A local mustang guy around here is supposed to have run 7.8 @ 94 in the 1.8th. I just don't see that, especially with a 1.8 60'. Does that sound right to you guys? MPH seems real high, about 4 - 5 mph, with that short time. What gives? I see cars run 7.8s @ 88 on a 1.8. 94 in the 1/8th should be what, a 7.3? Just curious. Thanks!

 

I run high 7.4's at 90.... in good air.

I have seen cars that can't hook up run 8's at 90... A lot depends on the gearing and the torque curve. I wouldn't necessarily call BS on just the mph.

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1/8 ET: 7.48
1/4 ET: 11.86
1/4 MPH: 112
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[This message has been edited by tnthub (edited September 14, 2002).]

 

Did you agree with me, or did you mean to say wouldn't call bs? Just looked odd how you typed it.

Again, what kind of 60's are you cutting? Wouldn't a 7.4 @ 90 be on a 1.6? Would you really pick up 4 MPH with a 1.8? Just doesn't make sense to me

 

I cut high 1.5 or low 1.6 sixty foot times. I know a guy with a 1st gen who runs 7.7's and 7.8's at 95 +/-...

Gearing has a lot to do with it. My car mph's really low compared to most.

I agree that it may be a bit unusual, but not to the point of BS.

(I fixed the typo)

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'94 Black Z28, 383, 700R4
1/8 ET: 7.48
1/4 ET: 11.86
1/4 MPH: 112
http://www.downtime.cz28.com.index.html

[This message has been edited by tnthub (edited September 14, 2002).]

 

Not too sure where, but I think it was Orangeburg. I have heard that its not nearly as bad as Elgin, which is usually about 5 mph high. How would you say Orangeburg 1/8th compares to Darlington? Thats the only place my friends run, as they mostly have imports, and can do squat till after the 1/8th anyways.

 

Poor traction beyond the 60ft mark would produce times like that. Also a car with a tall tire, long first gear and a low stall (or low rpm launch for a manual) would produce times like that. Not say'n the guy is telling the truth, I'm only claiming that it's possible.

 

I wouldn't doubt it for a second. 7.8@94 with a 1.8 60' is real believable IMO. I've ran 7.88@86. Why do you find it hard to believe a 3200 lb car that traps 94 in the 1/8th can run 7.8?
I wouldn't bet the guy if you ever run him. JMO,
Fred

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1994 Z28, A4,
BEST 1/4 12.413@109.55
BEST 1/4 MPH 110.49
BEST 60' 1.668
BEST 1/8 7.884@86.35
BEST 1/8 mph 86.77
Race Weight 3600lbs
No new times with P&P heads Flow 239.4 INT 182.1 @525 lift, or
24lb SVO inj's...

 

Fred - you kind of answered my question with your post. You run 7.88 @ 86, probably with a 1.6 or 1.7 60' right? So if you cut a 1.8, you would run 7.8s still, but trap 8 MPH higher? That is what I am questioning. The trap seems a bit on the high side, for that e.t., with that 60'. No need for the attitude, as I was asking a question. I didn't call bs on your time. Just don't answer next time.

 

heres a nasty time slip from my 94 Z28. I hate to even post it.
North myrtle beach track 1/8 mile
reaction .282
60foot 2.265
et 1/8 8.411
mph 1/8 94.527
I can see it. but the 60 does seem to low. I should have a good mid 7 sec car. but im running radials. and getting no traction. Im getting slicks soon then i will spray it and see what its got.

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Again, were at the 60' t as the issue. I could see yours as possible since your 60' was a 2.2. You would probably be in the 7s for sure if you had a 1.8. What does your car trap on a good run?

 

Ok, Brain. No offense intended. The guy is probably running a 5 speed and maybe even N2o. I'm just saying its real possible to see that Et and mph. I didn't mean for my reply to sound like it had attitude. Most likely the guy got a little squirrely in second. Anyways, good luck,
Fred