Car is done 11.59 @ 125

[Turbotungsten]

I just want to say thanks to all of you for your input and guidance throughout my project. I finished my car just in time to get it tuned and take it to the track before I head to Afghanistan. It put down 570 rwhp and 559 rwtq with 11psi, 15 total timing, and mid 11s on a/f. I went to the track two nights ago and ran 11.59 at 125 mph with a 1.92 60 ft. This was with Mickey Thompson drag radials, but I never launched it hard. I will have to experiment with a more aggressive launch when I return, but i didn't want to break parts before I leave home. I just cant build any boost at the starting line with no way to create a load. This was done with 18 psi in the tires, full weight car, and the front anti-sway bar on and connected, and without icing the intake. With all things considered I am pleased, and I know there is a lot left in the car. Thanks to you all and especially Eric Brooks. Without his advice and a startup tune that worked quite well, I would still be on jack stands. I have learned a great deal on this project, and I did all of the work myself, including building the motor, so I will keep my eye on the forums and try to help out any of you that i can, just as you all have done for me. THANKS!!

 

[usafimj]

Nice #'s. Good luck in the sand box

 

[Forward Performance]

Congrads!! Thats awesome that you did everything yourself. Be safe in the sandbox.

 

[Dex]

Good luck! Im gonna add a 2-Step

 

[05stroker]

Very nice and I think your right to think you still have more . Best of luck .

 

[Turbotungsten]

Thanks Guys I will be safe, let me know how the two step works out

 

[usafimj]

Good luck! Im gonna add a 2-Step

Don't mean to thread jack. Can you explain this 2-step to me. Are you talking about nitrous or what. Educate me...lol

 

[ZmanM3]

Thats awesome! The time and especially the fact that you built it yourself!

 

[Dex]

2-Step will help ya build some boost on the line. thats basically it

 

[usafimj]

2-Step will help ya build some boost on the line. thats basically it

Gotcha. Boy was I way off

 

[Steedman07]

Grats on the build and be safe over there..Have a few camel spider fights and bring plenty of baby wipes

 

[dustindu4]

good job, with some slicks you might be able to hit a 10.9 with those numbers

 

[yzfone]

Where are you heading? I'll be in Bagram in a few months.

 

[Turbotungsten]

To yzfone, Don't know yet, I will be in the south or the east with an ETT. I can keep you posted.

 

[Nickoli]

you got one hell of a car there zach! i had alot of fun being the other half of the timeslip tue night. that car would break aot of hearts as much of a sleeper it is. btw, did yoiu know you made the sx performance sweet 16? you were # 15 and i was 16 lol be carefull and our prayers will be with you while you defend our great country. get in touch when you get home!!

 

[scramblr]

Don't mean to thread jack. Can you explain this 2-step to me. Are you talking about nitrous or what. Educate me...lol

Here some info...

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5577&highlight=step

 

[Stangtuner]

Awesome numbers there. Be safe! A Few of my friends just got back a few months ago from Afgan.

 

[94tbird]

Awesome numbers there. Be safe! A Few of my friends just got back a few months ago from Afgan.

Who did your sig pic. that is awesome!

 

[Stangtuner]

Who did your sig pic. that is awesome!

Ha, thanks. I did. If you want send me a pic i'll fix one up for ya

 

[Turbotungsten]

Thanks Nick, I will let you know when I get back. BTW your car is brutal and I expect to get outrun when I get home.