A little extra!

89lxinwky · 07-29-2002, 03:09 AM

I ran 8.38@83.6 in the 1/8th last time out on a hot humid night. What other inexpensive little things can I do to drop a few tenths down to the 7.99 range? I'm building a house right now so I don't have much time or money to spend on the car for a little while. Last time I stripped most everything out of the car, spare tire, insulation, jack, etc. I played with the fuel pressure, timing, tire pressure, and ran without a belt the last run to get my best time. The car is hooking pretty decent for what I have(1.88-60') so traction is OK but it could be better. I'm thinking some good synthetic oil (Royal Purple), maybe rig up a flexible dryer hose/sheet metal for a shotty homemade ram air at the track and icing the intake between runs. Maybe relocate the battery to the rear. What about some fuel additive like Torco (spelling?)? I figure on a cool night this fall, I might gain a tenth or two with that alone, and if I could do a couple little things I might could do it. Any other suggestions?
Thanks

Hethj7 · 07-29-2002, 05:01 PM

I know some people remove the Front sway bar as well. I don't know what kind of gains that will produce (better weight transfer and a little less weight in the front), but you could try.

Definitely ice the intake down.

89lxinwky · 07-30-2002, 04:28 AM

Anybody using the Torco accelerator concentrate or the MPZ additive for fluids? Torco website says adding the accelerator concentrate to 93 octane will net you 104. I heard somewhere that the MPZ additive was NASA engineered for friction resistance. Are they any good?

WADS56 · 07-31-2002, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 89lxinwky
Anybody using the Torco accelerator concentrate or the MPZ additive for fluids? Torco website says adding the accelerator concentrate to 93 octane will net you 104. I heard somewhere that the MPZ additive was NASA engineered for friction resistance. Are they any good?

Even if it did bump it to 104 your car would be a turd. I would spend my money on something else.
Wade

tireburner163 · 07-31-2002, 01:46 PM

Ice the intake down for sure. Pull the front sway bar

95mustanggt · 07-31-2002, 02:29 PM

Have some friends push the car as you leave the line. That way you'll get going faster.

95mustanggt · 07-31-2002, 02:31 PM

........KIDDING ha ha ha

I've been working to hard lately, really...

chris91LX · 07-31-2002, 03:42 PM

Slicks with a very aggressive launch should drop your 60' at least a 10th.

07-29-2002, 03:09 AM	#1
89lxinwky Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: KY Posts: 59	A little extra! I ran 8.38@83.6 in the 1/8th last time out on a hot humid night. What other inexpensive little things can I do to drop a few tenths down to the 7.99 range? I'm building a house right now so I don't have much time or money to spend on the car for a little while. Last time I stripped most everything out of the car, spare tire, insulation, jack, etc. I played with the fuel pressure, timing, tire pressure, and ran without a belt the last run to get my best time. The car is hooking pretty decent for what I have(1.88-60') so traction is OK but it could be better. I'm thinking some good synthetic oil (Royal Purple), maybe rig up a flexible dryer hose/sheet metal for a shotty homemade ram air at the track and icing the intake between runs. Maybe relocate the battery to the rear. What about some fuel additive like Torco (spelling?)? I figure on a cool night this fall, I might gain a tenth or two with that alone, and if I could do a couple little things I might could do it. Any other suggestions? Thanks __________________ '89 LX 5spd w/ 65k miles Ported stock heads, TFS Stage1 cam, GT-40 intake, 70mm TB, 76mm MAF, MAC headers, Flowmasters, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-AX, Mickey ET Streets, Vortech V1-SC, 38# injectors, Crane InterceptorII 7.9's @92mph (traction enhancement devices needed)

07-29-2002, 05:01 PM	#2
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	I know some people remove the Front sway bar as well. I don't know what kind of gains that will produce (better weight transfer and a little less weight in the front), but you could try. Definitely ice the intake down. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

07-30-2002, 04:28 AM	#3
89lxinwky Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: KY Posts: 59	Anybody using the Torco accelerator concentrate or the MPZ additive for fluids? Torco website says adding the accelerator concentrate to 93 octane will net you 104. I heard somewhere that the MPZ additive was NASA engineered for friction resistance. Are they any good? __________________ '89 LX 5spd w/ 65k miles Ported stock heads, TFS Stage1 cam, GT-40 intake, 70mm TB, 76mm MAF, MAC headers, Flowmasters, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-AX, Mickey ET Streets, Vortech V1-SC, 38# injectors, Crane InterceptorII 7.9's @92mph (traction enhancement devices needed)

07-31-2002, 01:46 PM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Ice the intake down for sure. Pull the front sway bar __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

07-31-2002, 02:29 PM	#6
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Have some friends push the car as you leave the line. That way you'll get going faster. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

07-31-2002, 02:31 PM	#7
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	........KIDDING ha ha ha I've been working to hard lately, really... __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

07-31-2002, 03:42 PM	#8
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Slicks with a very aggressive launch should drop your 60' at least a 10th. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

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