I need more power dammit!

[DoubleV]

Just got back from the track. I know my car's a slug due to it's rediculously weenie engine build, but it's still fun to go to see what you can run. With my engine finally fixed from the $hit job Rocket Racing did ( ), my goal was to get a 13.99 and I would've loved 97 MPH too. That of course is nothing nowadays and is pretty damn slow by many's standards, but I'm trying to do it on what I have to work with and what I'm working with ain't much...

Well, I just couldn't do it. Best times were 14.09, 14.07, 14.02. Best MPH was 96.69. Dammit!

These times were all from launching a bit off idle ( about 1500 rpm's I think ), auto shifting ( shifts under 5k ), drag radials, and with a little over 1/2 tank of gas. MPH were mostly 96.xx on most runs ( a couple of 95's ), and on my best run with the 14.02, I had a 1.89 60 ft., where all my other 60 ft's were 2.0x's.

So, yeah, I need a more consistant launch and better traction. I will be getting lower control arm relocation brackets soon as my car is lowered. That should help with traction at least, but if I could find a few more ponies with carb tuning and timing, maybe I could reach my goals and then some.

P.S. Most cars usually run slower at the track I raced at today compared to Norwalk....


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[1984 Big Block H/O]

Give BTR Bill a call. I know he can help out in the power department. May cost a little, but at least you'll know what you have when it's done...

 

[Oldstech]

What times did you run? With your 60' times I assume you had Drag Radicals

 

[DoubleV]

Give BTR Bill a call. I know he can help out in the power department. May cost a little, but at least you'll know what you have when it's done...

I'm not looking for a new engine at this time. I'm just looking to tune a few more ponies out of the junk I already have. I have a local Olds guru I know. I can have PLENTY or Olds power goodness if I wanted to spend big money on a whole new engine, but I don't want to do that at this time.

What times did you run? With your 60' times I assume you had Drag Radicals

My times are listed in my op. Yes, I was using 235/60/15 drag radials which are the same size as my normal wheels I run.

 

[olds307 and 403]

I think your times are very good. I highly doubt my 8 to 1 350 will run any near that good. Traction improvements and maybe a wideband to tune as much as possible.

 

[Oldstech]

LOL...Thanks... I meant what tires (not times), but was in a hurry. Awesome

 

[shanghaismith]

I had my car running good with a reman Q-jet from Summit but my times were not quite what I expected. I got a carb from Sean Murphy and picked up .4 seconds in the 1/4.
http://www.smicarburetor.com/

 

[pontiacgp]

I had my car running good with a reman Q-jet from Summit but my times were not quite what I expected. I got a carb from Sean Murphy and picked up .4 seconds in the 1/4.
http://www.smicarburetor.com/

good prices on those carbs... 🙂

 

[DoubleV]

I had my car running good with a reman Q-jet from Summit but my times were not quite what I expected. I got a carb from Sean Murphy and picked up .4 seconds in the 1/4.
http://www.smicarburetor.com/

My Qjet was built by a reputable Qjet guy, so I know it's very close to where it needs to be but I'm sure I could find a hair more with some fine tuning. I know I wouldn't get anywhere near the gains you got. I'd be happy to find a tenth and 1 mph with some carb tweaking and timing. Traction ( I just ordered relocation brackets for the rear ) of course will help out greatly with ET's and consistancy.

Always contemplated one of those stand alone EFI units, but am having a hard time justifying the cost and who knows if it would actually improve anything at the track.

 

[lilbowtie]

They call it an addition - if you think it will stop @ 13.99, think again! If you pick the right day w/ high baro low temp your there ( you can also shed some wieght w/ less fuel, spare, jack, ect)