GN goes down

JaxTheDJ · 11-24-2002, 08:49 AM

Raced a Grand National at test and tune at our local track Friday nite,the damn things are fast,we have an 1/8th mile track but I treed the guy (.507 to .724) light. I ran a 7.24 to his 7.71.It was a helluva race but we had a good time.I have to give it to him,those V-6's fly!!! I would have to say that IF I ever bought a GM product it would be a GN.

I wish my scanner was up but here are the details
My car: RT-.507 ,60ft-1.67 7.24 ET
His car -RT .724,60ft 1.91, 7.71 ET.
was a damn good race.

inferno · 11-24-2002, 01:35 PM

Good job...you treed him and out launched him, but it looks like he has a little more on the top end...would have been interesting to see a full 1/4 on that run.

JaxTheDJ · 11-24-2002, 02:52 PM

He told me his best run in the 1/4 was 12.50ish so I think I still would have pulled him,but we may go to Gainesville next Wed. and see just for grins,he's a pretty regular racer at the track,just never had the opportunity to run each other before,we'll see soon <g>.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 11-24-2002, 11:48 PM

Nice run!

i want one of those thiungs cause barely anyone around here knows what they are and how they perform. well at least none of the ricers do

JaxTheDJ · 12-01-2002, 12:57 PM

Got a rematch with tha GH I ran last week or so,we went to Gainesville to see what we would do in the 1/4,we had a great time,First run I smoked the tires and ran a 12.43 to his 12.51 but lost the race,it was cold and I didnt get a good burnout(cheap excuse)...LOL,second and third races I treed him both times and won both races,our best runs were on the last pass,He cut a .618 to my .525 light and I ran a new low for my Stang as did he for his GN,the track was awesome and hooked well.
My new best time:12.11,his new best time 12.40. I hope to see him more often at the track cause it's damn fun to race one of those things.

12-01-2002, 01:19 PM

What's your car weigh?

Typically GN's weigh in at 3800lbs. depending on options/mods. I calculated power based on 3850lbs. for the GN (fuel/driver) and got:

Simple Horsepower Calculations
------------------------------------------------
Using the ET method, I come up with 399 horsepower

Of couse this says nothing about torque, which dictates alot in 1/4 mile racing.

http://www.dsm.org/tools/calchp.htm

JaxTheDJ · 12-01-2002, 04:33 PM

I havent weighed my car,but it is almost devoid of any excess weight,I would guess around 2900 to 3000 with me in it.

12-01-2002, 06:40 PM

Given the weight you provided and plugging that into the HP page I referenced above it produced:

Simple Horsepower Calculations
----------------------------------------------------------
Using the ET method, I come up with 334 horsepower

blue oval 50h · 12-03-2002, 06:22 PM

Are you sure your 1/8 mile was a 7.24? Thats a low to mid 11 second 1/4 mile run. Something is not adding up, are you braking at the 1000'????

blue oval 50h · 12-03-2002, 06:24 PM

oh yea, GOOD KILL.....SHUT EM DOWN

11-24-2002, 08:49 AM	#1
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	GN goes down Raced a Grand National at test and tune at our local track Friday nite,the damn things are fast,we have an 1/8th mile track but I treed the guy (.507 to .724) light. I ran a 7.24 to his 7.71.It was a helluva race but we had a good time.I have to give it to him,those V-6's fly!!! I would have to say that IF I ever bought a GM product it would be a GN. I wish my scanner was up but here are the details My car: RT-.507 ,60ft-1.67 7.24 ET His car -RT .724,60ft 1.91, 7.71 ET. was a damn good race. __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

11-24-2002, 01:35 PM	#2
inferno The Instigator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: So Cal and Houston Posts: 764	Good job...you treed him and out launched him, but it looks like he has a little more on the top end...would have been interesting to see a full 1/4 on that run. __________________ The most powerful weapon known to man is the human brain....unfortunately, many people are walking around unarmed.

11-24-2002, 02:52 PM	#3
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	He told me his best run in the 1/4 was 12.50ish so I think I still would have pulled him,but we may go to Gainesville next Wed. and see just for grins,he's a pretty regular racer at the track,just never had the opportunity to run each other before,we'll see soon <g>. __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

11-24-2002, 11:48 PM	#4
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Nice run! i want one of those thiungs cause barely anyone around here knows what they are and how they perform. well at least none of the ricers do __________________ 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

12-01-2002, 12:57 PM	#5
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	Got a rematch with tha GH I ran last week or so,we went to Gainesville to see what we would do in the 1/4,we had a great time,First run I smoked the tires and ran a 12.43 to his 12.51 but lost the race,it was cold and I didnt get a good burnout(cheap excuse)...LOL,second and third races I treed him both times and won both races,our best runs were on the last pass,He cut a .618 to my .525 light and I ran a new low for my Stang as did he for his GN,the track was awesome and hooked well. My new best time:12.11,his new best time 12.40. I hope to see him more often at the track cause it's damn fun to race one of those things. __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

12-01-2002, 01:19 PM	#6
20LbsBoost Guest Posts: n/a	What's your car weigh? Typically GN's weigh in at 3800lbs. depending on options/mods. I calculated power based on 3850lbs. for the GN (fuel/driver) and got: Simple Horsepower Calculations ------------------------------------------------ Using the ET method, I come up with 399 horsepower Of couse this says nothing about torque, which dictates alot in 1/4 mile racing. http://www.dsm.org/tools/calchp.htm Last edited by 20LbsBoost; 12-01-2002 at 01:30 PM..

12-01-2002, 04:33 PM	#7
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	I havent weighed my car,but it is almost devoid of any excess weight,I would guess around 2900 to 3000 with me in it. __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

12-01-2002, 06:40 PM	#8
20LbsBoost Guest Posts: n/a	Given the weight you provided and plugging that into the HP page I referenced above it produced: Simple Horsepower Calculations ---------------------------------------------------------- Using the ET method, I come up with 334 horsepower

12-03-2002, 06:22 PM	#9
blue oval 50h Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: NJ Posts: 219	Are you sure your 1/8 mile was a 7.24? Thats a low to mid 11 second 1/4 mile run. Something is not adding up, are you braking at the 1000'???? __________________ 347- 10.63@128 N/A

12-03-2002, 06:24 PM	#10
blue oval 50h Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: NJ Posts: 219	oh yea, GOOD KILL.....SHUT EM DOWN __________________ 347- 10.63@128 N/A