Up Coming Race This Weekend.

Skyman · 10-29-2002, 01:06 AM

Well a guy walks into my work the other day, and says, hey, you Skyler? I said yeah, he says, well wanna race? So I go out check out his car.

71 El Camino. This sound sounds reallll good. 400SB, 11:1, World heads, healthy sounding cam, vic jr intake, and a 830 carb, w/ exhaust etc. Got a 3.73 geared LSD rear end and 295 tires.

He wants to race me because he says hes raced all the other fast cars in town but to be the fastest hes gotta be me. So I said sure.

Now I know of a few of the other cars hes raced and I know his car runs real hard, but I dont think I'll have a problem taking it on motor with slicks.

Should I spray him though just for fun? Ill see how much $ he wants to put up, if its worth filling the bottle over.

I was almost thinkin about racin him on street tires, cuz I hate havin to put the slicks on, but I dont wanna loose to him or hed be jumpin through his roof.

I might get surprized and it might run harder than I expect, cuz it sounds reall good, but I dont expect it to hook too well bein an elky.

Skyler

Rev · 10-29-2002, 01:19 AM

If it's for money or if only for prestige, put the spray and slicks on him. Why not just pound his azz just to make sure. He did come into your work area and directly challenge you.

Rev

Skyman · 10-29-2002, 08:07 PM

Man seems like people arent as interested in real V8 races anymore... anyways, I'll get a good vid of this.

Skyler

Conman · 10-29-2002, 08:53 PM

he says he wants to be the best
no point in you having to re-race him with the slicks and juice to show him that someone is faster
anything worth doing is worth doing right the first time around.

I'd like to see a video of this one

venumus93 · 10-29-2002, 09:23 PM

Sky,

Would be much more interesting race if you did it without the juice....but if he seems like the kind of guy who NEEDS a whoopin', then run with the slicks & juice! I've always liked the side-by-side races at the track, but I don't think you get to many of those in the Saleen...
have fun & post a vid!
Later!

Sean

NotchJohnson · 10-29-2002, 11:12 PM

Definitely get a vid of that bro. Hopefuly youll smoke him so I can rub it in my dads face. He never shuts up about those elkys. Good luck man, John

one · 10-30-2002, 02:29 PM

hell no use the juice. What if he went out and bought some and didn't tell you, then you loss and he doesn't want to race you again. You loss no rematch and that is that. Use the bottle and if you start to pull him you can always let off the gas alittle so he thinks he is close to beating you. Hey what size stallconverter does he have, will he be running sticky tires? Info you need to know before you think about not filling that bottle.

One

P.S let us know how it goes.

Nitrous Al · 10-31-2002, 05:31 PM

Sky, you have to run this guy heads up with slicks and the bottle. "You're the fastest", so go as fast as possible. If he backs down, he's a wussy! Rip his head off! Good Luck!

Skyman · 10-31-2002, 06:13 PM

Alright Guys you talked me into it.

Im gonna tear him a new *******. :-D .

Skyler

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 10-31-2002, 10:45 PM

Use the juice. If he bitches about you running the juice you either say "run what ya brung" or you could always just run him again without it.

I dont think el caminos are that great drag cars anyways. but i could be wrong.

302 LX Eric · 11-01-2002, 08:47 AM

When is the race, Sky?

Another vote for slicks and a little go juice.

Tear him a new one and then tell him you're car is running like crap

Good luck.

E

one · 11-04-2002, 05:15 PM

Did you guys race this weekend? What happen?

One

Green93notch · 11-04-2002, 10:51 PM

deff hold it down for the stangs dude, hey when you got that 12.3 @108 what was ur 60ft and set up? (basicly everything that you had done to ur car when you ran that time) im wonderin cause i could prolly do the same with my trap speed.

Vinny

Skyman · 11-05-2002, 12:47 AM

We are settin it up next saturday at 10pm, it didnt line up this weekend. His car run a Gtech of 13.5@117 on street tires but he was letting off quite early. So its definatly quick!!

I pulled a 1.66 60'. I know I could have got a 12.2 or so out of it though, as that launch was only 5200rpm, I was going to do a 6200rpm launch, but my car had a high rpm ignition problem and I couldnt.

I have 70/30 struts, and Eibach drag launch springs with MT 10x26 slicks.

Skyler

Green93notch · 11-05-2002, 12:10 PM

is everything stock in ur rear? or did you upgrade anything.

one · 11-05-2002, 12:14 PM

"His car run a Gtech of 13.5@117 on street tires but he was letting off quite early. So its definatly quick!!"

Hope he doesn't bring sticky tires or know how to launch! Either way get him at the launch and don't miss a gear Bro, do us proud.

Nitrous Al · 11-06-2002, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skyman
We are settin it up next saturday at 10pm, it didnt line up this weekend. His car run a Gtech of 13.5@117 on street tires but he was letting off quite early. So its definatly quick!!

I pulled a 1.66 60'. I know I could have got a 12.2 or so out of it though, as that launch was only 5200rpm, I was going to do a 6200rpm launch, but my car had a high rpm ignition problem and I couldnt.

I have 70/30 struts, and Eibach drag launch springs with MT 10x26 slicks.

Skyler

Do you know any local speed shops that can help you out with that "high rpm ignition problem"? Have them tune it until you break into the 11's! Good Luck Sky!

slow98 · 11-06-2002, 10:09 PM

117 mph is pretty high but thats typical of a gtech, put you a jet for a shot in there if u think ur motor can take it and make damn sure..i cant wait to see this vid

Skyman · 11-07-2002, 03:47 AM

Oh I got the ignition problem fixed.

Skyler

302 LX Eric · 11-07-2002, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skyman
Oh I got the ignition problem fixed.

Skyler

Nice.

What was the problem?

E

10-29-2002, 01:06 AM	#1
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Up Coming Race This Weekend. Well a guy walks into my work the other day, and says, hey, you Skyler? I said yeah, he says, well wanna race? So I go out check out his car. 71 El Camino. This sound sounds reallll good. 400SB, 11:1, World heads, healthy sounding cam, vic jr intake, and a 830 carb, w/ exhaust etc. Got a 3.73 geared LSD rear end and 295 tires. He wants to race me because he says hes raced all the other fast cars in town but to be the fastest hes gotta be me. So I said sure. Now I know of a few of the other cars hes raced and I know his car runs real hard, but I dont think I'll have a problem taking it on motor with slicks. Should I spray him though just for fun? Ill see how much $ he wants to put up, if its worth filling the bottle over. I was almost thinkin about racin him on street tires, cuz I hate havin to put the slicks on, but I dont wanna loose to him or hed be jumpin through his roof. I might get surprized and it might run harder than I expect, cuz it sounds reall good, but I dont expect it to hook too well bein an elky. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

10-29-2002, 01:19 AM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Spray and slicks If it's for money or if only for prestige, put the spray and slicks on him. Why not just pound his azz just to make sure. He did come into your work area and directly challenge you. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

10-29-2002, 08:07 PM	#3
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Man seems like people arent as interested in real V8 races anymore... anyways, I'll get a good vid of this. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

10-29-2002, 08:53 PM	#4
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	he says he wants to be the best no point in you having to re-race him with the slicks and juice to show him that someone is faster anything worth doing is worth doing right the first time around. I'd like to see a video of this one __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

10-29-2002, 09:23 PM	#5
venumus93 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Melbourne, FL, USA Posts: 237	to juice or not to juice.... Sky, Would be much more interesting race if you did it without the juice....but if he seems like the kind of guy who NEEDS a whoopin', then run with the slicks & juice! I've always liked the side-by-side races at the track, but I don't think you get to many of those in the Saleen... have fun & post a vid! Later! Sean __________________ 93Cobra#3974, 114K miles 3.55's, flo's, pullies, C&L 1/4: 13.985 60': 2.088 (street tires) MPH: 99.58

10-29-2002, 11:12 PM	#6
NotchJohnson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 593	Definitely get a vid of that bro. Hopefuly youll smoke him so I can rub it in my dads face. He never shuts up about those elkys. Good luck man, John __________________ 89 notch-finally not stock!! ported gt40's, ported cobra intake, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, mac cai, lt's,prochamber, fms 1.6 rr, 125 shot.

10-30-2002, 02:29 PM	#7
one Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: somewhere outside of nowhere Posts: 82	hell no use the juice. What if he went out and bought some and didn't tell you, then you loss and he doesn't want to race you again. You loss no rematch and that is that. Use the bottle and if you start to pull him you can always let off the gas alittle so he thinks he is close to beating you. Hey what size stallconverter does he have, will he be running sticky tires? Info you need to know before you think about not filling that bottle. One P.S let us know how it goes.

10-31-2002, 05:31 PM	#8
Nitrous Al Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 417	Sky, you have to run this guy heads up with slicks and the bottle. "You're the fastest", so go as fast as possible. If he backs down, he's a wussy! Rip his head off! Good Luck!

10-31-2002, 06:13 PM	#9
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	YOu Got It Alright Guys you talked me into it. Im gonna tear him a new *****. :-D . Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe-** JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

10-31-2002, 10:45 PM	#10
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Use the juice. If he bitches about you running the juice you either say "run what ya brung" or you could always just run him again without it. I dont think el caminos are that great drag cars anyways. but i could be wrong. __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

11-01-2002, 08:47 AM	#11
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	When is the race, Sky? Another vote for slicks and a little go juice. Tear him a new one and then tell him you're car is running like crap Good luck. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

11-04-2002, 05:15 PM	#12
one Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: somewhere outside of nowhere Posts: 82	So what happen? Did you guys race this weekend? What happen? One

11-04-2002, 10:51 PM	#13
Green93notch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 41	deff hold it down for the stangs dude, hey when you got that 12.3 @108 what was ur 60ft and set up? (basicly everything that you had done to ur car when you ran that time) im wonderin cause i could prolly do the same with my trap speed. Vinny __________________ 1993 5.0 mustang coupe cobra upper and lower intake, TFS TW Alum. heads, TF 1.6 Roller rockers, TF stage one cam, mac 70 mm T/B, 76 C&L Air meter, FMS 24lb in. steeda pullies, Tremec 3550, FMS 373 gears, FPR, white face gauges, pro 5.0 shifter, 3 chamber flowmasters, Offroad h-pipe, Mac headers, Centerfource cluch, steeda clutch quadrant and cable, saleen wing, walbro 155 fuel pump, Eibach lowering springs 1 7/8", M.U. Sub-frames. Track Times: Lebonon Valley: before heads/cam 13.76 @ 101.74 60ft - 2.24 after but before gears - 13.26 @106.66 with 2.166 60' EnglishTown before gears - 2.34 60ft - 13.35 @108.12 Etown after - 12.851 @108.19 2.000 60ft

11-05-2002, 12:47 AM	#14
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	We are settin it up next saturday at 10pm, it didnt line up this weekend. His car run a Gtech of 13.5@117 on street tires but he was letting off quite early. So its definatly quick!! I pulled a 1.66 60'. I know I could have got a 12.2 or so out of it though, as that launch was only 5200rpm, I was going to do a 6200rpm launch, but my car had a high rpm ignition problem and I couldnt. I have 70/30 struts, and Eibach drag launch springs with MT 10x26 slicks. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

11-05-2002, 12:10 PM	#15
Green93notch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 41	is everything stock in ur rear? or did you upgrade anything. __________________ 1993 5.0 mustang coupe cobra upper and lower intake, TFS TW Alum. heads, TF 1.6 Roller rockers, TF stage one cam, mac 70 mm T/B, 76 C&L Air meter, FMS 24lb in. steeda pullies, Tremec 3550, FMS 373 gears, FPR, white face gauges, pro 5.0 shifter, 3 chamber flowmasters, Offroad h-pipe, Mac headers, Centerfource cluch, steeda clutch quadrant and cable, saleen wing, walbro 155 fuel pump, Eibach lowering springs 1 7/8", M.U. Sub-frames. Track Times: Lebonon Valley: before heads/cam 13.76 @ 101.74 60ft - 2.24 after but before gears - 13.26 @106.66 with 2.166 60' EnglishTown before gears - 2.34 60ft - 13.35 @108.12 Etown after - 12.851 @108.19 2.000 60ft

11-05-2002, 12:14 PM	#16
one Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: somewhere outside of nowhere Posts: 82	"His car run a Gtech of 13.5@117 on street tires but he was letting off quite early. So its definatly quick!!" Hope he doesn't bring sticky tires or know how to launch! Either way get him at the launch and don't miss a gear Bro, do us proud.

11-06-2002, 10:09 PM	#18
slow98 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: draper,va,us Posts: 206	117mph 117 mph is pretty high but thats typical of a gtech, put you a jet for a shot in there if u think ur motor can take it and make damn sure..i cant wait to see this vid __________________ 1998 mustang gt/manual..373s,bbk offroad h pipe,flowmaster cat back,c&l 80 mm maf,steeda triax,eibach springs,steeda ud pulleys,upr timing adjuster,screamon demos coil packs,motorsports 9mm plug wires,steea aluminum lca's,steeda heavy duty uca's and just over 100 k on the clock

11-07-2002, 03:47 AM	#19
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Oh I got the ignition problem fixed. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

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