I really enjoy following this, but do keep in mind you are all fighting for second behind the Fiat.

Here's my dad's quickest run in the Fiat.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJS9Gpy8lbg


Bernard

No need to apologize. I hope the vette has a quick recovery.

Obviously!

Just checked the registration list for 4/14 and saw George Bowland is signed up to run with us in his BBR Special! This is by far the fastest car you will ever see at a VMSC event.

Someone please tell me this isn't a late April fools joke.

Bernard

Glad you got it sorted out. 11-1 doesnt sound that bad but if you have anyway to put a little timing in it you could probably get to 13-1.

Throw the timing light on it and see what happens when you rev it. If you can put  marks at 20, 25, and 30 on the crank pulley.

ECU probably changes timing based on load and rpm.

Timing can have a big influence on AFR, have you checked to make sure you are getting the correct advance?

David,

I still have the motor and trans out of the car. Might come out and watch but wont have anything to dyno.

Bernard

Any progress on this?

Same here with the 600, won't be able to commit until closer to the date.

Duct tape, fixes everything or at least immobilizes you till ya get to hospital.

I'm hoping to get the car where they are all Fiat courses, unless we go to the drag strip.

So here's some in car from the Fiat.

Ben's 32.9 FTD run http://youtu.be/onQZxLfv0Rg

my 33.2 run http://youtu.be/PD-9N-1U6Jg

Bernard

Here is some video from the Fiat.

My quickest, 32.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7S7g2c_ksk

and my dad's scratch 32.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWrvjYSSutk

Bernard

 

Scott,

The times shown as my dad's 6th and 7th runs were actually my first to 2 runs, we forgot to change the number on the car.

Sorry,
Bernard

Does your motor have hydraulic valve lifters? I know Chevy truck motors tap sometimes after first starting until the lifters get oil pressure.

I'll find out who we use at work and see if I can get some prices.

David,

Can you bring your copy to the next event, I'd like to check that out.

Bernard

The event has been cancelled due to the bad weather. The good news, it's only 2 weeks until the April 10th event @ RIR.

David, thanks for shooting the video of the Fiat. We gained about 20hp in three runs and despite not making the final numbers we were looking for it was a really fun time. I highly recomend everyone to come out next year!

If anyone got the DRF files from your runs this download will read them...

http://www.dynojet.com/downloads/software.aspx

click "trying to view your run" save and run setup

I'd think if street cars are pulling 1.2-1.3G a formula ford with well setup shocks and brand new R25B Hoosiers should be capable of 1.7.

It is a good point about accelerometers giving false readings when a car is sliding or has a lot of body roll, but I was watching Dick run and I'd say the car was locked down with little to no sliding going on and zero body roll.

Ed, I'm glad you and Justin brought the carts down. They were a lot of fun to watch. 

Anyway here's the best I could manage to do out there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uKGyBZAOVM

Bernard

Racing tires should always be bagged when not in use, not just in the winter.