First Run At Wsid

[micksta]

Hi Guys

Ran my car at WSID the other week and the best result was 13.1.

I was on street tyres and there was next to no wheel spin.

Stalled it to about 3000RPM, which may not be enough.

Its an 4 speed auto BTW.

Pretty disappointed at that time considering I'm running a phase three with 315 ATW at my disposal.

I’m going back in a couple of weeks, so I’m looking for some tips.

Dose that sound right on street tyres and will semi slicks make that much difference?

One thing I noticed was the car started pinging just before the ¼ line, so I may have a fuel supply issue.

What do you guys think?

[stealthxr]

what was your MPH

[senna_T]

I don't have alot of experience with the auto, but I think you definately need a surge tank. I don't think you need to stall that high, someone will have a better idea about this than me

[NVYDF6]

One thing I noticed was the car started pinging just before the ¼ line, so I may have a fuel supply issue.

make sure you have around half a tank before you go next time, or just get a surge tank like Senna T said.

Edited 28/05/08 12:29 PM by Bionic Rspec

[micksta]

what was your MPH

I cant find the time slip but it was about 115MPH.

The 60ft was about 2.2

[senna_T]

fark mate, 115MPH and 13.1 doesn't make sense in my book. I have a T56 manual and ran 13.0 @ 111MPH with 2.1 60'

When is the next time you are going out? maybe some of us can meet up and spot your runs. We might be able to give you some pointers

[stealthxr]

practice practice practice .... get that 60 down you will see that 12.. your MPH is there.

[micksta]

make sure you have around half a tank before you go next time, or just get a surge tank like Senna T said.

Sorry guys, but what is a surge tank?

I had about half a tank of fuel, it was BP 98.

[senna_T]

a surge tank makes sure there is a constant steady supply of fuel to the engine.

Check out process west and Rapid, they both have surges

[micksta]

a surge tank makes sure there is a constant steady supply of fuel to the engine.

Check out process west and Rapid, they both have surges

Thanks Senna

I will look into it.

I think the biggest problem is the launch, there seems to be plenty of power and speed, just getting it off the line is my let down.

It’s a Ute if I didn’t mention it, so no traction control and not much weight in the rear end.

Not sure when we are running again, it’s a work thing, so I will go out when the boys are ready.

I will let you know when we run again and thanks for the advice.

It’s a white Ute, lowered with Typhoon wheels, XR8 bonnet and a hand cover on the rear, so it stands out, should be easy to spot.

Were you on street tyres or slicks when you ran that time?