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First time out w/the 396, LE2/4 Setup

Old Oct 7, 2006 | 04:17 AM
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First time out w/the 396, LE2/4 Setup

I finally made it out with the new setup. The setup is basically a Nutek 396 with LE2 heads and a custom grind with FAST EFI, ported intake, bla bla. The A/F was pretty spot on, but I'm sure I could gain a few ponies playing with the timing - the car was seeing 33-34* of timing. The car wasn't hooking for **** - the car being lowered isn't helping, and I'm sure I need some relocation brackets at this point. Anywho, here's the run:

60' 1.933
330' 5.153
1/8 7.909
1/8 MPH 91.007
1000' 10.132
1/4 12.122
MPH 117.312


DA was around 2600'. I was pretty pleased considering the traction issues in 1st and 2nd and the fact that it hasn't been on the dyno yet.

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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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Re: First time out w/the 396, LE2/4 Setup

Nice mph...a 1.80 60' and you're in the 11s...I'm sure it won't take much to get that thing dialed in...Good luck with everything and keep us posted...I know my 383 likes 12 deg initial and 36 deg total timing which is exactly what my 72 Chevelle ZZ4 motor liked 10 years ago...

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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 08:09 AM
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good MPH for the ET. It is making some good power, that 60 ft is KILLING you.

If you are just wanting a prtty quick street car, you already have it and I am sure it is a blst from a 40 MPH dig. If you want it fast in the 1/8 or 1/4, we will HAVE to get that 60 ft in the 1.60 or better range. A 1.60 60 ft will put you in the 11.6 range.

Not sure what has been removed as far as weight goes or how much the car weighs.

weight?
gear?
A4 and stall size? or 6 speed?
suspension mods?
tires (slicks, DR's or street radials) and size?

just trying to get a feel for everything you have.

Lloyd
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 08:32 AM
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Re: First time out w/the 396, LE2/4 Setup

Nice job. Congrats on the new motor. How do you like the FAST setup? There's a ton more there for you in that thing. What are your gears, stall, weight, etc...
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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Re: First time out w/the 396, LE2/4 Setup

Thanks fellas.

As far as the rest of the setup goes, here's a quick run down:

Nutek 396
LE2 Heads
LE4 Cam
LE Ported Intake
FAST EFI
Street Twin
36# SVO Injectors
Hooker LTs
3" Cutout
CSR EWP
Eibach Sportlines
BMR STB
BMR Tubular LCA
BMR Adjustable PHB
10.50x16 ET Streets and MT ET Fronts on Draglites

The gears are the stock 3.23s, which is killing me...I was finishing the 1/4 in 3rd.

Traction was non existant in 1st and 2nd, even with 12-3 PSI in the slicks. No doubt the car needs LCA relocation brackets.

As far as weight reduction, the back seats were removed and the A/C has been removed. I have no doubt I'll hit 11s next time out and gain 1-2 MPH.

I also arrived at the track kind of late, so I was hot lapping the car. The coolant temp was 213 on that pass - not good for times. I have a few tweaks to make, but I have no doubt I'll hit 11s next time out and gain 1-2 MPH.
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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Re: First time out w/the 396, LE2/4 Setup

more gear (3.73/4.11) and more tracion (1.60 oe better 60 ft) is all you need to run a solid 11 second ET at 120 MPH or so.

Lloyd
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Congrats man, you'll get here down in the 11's where she belongs in no time, I started out at 11.9 with 27psi in my 28x13.5 ET streets because I forgot to air down...lol...I run her @13.5 lbs of air and have it down to 11.13 @124.5 but with 3570 lbs she's too fat, gotta start losing some weight somewhere.

Again congrats keep her up man!
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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again, good job man!
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NightTrain66
more gear (3.73/4.11) and more tracion (1.60 oe better 60 ft) is all you need to run a solid 11 second ET at 120 MPH or so.

Lloyd
I will most likely go with 3.73s...I'll be on serious borrowed time w/the 10 bolt.

My goal with this setup was 120 mph, and I have no doubt I'll get there in the next few months.
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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Again congrats keep her up man!
Thanks.
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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again, good job man!
Thanks Brock.
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Nice job. Congrats on the new motor. How do you like the FAST setup?
The FAST setup is sweet. I'm so spoiled now. After using Tunercat and HP Tuners in the past, tuning with FAST is so damn fast/easy (once you learn it of course) it's ridiculous. Being able to tune in real time is the biggest advantage.
Old Oct 8, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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Re: First time out w/the 396, LE2/4 Setup

I figured it would be sweet. Do you guys ever get cool weather down there to see what that baby's got in her?
Old Oct 8, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Late october through March, the conditions are pretty good. The DA will get down around 1000' on the coolest nights, so I should see a pretty good improvement just from the weather.
Old Oct 8, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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The cool weather will make a big difference. I always wait until the intake is barely warm before I run too. A hot intake seems to be a real power robber. Some guys ice but I'm a little wierd about all that water dripping around everywhere. There are gel packs that you can use or even dry ice. I just wait 45 min or so and go again.

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