We blew a HG at over 1k hp the night before the mile, so I lost patience, parted it out and am looking to start another car for 2010....

 

congrats!!! Enjoy and learn the car more on pump before you crank her up. The handling on these rear engine machine can get you into trouble (different than front engine) if you're not paying attention (not from personal experience, lol).

 

Ben - Thanks - appreciate the kind words.

I'll see what I can do to get a camera mounted or a passenger in the car to film my first 1.5 run.

Thanks - not sure how many more rides will happen this year.

There is a dusting of snow on the ground now. I am supposed to be heading up to DRM to pick up the Z now that the tranny is rebuilt and ready to go.

I know there is a trade-off with the drag radials. At some point I'll be trying some sport cups or R888's

agreed - import is over kill

I'll mix up some C16 with MS109 and have some fun - that should keep it safe.

 

Thanks

Art - Thanks - I can't wait to get in a run at higher boost.

Jamie - I'll get a 60-130 done on pump to compare. With GT2 on pump I'm guessing that from a roll the Z will be a little quicker. There will be a couple of speeds that the GT2 is sitting close to 4000rpm that it will be able to get a little jump on the Z and vice versa of course.

Thanks

 

Thanks

It's all about respect. I learned my lesson the hard way a couple of years ago.

 

Ok Eric....I just noticed the Prowler in your sig....there has to be a story around that purchase because I know you otherwise have very good taste in cars!

 

What HG???

Vette will never be top end Supra LOL!!

My friend is break-in his 434ci C6ZO6 w/200-250 shots ( like ur old setup but different tuner) and we r waiting for GT3076R's kit for the 997 GT2

It will be very nice race!!!

BTW...Have ever ran 60-130 on ur old etup??

 

We tried a Cometic this time.

I don't know....the dyno was the nastiest anyone had ever seen with over 1100 lb-ft. We cranked it down hard and still literally watched it jumped to the right a few inches and rip through 4th gear. Patrick was dead slient after that run! Assuming we hooked from a 40 roll...I don't think my old Supra would have caught it until past 140. But we'll never know.

 

Wifey's car. It is actually a fun little car to drive around. Very slow compared to a Porsche or a Vette though.

 

Wow! Beautiful GT2! Congrats!!!

 

One of my fondest memories of the mile was Marty crusing the paddock in the Prowler blaring "tonights gonna be a good night"

 

Eric, Big congrats man on the 2.. It is an elite club to be in and man your machine is a monster.. Respect and emjoy it for all she's worth!! Kenny

 

Along with a good set of Blu Blockers....he'd have every girl in the area.

 

I will be the first to tell you, rear end wallow when letting off throttle or under braking is touted as "normal" for these cars or rear engined Porsches in general, this is NOT TRUE. Drag radials can magnify that feeling, but I would still check into it.

Trust me, after trying to sort my suspension for 2+ years, I realized what a proper setup should feel and perform like. I had the same type of feeling your car had, wound up being wrong toe settings and worn out toe links.. The rubber bushings get worn out and flex, change them out to solid/adjustable toe links and get a sick alignment/corner weight and balancing setup done.

CONGRATS again, and enjoy the hell out of it, but please look into this as it will make the car so much more enjoyable/usable and confidence inspiring while utilizing the car's true potential! Let me know if you need help formulating a setup for your car, I had some of the best guy's in the industry help me out..

Martin

 

I thought your Vette was sweet bro... this takes it to another level. Congrats.