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Topic: First runs for my toy
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CJR
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: Mt. Olive NC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-27-2003 09:59 PM
   
Well the little truck finally got to see the track. Its a '90 mazda B-2200, 302 and c-4. All we have around here are 1/8 tracks but not too bad for our first try at this. Best run of the day was 8.43 @86.012 mph. The 3500 stall will only hold to about 2100, have a new PTC converter to go in this week and will have a new set of rear rubber for the next round. The 60' times pretty well suck as it spins a little off the line. Best 60' was 2.085. We'll see what happens with the changes next time
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 3385
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-27-2003 10:04 PM
good speed for the et CJR.------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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CJR
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: Mt. Olive NC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-27-2003 10:16 PM
Thanks. I hope to get into the mid 7's when all is said and done. The new stall will stage @ 3000 and launch @ 4500, that should make things interesting if I can get it to hook. We'll see
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1677
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-28-2003 12:28 AM
 Sounds like a sleeper.. they don't expect to see it run that fast  good goin! JS
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-28-2003 08:14 AM
CJR,
What are you running at the back, a 8.8" or 9" rearend? What else in the way of traction aids are you using? What size/type of new rear rubber are you going to go with? What have you done to loosen up the front end? As you said, 7's aren't too far away - but you have to get it to hook,,,,,,, Ryan 
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RPM289
Gearhead Posts: 112
From: Phenix City, AL
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-28-2003 12:07 PM
Hey Bro did you go to the track this weekend? I think the converter and new slicks will help in the traction dept. and the 60 ft. times. What size tires did you order? I have to get to the track with my toy if the rain ever quits.------------------
Mike 66' Mustang,289,4 speed overdrive.
95' Lightning #2218
65' Mustang,Tubbed, Rear cage ladder bars / coil over's, 5.13:1 N-case 9in.31 spline, 302, soon to be a 4 speed.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-28-2003 12:18 PM
Have any picutres of the truck?------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Mr Vids
Journeyman Posts: 29
From: Flint,MI USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 04-28-2003 05:17 PM
If you have a front sway bar remove it and it should help take weight off the front end, and maybe help the front end transfer weight to the back better by letting the front end rise up more on launch. Good luck getting it hooked up.
If you're having fun that's the name of the game!!!
Mike
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CJR
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: Mt. Olive NC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-28-2003 10:54 PM
Its a 9" 4:11 rear, we found a set of MT 11.5 28" slicks today, we'll see how they work, sway bar has been removed, right now its not spinning too bad with circle track slicks so we're hoping for the best with good rubber. Yep bro I got to make my first passes sunday, I think I might be hooked!!!!
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 3385
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-29-2003 07:40 AM
cjr, what kind of front shocks are you running?------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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CJR
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: Mt. Olive NC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-29-2003 12:09 PM
Mike, right now they are stock mazda shocks, I need to find a good place to get some 90/10's and build some shock brackets to adapt them to the little truck.
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 3385
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-29-2003 01:57 PM
yup some 90/10s would help. try the new slicks first, they may fix most of your problem. remember, only make one change at a time. if you make 2, one may work and the other one make things worse cancelling the good one out. good luck------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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CJR
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: Mt. Olive NC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-29-2003 09:36 PM
The converter is in and the slicks should be here in the morning. Hopefully it don't rain tomorrow so we can give it a try. Scoop: I have a pic of the ugly little beast if you want it. Mike: Thanks for the advice
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-30-2003 11:16 AM
Yea I'd love to see it.I really like cars and trucks like that,all business.
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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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RPM289
Gearhead Posts: 112
From: Phenix City, AL
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-30-2003 12:02 PM
quote:
Originally posted by CJR:
Yep bro I got to make my first passes sunday, I think I might be hooked!!!![/B]
And you thought going in a stright line was boring!! I even think Dad likes it!! ------------------
Mike 66' Mustang,289,4 speed overdrive.
95' Lightning #2218
65' Mustang,Tubbed, Rear cage ladder bars / coil over's, 5.13:1 N-case 9in.31 spline, 302, soon to be a 4 speed.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-30-2003 12:33 PM
That's about a mid 13.30 in the quarter. Not to shabby for the first time out.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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CJR
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: Mt. Olive NC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-30-2003 10:39 PM
Not boring at all bro, but its has its disappointments!!!! The new PTC converter does NOT operate as advertised. Its is supposed to stage at 3000 and flash to 4500, tonight it was lucky to hold at 2400 and no launch at all. There were some positive notes though, we turned 2 8.22 passes with the new slicks with no tire spin and had consistant 1.90 60 ft times but its just not what we were hoping for with the converter. Has anyone else had similar problems with new converters, is there a break in period for them?[This message has been edited by CJR (edited 04-30-2003).]
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-01-2003 12:39 AM
CJR thats a good looking truck.A real sleeper too. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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