Ready to run 10s tomorrow night!

truuble · 05-19-2006

Well . . . the new 331 is in and tuned . . almost. We are having fuel supply issues (I need some 60 lb. injectors and a Boost-A-Pump) so my rev limiter is set at 5900. And, we had to go to a bigger meter.

So, even though it's not quite "done," it still threw down 450rwhp and 420rwtq on a very conservative Mustang dyno. (My car made 365rwhp on the same dyno and ran 11s at 117mph). The car is . . simply put . . . terrifying to drive on the street.

Because I'm limited to 5900rpm, I'll be stuck with 122mph if I stay in 4th (5900, 3.73s, 26 inch tire=122mph). Looks like I will either be coasting through the traps at 122, or shifting into 5th to try and get it higher. I expect I'll hit 122 at about the 1,000 foot mark.

In any event, I expect a 10 second pass on my first qualifying run. I'll let y'all know how it turns out!

FordTrucksForMe · 05-19-2006

Good luck, and keep it between the lines. The lines are your friends.

truuble · 05-19-2006

lol . . . I hear that! I always have two goals when I race. Keep it out of the wall, and don't break it. I have been successful at meeting the first goal.

WITELITENIN · 05-19-2006

Good luck, dude! Post some pics of the new motor, or some of your runs if you get the chance:thumbsup

truuble · 05-19-2006

Thanks, bro.

I'm going to try to get some video as well as some stills at the track tomorrow night.

The motor still looks exactly the same . . . except for the addition of the custom power pipe. I'll get some pics, anyway.

:thumbsup

BlueSteel93 · 05-21-2006

so did you make 10 seconds? I'm dying in anticipation!!!!

truuble · 05-21-2006

Nope . . didn't make the 10s. The rev limiter held me back. But, I did mph 120.79.

Here's a video:

http://media.putfile.com/Mustang-Vert-Kills-Chevelle

FordTrucksForMe · 05-21-2006

Good job anyway, you put the hurt on that Chevelle. Forgive me but I have to ask, how much did your camera man have to drink? I'm dizzy now.

truuble · 05-21-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordTrucksForMe

Good job anyway, you put the hurt on that Chevelle. Forgive me but I have to ask, how much did your camera man have to drink? I'm dizzy now.

LOL . . that was my wife . . . she is still "learning" how to use the camera . ..

hechtrod · 05-23-2006

Hey Truuble,

Good to see you're still in the hunt for 10's with the Vert! I'm downloading the video as I type. Can't wait. What did it run?, 11.xx what?
Chris

truuble · 05-23-2006

Well . . it only ran 11.79 @ 120.79 mph . . . I need those bigger injectors and fuel pump.

I also just figured out that my water/methanol/nitromethane wasn't working . . lol.

I feel bad . . I haven't gotten that seat track out to you. I'll try to get it off the seat this weekend.

BlueSteel93 · 05-24-2006

aaaahhhhhh....

well better luck next time. i know you can get it after everything is tuned up right... so how does the new 331 feel compared to the 306?

BlueSteel93 · 05-24-2006

nice vid, i can't believe that there were hardly any people in the stands!! everytime there is a race down here in socal its freakin packed!!! but then again we only have the street legal races maybe once a month at the most... haven't had one since febuary at california speedway due to construction, and thats the only 1/4 mile track near me... theres irwindale, but thats only 1/8th mile... i wanna live in arizona now. lol.

truuble · 05-24-2006

The 331 is a lot stronger than the 306 was . . . it's a little scary on the street . . lol.

The reasons there aren't that many people in the stands are 1.) it was almost 100 degrees and 2.) it was a team event . . . so unless you are part of Team Firebird, you can't run.

On "open track" nights . . . its so packed that I don't even like to go.

BlueSteel93 · 05-24-2006

oh... well that explains it. i can't wait till california opens back up again... even though it will be crowded.