Went to the track for the first time last night

fordman54935 · Aug 7, 2004

I finally got to go to the track last night after getting new tires put on the Pony wheels I bought a month or two ago. It was a blast, and I'm pretty happy with my performance, considering it was my first time. Tell me what what you guys think I could improve upon (try not to laugh too hard at the first two RT's) Mods are in sig.

First Run: RT: .659
60': 2.238
ET: 14.928
MPH: 93.869

2nd Run: RT: .638
60': 2.174 (Best 60')
ET: 14.774 (Best ET)
MPH: 94.674

3rd Run: RT: .189 (Best RT)
60': .2309
ET: 14.917
MPH: 94.949 (Best MPH)

I know the car (and also myself) have alot of room for improvement yet. I am, however, pretty impressed with myself for my 60' times, leaving at 2000 RPM on 225/55/16 Daytona HR's.

Tell me what you think

willys1 · Aug 7, 2004

From the look of all your mods you should be alot faster.Get some DR's,they will give you much better 60ft's,and et's

maverick0716 · Aug 7, 2004

I don't understand how people can just launch from 2000 rpm with street tires and get like a 2.1 60 foot.....I have to launch from friggin idle and I still roast the tires off.

willys1 · Aug 7, 2004

maverick0716 said:
I don't understand how people can just launch from 2000 rpm with street tires and get like a 2.1 60 foot.....I have to launch from friggin idle and I still roast the tires off.

LOL,,,,yeah,street tires are pretty slippery

93 teal terror · Aug 7, 2004

maverick0716 said:
I don't understand how people can just launch from 2000 rpm with street tires and get like a 2.1 60 foot.....I have to launch from friggin idle and I still roast the tires off.

I cant hook for crap on street tires. My best 60' is about a 2.28 and ive tried every rpm I can think of

DMAN302 · Aug 7, 2004

You need a set of heads or cam change cause your MPH is way low for your mods, I think you have lots of goddies being held back by a major weak link..probably a cam being choked by bad heads..change them up and I bet your good for 100MPH plus. Stock heads will kill any gain form a good cam.

fordman54935 · Aug 8, 2004

Thanks for the advice. I know the cars serious weak point is the heads, but I like to think that what is on there now is a good foundation to build upon. Funds are limited as of now, and I'll need to convert to mass air as well. What would you guys recommend for heads? For money reasons, probably iron heads.

The cam was already in the car when I bought it. The cam specs are:
210/215 degrees @0.050, 0.533/0.533" lift

Thanks!

Dark Knight · Aug 8, 2004

pretty low MPH..
what was the weather liked? and altitude? makes a big difference..

DMAN302 · Aug 8, 2004

Low price+REAL GOOD HEADS=Thumper heads.
Some guys will tell you to do it yourself but no one cleans up a set of heads and gives you the flow numbers of the big dollar heads and valve springs you need for an aftermarket cam like thumper does for 600. shipped.

sirr0bin · Aug 8, 2004

times seem pretty low

those times are what im running, with a stock mustang with 2.73's, but at 200 feet above sea level and 2.25 60 foots

Gearbanger 101 · Aug 8, 2004

Yup, ported heads are where it's at. Mines got ported heads/intake, 1.7rr, CAI, pulleys, full exhaust and 3.55 gears and i've run an 8.95 1/8 at 84.6mph with a 2.06 60ft.....that's with plain old 245/50/19 Dunlop SP radials. No Drag Radials or Slicks for this kid!....wonder what that translates to in 1/4 mile?

04sleeper · Aug 8, 2004

I think the cam is probably hurting you right now. Also the headers are hurting you until you get some heads and intake. What does the car weigh?

Jay5_o · Aug 8, 2004

Those are slmost identical 60 foot 1/4 mile time im running at my track with street tires, and im 3500 feet above sea level , on a good day the air quality is around 4500ft usually around 5500+

fordman54935 · Aug 8, 2004

How much gain could I get from a set of Thumper ported E7's and a Tmoss ported lower? And what kind of fuel system upgrades will need to be made (injectors?)

fordman54935 · Aug 8, 2004

Thanks for all the advice guys.

I have a Holley fuel pressure regulator on her as of now, so I'm happy to hear that my fuel system should be okay, minus a fuel pump.

What I would like to do first is convert the car to mass air before putting anything else on it. Are there any links to know exactly what parts are needed? I'd like to start collecting parts piece by piece, I'm just really trying to stay on a budget lately because I'm closing on my first house at the end of this mont

Gearbanger 101 · Aug 8, 2004

The stock injectors will flow up to about 300-320fwhp as it is. If I were to do anything, i'd add a bigger fuel pump (155lph would likely do) and an adjustable fuel pressure regulator for fine tuning.

90whitepony · Aug 8, 2004

Not to get on someone elses thread but I also made it to the track for the first itme ever yesterday only got one run in cause my alternater fied for some stupid reason but what do you think about these times I did a 10-15 second burnout in second witht the tires at 15psi and dropped at about 4500-5000

R/T .197
60 1.952
1/4 13.364
mph 104.70
Are these pretty good numbers for what I have or should they be lower

Gearbanger 101 · Aug 8, 2004

Too bad you red lighted.

90whitepony · Aug 8, 2004

How do you know if you red lighted

90whitepony · Aug 8, 2004

well that sucks I thought I did good but then again it was the first time I tried it so I guess I will have to work on that hopefully going back up wedsday night if the rain holds out thanks for the input though I learn something new everyday.besides the redlight are my times good for what I have or should they be lower

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