Beginner Racing Questions.

[COPO PETE]

At the 2001 Pure Stock races, there were 48 cars in the 13.'s Three were going 99 mph and the rest all over 100, and up to 111 mph. I'd say you did well, very well. Good driving!
Peter [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img]

[Mr70]

Frank is a tall drink of water,so that had to be a pretty strong feeling to reach all the way through those layers of his Stomach..... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[hvychev]

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] You got that right! Hey I am suprised that no one commented on the weight of the car with me in it at 4050lbs! If my buddy was racing the car at his 5'9 160lb size I am sure that the ET would be less. I am 6' 2 1/2" 275 lbs. That doesn't make for good ET's. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Maybe I should diet.........nah!

[moparts]

HEY ROB!

Did you see that......run it through in drive......told you.......... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/[/img]

[Chevy454]

Yeah, yeah...but I'd almost bet that if he played with his shift points some he would pick up both ET and MPH. He was spinning the tires when shifting manually, which means the power is there but he's just not hooking it. When he let the trans do the shifting it was probably short shifting, thus no tire spin. Of course, this could work the complete OPPOSITE way (shifting way past power peak) but I really doubt he was twisting it that hard. Letting the trans do the shifting would add a measure of consistency, though.

[Hemi_Joel]

Your launch is great, but it seems to me that your MPH is off. That means you are low on horsepower. I would start withthe basics. Disconnect and plug the vaccum advance hose and then check the timing at maximum centrifical advance. You can do this by putting a timing tape on the damper, or using a dial back timing light. Watch the timing mark while revving the motor. The faster you rev it, the more it will advance untill it reaches its limit. Set the timing so it maxes out at 38 degrees. Don't worry about the initial timing yet. Your total timing is what matters.
Also make sure that both your primary and secondary throttle blades are opening fully. Whith the engine off, look down the carb with a flashlight while some one floors the pedal. Adjust the lingage if needed. If you have mechanical secondary carb, you can check the primarys and secondarys both this way. If you have a Quadrajet, check the secondary air valve to make sure it isn't stuck or binding, plus look at the throttle blades. You also need to make sure you are getting enuff fuel to the carb at the big end of the track. You can rig a fuel pressure gauge temporary. Then go thru the gears and make sure pressure isn't falling off at the big end of the track.
Try these easy tricks and see how it does. I think your car should go at least 100 mph, if not 105. GOod luck! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]