Just a little unofficial experiment. - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

rhipsher · 03-03-2012

Although Im going to run the Texas mile next year I wanted to see where my car would be in the ball park. A few facts about the car first. Its a 90 car #1931. Its got stock 3.45 gears. Has top end porting. Fidanza flywheel and Spec stage 3 + clutch kit. But no headers just stock exaust and cats with a borla. Makes 357rwhp 347ft lb torque. So this morning I go out to my favorite road. You guys know the one Lol! And I come to a complete stop. Zero out my odometer and just got the car rolling normally no drag strip type launch and nailed it. When the o.d went from .9 to 1.0 miles I was at 158mph. They both changed over at the same time twice. And that's with my headlights on. It was dark. So now I have an idea.
Speaking of the Texas mile I emailed Will Barrett last night and said since you own the baddest TT 385 ZR-1 on the planet aren't you the least bit curious to see what it would do in the mile. I said we need to go together and I'll video your run and MPH and post it on the registry. The whole ZR-1 community would love to see that. But he's a very busy man in the oil industry so the chances of that happening are slim. Paul Smith Dewy Slocom Bob Hall and Paul Denhert all ran the Texas mile years ago and until Robin ran his LPE 385 last year there haven't been any c4s running it. So chances are I'll be the only ZR-1 running next year.

tomtom72 · 03-03-2012

To You Rick! Be careful man, and have fun!

Tom

rhipsher · 03-03-2012

More like brisket. There's only one place that I trust to do that at. There's concrete barriers on the left and right sides of the toll road and a four mile stretch where nobody can come in or exit out. The only thing that could go wrong is if I do something stupid. I wouldn't do that anywhere else. 0-158 in a mile is over before you know it anyway. But the car did better than I thought it would. I was expecting maybe 152 or so.

PhillipsLT5 · 03-03-2012

Save it for the airstrip, lots safer, your 158 is about right for what you have

Pete · 03-03-2012

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Originally Posted by rhipsher

Although Im going to run the Texas mile next year I wanted to see where my car would be in the ball park. A few facts about the car first. Its a 90 car #1931. Its got stock 3.45 gears. Has top end porting. Fidanza flywheel and Spec stage 3 + clutch kit. But no headers just stock exaust and cats with a borla. Makes 357rwhp 347ft lb torque. So this morning I go out to my favorite road. You guys know the one Lol! And I come to a complete stop. Zero out my odometer and just got the car rolling normally no drag strip type launch and nailed it. When the o.d went from .9 to 1.0 miles I was at 158mph. They both changed over at the same time twice. And that's with my headlights on. It was dark. So now I have an idea.
Speaking of the Texas mile I emailed Will Barrett last night and said since you own the baddest TT 385 ZR-1 on the planet aren't you the least bit curious to see what it would do in the mile. I said we need to go together and I'll video your run and MPH and post it on the registry. The whole ZR-1 community would love to see that. But he's a very busy man in the oil industry so the chances of that happening are slim. Paul Smith Dewy Slocom Bob Hall and Paul Denhert all ran the Texas mile years ago and until Robin ran his LPE 385 last year there haven't been any c4s running it. So chances are I'll be the only ZR-1 running next year.

With gas prices at $4.00-$5.00 of course Will is busy.
Counting all that cash is not easy you know your hands get tired fingers get dry and black,tell him i'll count the cash for him while he goes racing. LOL

Pete

USAFPILOT · 03-03-2012

I think Will should buy us all a tank of gas.

rhipsher · 03-03-2012

I don't even pay attention anymore to the price of gas. I just buy the crap. I have no choice.

Tyler Townsley · 03-03-2012

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Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

I think Will should buy us all a tank of gas.

Yeah,

http://deliquescence.net/~tyler/misc/oilmam.jpg

Tyler

Kevin · 03-03-2012

friends of mine go there every year with some truly ridiculous ****, UGR lambos and the like. can't wait to see pics and vids of this years running

RHanselman · 03-03-2012

My 90 was like yours and at Nellis she did 153 constantly.

03-03-2012	#2
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: Just a little unofficial experiment. To You Rick! Be careful man, and have fun! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

03-03-2012	#3
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Re: Just a little unofficial experiment. More like brisket. There's only one place that I trust to do that at. There's concrete barriers on the left and right sides of the toll road and a four mile stretch where nobody can come in or exit out. The only thing that could go wrong is if I do something stupid. I wouldn't do that anywhere else. 0-158 in a mile is over before you know it anyway. But the car did better than I thought it would. I was expecting maybe 152 or so.

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PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,446	Re: Just a little unofficial experiment. Save it for the airstrip, lots safer, your 158 is about right for what you have

03-03-2012	#6
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,341	Re: Just a little unofficial experiment. I think Will should buy us all a tank of gas.

03-03-2012	#7
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Re: Just a little unofficial experiment. I don't even pay attention anymore to the price of gas. I just buy the crap. I have no choice.

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rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Just a little unofficial experiment. Although Im going to run the Texas mile next year I wanted to see where my car would be in the ball park. A few facts about the car first. Its a 90 car #1931. Its got stock 3.45 gears. Has top end porting. Fidanza flywheel and Spec stage 3 + clutch kit. But no headers just stock exaust and cats with a borla. Makes 357rwhp 347ft lb torque. So this morning I go out to my favorite road. You guys know the one Lol! And I come to a complete stop. Zero out my odometer and just got the car rolling normally no drag strip type launch and nailed it. When the o.d went from .9 to 1.0 miles I was at 158mph. They both changed over at the same time twice. And that's with my headlights on. It was dark. So now I have an idea. Speaking of the Texas mile I emailed Will Barrett last night and said since you own the baddest TT 385 ZR-1 on the planet aren't you the least bit curious to see what it would do in the mile. I said we need to go together and I'll video your run and MPH and post it on the registry. The whole ZR-1 community would love to see that. But he's a very busy man in the oil industry so the chances of that happening are slim. Paul Smith Dewy Slocom Bob Hall and Paul Denhert all ran the Texas mile years ago and until Robin ran his LPE 385 last year there haven't been any c4s running it. So chances are I'll be the only ZR-1 running next year.

03-03-2012	#9
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Re: Just a little unofficial experiment. friends of mine go there every year with some truly ridiculous ****, UGR lambos and the like. can't wait to see pics and vids of this years running __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

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RHanselman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cresson, TX Posts: 970	Re: Just a little unofficial experiment. My 90 was like yours and at Nellis she did 153 constantly.