G'day All,
For something different! Might be a silly question but I will be taking my LX SLR 5000 down to Heathcote next month (weather permitting of course) to see what times it will pull & because I have never dragged before I was wondering what ball park timings I should expect to get. For those who went down last month for the forum meet, mine was the Papaya one.
The Tory has the following running gear -
1. 350 fwhp 308 (dynoed) with extractors
2. Muncie 4 speed
3. 9 inch diff with 3.0 diff gears
4. Standard carby
5. Electronic ignition etc etc.
I know many factors have to be considered like -
a. weather
b. tyre pressures
c. reaction times etc etc.
The car will be driven down (from Wodonga) & the exhaust won't be dropped & will be be dragged with street tyres.
When I get back I will post my times & the closest one will be the winner & the prize (dont worry it will half decent) will be posted out to you so give it your best shot. Here's a picture of the car - if it worked out.
https://cache.gmh-to...13Image0005.jpg
Guess My Quarter Mile Time!
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, Apr 18 2006 03:12 PM
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 03:20 PM
Mmm with those gears in the 9inch ill go 14.1
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 03:26 PM
13.9... depends how you drive too. That diff ratio won't help you regardless though.
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 03:52 PM
We've got a drag racing section.. so i'll put this in there...
OH and my bet is 13.6 or so....
Cheers and best of luck!
OH and my bet is 13.6 or so....
Cheers and best of luck!
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 04:41 PM
13.72 and good luck....
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 04:51 PM
Thanks for that Tiny.
For everyone concerned lets go to hundreds of a second to find the winner. ie 13.18 instead of 13.1. Let the drag racing games begin.
For everyone concerned lets go to hundreds of a second to find the winner. ie 13.18 instead of 13.1. Let the drag racing games begin.
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 05:02 PM
My guess is 13.57 @ 117mph
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 05:39 PM
Okay, 13.91@>20mph 
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 07:04 PM
13.88
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 07:19 PM
13.72 @98 mph and good luck its not easy on street tyers
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 09:10 PM
14.25
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 09:17 PM
Gee, its amazing what sort of response you can get with a little bit of incentive 
14.45 is my guess, being 1st time and all...hope you go faster tho.
Cheers,
14.45 is my guess, being 1st time and all...hope you go faster tho.
Cheers,
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 09:28 PM
13.66
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Best of lluck and most of all, have fun.
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 11:31 PM
You didnt give any torque figures with you little write up.
HP and running gear similar to mine but I have like 2.7:1 9inch diff
I have run a PB of:
E.T: 13.737
M.P.H: 102.86
So being a first timer and all I will go with 14.12 @ 100mph
This was my PB on my first outing!!
HP and running gear similar to mine but I have like 2.7:1 9inch diff
I have run a PB of:
E.T: 13.737
M.P.H: 102.86
So being a first timer and all I will go with 14.12 @ 100mph
This was my PB on my first outing!!
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 11:02 AM
13.91 @ around 100mph
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 12:34 PM
My guess 13.60
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 02:02 PM
I figure 14.55
All the Best!
All the Best!
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 05:19 PM
13.95@103mph
Good Luck and Have fun
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Good Luck and Have fun
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 12:43 AM
14.27
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 12:38 PM
Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm pretty sure I'll have some serious fun. Will be getting the car back from the motor rebuilder around the end of the month. I then have to do 1000 km's running the motor in then I'll be off to Heathcote. Will let you all know how I went & who the lucky winner is.
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