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MAC'n89Blckstng

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I'm gonna run the 88 tonight at the track. Gonna bring my slicks for some hopefully deep 60 foot times. I'm more nervous than I ever have been about racing before lol. I'm gonna drop the clutch at 5 grand off two step full throttle. I pray to god everything should go well. 12's could be there but I have no idea at this point. The car wieghs 3380 with me in it and I'm hopin my drag suspension (springs and 90/10, 50/50) will do its work and hook me up well and not break anything. Wish me luck guys!

 

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MAC'n89Blckstng said:

I'm gonna run the 88 tonight at the track. Gonna bring my slicks for some hopefully deep 60 foot times. I'm more nervous than I ever have been about racing before lol. I'm gonna drop the clutch at 5 grand off two step full throttle. I pray to god everything should go well. 12's could be there but I have no idea at this point. The car wieghs 3380 with me in it and I'm hopin my drag suspension (springs and 90/10, 50/50) will do its work and hook me up well and not break anything. Wish me luck guys!

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I side stepped the clutch on my 04gt(stock rear end) @ 6200rpm&19# boost trying to break it so i could justify a built one to the wifey. IT WORKED! split the factory trac-loc in 2 pieces....axles lived

 

MAC'n89Blckstng

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Well I got 4.10's and a carbon fiber trac loc and about 270-80 at the wheels lol. I ran a 11.2 @ 126 with my buddies stock rear with just 3.55's so I think mine will be ok but ya never know! I also have 28 spline moser axles.

 

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Take Vidz

 

MAC'n89Blckstng

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Well, we got a couple vids an a bunch of pics. Seems that the first run is always the best run lol. 13.0@104.5 with a 1.74 60 foot off 2 step at 4700. I need skinnys! I'm real happy with how the car did tonight and man is launching off 2 step WOT awesome! Had a blast, just need a better trans and then I'll be well into the 12's. Can't wait to go back!

 

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A little go with your show!

 

25thmustang

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Better trans? Does it not shift well.

One of the EASIEST trannys to drive is my brothers 86 GT. Stock T5, weak FMS clutch, tall shifter... Not sure why but it's just a cake walk getting it through the gears.

Congrats on the times though. 12s shouldn't be tough. I was stuck in the 13.3s at 104 yesterday.

 

MAC'n89Blckstng

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yea my trans is kinda tough, second gear is real messed up and third gear is hard to get into. Not like your typical buttery t-5. I heard that when they blow up the main shaft bends and causes hard shifts, this trans was grenaded at one point so I'm thinkin thats my problem. I kinda wanna start saving for a astro t-5. I dont see myself ever buying a tremec. I hate the way they shift.

 

25thmustang

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My brothers is the exact same thing, 3rd and 4th went a year or so ago. I guess we got lucky.

Sucks to hear, but I agree, my sisters 3550 feels stronger, but the T5s shift a lot better.

 

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**** a t5 get a tremec, they shift better imo.. i couldnt break mine

 

MAC'n89Blckstng

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I really don't like tremecs, they are too crunchy. Nothin better than a smooth t5.

 

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I tend to agree. I have only been high 11s with a T5, but it shifted like butter, and other than what felt like a slipping clutch, the tranny didn't seem to mind the abuse.

 

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Cool! I hope you didn't scratch that purdy paint!

 

MAC'n89Blckstng

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Eh, its only paint. I got some problems with it already and have a bunch of rock chips on the front end. Oh well, thats the price you pay when you drive it haha

 

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Tell me about it Jesse...

I'm glad your driving and enjoying it. As badass as your paint is, what fun would it be parking, trailering and never beating on it?

 

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Exactly! Thats why I built it! Its cool when people go "Thats the cleanest engine I've ever seen" when I pop my hood haha. Oh an let me tell ya, those 90/10's work wonders, my car lifts like crazy!