9 sec pt cars

[speedjohnston]

Originally Posted by Junkie

i don't know how things are at the Maxton Mile but at the Texas Mile you have to be on a Zrated tire. If im not mistaken no no drag radials are speed rated. Its looking like the hoosier R6 is the best option as of now, just trying to get a wheel narrow enough for the rear so it doesn't look goofy. Do you own the 2nd gen with the funny car style hoops in the cage? Car looks like its going to be a total monster with a very similar motor/FI combo to me, what trans is going to go in it? and what rear end gear?

That is my car yes, and so far a special built turbo 400 with gear vendor is leading my choices but is not yet purchased. Probably with 2.8 gears and the M/T drag radials wich are about 27.5" tall.

[Junkie]

Originally Posted by speedjohnston

That is my car yes, and so far a special built turbo 400 with gear vendor is leading my choices but is not yet purchased. Probably with 2.8 gears and the M/T drag radials wich are about 27.5" tall.

Looking forward to seeing it, someone posted on Corvetteforum that your thinking about moving from a blow through to FI. You think a TH400 will live up to the abuse of a "street" car? Ive seen Rossler builds some high hp ones but ive never seen how long they lived. The fastest Viper in the Texas Mile ever was running a powerglide/gear vendors combo. Thats what ill be moving to if i dont like my Lenco.

[speedjohnston]

Originally Posted by Junkie

Looking forward to seeing it, someone posted on Corvetteforum that your thinking about moving from a blow through to FI. You think a TH400 will live up to the abuse of a "street" car? Ive seen Rossler builds some high hp ones but ive never seen how long they lived. The fastest Viper in the Texas Mile ever was running a powerglide/gear vendors combo. Thats what ill be moving to if i dont like my Lenco.

I have considered FI but not untill I try everything with the carb. (my little friend likes to talk a lot) The Rosslers seem to last very well on the street behind a high horsepower engine from what I hear. They can also make it like a standard in that you have 'engine braking' to aid in road race type events unlike it would be for drag racing.

[Junkie]

Originally Posted by speedjohnston

I'm also pretty sure they have let people use drag radials at texas, you may want to contact them and ask. Never hurts to call.

a group of us from DFW go every year, they will allow a DR but you will not be able to pass tech in for 190+. Thats why i switched from my DR's to my normal street wheels with Nitto Invos this past October. It seems like every year they are getting stricter and stricter on tech in

Originally Posted by speedjohnston

I have considered FI but not untill I try everything with the carb. (my little friend likes to talk a lot) The Rosslers seem to last very well on the street behind a high horsepower engine from what I hear. They can also make it like a standard in that you have 'engine braking' to aid in road race type events unlike it would be for drag racing.

Full manual valve body is some very cool stuff. From talking to Steve Morris he likes a carb a lot and it simplifies everything. Im sure you've made the same phone calls i have. I'll eventually be switching to FI but i want to shake the car down before i go that route. FI will yield much better street manors and mpg in most scenarios.


BTW in that vid is that the TCI 6spd auto with paddle shifters

[speedjohnston]

I did talk to Steve Morris many times. I Got all my procharger stuff from him.
Good to know about the drag radials there. I had considered the Hoosiers as well. I'm sure I'll wear out my first set of tires in initial testing before I do any 1 milers anyway.

[Junkie]

Originally Posted by speedjohnston

I did talk to Steve Morris many times. I Got all my procharger stuff from him.
Good to know about the drag radials there. I had considered the Hoosiers as well. I'm sure I'll wear out my first set of tires in initial testing before I do any 1 milers anyway.

Looking forward to seeing it! Are you going to make it for the October event?

[speedjohnston]

I am trying and finally getting somewhere, but its been costly and I want to try and stay married. lol
I will post on here when I am ready. I was hoping for some testing in mid summer so October may work out.

[speedjohnston]

I'm also pretty sure they have let people use drag radials at texas, you may want to contact them and ask. Never hurts to call.

[MarkM66]

There's a member called "the camtender" with a '68 Camaro that runs 9.70, 175 mph at the texas mile event, and has run open road races.

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49192