toomanymodz
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- Oct 14, 2009
It definitely was not great weather for racing with a passing shower and 92 degree temps, not to mention a 10 to 15 mph headwind. But we drove the Buick 2+ hours to the strip anyways to see what this dog can do. This was the first time to a prepped track with this combo.
Leaving off the foot brake, the car managed some impressive 60 foot times. I have the Bailey's 2-step set to 3200 rpm, which seems to be about right. The suspension just starts to load then I let off the brake pedal and off we went. The 1.47 sixty foot surprised me a bit. It pulled really good.
I found that the car did better shifting a bit early, since the boost seems to start falling after around 5800 rpm. The turbo is a bit small for this combo. I have the internal wastegate set to 22psi and the timing set to 21.5 degrees. I run straight 93 octane with a can of Boostane octane booster. No alky.
With better weather and maybe 23 or 24 psi boost, this is a 9.90 car for sure. It was a lot of fun. Afterward I had a hamburger and a Dr Pepper and we drove the Buick the long 108 miles back home. With the A/C blasting and cruise control set, it wasn't such a bad trip. Still had gas left in the tank too. I love this Buick.
You tube:
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Most of the combo is in the sig.
The block is a T/A aluminum block and the heads are aluminum 14 bolt Champion with T&D rockers, a mild solid roller cam and a Champion intake.
T/A headers with a 3-bolt flange. I'd go 4 bolt if I had to do it again. Stock computer with a power logger plug-in board.
80 lb injectors, which stay in the low 80 percent duty. I keep the AFR set to 11.2
Eaton posi with 30 spline axles. Mickey Thompson 295/55 drag radials. Weld wheels.
Leaving off the foot brake, the car managed some impressive 60 foot times. I have the Bailey's 2-step set to 3200 rpm, which seems to be about right. The suspension just starts to load then I let off the brake pedal and off we went. The 1.47 sixty foot surprised me a bit. It pulled really good.
I found that the car did better shifting a bit early, since the boost seems to start falling after around 5800 rpm. The turbo is a bit small for this combo. I have the internal wastegate set to 22psi and the timing set to 21.5 degrees. I run straight 93 octane with a can of Boostane octane booster. No alky.
With better weather and maybe 23 or 24 psi boost, this is a 9.90 car for sure. It was a lot of fun. Afterward I had a hamburger and a Dr Pepper and we drove the Buick the long 108 miles back home. With the A/C blasting and cruise control set, it wasn't such a bad trip. Still had gas left in the tank too. I love this Buick.
You tube:
video
Most of the combo is in the sig.
The block is a T/A aluminum block and the heads are aluminum 14 bolt Champion with T&D rockers, a mild solid roller cam and a Champion intake.
T/A headers with a 3-bolt flange. I'd go 4 bolt if I had to do it again. Stock computer with a power logger plug-in board.
80 lb injectors, which stay in the low 80 percent duty. I keep the AFR set to 11.2
Eaton posi with 30 spline axles. Mickey Thompson 295/55 drag radials. Weld wheels.