. If it helps, I'm a Supra owner too (94, single 67mm, AEM, etc, white, targa). Never know what the future holds, except everyone will keep pressing on, which is good for everyone.
Kyle
dan03mach
10-19-2009, 11:49 AM
As for the Foofinator. Time for another rebuild. Manny suspected the sensors to retard the timing for heat were bad, so he turned them off. So Jeremy pretty much melted the motor down. HPP is gonna take care of it (class act yet again) and build him another motor for the next Mile event. But he got his official 170mph club patch. Jeremy said that he hit 180mph when the motor gave up, but they certified in the high 170's.
241mph was the offical high mph for this event by a UGR car. There was a stiff side wind that really effected MPH's for alot of people.
Hllywood went 208 with a bad wastegate.
Ricky went 228 killing a turbo in the process.
Will went 209mph with a stock motor'd GTS and a turbo kit he installed himself finishing only a few days before the event!
It was a rough weekend for alot of people, but they still had a great time and will all be going back again. :D
Damn sounds like the mile is just good for blowing things up... That is a very long time to stay into boost.
Damn sounds like the mile is just good for blowing things up... That is a very long time to stay into boost.
It's defintely extremely hard on the cars. But it's the best racing event you could ever ask for. Everyone is really friendly, none of the usual drama you find at dragstrips and people are more than willing to help others. Can't wait for March!
dan03mach
10-19-2009, 12:40 PM
It's defintely extremely hard on the cars. But it's the best racing event you could ever ask for. Everyone is really friendly, none of the usual drama you find at dragstrips and people are more than willing to help others. Can't wait for March!
I bet, I wanted to go out there this weekend but had a bunch of shit to do.
Cmarsh93z
10-19-2009, 01:46 PM
As for the Foofinator. Time for another rebuild. Manny suspected the sensors to retard the timing for heat were bad, so he turned them off. So Jeremy pretty much melted the motor down. HPP is gonna take care of it (class act yet again) and build him another motor for the next Mile event. But he got his official 170mph club patch. Jeremy said that he hit 180mph when the motor gave up, but they certified in the high 170's.
As for Foofinator....we don't know if his motor is hurt. Manny didn't turn ANY sensors off...so I don't know where you are getting your info from? And if its from Foof himself, then he told you the wrong info. Foofs gearing was not correct for the MPH and HP he had. It would pull to 170 in 4th, and was running like a champ. When he would shift into 5th...it would pull down to 5100, out of his powerband. That would load the motor super hard, and burn a plug. AIT was logged throughout the run, and it was fine...and it did pull timing once it got above 150. Its just too much load on a motor with 20psi of boost, and not enough power to pull that gear. Next event...everything should be ironed out where he can go alittle faster. He has the power to go in the 190's.....but 5th was geared for 210+, which isn't realistic with his power level. Live and learn...we are going to check the motor to make sure its fine, change what we need to change...and be out there for the next event :)
Chris
As for Foofinator....we don't know if his motor is hurt. Manny didn't turn ANY sensors off...so I don't know where you are getting your info from? And if its from Foof himself, then he told you the wrong info. Foofs gearing was not correct for the MPH and HP he had. It would pull to 170 in 4th, and was running like a champ. When he would shift into 5th...it would pull down to 5100, out of his powerband. That would load the motor super hard, and burn a plug. AIT was logged throughout the run, and it was fine...and it did pull timing once it got above 150. Its just too much load on a motor with 20psi of boost, and not enough power to pull that gear. Next event...everything should be ironed out where he can go alittle faster. He has the power to go in the 190's.....but 5th was geared for 210+, which isn't realistic with his power level. Live and learn...we are going to check the motor to make sure its fine, change what we need to change...and be out there for the next event :)
Chris
Yes sir. I was just going by what Jeremy told me this morning when I talked to him. Either way, you guys are a class act. You trailered his car down there and supported him. I wasn't slamming you guys at ALL. I'm not pointing any fingers about any wrong doing at all. It's a really hard race and most cars down there do break of some kind. A mile long of all out WOT racing is alot to ask of ANY car, let alone a heavy brick of a Mustang.
No need to be so defensive. I know you guys are supporting him in The Mile and I respect that. Seems you guys are being abit extra sensitive for no reason. It's racing, shit happens.
Cmarsh93z
10-19-2009, 02:47 PM
Yes sir. I was just going by what Jeremy told me this morning when I talked to him. Either way, you guys are a class act. You trailered his car down there and supported him. I wasn't slamming you guys at ALL. I'm not pointing any fingers about any wrong doing at all. It's a really hard race and most cars down there do break of some kind. A mile long of all out WOT racing is alot to ask of ANY car, let alone a heavy brick of a Mustang.
No need to be so defensive. I know you guys are supporting him in The Mile and I respect that. Seems you guys are being abit extra sensitive for no reason. It's racing, shit happens.
I just don't like wrong information being posted, thats it. Especially when it has to do with the way Manny tuned the car and turning things off...which is totally incorrect. It is a HARD race, and very hard on the car. This is the first time we have gone, datalogged the car, ect....so we learned alot about what is needed. I have alot of respect for the people going 200+....it takes alot of HP and a well setup car.
I was really impressed by the Vdub from Dallas that went 208. That thing was scooting! And the twin turbo lambos....what can I say, they are the shit. After I saw a Twin Turbo lambo pull on Kelly like he was sitting still, I was in love :) Can't wait for March
I just don't like wrong information being posted, thats it. Especially when it has to do with the way Manny tuned the car and turning things off...which is totally incorrect. It is a HARD race, and very hard on the car. This is the first time we have gone, datalogged the car, ect....so we learned alot about what is needed. I have alot of respect for the people going 200+....it takes alot of HP and a well setup car.
I was really impressed by the Vdub from Dallas that went 208. That thing was scooting! And the twin turbo lambos....what can I say, they are the shit. After I saw a Twin Turbo lambo pull on Kelly like he was sitting still, I was in love :) Can't wait for March
I'll be going down there with ya'll in March. I'll help out with whatever you guys need. Really looking forward to it. Kelly's car was running like crap, the car was having all kinds of vaccum issues. And that Lambo he ran was SW's Lambo which makes 1300 at the wheels. So Kelly hung in there pretty well.
Ricky's car didn't eat a turbo after all, just blew the seals out of them. They were brand new and only got one 1/4 mile pass and one Mile pass out of them. He's pretty pissed. He's sending them back with warranty and upgrading.
Kumar's TTFGT fuckin ripped! Ran 214mph!
Trick Pony
10-20-2009, 12:36 PM
Seems like it takes a lot more to hit 200 than most folks realize. I was surprised that even the ZR1 only hit 172 in a mile when they put it up against that F18.
I plan to take my '01 Vette to the mile in the Spring if I don't break anything else in the meantime. Anyone got guesses at to what 706rwhp in a C5 will get you in the mile?
71chevellejohn
10-20-2009, 12:42 PM
There was a red c6 that I saw do 202mph - pretty sure it was a TT. not sure what kind of power it was throwing around.
There seems to be a barrier at about 180 - may just have been the passes that I saw but it looked like your pockets have to get a lot deeper to get past that and exponentially deeper for the 200 mark. Especially if you want if to still be drivable on the street.
Cmarsh93z
10-20-2009, 01:30 PM
Seems like it takes a lot more to hit 200 than most folks realize. I was surprised that even the ZR1 only hit 172 in a mile when they put it up against that F18.
I plan to take my '01 Vette to the mile in the Spring if I don't break anything else in the meantime. Anyone got guesses at to what 706rwhp in a C5 will get you in the mile?
There was a zr1 that made 750rwhp with boltons, and it was running 195-198 all weekend
The trick is finding the sweet spot with the powerband and gearing to hit the timing lights at top MPH.
BlackRS
10-20-2009, 06:50 PM
The trick is finding the sweet spot with the powerband and gearing to hit the timing lights at top MPH.
I cant stop watching your sig. mmmmmmmm
she could ground and pound me anytime. :spank:
I just don't like wrong information being posted, thats it. Especially when it has to do with the way Manny tuned the car and turning things off...which is totally incorrect. It is a HARD race, and very hard on the car. This is the first time we have gone, datalogged the car, ect....so we learned alot about what is needed. I have alot of respect for the people going 200+....it takes alot of HP and a well setup car.
I was really impressed by the Vdub from Dallas that went 208. That thing was scooting! And the twin turbo lambos....what can I say, they are the shit. After I saw a Twin Turbo lambo pull on Kelly like he was sitting still, I was in love :) Can't wait for March
Seven cylinders at 180 and number eight at 80. I guess we'll see what it looks like when we tear it apart.
Cmarsh93z
10-20-2009, 07:21 PM
Seven cylinders at 180 and number eight at 80. I guess we'll see what it looks like when we tear it apart.
Are you copying and pasting this from somewhere? One cyl pumped low...#3 if I remember right. Scott thinks it something to do with the melted plug...could have damaged a valve.
Are you copying and pasting this from somewhere? One cyl pumped low...#3 if I remember right. Scott thinks it something to do with the melted plug...could have damaged a valve.
No, Jeremy is one of my best friends. He called me a little while ago to let me know you guys got little twisted about my comment you took out of context. I was giving you guys props and you take it the wrong way. Ugh.. no matter.
He told me about the plugs and they were basically melted. I'm going to start looking for a good price for a Teksid block for him.
whiteboy
10-20-2009, 09:15 PM
No, Jeremy is one of my best friends. He called me a little while ago to let me know you guys got little twisted about my comment you took out of context. I was giving you guys props and you take it the wrong way. Ugh.. no matter.
Happens alot with You.
STROKD
10-20-2009, 10:06 PM
The trick is finding the sweet spot with the powerband and gearing to hit the timing lights at top MPH.
How would going 160-170 in a little over 1/4 mile, getting in high gear, and then holding speed at no boost till about the 3/4 mile and then standing on it work?:tounge-in-cheek: Keep heat out of the turbos and the cylinder temps down.
How would going 160-170 in a little over 1/4 mile, getting in high gear, and then holding speed at no boost till about the 3/4 mile and then standing on it work?:tounge-in-cheek: Keep heat out of the turbos and the cylinder temps down.
When you get Strokd back together I guess we will find out. :lol: All depends on what you decide to do with transmission and gears. Get Andrew to crunch some numbers for ya. Forget the drag racing nonsense and make it a Mile car! :D
Cmarsh93z
10-20-2009, 11:53 PM
How would going 160-170 in a little over 1/4 mile, getting in high gear, and then holding speed at no boost till about the 3/4 mile and then standing on it work?:tounge-in-cheek: Keep heat out of the turbos and the cylinder temps down.
You wouldn't go very fast. Those lambo's and SW's supra all make 1300-1400rwhp, and they have to apply power pretty much the entire mile, minus the first 1/8 mile or so. If you think you are going to go out there with some new trick like that, you are going to come home with a 180 or 190mph shirt :)
Chris
Cmarsh93z
10-20-2009, 11:57 PM
No, Jeremy is one of my best friends. He called me a little while ago to let me know you guys got little twisted about my comment you took out of context. I was giving you guys props and you take it the wrong way. Ugh.. no matter.
He told me about the plugs and they were basically melted. I'm going to start looking for a good price for a Teksid block for him.
You mean got twisted about the wrong information that you posted? It happens. Things like that aren't a game to Manny or anyone at the shop. Thats how we make our living, how we pay the bills. When you post incorrect information about Mannys tuning, especially hinting that it lead to a "burned down" motor...then customers will see that and take it as the truth...and that in turn hurts our buisness. But go ahead with the relay game we have going on...and look for that block, because I don't think he needs it. But if it keeps you busy, and not posting bad info...im all for it!
Chris
You mean got twisted about the wrong information that you posted? It happens. Things like that aren't a game to Manny or anyone at the shop. Thats how we make our living, how we pay the bills. When you post incorrect information about Mannys tuning, especially hinting that it lead to a "burned down" motor...then customers will see that and take it as the truth...and that in turn hurts our buisness. But go ahead with the relay game we have going on...and look for that block, because I don't think he needs it. But if it keeps you busy, and not posting bad info...im all for it!
Chris
There is no ill intent intended. Relax. HPP is more than busy these days and doing well, no buisness will be lost over silly internet stuff.
Jeremy doesn't "need" the block, he "wants" one for his next build. Few other things in the works too that you guys will find out in due time. ;)
White_lightning
10-21-2009, 09:45 AM
You mean got twisted about the wrong information that you posted? It happens. Things like that aren't a game to Manny or anyone at the shop. Thats how we make our living, how we pay the bills. When you post incorrect information about Mannys tuning, especially hinting that it lead to a "burned down" motor...then customers will see that and take it as the truth...and that in turn hurts our buisness. But go ahead with the relay game we have going on...and look for that block, because I don't think he needs it. But if it keeps you busy, and not posting bad info...im all for it!
Chris
Cobra fall down go booooooom... cylinder three has poor compression and something is up in the valve train.. was doing ~180-185 in fifth by RPM.. blew up and coasted to 173.
jeremy posted that.. so is it not the motor? he seems to think it is...
Andrew
10-21-2009, 11:22 AM
When you get Strokd back together I guess we will find out. :lol: All depends on what you decide to do with transmission and gears. Get Andrew to crunch some numbers for ya. Forget the drag racing nonsense and make it a Mile car! :D
Funny, I thought the same principles that apply to drag racing and applying power to the ground in a straight line apply to the mile as well?
jeremy posted that.. so is it not the motor? he seems to think it is...
A valve problem isn't that big of an issue really. A major problem would be a problem with the bottom end.
Funny, I thought the same principles that apply to drag racing and applying power to the ground in a straight line apply to the mile as well?
Maybe he's implying that Strokd isn't smart enough to handle the gearing calculations?? I dunno...
bcoop
10-21-2009, 11:38 AM
Funny, I thought the same principles that apply to drag racing and applying power to the ground in a straight line apply to the mile as well?
This surely isn't the first time you've noticed that he talks out of his ass, when he really doesn't know shit about shit.
Andrew
10-21-2009, 11:48 AM
A valve problem isn't that big of an issue really. A major problem would be a problem with the bottom end.
Not on a pushrod engine. On the mod motor junk yanking a head is MUCH more involved. Yeah, probably needs a new valve and touch up the valve job though if that is what it is.
This surely isn't the first time you've noticed that he talks out of his ass, when he really doesn't know shit about shit.
Seriously, shut the fuck up. I'm talking here with personal friends and you're going out of your way just to talk shit. Give it up already.
GSXR_Mike
10-21-2009, 06:25 PM
Seriously, shut the fuck up. I'm talking here with personal friends and you're going out of your way just to talk shit. Give it up already.
You are talking with your "personal" friends on a public forum.
71chevellejohn
10-26-2009, 10:37 PM
It took me a while, but I finally uploaded my videos to youtube.
I only filmed a few launches and walked around filming a bit, but I got tired of filming pretty quick. From where I was standing there was a crowd in between me and the display that shows the times. I know the camera is shaky, luckily I don't do this for a living :D
http://www.youtube.com/user/71chevellejohn
Blue88Coupe
10-27-2009, 08:16 AM
It took me a while, but I finally uploaded my videos to youtube.
I only filmed a few launches and walked around filming a bit, but I got tired of filming pretty quick. From where I was standing there was a crowd in between me and the display that shows the times. I know the camera is shaky, luckily I don't do this for a living :D
http://www.youtube.com/user/71chevellejohn
any idea what that white storm trooper viper ran? I've seen it in dallas and frisco. I think the plate says 2boost or something like that.
any idea what that white storm trooper viper ran? I've seen it in dallas and frisco. I think the plate says 2boost or something like that.
That's Kelly (Hllywood) He ran 22x.xx having vaccum issues.
71chevellejohn
10-27-2009, 11:50 AM
That's Kelly (Hllywood) He ran 22x.xx having vaccum issues.
It sounded pretty wicked doing it.
On a side note - I came to realize that weekend the flat black/satin black paint jobs and black wheels are 150% played out. After you see multiple $100k+ cars with flat paint jobs or black wheels or both, it's over.
Time for a new fad.
aggie97
10-27-2009, 12:18 PM
There is no ill intent intended. Relax. HPP is more than busy these days and doing well, no buisness will be lost over silly internet stuff.
Jeremy doesn't "need" the block, he "wants" one for his next build. Few other things in the works too that you guys will find out in due time. ;)
I have one in my garage collecting dust from a 97 cobra... #7 cylinder has a pretty heavy hone on it but stock bore ready to be vatted and built. I talked to Manny about him buying it but haven't really needed to sell it until now. was going to build a spare shortblock but I'm going to use my big bore block for a 324 motor.
PM me with a decent offer if he just has to have it...
It sounded pretty wicked doing it.
On a side note - I came to realize that weekend the flat black/satin black paint jobs and black wheels are 150% played out. After you see multiple $100k+ cars with flat paint jobs or black wheels or both, it's over.
Time for a new fad.
Yes sir, I've been saying that for over a year now. The "murdered out" thing is SOOO over done it's pathetic.
I have one in my garage collecting dust from a 97 cobra... #7 cylinder has a pretty heavy hone on it but stock bore ready to be vatted and built. I talked to Manny about him buying it but haven't really needed to sell it until now. was going to build a spare shortblock but I'm going to use my big bore block for a 324 motor.
PM me with a decent offer if he just has to have it...
I'll pass that info along to him sir. Thanks.
White_lightning
10-27-2009, 01:22 PM
Yes sir, I've been saying that for over a year now. The "murdered out" thing is SOOO over done it's pathetic.
hater...:)
hater...:)
Cuz I don't like the cartoon look? lol. Now you're gonna get your ass beat on Tekken punk! I would have responded elsewhere, but...
White_lightning
10-27-2009, 01:33 PM
Cuz I don't like the cartoon look? lol. Now you're gonna get your ass beat on Tekken punk! I would have responded elsewhere, but...
and kelly only ran 206mph:) ricky went 228:)
and.. BRING IT BITCH!!! ( pm me your Xbox live name. i dont remember if i have it)
and kelly only ran 206mph:) ricky went 228:)
and.. BRING IT BITCH!!! ( pm me your Xbox live name. i dont remember if i have it)
Check his Vbox post again numbnuts. He went 22x.xxx according the box, just not across the beams. He slowed down before then because of issues.
murdered might be really popular, but it works. it looks great a lot of the time.
i wanna see a lowrider'd out 2nd gen camaro with a 2jz swap do the mile next year, how bout that?
:p
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