WOO HOO! RAN NITROUS AT TRACK! (long, real long)

bark3rd · 08-06-2001, 10:14 AM

Finally got Nitrous Express kit installed and went straight to the track with the 75 shot jet, new LCA's, and colder plugs. Loads of fun and no problems (other than no tread left on my street tires!) The crowd went wild as I lined up next to an older 5.0 w/slicks, and purged nitrous 15 ft into the night sky! I felt like a top-fuel dragster. Man, people went nuts over that purge valve. I launched easy, careful not to bump the rev limiter in 1st like I often do, and the 5.0 launched at about 5k and shot about 5 car lengths ahead of me. Then my nitrous kicked in. I fishtailed for about 100 feet after shifting into 2nd, completely underestimating its awesome power hit (my buddy in the stands was videotaping and said the crowd went nuts when I shifted into 2nd). Going into 3rd the 5.0 was now about 3 car lengths ahead but the boost in 3rd was equally impressive and by the time I grabbed 4th and went through the traps I had gotten my nose past him (after he was 5 lengths ahead at the start!) Final ET's me: 13.8075 @ 105.6 mph, 60ft 2.3761, reaction:.5934. The 5.0 ran 13.8278 @100.67 mph. My previous best time was around a 14.2 @ 98 mph. I know that a 13.8 is no big deal but how about some opinions on a possible time with some traction looking at the trap speed? On the way home a new Saleen coupe was taunting me on the highway so I flipped down the back seat, turned on the bottle,armed the system, purged 3 times, downshifted into 4th (70mph), and left the Saleen by 20 carlengths by the time I hit 120 (it was not a supercharged Saleen). The advantage over stock with only a 75 shot is to me simply awesome. The car sounds totally different when the nitrous kicks in, hard to describe. I ran all over the place testing out the nitrous after that, even bumped the rev limiter twice at full throttle, with no problems. Next week: 100 shot and slicks. I am very happy with the Nitrous Express Kit.

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Black 2000 GT,5 spd,17" wheels,4:10's, HPM Megabite Jr LCA's, Flowmasters, Steeda pulleys, timing adjuster (11 deg), K&N filter, Nitrous Express w/purge (75shot currently),NGK spark plugs (lower heat range than stock plugs), airbox silencer removed

Stefan · 08-06-2001, 10:44 AM

Gee, and you don't even sound excited

That's awesome man. Just think when you get a few more passes and settle into it how your times will drop. You need to get the video up online.

Brett

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

bark3rd · 08-06-2001, 11:54 AM

Thanks, I'll probably need to get a digital camera to upload, unless you know another way. On a sadder note, there was a drag biker nearly killed on the same night (he was choppered out, the emts said he had about a 10% chance to live). I was right beside the starting line in the staging lanes when he was doing his burn outs when he wheelied, slid into the tree, endoed and catapulted about 20 ft in the air and 100 feet down the track. It was horrible to see and the crunching metal sounds were awful. Never will I sling a leg over a drag bike!

46stang · 08-06-2001, 11:38 PM

sounds like the laughing gas may have leaked into the cabin with you because you sound pretty excited

sounds like nitrous is pretty sweet!
to bad for the motorcycle guy. hope it works out for the best.
go get those ls1's now

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96 stang,ported 99 heads, 99 intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Steeda timing adj.,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,70mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,iat mod, home depot ram air, k@n,
373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's tri-ax shifter.
best et 13.80
best mph 103.3
bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

Skyman · 08-07-2001, 04:42 PM

Sounds awesome. Your definatly in the high 12's once it hooks up.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
[b][i]332RWHP, 350rwtq[b][i]

300hp99GT · 08-09-2001, 04:44 AM

sounds cool. is that the same kit that the girl im MM&FF put on her automatic 99 GT and ran 12.3 with the 100hp shot ? i think she ran 13.1 with the 75hp shot. i could be wrong but it was close to that. i know im right about the 100hp shot running 12.3. that kit is special made for cars with a non-return fuel system

bark3rd · 08-09-2001, 10:46 AM

300hpgt: Yeah, its the same kit as in the magazine-that article is what made me decide to try it. She had an automatic and obviously better traction, my trap speed proves that with some traction I should run a similiar time as the chick. I'm shopping for slicks now. I ran with a dude with the same car as me (basically stock)running a 150 shot with a ******* momentary button for the nitrous (with a 5 spd!) He blew his intake off on the first pass. I was right beside him and thought it was my engine! I think having a momentary button for the nitrous with a 150 shot and trying to shift, steer, and not knock the rev limiter is suicide. He hit the button in a panic at about 6700 rpm and toasted it. I've got the whole thing on video (sorry, not digital or I'd post it) as a reminder not to be greedy with the nitrous. It sounded like firecrackers going off! Screwed up my run too because I let off so I never got a proper 2nd run, so far I only have one pass on the nitrous. I should have been able to run mid 13's with my tires with some practice.

StoplightWarrior · 08-09-2001, 08:10 PM

****** ! Every time I think Im going to give up on a nitrous kit, and order a blower, someone has to post something like this, and all my plans go to hell!

Nice to hear you're enjoying it! Can I ask how much $ the whole set up was?

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Black 2000 GT
Bassani X-pipe, Magnaflow Mufflers, Steeda Pulleys, K&N Filter. Steeda Weld in Subframes, Strut Tower brace, Sport Springs, Caster/Camber Plates.

StoplightWarrior · 08-09-2001, 08:12 PM

*See above post*

Geez, my D A M N I T got censored???

Dark_5.0 · 08-09-2001, 11:03 PM

I just dont understand these new stangs.

Some guys run mid to high 13's stock.

I am not trying to flame anyone or be a smart @ss trust me my car is slow as hell right now so I have no room to talk.

but, 4.10's nd a 75 shot 13.8

I thought the 00' stangs ran a 14.1 stock

Please do not take offense to this post it just confuses the hell out of me.

I have heard of stockers running 13.6 the best I have seen is a 14.4 but im sure that is cause of the altitude where I am at.

Good luck with the Nitrous

Hopefully with some traction and practice you can knock off some more time..

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88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit 3.73 FMS gears cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. Edelbrock 1 1/2 inch drop springs.

StoplightWarrior · 08-11-2001, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 5.0 HO:
I just dont understand these new stangs.

Some guys run mid to high 13's stock.

I am not trying to flame anyone or be a smart @ss trust me my car is slow as hell right now so I have no room to talk.

but, 4.10's nd a 75 shot 13.8

I thought the 00' stangs ran a 14.1 stock

Please do not take offense to this post it just confuses the hell out of me.

I have heard of stockers running 13.6 the best I have seen is a 14.4 but im sure that is cause of the altitude where I am at.

Good luck with the Nitrous Hopefully with some traction and practice you can knock off some more time..

I think in his case, 4.10's + 75 more HP = no traction. That explains his slower times than what would be expected.

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Black 2000 GT
Bassani X-pipe, Magnaflow Mufflers, Steeda Pulleys, K&N Filter. Steeda Weld in Subframes, Strut Tower brace, Sport Springs, Caster/Camber Plates.

Nitrous Al · 08-11-2001, 10:12 PM

Wicked nice, bark3rd!!

98 NosStang · 08-12-2001, 04:44 PM

awesome man. man its true what was said before though, my freind drove his stock 1999 4.6l through the 1/4 mile he ran 14.73 at 101.2 mph,it was manual trans.... congrats man, you gotta run slicks it will shave time so you wont spin as much on first outta the whole.

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1998 MUSTANG GT 4.6L /CONVERTIBLE. AUTOMATIC.FLOWMASTERS, JBA SHORTY HEADERS,X-PIPES,.373 GEARS, 70MM THROTTLE BODY, BBK COLD AIR INDUCTION W/FILTER,50-150SHOTNOS KIT (AT 100 SHOT NOW.ONLY KICKS IN AT FULL THROTTLE),4 POINT HOOKER HEADERS ROLLBAR.(READY TO MAKE IT A 6- POINT ROLL CAGE)

bark3rd · 08-13-2001, 03:51 PM

Thanks for the posts everyone! I know some of you are tweaked about the 13.8 but at least I'm posting actual #'s! I'm not one of these ricer wannabees who post crazy times (or the people in the mountains who run 15's but correct supposedely to 12's, etc). My tires are useless, they spin on dry pavement just driving around town. Also, here in Austin we have had 22 days straight with over 100 degree temps. It is very hot at the track. I need slicks and wheels but for some reason these are difficult for me to nail down (size, etc). Many people at the track tell me drag radials suck and I haven't seen anyone run them. One other thing, these LCA's have had some weird effects, I wish I knew exactly what I should be expecting from them-I dont know whats normal or what is trouble.

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Black 2000 GT,5 spd,17" wheels,4:10's, HPM Megabite Jr LCA's, Flowmasters, Steeda pulleys, timing adjuster (11 deg), K&N filter, Nitrous Express w/purge (75shot currently),NGK spark plugs (lower heat range than stock plugs), airbox silencer removed

Dark_5.0 · 08-13-2001, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bark3rd:
Thanks for the posts everyone! I know some of you are tweaked about the 13.8 but at least I'm posting actual #'s! I'm not one of these ricer wannabees who post crazy times (or the people in the mountains who run 15's but correct supposedely to 12's, etc). My tires are useless, they spin on dry pavement just driving around town. Also, here in Austin we have had 22 days straight with over 100 degree temps. It is very hot at the track. I need slicks and wheels but for some reason these are difficult for me to nail down (size, etc). Many people at the track tell me drag radials suck and I haven't seen anyone run them. One other thing, these LCA's have had some weird effects, I wish I knew exactly what I should be expecting from them-I dont know whats normal or what is trouble.

I am glad you posted your real times, It is embarrassing as hell to tell you guys I am runing low 15's

but it is the truth.

With slicks I would not be surprised to see you run 12's

Oh and buy the way drag radials are ok but you have to baby them off the line the best tires I have seen for the track are the Mickey Thompson ET streets.

My Nitto drag radials have 30-40 passes on them and are over half way gone and that is just track time they have never been on the street. So I do not reccomend them.

Good Luck

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88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit 3.73 FMS gears cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. Edelbrock 1 1/2 inch drop springs.

98 NosStang · 08-14-2001, 12:30 AM

HEY BARK3RD, I HEAR YA. I SHOT NITROUS 100 SHOT STRAIGHT FROM THE HOLE TILL THE END OF THE 1/4 MILE(there is like a 15 sec rule, you should not spray longer than 15 sec at a time, atleast with the nos 50-150 shot-setup), MY CAR IS A CONVERTIBLE, AND AN AUTOMATIC ...IT HANDLED THE NOS GREAT. I RAN 14.09 SEC AT 97.79MPH, 60'WAS 2.490 ON REGULAR FACTORY RIMS AND FULDA STREET RADIALS, I PUT ON THE FMS 70MM THROTTLE BODY THIS SATURDAY. SO IM GOING TO MOROSO FRIDAY AND , ILL SEE IF THAT WILL PUT ME IN THE LOW 13'S HOPEFULLY BUMPING THE HIGH 12's

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1998 MUSTANG GT 4.6L /CONVERTIBLE. AUTOMATIC.FLOWMASTERS, JBA SHORTY HEADERS,X-PIPES,.373 GEARS, 70MM THROTTLE BODY, BBK COLD AIR INDUCTION W/FILTER,50-150SHOTNOS KIT (AT 100 SHOT NOW.ONLY KICKS IN AT FULL THROTTLE),4 POINT HOOKER HEADERS ROLLBAR.(READY TO MAKE IT A 6- POINT ROLL CAGE)

98 NosStang · 08-14-2001, 12:56 AM

ohh and that was my first time at the track and that was my second pass, my first pass was 14.13sec at 97mph. i bought a gtech and its pretty accurate ,70mm throttle body change shaved a second off my timing. so considering my first passes to be crappy till i get more used to the track lights.

bark3rd · 08-14-2001, 10:49 AM

98NOSstang: I'm glad to hear the gtech shaved some time off for ya! hehe. I've heard those things are whacked. Did the gtech's time agree with the track timer? I am confused, you said that you are hoping to run 13's or 12's-is the expected change due to Moroso and the 70mm throttle body or is there something else you plan to do? I am skeptical that those 2 things will make more than a few tenths difference. Man, gaining better times is a brutal challenge. I'm convinced the answer is traction. I've been smoked by cars with 97 mph trap speeds (and 1.9 60 ft times) when mine is almost 106! (My best 60 ft is 2.2).

Mustang92 · 08-14-2001, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 98 NosStang:
ohh and that was my first time at the track and that was my second pass, my first pass was 14.13sec at 97mph. i bought a gtech and its pretty accurate ,70mm throttle body change shaved a second off my timing. so considering my first passes to be crappy till i get more used to the track lights.

Don't get your hopes up because a 70mm throttle body will not drop a second off of your times. That is about as probable as a K&N adding 100HP.

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00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys & Timing Adjuster, 4.10’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR Pro Series LCA’s, Lakewood 70/30’s & 50/50’s, 253.8 RWHP/292.8RWTQ
12.91@101.93 (1.74 60ft)
M/M 100, 7085
2001 Mod Motor Shootout 2V NA Champion
Recent Pic from Moroso

bark3rd · 08-14-2001, 02:21 PM

Hi mustang 92, I can't believe this thread made it this far without a post from you! You were pretty down on nitrous on my poll post before I bought it, I still agree with you that it is a bit risky when running 100 shot or more. I saw a guy toast his engine with a 150 shot the other night (you probably saw my post about it on stangnet). I think the colder plugs, retarded timing, bottle warmer, purge, nitrous pressure guage, micro switch, and nos octane booster help minimize the risk. The guy that blew up his brand new 01 GT had none of these things and was running a 150 shot (NX) with a momentary button. Nevertheless, I am jonesing to try the 100 shot! Also, I think I'm going to get a 70mm throttle body and go to Moroso so I can run 11's! (just kidding, no flames 98nosstang)

08-06-2001, 10:14 AM	#1
bark3rd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: AUSTIN, TX, USA Posts: 91	WOO HOO! RAN NITROUS AT TRACK! (long, real long) Finally got Nitrous Express kit installed and went straight to the track with the 75 shot jet, new LCA's, and colder plugs. Loads of fun and no problems (other than no tread left on my street tires!) The crowd went wild as I lined up next to an older 5.0 w/slicks, and purged nitrous 15 ft into the night sky! I felt like a top-fuel dragster. Man, people went nuts over that purge valve. I launched easy, careful not to bump the rev limiter in 1st like I often do, and the 5.0 launched at about 5k and shot about 5 car lengths ahead of me. Then my nitrous kicked in. I fishtailed for about 100 feet after shifting into 2nd, completely underestimating its awesome power hit (my buddy in the stands was videotaping and said the crowd went nuts when I shifted into 2nd). Going into 3rd the 5.0 was now about 3 car lengths ahead but the boost in 3rd was equally impressive and by the time I grabbed 4th and went through the traps I had gotten my nose past him (after he was 5 lengths ahead at the start!) Final ET's me: 13.8075 @ 105.6 mph, 60ft 2.3761, reaction:.5934. The 5.0 ran 13.8278 @100.67 mph. My previous best time was around a 14.2 @ 98 mph. I know that a 13.8 is no big deal but how about some opinions on a possible time with some traction looking at the trap speed? On the way home a new Saleen coupe was taunting me on the highway so I flipped down the back seat, turned on the bottle,armed the system, purged 3 times, downshifted into 4th (70mph), and left the Saleen by 20 carlengths by the time I hit 120 (it was not a supercharged Saleen). The advantage over stock with only a 75 shot is to me simply awesome. The car sounds totally different when the nitrous kicks in, hard to describe. I ran all over the place testing out the nitrous after that, even bumped the rev limiter twice at full throttle, with no problems. Next week: 100 shot and slicks. I am very happy with the Nitrous Express Kit. ------------------ Black 2000 GT,5 spd,17" wheels,4:10's, HPM Megabite Jr LCA's, Flowmasters, Steeda pulleys, timing adjuster (11 deg), K&N filter, Nitrous Express w/purge (75shot currently),NGK spark plugs (lower heat range than stock plugs), airbox silencer removed

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08-06-2001, 10:44 AM	#2
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Gee, and you don't even sound excited That's awesome man. Just think when you get a few more passes and settle into it how your times will drop. You need to get the video up online. Brett ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

08-06-2001, 11:54 AM	#3
bark3rd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: AUSTIN, TX, USA Posts: 91	Thanks, I'll probably need to get a digital camera to upload, unless you know another way. On a sadder note, there was a drag biker nearly killed on the same night (he was choppered out, the emts said he had about a 10% chance to live). I was right beside the starting line in the staging lanes when he was doing his burn outs when he wheelied, slid into the tree, endoed and catapulted about 20 ft in the air and 100 feet down the track. It was horrible to see and the crunching metal sounds were awful. Never will I sling a leg over a drag bike!

08-06-2001, 11:38 PM	#4
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	sounds like the laughing gas may have leaked into the cabin with you because you sound pretty excited sounds like nitrous is pretty sweet! to bad for the motorcycle guy. hope it works out for the best. go get those ls1's now ------------------ 96 stang,ported 99 heads, 99 intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Steeda timing adj.,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,70mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,iat mod, home depot ram air, k@n, 373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's tri-ax shifter. best et 13.80 best mph 103.3 bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

08-07-2001, 04:42 PM	#5
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Sounds awesome. Your definatly in the high 12's once it hooks up. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor [b][i]332RWHP, 350rwtq[b][i]

08-09-2001, 04:44 AM	#6
300hp99GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: carrollton, ga Posts: 15	sounds cool. is that the same kit that the girl im MM&FF put on her automatic 99 GT and ran 12.3 with the 100hp shot ? i think she ran 13.1 with the 75hp shot. i could be wrong but it was close to that. i know im right about the 100hp shot running 12.3. that kit is special made for cars with a non-return fuel system

08-09-2001, 10:46 AM	#7
bark3rd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: AUSTIN, TX, USA Posts: 91	300hpgt: Yeah, its the same kit as in the magazine-that article is what made me decide to try it. She had an automatic and obviously better traction, my trap speed proves that with some traction I should run a similiar time as the chick. I'm shopping for slicks now. I ran with a dude with the same car as me (basically stock)running a 150 shot with a ******* momentary button for the nitrous (with a 5 spd!) He blew his intake off on the first pass. I was right beside him and thought it was my engine! I think having a momentary button for the nitrous with a 150 shot and trying to shift, steer, and not knock the rev limiter is suicide. He hit the button in a panic at about 6700 rpm and toasted it. I've got the whole thing on video (sorry, not digital or I'd post it) as a reminder not to be greedy with the nitrous. It sounded like firecrackers going off! Screwed up my run too because I let off so I never got a proper 2nd run, so far I only have one pass on the nitrous. I should have been able to run mid 13's with my tires with some practice.

08-09-2001, 08:10 PM	#8
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	****** ! Every time I think Im going to give up on a nitrous kit, and order a blower, someone has to post something like this, and all my plans go to hell! Nice to hear you're enjoying it! Can I ask how much $ the whole set up was? ------------------ Black 2000 GT Bassani X-pipe, Magnaflow Mufflers, Steeda Pulleys, K&N Filter. Steeda Weld in Subframes, Strut Tower brace, Sport Springs, Caster/Camber Plates.

08-09-2001, 08:12 PM	#9
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	See above post Geez, my D A M N I T got censored???

08-09-2001, 11:03 PM	#10
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I just dont understand these new stangs. Some guys run mid to high 13's stock. I am not trying to flame anyone or be a smart @ss trust me my car is slow as hell right now so I have no room to talk. but, 4.10's nd a 75 shot 13.8 I thought the 00' stangs ran a 14.1 stock Please do not take offense to this post it just confuses the hell out of me. I have heard of stockers running 13.6 the best I have seen is a 14.4 but im sure that is cause of the altitude where I am at. Good luck with the Nitrous Hopefully with some traction and practice you can knock off some more time.. ------------------ 88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit 3.73 FMS gears cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. Edelbrock 1 1/2 inch drop springs.

08-11-2001, 10:12 PM	#12
Nitrous Al Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 417	Wicked nice, bark3rd!!

08-12-2001, 04:44 PM	#13
98 NosStang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA Posts: 50	awesome man. man its true what was said before though, my freind drove his stock 1999 4.6l through the 1/4 mile he ran 14.73 at 101.2 mph,it was manual trans.... congrats man, you gotta run slicks it will shave time so you wont spin as much on first outta the whole. ------------------ 1998 MUSTANG GT 4.6L /CONVERTIBLE. AUTOMATIC.FLOWMASTERS, JBA SHORTY HEADERS,X-PIPES,.373 GEARS, 70MM THROTTLE BODY, BBK COLD AIR INDUCTION W/FILTER,50-150SHOTNOS KIT (AT 100 SHOT NOW.ONLY KICKS IN AT FULL THROTTLE),4 POINT HOOKER HEADERS ROLLBAR.(READY TO MAKE IT A 6- POINT ROLL CAGE)

08-13-2001, 03:51 PM	#14
bark3rd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: AUSTIN, TX, USA Posts: 91	Thanks for the posts everyone! I know some of you are tweaked about the 13.8 but at least I'm posting actual #'s! I'm not one of these ricer wannabees who post crazy times (or the people in the mountains who run 15's but correct supposedely to 12's, etc). My tires are useless, they spin on dry pavement just driving around town. Also, here in Austin we have had 22 days straight with over 100 degree temps. It is very hot at the track. I need slicks and wheels but for some reason these are difficult for me to nail down (size, etc). Many people at the track tell me drag radials suck and I haven't seen anyone run them. One other thing, these LCA's have had some weird effects, I wish I knew exactly what I should be expecting from them-I dont know whats normal or what is trouble. ------------------ Black 2000 GT,5 spd,17" wheels,4:10's, HPM Megabite Jr LCA's, Flowmasters, Steeda pulleys, timing adjuster (11 deg), K&N filter, Nitrous Express w/purge (75shot currently),NGK spark plugs (lower heat range than stock plugs), airbox silencer removed

08-14-2001, 12:30 AM	#16
98 NosStang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA Posts: 50	HEY BARK3RD, I HEAR YA. I SHOT NITROUS 100 SHOT STRAIGHT FROM THE HOLE TILL THE END OF THE 1/4 MILE(there is like a 15 sec rule, you should not spray longer than 15 sec at a time, atleast with the nos 50-150 shot-setup), MY CAR IS A CONVERTIBLE, AND AN AUTOMATIC ...IT HANDLED THE NOS GREAT. I RAN 14.09 SEC AT 97.79MPH, 60'WAS 2.490 ON REGULAR FACTORY RIMS AND FULDA STREET RADIALS, I PUT ON THE FMS 70MM THROTTLE BODY THIS SATURDAY. SO IM GOING TO MOROSO FRIDAY AND , ILL SEE IF THAT WILL PUT ME IN THE LOW 13'S HOPEFULLY BUMPING THE HIGH 12's ------------------ 1998 MUSTANG GT 4.6L /CONVERTIBLE. AUTOMATIC.FLOWMASTERS, JBA SHORTY HEADERS,X-PIPES,.373 GEARS, 70MM THROTTLE BODY, BBK COLD AIR INDUCTION W/FILTER,50-150SHOTNOS KIT (AT 100 SHOT NOW.ONLY KICKS IN AT FULL THROTTLE),4 POINT HOOKER HEADERS ROLLBAR.(READY TO MAKE IT A 6- POINT ROLL CAGE)

08-14-2001, 12:56 AM	#17
98 NosStang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA Posts: 50	ohh and that was my first time at the track and that was my second pass, my first pass was 14.13sec at 97mph. i bought a gtech and its pretty accurate ,70mm throttle body change shaved a second off my timing. so considering my first passes to be crappy till i get more used to the track lights.

08-14-2001, 10:49 AM	#18
bark3rd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: AUSTIN, TX, USA Posts: 91	98NOSstang: I'm glad to hear the gtech shaved some time off for ya! hehe. I've heard those things are whacked. Did the gtech's time agree with the track timer? I am confused, you said that you are hoping to run 13's or 12's-is the expected change due to Moroso and the 70mm throttle body or is there something else you plan to do? I am skeptical that those 2 things will make more than a few tenths difference. Man, gaining better times is a brutal challenge. I'm convinced the answer is traction. I've been smoked by cars with 97 mph trap speeds (and 1.9 60 ft times) when mine is almost 106! (My best 60 ft is 2.2).

08-14-2001, 02:21 PM	#20
bark3rd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: AUSTIN, TX, USA Posts: 91	Hi mustang 92, I can't believe this thread made it this far without a post from you! You were pretty down on nitrous on my poll post before I bought it, I still agree with you that it is a bit risky when running 100 shot or more. I saw a guy toast his engine with a 150 shot the other night (you probably saw my post about it on stangnet). I think the colder plugs, retarded timing, bottle warmer, purge, nitrous pressure guage, micro switch, and nos octane booster help minimize the risk. The guy that blew up his brand new 01 GT had none of these things and was running a 150 shot (NX) with a momentary button. Nevertheless, I am jonesing to try the 100 shot! Also, I think I'm going to get a 70mm throttle body and go to Moroso so I can run 11's! (just kidding, no flames 98nosstang)