Drag/Standing mile project

[JohnTSI]

Well after racing with Reichen at the mile for the past three years I decided it was time to take a shot at it myself. I started by picking up a clean 1G shell from Bean at Turbotrix (thanks again man!) and have had little time until lately. Started making some real progress last weekend so I figured I would post some pics.

I will start with the shell

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For the mile I had to change tires to Drag radials to pass tec for over 200

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Next its onto building a motor, half filled 2 liter, Custom 9.5:1 Wiseco HDs, RNR aluminum rods, ARP L19 head studs

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Lightly ported and oringed head, FP5r intake and fp11 exhaust cams, Kiggly springs, MLS head gasket

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Ptt twin disc

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Magnus Drag intake manifold (Thanks Marco!), Shearer fab exhaust manifold, gt4202R, twin tial gates, 3.5" exhaust (still a work in process)

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3.5" DSS driveshaft

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Solid front roll stop, New ball joints, sway bars, sway bar links, prothane bushings throughout

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Coil on plug, Magnus fuel rail, Afco radiator, Aeromotive regulator

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Had to change plans and switch back to a stock fuel tank for 2 of the classes we will run in, aeromotive proseries pump, dss stage 5 rear axles.

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Still waiting on the IC cores to come in so I can get the IC I ordered 3 months ago. I was truely hoping to run it for the first time at the NJ race but time looks like it will run out. Want to give a Huge thanks to MARCO for sending a manifold this way. Will be wiring it up finishing the piping and running fuel lines ASAP. Then mount the chute, staging brake and seats as well as the gauges and electronics.

Thanks to the guys at the shop, Wier's automotive, for all the support. And did I mention thanks again to MARCO and MAGNUS! I would also like to thank, Brian Nutter at Wiseco Pistons for the support.

Will post more pics as it gets closer.

And please excuse how dirty everything is ATM it will all be cleaned and polished inside, outside, under the hood etc.

 

[Phil1320]

Looks great! Can't wait to see how it runs the standing mile. Good luck!

 

[Brianawd]

Nice clean build. Please keep the pics coming

 

[bullettdsm]

Looks great so far

I'm not trying to steal your thunder or anything, just thought you may be able to glean a little info from what Doug E did over at NewEngDSM (208mph standing mile)

Check out the limited airodynamics he needed. I was very surprised/impressed that our cars could do those kind of numbers without rattling apart, .

Good luck on this ambitious project.

MB

 

[biglady112]

Looks great John. Prettier than my car.

And to clarify for those who do not know, Doug accomplished his time in 1.5 miles. Not a standing mile. 208 is still awesome either way.

Steven

 

[JohnTSI]

I'm not trying to steal your thunder or anything, just thought you may be able to glean a little info from what Doug E did over at NewEngDSM (208mph standing mile)

Check out the limited airodynamics he needed. I was very surprised/impressed that our cars could do those kind of numbers without rattling apart, .

Perhaps you missed the part where I stated have been helping Reichen for the past 3 years? We have already went over 220 in his car in the mile, not in 1.5 miles. I am not new by any means to land speed racing at this point.

I hope to have learned from our mistakes on that car and skip over some of those hardships.

208 in 1.5 miles is a accomplishment but its not even close to the same as those speeds in the mile. Kinda lik comparing trappping 130 in the 1/8 mile to 130 in the 1/4 mile.

 

[turbo90gsx]

Hell yeah. Awesome clean build man, can't wait to see some numbers.

 

[Boost95]

One of the better DSM builds of all time

 

[JohnTSI]

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[fastrst]

nice build

 

[pneumo]

Very nice.
Which half of the block did you fill?
What sort of aero mods did you do/ will you do?

 

[Rob10_99]

What did you change for gearing?

 

[bullettdsm]

Doug accomplished his time in 1.5 miles.

No no, my bad. I just outright forgot that was a 1.5 mile run

MB

 

[JohnTSI]

When you half fill the block its the bottom half. For now the only aero work will e belly pans.

No the car is on stock gearing, I should have a little mor egear than Reichen due to my wheel/tire combo being larger. Car spins to 11k.

 

[JohnTSI]

Intercooler showed up from Shearer today and all I can say is WOW, I will post up pics Sunday have to fab us the piping and install it this weekend.

 

[JohnTSI]

Pics of intercooler pre-install

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Core is a 4.5" Garrett core, big thanks to Ron and the rest of the crew at Shearer Fabrications.

 

[JohnTSI]

Got the intercooler on the car and pipes cut. Still on the fence on engine management so have not welded the pipes just used couplers in case I need a GM maf.

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[Boosted6]

Wow,very nice intercooler,amazing quality.Car looks great now.

 

[las_vegaslazer]

Got the intercooler on the car and pipes cut. Still on the fence on engine management so have not welded the pipes just used couplers in case I need a GM maf.

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Check out ProEfi.com for management

 

[JohnTSI]

With all the support Tom has provided in the past I will more than likely be running V3 with some custom mods done to it.

 

[wancsta]

Wow looking good! subscribed...I usually preach Jackal but this needs AEM or better especially running c.o.p. What kind of fuel do you plan on running?

 

[1992awdlaser]

John, I am always amazed when I see a car from you guys, you always do a great job. Good luck with the project.

 

[JohnTSI]

Fuel plans may have changed as of this week. Looks like I may switch the car to E98 and run ID2000 injectors, 2300ccs @ 43 base pressure.

COP will be driven by the arc2

You would be surprised what link is capable of these days.

 

[20psimitsu]

Nice build bro, good luck on setting a new record!!!!

 

[AWD-TSI]

WOW that is a clean build. lookin good. keep up the good work