2G: Compound charged talon wins DSE

viperlp01 · 08-20-2012, 08:18 PM

Couldn't be happier with the results of the compound setup. Its crazy to think of an idea over a beer about 8 months ago. Talking to Paul Volk and Tyler Hassing about charger size and not needing nitrous and possibility of a stock converter. Well it is now the fastest auto dsm on the stock converter.

Car was consistent all weekend. Saturday it went 9.7(personal best) and 9.8(qualifier). I ended up picking up the 1 qualifying spot in the DSE class. Sunday I made sure the car was shifting properly and got used to leaving on the pro tree.

I happened to get 3 byes in a row a just walked into the semi finals. There were 3 cars left and Cory running the fastest time so far got the bye. I faced Drew Jones in his bad ass 90 Talon supporting a BMW S366. We pitted right next to each other and have been talking all weekend. He started turning the boost up and somehow was lifting his nicely setup head. On this pass he had a chance for a 9. He had the 1/8th mile time and speed to get it. Unfortunately he melted a ground strap on a spark plug and dropped a cylinder at the 1000ft.

The finals were against defending champ and stock block record setting 7 bolt, Cory Bowers in his Evil Tsi. Huge props goes out to Cory for hitting that 10.10 record setting pass and backed it up. In the pits he told me he turned the boost controller up and we were going to see what happened. Unfortunately for him he turned 1/2 turn to far and he hit the AEM boost cut at 40psi. You can see the car break up at the top of 3rd.

This year was a blast. All the competition was top notch guys. Everyone pushed there cars to the limit. Its too bad Tim Zimmer didn't get more runs with his GSX. First round of qualifying ended his shootout as he lifted his head on a 9.9 pass. Next year is going to be nuts. Multiple 9 sec street cars will be running in the class. Look forward to some fast dsm's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OtwuX1G3kc

JusMX141 · 08-20-2012, 08:25 PM

Great job, John. Glad to be somewhat on-board with bringing this project to life.

mattasi · 08-20-2012, 08:25 PM

lol, man that is fast.

viperlp01 · 08-20-2012, 08:36 PM

A lot of people had a role and all are as important. I am uploading the Finals right now. Cory ripped a SICK 60ft. My brother sucks a videos but ehh its works.

rrussell · 08-20-2012, 08:38 PM

Once again Congrats!!!

What a killer setup!!!!!!!!!!!!!

zfanatics · 08-20-2012, 08:39 PM

Very good work! Congrats!

viperlp01 · 08-20-2012, 09:20 PM

Internet is slow so I will upload more videos when I am at work!

4WARND · 08-20-2012, 09:23 PM

Congratulations on the win! I was qualified but could not make the call for eliminations, my alternator relocation bracket cracked in half on my last qualifying pass.

lowell · 08-20-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 4WARND

Congratulations on the win! I was qualified but could not make the call for eliminations, my alternator relocation bracket cracked in half on my last qualifying pass.

That sucks... going to get the steel version?

DSMReviver · 08-20-2012, 10:35 PM

Congrats! Those turbos are spoolin like a champ!

viperlp01 · 08-21-2012, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4WARND

Congratulations on the win! I was qualified but could not make the call for eliminations, my alternator relocation bracket cracked in half on my last qualifying pass.

I was wondering why you weren't up there. I have seen some issues with the kits and that is why I made my own.

GRAVEDIGGER · 08-21-2012, 05:13 AM

The car looked great and performed even better John! You really have something to be proud of there. Nice work and nice runs.

It was a blast to watch it run!

Boomdeeze · 08-21-2012, 05:17 AM

That a boy John, looks like you do know how to make a tranny.

11secDSM · 08-21-2012, 05:59 AM

Great job! That car is definitely bad ass and very consistent!

945liter · 08-21-2012, 06:02 AM

Very nice, do you have a breakdown of the slip?

urbansmoker1 · 08-21-2012, 07:37 AM

congrats! i want 9s someday soon.. but i think the cash to get there is all in tuning and building the head.

BrokenTsi · 08-21-2012, 07:59 AM

Even with a pretty big catastrophic failure, I had an awesome time. Nice job, car was very consistent and fast!

viperlp01 · 08-21-2012, 08:05 AM

Finals!!

Dsm shootout 2012 DSE finals - YouTube

Fuel Injector Clinic · 08-21-2012, 08:18 AM

Congrats John! Great driving out there and we're happy to be sponsoring your car, you definitely represented well. I'll post some shots of your car that I took this weekend so everyone can check it out.

We have the full gallery from the weekend on our Facebook page at Fuel Injector Clinic | Facebook for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.

The next two are from the Finals (both cars running Fuel Injector Clinic injectors, actually)

Championship pose

urbansmoker1 · 08-21-2012, 09:30 AM

Need anymore dsms to sponsor?

I'm in need of some bigger injectors in my quest for 9s haha great job that second picture that FIC uploaded looks like fuel is just shooting out of the exaust!

viperlp01 · 08-21-2012, 09:58 AM

These compounds create a ton of water. It looks like my car has a blown turbo sometimes but it is just steam. Thanks for everything FIC. You guys are awesome to work with.

GSTurbo1 · 08-21-2012, 10:07 AM

DAMN... bad a$$ when my car grows up I hope it's something like yours lol

kp116 · 08-21-2012, 10:44 AM

Congrats on the win and that's a awesome set up! By stock converter I'm guessing its not even restalled?

little-razcal · 08-21-2012, 11:51 AM

It was great meeting all of you guys and "trying" to compete in DSE... It was a learning experience for me more than anything, and I'm glad I got the opportunity to race against you BALLERS!

Viperlp01... Your car is amazing and is very consistent. I was really hoping it was going to be Drew and yourself in the finals, but unfortunately that wasn't the case.

FIC... Thank you for taking such awesome quality photos during the event. I got some killer shots of my car and it was worth the pictures in itself to compete. These 1650's I run have been flawless and I'm sure I speak for others when I say thank you for supporting our community.

Hopefully next year I will be able to launch the car with more seat time. I'll BE BACK!! Ha..

viperlp01 · 08-21-2012, 11:57 AM

Haha ya man it was good to meet you. All you need is some better 60fts and you will be right up there.

This is a non restalled bone stock converter out of a 2g with 110k miles. I was stuck between converters and decided to get used to the compounds with this TC. Hell it worked out!

JusMX141 · 08-21-2012, 12:04 PM

Seems some auto guys were having a great deal of bad luck getting the car up on converter by the time the light turned green. If I knew my car was a slow-spooler, especially on a pro tree, I'd contemplate getting boost building as I'm approaching the line from the water box before the first stage light is even close to being lit so when you hit the line you're ready to go. Of course that doesn't account for the starter being a complete douche and holding some guys at the line for 10 seconds after all of the stage lights are on.

4WARND · 08-21-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lowell

That sucks... going to get the steel version?

I went and spoke with Jay and he gave me a steel one on the spot.

doubled07 · 08-21-2012, 12:58 PM

That was my issue. I would stall the car coming up to the line however I was held the one time and things started to go into the red so I just let out of it. Had a good time though! Congrats on your win John. Keep it going.

born2tune · 08-21-2012, 01:22 PM

awesome performance, camera man sucks on the first video.

viperlp01 · 08-21-2012, 01:39 PM

Car took 5 secs to get up on the limiter. I went first stage and creeped to the 2nd when I got close to the limiter and dropped the brake when the light changed, Its the most fun I have had in a while.