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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by RBE17
Harold,

Correct your times to sea level. What is it then?

How would I go about converting that?

Ron/John,
I have the fuel rails and bracket in my jeep. Everytime I plan to go see John, something comes up.
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Numidia's elevation is somewhere between 970 - 1023 feet. Depends on source.

All the conversion charts start with 1200 foot elevation.
(http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...s/quarter.html)

So using the 1200 (a gift) here are the formulas;
ET * .9874 = adjusted ET
MPH * 1.0129 = adjusted MPH
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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my winter project is to take the cover off my car and charge up the battery

Battery Tender Jr.
Now you won't even have to bother with the cover....
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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I know how to drive a 6 speed car. 5000 rpm clutch drop and then row through the gears baby!
You're doing it wrong!!! 5,000 rpm dump w/ slicks and that 9" is not enough. You need to come out on the rev limiter to find out where the limits are for the rest of your setup.
DAMN KIDS!!!
We have to teach you young guys everything!!!!
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 97TransAm
Numidia's elevation is somewhere between 970 - 1023 feet. Depends on source.

All the conversion charts start with 1200 foot elevation.
(http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...s/quarter.html)

So using the 1200 (a gift) here are the formulas;
ET * .9874 = adjusted ET
MPH * 1.0129 = adjusted MPH

Harolds next post:

Corrected! My car ran:
ET: 9.87
1,012MPH
New heads/cam only record!



Originally Posted by RBE17
You're doing it wrong!!! 5,000 rpm dump w/ slicks and that 9" is not enough. You need to come out on the rev limiter to find out where the limits are for the rest of your setup. We have to teach you young guys everything!!!!
Always amusing how the STAB~n~STEER guys can so easily become foot Swappers!

Just hold it to the floor until it starts spitting parts out the exhaust then side step the clutch! if it don't hook, drop the tire pressure 2 more lbs and repeat.

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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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You're doing it wrong!!! 5,000 rpm dump w/ slicks and that 9" is not enough. You need to come out on the rev limiter to find out where the limits are for the rest of your setup.

Im not scared
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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Im not scared
That's the spirit!!!

Some of the custom plates I was considering were:

scatrd383
gon4brke
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Fuel cell
New braided fuel lines
Valve springs / 1.6 rr's
Get the car to leave in boost ( dump valve in wastegate actuator line, two step, tuning, looser stall etc etc etc)
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RBE17
That's the spirit!!!

Some of the custom plates I was considering were:

scatrd383
gon4brke
Love the personalized plates.

My husband just got one for his 8.90 4 door chevelle that says "SLEAPUR"

It looks like the biggest piece of crap and people laugh when he pulls up to the starting line but the car can RUN - on pretty much junk parts because the goal was to prove that he could do it!!!

Old Dec 4, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 5SPDCHK
Love the personalized plates.

My husband just got one for his 8.90 4 door chevelle that says "SLEAPUR"

It looks like the biggest piece of crap and people laugh when he pulls up to the starting line but the car can RUN - on pretty much junk parts because the goal was to prove that he could do it!!!

I thought they were cool...too bad the car never went together.

Oh my, a 4 door. I bet people are pissed when they lose to a 4 door. It's amazing what can be built w/ cheap parts. You can go really fast w/ junkyard and swap meet parts. The internet and media created the, "I gotta have the best parts craze."

The other plate I considered was, "LV2BLWN". Car was supposed to be a 383 LT1 w/ a D1. My wife told me if I got that plate she'd never ride in the car w/ me. I don't know why.
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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My new winter project is to stop by Rick and Jax's house to take out the trash (all the junk parts).
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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what was once a summer project has progressed into a winter project
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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I'm thinking, like, you need an engine in there 'cause, like, the front end is way to light that it's doing wheelies....

Seriously, good luck with that one.
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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thanks dude i might need it.

right now i have the shortblock ready to go bolted to the front suspension with the tranny attached. problem is its in my garage not car im just now gettin a pair of heads so i can finally put this thing back together and enjoy er'
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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I'm thinking, like, you need an engine in there 'cause, like, the front end is way to light that it's doing wheelies....

Seriously, good luck with that one.
DUH,,, Maybe first he should put wheels on it so when it does come down it don't drag the oil pan?

Dang Ron, you need to pay better attention to details!



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