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Re: Introduction and engine twisting problems
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 1:05 am
by Yellowcharlie
I won't be at Santa Pod. I've done a bit of drag racing before, both vehicles at much faster times than I expect out of the Dolomite (14.9 and 13.4).
We'll see how she does. I'll definitely post times though. I was hoping low 18s/high 17s but I am continually proved wrong by drag racing (one of the reasons I absolutely love it).
Re: Introduction and engine twisting problems
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:46 am
by cliftyhanger
My zetec spit managed a 14.9 this year, but then went for mapping the next day (it had a safe and rather clumsy map loaded, everything a bit rich as I didn't want to melt a piston. Easily done with efi)
I did manage to break the "indestructible" subaru diff setup. At least, shear a mounting lug on the 6mm steel mounting plate. But it was only noticed when I investigated the slight lurching in corners. Luckily after the even all the driving was sedate motorway stuff.
Those starts, and am no expert, or even novice, just a total amateur, are very hard on the cars.
Re: Introduction and engine twisting problems
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:10 am
by Yellowcharlie
My 14.9 was out of a 2 tonne saloon
Re: Introduction and engine twisting problems
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:05 pm
by cliftyhanger
Something rather more powerful than my car then. Guessing 350bhp or more....
Re: Introduction and engine twisting problems
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:07 pm
by Carledo
Yellowcharlie wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:10 am
My 14.9 was out of a 2 tonne saloon
The 2 ton+ 1961 Ford Galaxie that I used to run in the late 70s ran 12s, but that had close to 420bhp on tap!
I would love to get the Carledo down to mid 14s. It's more a financial thing, affording the remap!!!! With the mods I have done to the motor, it should really give considerably more than it's current 130ish bhp, but the stock SRi map is holding it back.
Steve
Re: Introduction and engine twisting problems
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 12:52 am
by Yellowcharlie
I'd love to have seen your Galaxie run. Sounds a monster.
The banging has returned. I'll check the engine mounts again on the ramp today but I'm guessing no racing for me this weekend. Joy of joys. At least I get to give her a decent service anyway and I may trundle down to the strip as a spectator.
Can anyone confirm 1500 engine mounts definitely go lower side body and upper side engine? Thanks in advance. I get paid tomorrow too so might be an idea to join the club.