Track Times: My Best Ever

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Pete,
Those are some fantastic times and speeds out of a stock displacement NA LT5 motor.
What tires were you running?
With those hard launches what are you doing to keep from breaking spindles, u-joints, and half-shafts?
Are you running stock spindles?
And what gear ratio are you planning to go with?
Last weekend I broke the right spindle on mine on the first pass I tried at the strip. Now I'm in the process of putting it back together and would appreciate any advise you can give on how to make the drive train more reliable for occasional strip use.
BTW I had those skinny A-molds on you sold me a while back with some new Hoosier radials on and they sure looked good on the car.

I had the Hoosier Drag Radials with this cold weather i needed all the bite
i can get.

1.70's aren't really that good 60ft a friend is getting 1.50's.

I have stock spindles and have my fingers crossed everytime at the track
my advice cross your fingers just don't fall/buy those expensive spindles they break also stay with the stockers cheaper.

Those skinny a-molds would get a lot of attention/compliments.
Can you send me some pictures of the wheels with the Hoosiers on them.

Pete

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

Pete,

Couldn't you get the same result by dropping $130K on a new 09 ZR1? Most of all your car doesn't even have a fishbowl on the top of the hood.. I think the idea that Dominic and Jeff have is to fab up a plastic blue engine cover to put on top of the LT5, its worth 15-20hp.

LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234

Lgaff,

Dammit! Did you have to give the secret away? =Jeff= and I were had the Sawzall ready to sneak into Pete's garage and surprise him.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Pete,

I wondered if you were going to go yesterday. I would have come with but had go to a previous engagement involving my daughter. I don't have to tell you that daughters take priority over drag racing. =Jeff= and I may have a way of getting you into the 10's.

Dom,you got me excited,hope your're not a tease

Pete

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Aurora40

Wow, that's amazing! How much does the car weigh?

I have taken wieght off the car all the Marc H. tricks with a few others. This year i finally made the decision and yanked the A/C since i haven't used it since i bought the car 10 years.

I haven't weighted the car i would guess around 3200-3250.

Pete

[Pete]

Originally Posted by jonszr1

simply awsome big guy . just let me know if and when you want to try out a new gear set. i have 410s,392 and 373s at your disposal . thought you might want to try the 410s with a 27 in tall tire . might be the ticket

Brad i would love to try the 3.92's,is it a complete pumpkin or just ring & pinion?

I keep my suspension setting in the middle sometimes too soft might get wheel hop try it but get off it if you get wheel hop that is a good way to break sh!t.

Pete

[jonszr1]

pete they are all complete . have a little whine in the 392s . am going to pull them today and put new bearings throughout . just let me know when you want them to try . be my pleasure to help you get to those mistical 10s .just awsome times buddy

[FU]

Way to go Pete !

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

Pete,

Couldn't you get the same result by dropping $130K on a new 09 ZR1? Most of all your car doesn't even have a fishbowl on the top of the hood.. I think the idea that Dominic and Jeff have is to fab up a plastic blue engine cover to put on top of the LT5, its worth 15-20hp.

LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234

no, Drill holes in the oil pan..

Less weight

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

no, Drill holes in the oil pan..

Less weight

Don't forget the gas tank!

[Paul Workman]

Didn't Pete say he was wearing his helmet and black socks...ONLY at US41 Dragway? Musta gone sans the socks this time!

P.