1/4 mile times and spec... any new times this summer ?
26-04-2011, 06:11 PM
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oh god a trully epic fail there, no idea why I didn't spot it in its "always been there" spot My bad, I'll get me coat. Nice time, what tyres, diff and box are you running in the 3door?
27-04-2011, 12:44 AM
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27-04-2011, 04:17 AM
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Was first time out in 5yrs for me and the car and only managed 3 good runs before the box gave up the ghost
Gearbox was a standard T5 that would not go into 3rd for sh*t (centralising spring was dead as well)
Diff was a Gripper one on standard ratio's and tyres were some BFGoodridge ones Scotty lent me, were 225.55.15 and I ran them at 12psi to get grip, with a big burnout to get them nice and hot/stickyHope to get back out with a little more power (520-530ish), reliable boost control and the Tremec gearbox soon.
HTH
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27-04-2011, 07:50 AM
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thought there would of been more of you hitting 120+ terminals.
whats the average power for a cossie to pull 120?
i know a friend with a 400hp evo8 only pull's 112mph
whats the average power for a cossie to pull 120?
i know a friend with a 400hp evo8 only pull's 112mph
27-04-2011, 09:06 AM
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1/4 mile beasty!!!!
My mates escos is around 500 bhp runs an 11.6 @ 120 mph
27-04-2011, 03:24 PM
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Properly Lol at that
Cheers guys
Was first time out in 5yrs for me and the car and only managed 3 good runs before the box gave up the ghost
Gearbox was a standard T5 that would not go into 3rd for sh*t (centralising spring was dead as well) Diff was a Gripper one on standard ratio's and tyres were some BFGoodridge ones Scotty lent me, were 225.55.15 and I ran them at 12psi to get grip, with a big burnout to get them nice and hot/sticky
Hope to get back out with a little more power (520-530ish), reliable boost control and the Tremec gearbox soon.
HTH
Cheers guys
Was first time out in 5yrs for me and the car and only managed 3 good runs before the box gave up the ghost
Gearbox was a standard T5 that would not go into 3rd for sh*t (centralising spring was dead as well)
Diff was a Gripper one on standard ratio's and tyres were some BFGoodridge ones Scotty lent me, were 225.55.15 and I ran them at 12psi to get grip, with a big burnout to get them nice and hot/stickyHope to get back out with a little more power (520-530ish), reliable boost control and the Tremec gearbox soon.
HTH
So basically, apart from the engine, you acheived those figures on a standard-ish car. Awsome result, shame the box paid the price.......well worth it in standard form IMO
27-04-2011, 04:34 PM
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Cheers guys
Was first time out in 5yrs for me and the car and only managed 3 good runs before the box gave up the ghost
Gearbox was a standard T5 that would not go into 3rd for sh*t (centralising spring was dead as well) Diff was a Gripper one on standard ratio's and tyres were some BFGoodridge ones Scotty lent me, were 225.55.15 and I ran them at 12psi to get grip, with a big burnout to get them nice and hot/sticky
Hope to get back out with a little more power (520-530ish), reliable boost control and the Tremec gearbox soon.
HTH
Cheers guys
Was first time out in 5yrs for me and the car and only managed 3 good runs before the box gave up the ghost
Gearbox was a standard T5 that would not go into 3rd for sh*t (centralising spring was dead as well)
Diff was a Gripper one on standard ratio's and tyres were some BFGoodridge ones Scotty lent me, were 225.55.15 and I ran them at 12psi to get grip, with a big burnout to get them nice and hot/stickyHope to get back out with a little more power (520-530ish), reliable boost control and the Tremec gearbox soon.
HTH
28-04-2011, 02:22 PM
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Worst part about the box was it was rebuilt just before the day and only lasted 140miles, lol
Might sound silly but make sure you do not use track slicks as Harvey Gibbs when running his escort had track slicks (brakes too big for smaller more suited wheel/tyres for pod) and he was wheel spinning the first 3 gears as they are too hard, you want something with a softer sidewall.
28-04-2011, 03:28 PM
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Hmm....me thinks it received a good 140miles worth of epic abuse, hence its short life span 
Still, its a hell of a time to work from. Are you thinking an SCS rear beam by any chance?
Still, its a hell of a time to work from. Are you thinking an SCS rear beam by any chance?
28-04-2011, 07:03 PM
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Pretty much yea mate, If I can afford it I hope to get a proper beam in it to aid in traction as well but just one step at a time.
Worst part about the box was it was rebuilt just before the day and only lasted 140miles, lol
Not really a problem with lag on 1/4mile stuff as your always in the power band anyway.
Might sound silly but make sure you do not use track slicks as Harvey Gibbs when running his escort had track slicks (brakes too big for smaller more suited wheel/tyres for pod) and he was wheel spinning the first 3 gears as they are too hard, you want something with a softer sidewall.
Worst part about the box was it was rebuilt just before the day and only lasted 140miles, lol
Not really a problem with lag on 1/4mile stuff as your always in the power band anyway.
Might sound silly but make sure you do not use track slicks as Harvey Gibbs when running his escort had track slicks (brakes too big for smaller more suited wheel/tyres for pod) and he was wheel spinning the first 3 gears as they are too hard, you want something with a softer sidewall.
28-04-2011, 11:21 PM
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all differs by the looks of it, got some people who have done 12's on rwd stage 3 cars while others are in 13s with 400+bhp...
all depends on tyres and condition of diff, also what rpm to launch and gear changes, I was expecting someone to put up 12 seconds on a t3 but nothing as of yet lol!
all depends on tyres and condition of diff, also what rpm to launch and gear changes, I was expecting someone to put up 12 seconds on a t3 but nothing as of yet lol!
02-05-2011, 06:40 PM
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I ran 12.8 at the mopars against a plymouth that wheeled of the line beat him by a second he wasnt inpressed, also upset alot of other yank drivers lol .
4x4 running std box & diffs stg 3 greens t34 t25 small turbo escos head with 1.6 bar boost
4x4 running std box & diffs stg 3 greens t34 t25 small turbo escos head with 1.6 bar boost
02-05-2011, 08:19 PM
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[quote=QplateRST!;5438415]I rekon I would of easy ran a 12 in yours with the boost upat 27psi!!
av a do next time pall, when its on the new spec, after the summer. might not make usc thow as its 9 days after i get back from working away.
and yes the car is on standard box, diffs ect think most 4x4s are aint they!
av a do next time pall, when its on the new spec, after the summer. might not make usc thow as its 9 days after i get back from working away.
and yes the car is on standard box, diffs ect think most 4x4s are aint they!
27-07-2011, 11:53 PM
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well car is on new turbo an grays but wont be set up in time for usc, so gona have 2 what till next year 2 put some times down. anti lag an the LC might help with times but dont think it will do.
01-08-2011, 09:08 PM
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11.8 @ 127mph back in 2002.
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01-08-2011, 09:19 PM
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