427ci LS2 sleeved, dry sump oil pump, engine build & install, 69 Camaro

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by Flash68

That Lotus didn't stand a chance.

Looked like you had a blast out there. Very nice looking track as well.

Originally Posted by tubbed69

nice video Dale,looks like alot of fun

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Great vid Dale! Definitely not a momentum car

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

Enjoyed the video. Motor sounds were music to my ears.

Originally Posted by Sieg

Nice and smooth buddy.

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

Awesome dale

Thanks guys... appreciate the kind words about the video . I had a great time at PIR and look forward to the next time! The car is a whole different animal now with the new engine... it was quite a rush for me to say the least. The engine is a screamer... pulls hard and picks up speed very quickly. I never got over 6K rpm in 4th gear... which is 125 mph. The peak power on this engine is 7K... at his point I can't imagine going up to 7K in 4th I think I might need to do some more work on the chassis and suspension now (leafs need to go).

The most fun was coming around turn 12... entering the main straight up against the wall... shifting into 4th... listening to the engine wail, and then thinking how far can I go and still make the turn... that moment is gold. I felt like I was on the edge a couple of times coming into the chicane (most fun part of the track).

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Looking good out there. Try and get yourself a pyrometer to check front tire temps to dial in front camber. Chalking the outsides of your tires is a good way to dial in air pressures.
Also, dont be afaid to experiment with brake pads. You'd be amazed how much time you can make up driving deeper into the corners.

Thanks for the tips... appreciate it Do you have any recommendations for brake pads to try? Right now I have the Baer Track PBR 4-wheel disc brake set up with ceramic matrix pads.

Originally Posted by PTAddict

Hey Dale, where in the NW are you? Portland here. We should make it a point to be at PIR, ORP, or RMP at the same event one of these weekends.

Great car, good to see you're out there driving it the way it was built to be driven

Thanks Scott! I saw the You Tube video of your car out at PIR... looked good. I live just north of Vancouver Washington. I would be very interested to meet up at a track day event with you... let me know.