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Forum: Forced Induction - V8 10-30-2013, 06:35 PM
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Posted By Sam88gta1
FYI the ls7 Uses the same plug as a Zr1. It's not...

FYI the ls7 Uses the same plug as a Zr1. It's not a plug designed specially for a boosted application.
Forum: USA - Texas 10-30-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,936
Posted By Sam88gta1
Running on street tires at that power level is...

Running on street tires at that power level is dangerous. You will never see that happen.
Just a computer/sensor glitch. We fixed the problem areas and made another run. He was out driving the car...
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 10-30-2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
It will be after the first of the year. I have a...

It will be after the first of the year. I have a full plate at the shop.
The good news is its finished being painted and looks unreal for the factory color. Ill post pictures when I start putting it...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 10-30-2013, 12:26 AM
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Views: 58,891
Posted By Sam88gta1
LOL@Zr1 plugs still being used!

LOL@Zr1 plugs still being used!
Forum: USA - Texas 10-30-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,936
Posted By Sam88gta1
Just wait for March. We are going to throw...

Just wait for March.
We are going to throw everything at it Friday morning, run 226mph and let yall catch up the rest of the weekend.
I would post the in car video from our 217mph run but its...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 10-30-2013, 12:06 AM
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Views: 107,494
Posted By Sam88gta1
These NW102 C5 stepper motor tb's are still going...

These NW102 C5 stepper motor tb's are still going strong for me. Made 1296rwhp with a 4.2 KB and a little nitrous. Not a single problem making that power or running 217.0 mph in the Texas mile. ...
Forum: USA - Texas 10-28-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,936
Posted By Sam88gta1
Did you make this run after we left? I never saw...

Did you make this run after we left? I never saw a half mile from you over 168.
Forum: USA - Texas 10-28-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,936
Posted By Sam88gta1
You have to ignore those comments Andy. They just...

You have to ignore those comments Andy. They just don't know any better. I really really liked the red ZL1 you built.

The vert went 206 Friday on the 960 rwhp tune.
Sunday it went 217 on the...
Forum: USA - Texas 10-27-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,936
Posted By Sam88gta1
We ended up going 217 today after the lunch break...

We ended up going 217 today after the lunch break in the heat of the day.
Forum: USA - Texas 10-26-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,936
Posted By Sam88gta1
Yes it does. Thanks man!

Yes it does.
Thanks man!
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 10-26-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,305
Posted By Sam88gta1
@4200lbs it takes 850 rwhp in normal weather (75...

@4200lbs it takes 850 rwhp in normal weather (75 degrees).
Forum: USA - Texas 10-26-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,936
Posted By Sam88gta1
We went 215.1 in Snappy's car this afternoon. We...

We went 215.1 in Snappy's car this afternoon. We have a little left in the tune. Looking for 218-220 run in the morning. We are having to put a lot if power to the car to get the mph we want. Car...
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 08-12-2013, 04:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,130
Posted By Sam88gta1
We will be back this October with the Convertable...

We will be back this October with the Convertable car. Looking for 220+ this time around.
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-25-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
I've never driven a Monster that I liked. It...

I've never driven a Monster that I liked.
It had a RPS BC2 in it last. It ran its fastest passes (10.2's) with the stock clutch. I shouldn't have taken it out.

I can't believe no one had been...
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-25-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
It's had the th400 in it for the past three...

It's had the th400 in it for the past three years. Got fed up with clutch problems.
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-24-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
Close to the same yes. Weight is +600 ish.

Close to the same yes. Weight is +600 ish.
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-24-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
Bolted it straight on the car without any issue....

Bolted it straight on the car without any issue. It was 23.75 lbs for the fiberglass version. Just an FYI.
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-24-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
You would have to contact BMR about the cost of...

You would have to contact BMR about the cost of the kit. They have a thread in this section about it all.
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-24-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
Yes it is. I originally built and drove the car...

Yes it is. I originally built and drove the car for him. I purchased it a few years ago.
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-24-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
His head is going to explode before the end of...

His head is going to explode before the end of 2013.
The car will be labeled a "race car" the instance it's faster than his.
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-24-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
Hi my name is Sam. Do a little research on how...

Hi my name is Sam. Do a little research on how I've been able to run fast with little power in this Camaro.

You are going to be extremely butt hurt when I go 9.6's with 750 rwhp @3550.
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-23-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
I don't follow the COPO stuff. Not sure what the...

I don't follow the COPO stuff. Not sure what the record is.
I went 10.18@134 at 3880 lbs making 565 rwhp. I fixed some issues with the Lsx motor and looking to make 650 this time around. Best I...
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-23-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
The Strange kit. It's the same one used on the...

The Strange kit. It's the same one used on the COPO cars.

You didn't run a 9 yet?
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-23-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,121
Posted By Sam88gta1
Finally out from under the car cover

I haven't touched this car in the past 14 months. Tuning has kept me busy with customer cars with no time to work on my own. While the 434 lsx is being freshened im going to put a stock ls3 motor in...
Forum: USA - Texas 03-26-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,103
Posted By Sam88gta1
Last October we had a 2.8 on it when it went 192....

Last October we had a 2.8 on it when it went 192. Back then it was just a heads/cam car with the KB @14lbs. Made 680 rwhp.
Forum: USA - Texas 03-26-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,103
Posted By Sam88gta1
I can't believe I didn't see you guys all...

I can't believe I didn't see you guys all weekend.
The Sunday morning weather was worth at least 3-4 mph. I was going to throw the kill tune in the Camaro on Sunday morning but after we kicked the...
Forum: USA - Texas 03-26-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,103
Posted By Sam88gta1
It's the 4.2. It was meant to go on the 430 Lsx...

It's the 4.2. It was meant to go on the 430 Lsx motor but plans changed on Monday before the mile.
It made 1080 rwtq at 2800 rpm :headbang:

We were fighting high IAT temps all weekend with the...
Forum: USA - Texas 03-25-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,103
Posted By Sam88gta1
It started today. We already had the new combo...

It started today.
We already had the new combo planned out and parts beginning to ship this morning. Didn't want to get into a time crunch like we did with this combo. It was started for the first...
Forum: USA - Texas 03-25-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,103
Posted By Sam88gta1
Sunday morning we had a 20mph tail wind. ...

Sunday morning we had a 20mph tail wind.

Rear gears are 3.08. Finished the mile at 6750 in 5th gear with the converter locked.
Forum: USA - Texas 03-24-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,103
Posted By Sam88gta1
We had a Trans built with PATC parts and their...

We had a Trans built with PATC parts and their converter but it was having problems on Tuesday. We picked up a new Trans and converter from GM on Wednesday and ran it. It had a nasty flare on the 4-5...
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