1st times at track
05-29-2007, 04:30 PM
#11
6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: earleville md
Posts: 10,357
RE: 1st times at track
ORIGINAL: creekrat
dime, your runnin bone stock? I was wondering how my car might do at the strip. I'm pretty much stock with an AOD. Just added 70mm MAF, and hooked up my 6AL, but still stock heads and intake
dime, your runnin bone stock? I was wondering how my car might do at the strip. I'm pretty much stock with an AOD. Just added 70mm MAF, and hooked up my 6AL, but still stock heads and intake
4cyl springs in front
strange 10 way adjustable struts up front
no front sway bar
spec stage 1 clutch
pro50 shifter
pacesetter o/r h pipe
dumped 40 series flowmasters
235/60/15 mickey thompson street drag radials, on turbines.
no air silencer.
runs were made in 90 degree, humid, sea level setting. 14.2 at 96~98
whe it was 60 degrees out, no humidity, just the bold **** i did the same... i think it woulda been faster had the weather been in my favor
for comparison i beat a stock srt4, and am dead even w. a buddies 03gt w. a catback/intake.
05-30-2007, 12:59 AM
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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RE: 1st times at track
Wow, I just can't seem to get it into my head about taking a basicly stock car to the strip. But I guess that you have to start somewhere right? That gives me a little more confidence to take mine out! Have you changed the gears?
05-30-2007, 03:55 AM
#14
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
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RE: 1st times at track
ORIGINAL: dimebag
cool man, not horrible for ur 1st time... auto or stick? if stick, u can get down to 14.7s stock as al hell... thats what i did.. have fun didnt ya? lol
cool man, not horrible for ur 1st time... auto or stick? if stick, u can get down to 14.7s stock as al hell... thats what i did.. have fun didnt ya? lol
05-30-2007, 10:14 AM
#15
RE: 1st times at track
bz-u have gotten yourself in big trouble lol[8D]drag racing eats up all my sundays but it is soooo much fun
creekrat- i have nothing dont to my car on street tires and i take it down the 1/8 mile all the time (sucks though cuz after them burnouts my tires are sh**y)
best time was 9.90 @ 74mph in the 1/8, havent gotten the ***** to run with the big boys on the 1/4 plus i do the Trophy stock class i nthe 1/8 so i get some practice
creekrat- i have nothing dont to my car on street tires and i take it down the 1/8 mile all the time (sucks though cuz after them burnouts my tires are sh**y)
best time was 9.90 @ 74mph in the 1/8, havent gotten the ***** to run with the big boys on the 1/4 plus i do the Trophy stock class i nthe 1/8 so i get some practice
05-30-2007, 11:42 AM
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rotterdam, NY
Posts: 3,333
RE: 1st times at track
LVD is my home track too.
Heres some info I found:
New NHRA safety rules for 2007
Mandatory at ET (or quicker) Item SFI Spec
13.99 Drive shaft loop (slicks)
13.99 Helmet (Snell K98+)
13.49 5-pt harness (convertible) 16.1
13.49 Approved rollbar (convertible)
13.49 (IHRA) Drive shaft loop (slicks)
11.49 Drive shaft loop (street tires)
11.49 Approved flywheel & clutch (manual transmission) 1.1, 1.2
11.49 Approved protective jacket 3.2A/1
11.49 Approved roll bar for all vehicles
11.49 Approved 5-pt harness 16.1
11.49 Approved flywheel shield (manual transmission) 6.1, 6.2
11.49 (IHRA) Approved mounted fire extinguisher
11.49 (IHRA) Approved flywheel shield (automatic transmission) 4.1
10.99* Approved roll cage (convertible)
10.99 Approved harmonic balancer 18.1
10.99 Approved aftermarket axles
10.99* Approved transmission shield (automatic transmission) 4.1
10.99 (IHRA) Competition License* Class D
9.99 Approved flexplate & shield (automatic transmission) 29.1, 30.1
9.99 Approved roll cage & window net* 27.1
9.99 Master cutoff switch
9.99 Competition License Class 4, Cat. C
9.99 Chassis Certification
9.99 Approved jacket/pants/neck collar/gloves* 3.2A/5, 3.3, 3.3/1
9.00 (IHRA) Roll cage & window net
8.99 (IHRA) Competition License Class C
8.49 On-board fire system
8.49 to 7.50 Chassis certification 25.4/25.5 (3600#)
7.99 (IHRA) Competition license Class B
7.49 & quicker Chassis certification 25.1E (2800#)
7.50 & slower Chassis certification 25.2 (3200#)
7.49 Competition license Class 3, Cat. C
IHRA Pro Stock Competition license Class A
150mph + Parachute required
200 mph + Head & Neck Restraint required
* Also required for 135 MPH or faster
Here are the basic NHRA tech requirements. Note this might not be all regulations :
Vehicles
Valid driver's license beyond a learner’s permit level.
Must be 16 years or older.
Seat belts required.
Long pants and full T-Shirt (no tank tops) and shoes (no sandals).
Helmets are required in all classes. 14.00 seconds or slower must wear a minimum of DOT certified helmet. 13.99 and quicker must have Snell 90, 95, K98, 2000, SFI 31.1A ,31.2A, 41.1A, or 41.2A helmet.
Doors must be functional from both inside and outside.
All cars must be self starting.
Good tires.
Hub caps and trim rings removed.
Safe windshields.
Brakes in good working order.
Must have one functional tail light. No flashing or blinking lights permitted.
Must have neutral safety switch and reverse lock out device.
Radiator catch can overflow, at least one pint.
Carburetor inlet must not be openly exposed.
Roll bar mandatory in all cars running 11.00-11.99 seconds.
Roll cage mandatory in all vehicles running 10.99 and quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph.
If car has T-tops or is a convertible, the driver must have Snell 90, 95, K98, 2000, SFI 31.1A ,31.2A, 41.1A, OR 41.2A helmet.
Neck collar mandatory in all cars running 9.99 and quicker or exceeding 135 mph.
Convertibles must have roll bar if running 13.99 and quicker.
Automatic transmission lines must be high pressure type. Pressurized containers (for example, air bottles) must be DOT approved.
Hood scoops may not extend more than 11 inches above original hood surface.
Mechanic linkage, if altered, must have toe loop on pedal.
Dual carb return springs.
All holes in floor, firewall, and rear must be plugged.
Fuel block or regulator must be 6 inches from firewall.
No more than 12 inches of rubber hose in fuel system from tank to carb.
No fuel lines in drivers compartment.
Retention strap mandatory with traction bars.
Drive shaft loop required 13.99 and quicker.
Three inch driver restraint system (seat harness) SFI Spec 16.1 mandatory in any cars 11. 99 and quicker and convertibles 13.99 and quicker.
Batteries must be securely mounted and may not be located in the driver compartment. If battery is relocated, vehicle must have master cutoff switch.
Master cutoff mandatory on any car running 9.99 and quicker or exceeding 135 mph.
Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/I required at 10.00 to 11.99.
Jacket and pants meeting SFI Spec 3.2 A/5 and gloves meeting SFI Spec 3.3/1 required at 7.50 to 9.99 or any vehicle exceeding 135 mph.
Only factory tint on windows.
Must have metal valve stems 11.99 and quicker.
9.99 and quicker cars must be chassis certified and have NHRA license.
If using nitrous oxide system: All bottles must be securely mounted, stamped with minimum DOT 1800 lb. rating and identified as nitrous oxide. If bottle is in driver's compartment, it must be equipped with a relief valve vented outside of driver's compartment. System must be commercially available and installed per manufacturer's recommendation.
Bikes
License for 9.99 or quicker.
Leather jacket and gloves.
High top shoes or leather boots.
Full leathers or SFI Spec. 40.1/2 suit mandatory at 120 mph. or quicker.
Full face helmet meeting Snell 90, 95,K98, 2000 or SFI 31.2A or 41.2A specs mandatory.
Clear face shield.
Chain guard.
Ignition cut off switch attached to the rider with a lanyard for 10.99 and quicker.
Rear fender.
Must have snap-back throttle.
Fuel shut-off valve mandatory.
Delay boxes are permitted.
Pressurized containers (for example, air bottles) must be DOT approved and properly mounted.
All engines must be self starting. Push or rolling starts prohibited.
Heres some info I found:
New NHRA safety rules for 2007
Mandatory at ET (or quicker) Item SFI Spec
13.99 Drive shaft loop (slicks)
13.99 Helmet (Snell K98+)
13.49 5-pt harness (convertible) 16.1
13.49 Approved rollbar (convertible)
13.49 (IHRA) Drive shaft loop (slicks)
11.49 Drive shaft loop (street tires)
11.49 Approved flywheel & clutch (manual transmission) 1.1, 1.2
11.49 Approved protective jacket 3.2A/1
11.49 Approved roll bar for all vehicles
11.49 Approved 5-pt harness 16.1
11.49 Approved flywheel shield (manual transmission) 6.1, 6.2
11.49 (IHRA) Approved mounted fire extinguisher
11.49 (IHRA) Approved flywheel shield (automatic transmission) 4.1
10.99* Approved roll cage (convertible)
10.99 Approved harmonic balancer 18.1
10.99 Approved aftermarket axles
10.99* Approved transmission shield (automatic transmission) 4.1
10.99 (IHRA) Competition License* Class D
9.99 Approved flexplate & shield (automatic transmission) 29.1, 30.1
9.99 Approved roll cage & window net* 27.1
9.99 Master cutoff switch
9.99 Competition License Class 4, Cat. C
9.99 Chassis Certification
9.99 Approved jacket/pants/neck collar/gloves* 3.2A/5, 3.3, 3.3/1
9.00 (IHRA) Roll cage & window net
8.99 (IHRA) Competition License Class C
8.49 On-board fire system
8.49 to 7.50 Chassis certification 25.4/25.5 (3600#)
7.99 (IHRA) Competition license Class B
7.49 & quicker Chassis certification 25.1E (2800#)
7.50 & slower Chassis certification 25.2 (3200#)
7.49 Competition license Class 3, Cat. C
IHRA Pro Stock Competition license Class A
150mph + Parachute required
200 mph + Head & Neck Restraint required
* Also required for 135 MPH or faster
Here are the basic NHRA tech requirements. Note this might not be all regulations :
Vehicles
Valid driver's license beyond a learner’s permit level.
Must be 16 years or older.
Seat belts required.
Long pants and full T-Shirt (no tank tops) and shoes (no sandals).
Helmets are required in all classes. 14.00 seconds or slower must wear a minimum of DOT certified helmet. 13.99 and quicker must have Snell 90, 95, K98, 2000, SFI 31.1A ,31.2A, 41.1A, or 41.2A helmet.
Doors must be functional from both inside and outside.
All cars must be self starting.
Good tires.
Hub caps and trim rings removed.
Safe windshields.
Brakes in good working order.
Must have one functional tail light. No flashing or blinking lights permitted.
Must have neutral safety switch and reverse lock out device.
Radiator catch can overflow, at least one pint.
Carburetor inlet must not be openly exposed.
Roll bar mandatory in all cars running 11.00-11.99 seconds.
Roll cage mandatory in all vehicles running 10.99 and quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph.
If car has T-tops or is a convertible, the driver must have Snell 90, 95, K98, 2000, SFI 31.1A ,31.2A, 41.1A, OR 41.2A helmet.
Neck collar mandatory in all cars running 9.99 and quicker or exceeding 135 mph.
Convertibles must have roll bar if running 13.99 and quicker.
Automatic transmission lines must be high pressure type. Pressurized containers (for example, air bottles) must be DOT approved.
Hood scoops may not extend more than 11 inches above original hood surface.
Mechanic linkage, if altered, must have toe loop on pedal.
Dual carb return springs.
All holes in floor, firewall, and rear must be plugged.
Fuel block or regulator must be 6 inches from firewall.
No more than 12 inches of rubber hose in fuel system from tank to carb.
No fuel lines in drivers compartment.
Retention strap mandatory with traction bars.
Drive shaft loop required 13.99 and quicker.
Three inch driver restraint system (seat harness) SFI Spec 16.1 mandatory in any cars 11. 99 and quicker and convertibles 13.99 and quicker.
Batteries must be securely mounted and may not be located in the driver compartment. If battery is relocated, vehicle must have master cutoff switch.
Master cutoff mandatory on any car running 9.99 and quicker or exceeding 135 mph.
Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/I required at 10.00 to 11.99.
Jacket and pants meeting SFI Spec 3.2 A/5 and gloves meeting SFI Spec 3.3/1 required at 7.50 to 9.99 or any vehicle exceeding 135 mph.
Only factory tint on windows.
Must have metal valve stems 11.99 and quicker.
9.99 and quicker cars must be chassis certified and have NHRA license.
If using nitrous oxide system: All bottles must be securely mounted, stamped with minimum DOT 1800 lb. rating and identified as nitrous oxide. If bottle is in driver's compartment, it must be equipped with a relief valve vented outside of driver's compartment. System must be commercially available and installed per manufacturer's recommendation.
Bikes
License for 9.99 or quicker.
Leather jacket and gloves.
High top shoes or leather boots.
Full leathers or SFI Spec. 40.1/2 suit mandatory at 120 mph. or quicker.
Full face helmet meeting Snell 90, 95,K98, 2000 or SFI 31.2A or 41.2A specs mandatory.
Clear face shield.
Chain guard.
Ignition cut off switch attached to the rider with a lanyard for 10.99 and quicker.
Rear fender.
Must have snap-back throttle.
Fuel shut-off valve mandatory.
Delay boxes are permitted.
Pressurized containers (for example, air bottles) must be DOT approved and properly mounted.
All engines must be self starting. Push or rolling starts prohibited.
05-30-2007, 11:51 PM
#17
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location:
Posts: 780
RE: 1st times at track
my local track is only 1/8 mile, maybe once I get my pesky leaks sealed I'll check it out! Damn p/s line at rack is leaking like crazy, time to tear it open and see what the problem is! Don't you hate that anoying low fluid hum?????
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