great looking car !! is that large pushbutton sticking out from the dash the electric shift solenoid button ?
Time to hit the Track.
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Day 1. Opening day. A very late start to the day, guess opening day at the track or whatever. Delays, rain and then rain out.
Day 2. Finish up day 1’s race and then decide if there will be a day 2 race, pending rain. Forecast said rain by noon and many chose to not stick around, me being one.
Looking forward to opening day at your track REM.
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not so famous bob
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any signs of something wrong with the cracked block while it was running ?
always wondered what it might act like ...
On day one , first test pass, spun hard on the leave. The new electric shift grabbed second great, then it pounded the lever to third but the trans stayed in second. Then the throttle pedal went to the floor.. what the hell. I coasted to the end of the track and onto the return road and there I sat.I hear there maybe transmission troubles..
Well the accelerator cable slipped on the bracket. - funny thing, that was untouched from last year. Wedged that into place and headed back to the pits. Got the car up on stands and after getting the headers cooled down so I wouldn’t fry I found the lever on the trans was able to move, which messed up the third gear shift. The next couple hours was spent under the car, tightening, adjusting and fighting with that damn blanket. Obviously yours truly has to take responsibility for that lever not being tight enough and thank goodness for a super short 7/16” wrench that I was able to borrow. Mine was at home… I have a new appreciation for hate with the TTI / trans blanket combo when a guy has to work on the shift lever and cable adjustment.
Just got that finished, checked, and back down on the ground in time to duck in from the rain. I beat the rain by about 2 minutes. Also during that time I missed test hit #2. By the time the track dried it was probably about 7PM and straight into eliminations. Unsure of what to dial I picked a number. I messed up the light. I blew the tires off but the car ran great, shifted fine and ran a 10.31 on my 10.30 dial. Fellow racers say that this track is at least 2/10ths slower than my local track so I threw on a 10.30. 4500 DA. Day 2 never did happen. The good thing is that the car made a great pass and ready to rock now.
And. I weighed the car and less me, with 6 gallons of fuel it’s 3160 Lbs. That calculates right to what I expected, after removing the 80 lbs over last winter
Looking forward to my local track home opener in a few weeks. So as shitty as the weekend sounds it was still actually a pretty good weekend.
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TransBrake button.
I had no signs at all. The last race day the car was running into the 9’s, as fast as it ever was, no signs. After the crank was out and main bearings removed and while cleaning the saddle the crack was obvious. I think that area can be seen by removing the pan. I believe that is always the web that cracks? #2 main and on the right side.
Was the spin track prep? Or could shock adjustment help?
Doug
Doug
track issues. This was the home opener and I understand the track had been completely stripped prior to. Lots had traction issues. I’m expecting to have to make some adjustments because of the weight changes.
1.45 60’ front tires never left the track. I also have zero rear weight in the car and did loose 28 lbs from the rear brake change. Fresh motor felt strong, should work well. Shifts were set at 6100/6300
Doug do you run 2 batteries?
At least you had a good chance of finding bugs, and squashing them. Not too sure what to expect as far as traction on our new surface.. since my car leaves like a super- slug, I won't have the same problems
Looks like the Bad Influence had a good day, Runnered up. Not sure if the track is slow, he set a PB at 9.90s 137
That’s great for him! He’s got that Challenger running strong! If he’s good only for 10.00 he’s gonna have to take some power out back home. Apparently the rain stayed away for day 2 also. Oh well, the full pass I did make was enough for me to feel things out. And yes, traction becomes more of a problem the quicker you go.
Sounds like they're starting on grinding the track tomorrow!! 
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At least you had a good chance of finding bugs, and squashing them. Not too sure what to expect as far as traction on our new surface.. since my car leaves like a super- slug, I won't have the same problems
Looks like the Bad Influence had a good day, Runnered up. Not sure if the track is slow, he set a PB at 9.90s 137
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He sure has come a long way since he was 17 and knew very little about cars.
Hey Tex. I thought I’d get back to you on your comment on the paper air filter. I said that the Jury was out on that filter.
Last Saturday was a test and tune day. First 2 passes was a 10.06 followed by a 10.14. Not out of the norm to slow down as the air goes away. So I make a 3rd pass, car felt good. I get the time slip and I ran a 9.90 at mid 134 MPH. What the hell.. I’m back at the pit now and I open the hood. Ah ha. I had forgot that I left the air cleaner off for that pass. So getting back to you, you nailed it on the paper filter. Car picked up .240. I’ll likely have to be doing something similar to what you are.
And then.. next pass. I turn the shift rpm down to 6000 for both shifts. It still runs a 9.97 ET but MPHs at 135. So a little de-tuning now and a nice problem to have. So that happened. A new personal best.
Tex013
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Malex ,
well thats a good problem to have sort of .
I have used a K&N 14"with filter top for years with little to no loss in power , have back to backed it on dyno to confirm . Just will not fit with the airplate , dominator , raised port heads . I had to cut down the carb neck on flat air cleaner base to fit air cleaner alone without plate for street use . I would prefer the full filter but ....
Tex
Almost had the 2 gold 64s in the no box final! Next time!
Couldn't see it. me only?
Oh crap. Ok. I will have to fix it, will re post.
Yeah yeah.. lol. I got to the semi and it ended. Next time.
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