New Auto/Gas/FWD Records - 8.21 at 168mph

[kiggly]

We went out testing a couple times late this season to try and squeak a little more out of the setup. There were some gains with a turbine wheel change (bigger, now an 87mm inducer) and a little more boost. In late September we did some 1/8mi racing and clicked off a few new-best 1.27 60' times, then went back again October 20th.

The second run on October 20th was the kicker, this time still at ~42psi:

1.241 60' << new best
3.475 330' << first time in the 3.4's
5.332 at 131.17mph 1/8th << first time in the 5.3's
6.920 at 153.63mph 1000'
8.276 at 165.57mph 1/4mi

As far as I can find, this is the quicker to the 60' than the GM Hot Rod class cars were back a few years ago when they were running NOPI/NHRA series. The best I could find was a 1.25 60' on their required 28x10.5" tires, the same as I'm running. I'm VERY happy about the car's short times and I'm confident I can even knock off a little bit more.

To wrap up the season we made it out again Nov 7th. This time we were able to run a little higher boost. The track wasn't quite as great as it was on the 20th, but it was still pretty darn good.

Third pass of the day at 46psi and really rich:
1.272 60'
3.530 330'
5.345 at 133.85 1/8mi
8.249 at 168.64 1/4mi

Fourth pass was the last, same boost but a little cleaner:
1.284 60'
3.513 330'
5.330 at 134.36 1/8mi
8.214 at 168.48 1/4mi

During the last pass something went tight in the trans during the shut-down area at about 60mph. I don't know what happened yet, but there is potential that something shook loose in the trans with the 2.3l now spinning at 9650 through the traps. There are definitely a few details to be ironed out and the car will definitely get quicker early next season.

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Now it is time to finally get my new TRE trans into my EVO. It has been sitting on jack stands in my driveway for a few weeks since we were trying to squeeze the last bits out of the drag car before the snow!

Kevin

 

[jrohner]

Saw you at BIR in '09, what an awesome car!

 

[SpawnedX]

7's or bust in 2011?

 

[cookmeup272]

Man that car is fast....definitely something I would like to see

 

[gsxkid81]

any chance you might make some changes and race in the outlaw street class?we need a dsm to beat up on the hondas.chris miller car is crazy in the big end trapping 182mph

 

[slowgsr]

any chance you might make some changes and race in the outlaw street class?we need a dsm to beat up on the hondas.chris miller car is crazy in the big end trapping 182mph

His car isn't even close to meeting the outlaw class rules. 72mm turbo, and 26's for starters.

Glad were keeping the FWD gas record with a DSM though!

 

[fastnelson]

Congrats dude , that thing is flying

NBF

 

[GDNF2ET]

Congrats Kevin....

 

[Boosted6]

You really know your car,great work,you've earned every last tenth.Better times will come.

 

[SBstar]

7's or bust in 2011?

How cool would it be to have another dsm in the 7's! I'm not putting it out of his reach

Congrats again Kevin!

 

[awddsm95]

Good work Kevin!

 

[92AWDHX40]

Great job, really nice numbers.

 

[Phil1320]

Very nice! The 1.24 60' time is amazing...congrats! Good luck in the hunt for 7's!

 

[Boostjunki84]

Congrats! That's great. Well deserved and well earned.

 

[E116]

Damn does your car haul! I really want to see your car run someday, watching it on video just isnt the same as being there.

 

[boosted240]

Congrats on taking the fastest 60' time from us, (not by much though). Awesome car and good luck in 2011.

 

[danl]

Good stuff Kevin. The car looks professional, was put together by a professional, and you spent the time to iron out the kinks and solve problems along the way. I hope to see this car around forever as it is truly amazing to watch in person.

 

[GRAVEDIGGER]

Congrats The car's short times are VERY impressive for sure. Nice job! Can't wait to see more next year.

 

[eclipsed4seed99]

Nice job Kevin, track prep must have been stellar for sure. Glad you got to come back out before the season closed for us Northies.

 

[TRIXTSI]

Happy to see you make it back out again and AWESOME job nailing down that 60' for the record Kevin!

Just like said before top notch all around from owner to performance!

I do wish you the best for 2011 and hope to see a nice vid of a 7.XX up on the big board.

Pat