Keltalon track day.

[keltalon]

Well after prepping all week and driving almost two hours to the track I finally got some starting numbers that I don't mind sharing with the dsm family. First let me say this, I didn't build this car to track it, but after my first experience today I must say its awesome! I had a total blast today, but I must say there is much track rust that needs to be shaken off and only time at the track will shake it.

On my way to the track my secondary fuel pump failed and I was afraid I would not get to run. But I was able to turn the boost down from 43 psi to 35 and running a little lean was able to make some decent passes I will be fixing the pump and going back in few weeks to solidify a permanent street machine time. in the mean time here are a few pulls. I ended up being the fastest street car and the 2nd fastest steet et, Hey what can I say.
first pass of the day

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second pass of the day

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[GST with PSI]

I guess a horrid launch is expected from an 800hp FWD car. What was your 60' time?

You must have been moving on the back end. I'm sure more seat time will yield even better results. Thanks for sharing.

 

[keltalon]

I guess a horrid launch is expected from an 800hp FWD car. What was your 60' time?

You must have been moving on the back end. I'm sure more seat time will yield even better results. Thanks for sharing.

well turning the boost down dsmlink was estimating hp at 650whp the trap speed confirm that its within the range. The car weighed in at 2850 and with me in it 3070lbs. I figure when I get the secondary pump fixed I will update these results to something like 10.5@ 148mph which is my estimate. I will post a time slip in a bit but my best 60ft was 1.9 and best 1/8 speed was 109mph but missed a shift and ended up running 12.4@ 124 well into the 10s as compared to my best time slip which was 60tf 2.0 , 1/8th 105.79mph and 1/4 11.1@ 137.3mph. Yeah the year is young and you can for sure expect improvements from keltalon

 

[Dsmmonster08]

great job man you're my hero !!!! I have a little over 500hp FWD and just got slicks . im wondering what ill be running now at the track . are you running a boost by gear set up ?

 

[oneslowwdsm]

I can't imagine street driving your car without slicks. Nice run though, sounded sweet.

 

[keltalon]

great job man you're my hero !!!! I have a little over 500hp FWD and just got slicks . im wondering what ill be running now at the track . are you running a boost by gear set up ?

Na I am not running boost by gear this track experience has really overwhelmed me and its was so much to try and comprehend but after running I have gotten some very good advise on how to improve and trust me I am all ears thanks.

 

[keltalon]

Okay here is the time slip I am truly starting from the bottom

 

[Dsmmonster08]

tuning with ECMLINK ? if so they sell a electronic boost by gear box that is only $60 bucks works with the ecu . I run 15 psi in 1st 20 psi in second and 25-27psi in 3rd 4th 5th . works amazing

 

[keltalon]

tuning with ECMLINK ? if so they sell a electronic boost by gear box that is only $60 bucks works with the ecu . I run 15 psi in 1st 20 psi in second and 25-27psi in 3rd 4th 5th . works amazing

I have the setup already and have used it extensively on the street but using it to improve my track time is a learning curb

 

[Dsmkauai]

Nice to see some passes from the monster and a fellow gst bro. with my setup I didn't see low 12's till my 60' where in the 1.7 range. But with your car im sure anytime boost kicks in hard the tires wanna break . What size where on the car for those passes?

 

[keltalon]

Nice to see some passes from the monster and a fellow gst bro. with my setup I didn't see low 12's till my 60' where in the 1.7 range. But with your car im sure anytime boost kicks in hard the tires wanna break . What size where on the car for those passes?

Tires was break dancing all day, not as bad as street though. slick 26 x 8.5 15" I ended each run redlining 9000rpm in the top of 3rd.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

It's fun isnt it 137? Def get that fuel pump fixed so the other few hundred ponys can come play. Dont get too into drag racing though or youll be on to an awd swap before you know it

 

[Dsmkauai]

Awd hahaha na!! You need more meat on the road bro wider slick.

 

[keltalon]

It's fun isnt it 137? Def get that fuel pump fixed so the other few hundred ponys can come play. Dont get too into drag racing though or youll be on to an awd swap before you know it

Yeah I must say its not just fun but I can see how it can become an addition really fast. My next event is the 1/2 mile I am taking some time today to see what went wrong with that pump. once fixed I am definitely going back to the track, being that close to 10s and 140mph eats at me I am please with the street machine she did well yesterday not to mention she made a 2 hour trip back home after all that beating thank god for no broken parts

 

[GST with PSI]

The fuel pump malfunction probably helped you more than it hurt. At least, getting off the line. Your 60' will need to come down substantially if you're shooting for mid 10s. I'd have to see a few more slips, but it looks like you probably had traction issues through the 330'. You were moving by the 1/8th though, and at 137 the car definitely has a lot left in it.

Just like you said, it will take some experimentation at the track to see what works best. I'd start with figuring out boost control to maximize traction. You may be able to tweak your suspension to help get you off the line faster too.

 

[AlwaysSunnyOhio]

i would be happy with those numbers. Especially since it was your first time back. Not to mention having car troubles on top of that. I just couldn't imagine your car on the street. Not too many 700+ hp cars and it being a DD. I love it can't wait to see more.

 

[keltalon]

i would be happy with those numbers. Especially since it was your first time back. Not to mention having car troubles on top of that. I just couldn't imagine your car on the street. Not too many 700+ hp cars and it being a DD. I love it can't wait to see more.

Thanks. A few people were amazed to see a full clean stock interior back seat carpet , radar detector and a nice sound system. With all the other cars looking like race cars I did feel a little out of place . It's a blast to drive for sure.

 

[keltalon]

The fuel pump malfunction probably helped you more than it hurt. At least, getting off the line. Your 60' will need to come down substantially if you're shooting for mid 10s. I'd have to see a few more slips, but it looks like you probably had traction issues through the 330'. You were moving by the 1/8th though, and at 137 the car definitely has a lot left in it.

Just like you said, it will take some experimentation at the track to see what works best. I'd start with figuring out boost control to maximize traction. You may be able to tweak your suspension to help get you off the line faster too.

I think 42psi would definitely have been better the car seem so much more powerful than the 35psi I do agree practice makes better. Thanks

 

[d1prospect]

Awesome job man.

 

[ghostinthevr4]

Wow very impressive considering all the factors of the track distance, losing a pump and being a full weight DD. Seeing some of your post here and on ECMLink forums shows your attention to detail and quality.

Having it be front wheel drive is pretty crazy too keep up the great work.

 

[keltalon]

Wow very impressive considering all the factors of the track distance, losing a pump and being a full weight DD. Seeing some of your post here and on ECMLink forums shows your attention to detail and quality.

Having it be front wheel drive is pretty crazy too keep up the great work.

Thanks. I had some time to ponder today and have located a awd 2g to build specifically for the track bug and this way I can keep the fwd as daily driver. and drag the awd suppose to go look at it tomorrow.

 

[ceedawg]

Thanks. I had some time to ponder today and have located a awd 2g to build specifically for the track bug and this way I can keep the fwd as daily driver. and drag the awd suppose to go look at it tomorrow.

Oh oh I knew it was going g to happen! The awd bug!

 

[keltalon]

Oh oh I knew it was going g to happen! The awd bug!

 

[Dsmkauai]

But still no reason to not try a few more times with the gst! Your so close to some sick numbers bro. don't give up just yet, gotta get the right tire and suspension setup. Look at Richard33's setup for his passes.

 

[keltalon]

But still no reason to not try a few more times with the gst! Your so close to some sick numbers bro. don't give up just yet

Oh no I got to get a run with healthy set up it will be nice to post a 140+ mph trap under my profile.