9 second 1g auto drag build

[daplatano91]

While your at it you can take the nearly brand new 1g Metro trans I have off my hands.

 

[11secDSM]

While your at it you can take the nearly brand new 1g Metro trans I have off my hands.

If I had the budget for it now, I definitely would, Frank!




I put together some footage from the Shootout. Didn't have the best results but am happy the motor stayed together considering the ballooned converter and previous thrust bearing failure. Going to pull the oil pan next week and see how things held up. Going to put a new crank and converter in it this winter.

[ame=http://youtu.be/CBXVXcHLgMQ]1g drag car- 11secDSM- 2013 DSM shootout compilation - YouTube[/ame]

 

[11secDSM]

Took a trip to the track tonight on the hurt motor and ballooned converter and hoped for the best! After the second pass, the converter is tooooooaaaast! BUT the car went a new PB coasting before the 1000'. 5.95 in the 1/8!! 9.50 in the 1/4 coasting.

Converter is completely shot...ran out of gear before the 1000'!! Can't wait for my Bradco to show up!

 

[Boosted6]

Nice!! Well, hope you sort it all out soon and get back to making passes.

 

[11secDSM]

I ordered up a Bradco converter so I figure it'll be around 6 weeks. Depending on when it shows up, I may be done for the season. We shall see. My main goal was to run 9s this year...which happened way back in March...then I wanted to run 8s and a 5 in the 1/8. Got half way to that goal. I'll call it a good year and make the car better and badder for next season.

 

[daplatano91]

Nice! Congrats on the 5 in the 1/8th. Your definitely on the right track. I have to make some time next weekend to take my car out for some test passes.

 

[11secDSM]

Let me know when you're going Frank!

 

[turbotalon1g]

Nice work!

 

[1qkfwd]

Funny I was just watching a video earlier today, and was thinking "damn that car is nasty".

 

[11secDSM]

What video?

 

[1qkfwd]

This one [ame=http://youtu.be/AD4cXSBY9T8]6766 1g Eclipse drag car racing! Nasty awd launches K.P. Tuning - YouTube[/ame]

 

[11secDSM]

No big updates. Took the time to swap in the new crank while I have the trans out waiting for the Bradco converter to arrive. Also did a quick refresh on the trans while it was out since it's a quick job.

A few months back I did a long 3rd gear pull from a really low RPM and saw trans temps skyrocket...I knew I hurt the trans but it held power fine so I wasn't too worried. Here's what I found...whooped end clutch steels!

Also found a little bit of heat in the Kiggly 5 disc front clutch so I swapped that out for a new set. (also did the rear clutch discs and steels while I had it out)

The Bradco converter should be back to me in the next week or so...back to the track after that. Can't wait to have a converter that will actually back half!

 

[GDNF2ET]

Can't wait to see what the Bradco does..Any chance of you going to Imports Vs Domestics in Nov, Buds Creek ?

 

[11secDSM]

Can't wait to see what the Bradco does..Any chance of you going to Imports Vs Domestics in Nov, Buds Creek ?

I'll be there, but just spectating. That's a race I have to watch and not race in.

UPDATE:

Trans is refreshed and back together. Debating on whether to throw a new pump in while its out. There is a small groove on the back plate of the pump a few 1/1000s deep from where the ballooned converter road on it. I probably will but am not sure if it would actually matter.

 

[4G63gst1990]

I love this build i really want your or one like it catch can-overflow tank combo you should take and go to jm fab and see if they will make a few

 

[11secDSM]

I love this build i really want your or one like it catch can-overflow tank combo you should take and go to jm fab and see if they will make a few

Thanks! They actually did make the one off combo catch can. The problem is, it won't fit in most cars because of the fuse box and headlight motor stuff that's normally there. I'll mention to Jim that there is a good amount of interest in a combo can though and maybe he can think something up.

 

[11secDSM]

One more piece to the puzzle showed up today from Buschur's. Hopefully the Bradco converter shows up tomorrow!

 

[Boosted6]

Nice mount, are you going to powder coat it or......?

 

[11secDSM]

Yes...I wanted to get it quick so I told them to ship it raw. I'll get it coated in satin black when I get a chance.

 

[nitrouskris]

One more piece to the puzzle showed up today from Buschur's. Hopefully the Bradco converter shows up tomorrow!

if your just going to bolt it on, buy arp nuts to hold it to the car.
under 12 for a set

 

[11secDSM]

That's probably a good idea.

 

[nitrouskris]

ARP 300 - 8054


They sell them
Home Page

 

[11secDSM]

Still waiting on the converter so I decided to mod the stock pick up before resealing the pan. Hopefully this converter shows up in the next few days.

 

[1qkfwd]

That's about what mine looks like. Should save some extra wear and tear on those bearings.

 

[11secDSM]

The bearings looked good other than the thrust bearing that was wiped out by the ballooned converter. I pretty much did this because of that last oil pump that I had in there that showed some signs of wear....just as a precaution.