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SSMOKEM · 02-01-2002, 09:04 PM

I don't ususally post kills, but this one was fun. The Cobra owner was a real gear head, and very pleasant. My 4400lb Impala has the stock bottom 350, standard mods and a bit of juice, while the Cobra is spinning a 12psi Vortech on the 4 cam modular motor.

We line up and do our burnout, I'm on BFG DRs, and he's on Nittos, both 275s. I have to admit my burnout was much nicer

Second yellow, and I hit it. Dead hooked with a 1.72, but the poor Cobra is still sitting there, spinning. I knew I had him

By the 330, he had to be a good 3 Impala lengths behind me. He looked like he might be closing in though, but as I shifted into 3rd I start pulling away a bit. By the 1/8 mile it was definitely all over. Went thru the traps at 117.92 to his 116.65, and got him by 0.58 seconds I also gained 1 mph on him from the 1/8 mile which really made my day. He wound up with a 2.0 60' time.

Back in the lanes I told him he better get some slicks, and he replied that I should just slow down a bit.......As I said, a very nice guy

There is nothing quite as much fun as some good natured rivalry without all the trash talk.............I'm sure he'll be ready for me next time!

02-01-2002, 09:04 PM	#1
SSMOKEM Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ormond beach, FL Posts: 24	12psi Vortech Cobra vs 4400 lb land whale I don't ususally post kills, but this one was fun. The Cobra owner was a real gear head, and very pleasant. My 4400lb Impala has the stock bottom 350, standard mods and a bit of juice, while the Cobra is spinning a 12psi Vortech on the 4 cam modular motor. We line up and do our burnout, I'm on BFG DRs, and he's on Nittos, both 275s. I have to admit my burnout was much nicer Second yellow, and I hit it. Dead hooked with a 1.72, but the poor Cobra is still sitting there, spinning. I knew I had him By the 330, he had to be a good 3 Impala lengths behind me. He looked like he might be closing in though, but as I shifted into 3rd I start pulling away a bit. By the 1/8 mile it was definitely all over. Went thru the traps at 117.92 to his 116.65, and got him by 0.58 seconds I also gained 1 mph on him from the 1/8 mile which really made my day. He wound up with a 2.0 60' time. Back in the lanes I told him he better get some slicks, and he replied that I should just slow down a bit.......As I said, a very nice guy There is nothing quite as much fun as some good natured rivalry without all the trash talk.............I'm sure he'll be ready for me next time! __________________ George 1995 DCM Impala SS "Cherry Bomb" Mods: 93% stock Best ETs: Faster than my 1965 Chevy Pickup My Super Impala SS Website Last edited by SSMOKEM; 02-01-2002 at 09:19 PM..