V8 4.6L Thunderbird Vs Nitrous'd 3.5RL DRAGSTRIP - Page 4

Edify · 05-25-08, 02:54 AM

Nice runs! Curious as to what your 60" foots were on the non-nitrous? Best I've done on my auto I think is around 2.35s - got some wider front tires to help with the grip now, but they are a little heavier. Watching that made me wanna head to the track soon!

-Ed

Xcaliber003 · 05-25-08, 03:03 AM

To quote Katt Williams

Quote:

I like to outsmart Shaq's kid. He's a little slow, so when you ask him something he just repeats the last word you said. I start throwing questions at him like 'would you like some candy or a whoopin?'

Shaq's kid "Ah...uhhhh....UCKH Woopin?

"

Aye tbird would you like some 'mind yo own dam bizness' or a whoopin?
"ahh...uhhh....UCKH..........whoopin?

"

ymisoqt · 05-25-08, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GrumpySteelMan

Even the guys at the Tbird forum thinks he's a douche.

Thunderbird vs 2003 RL with nitrous, need help - TCCoA Forums

The funniest part is he is a big shit talker and the second you wanted to take him to the track he posts a "HELP" thread.

Xcaliber003 · 05-25-08, 03:12 AM

But on a serious note atleast he's been introduced to, and seems to like, the track.

GrumpySteelMan · 05-25-08, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Edify

Nice runs! Curious as to what your 60" foots were on the non-nitrous? Best I've done on my auto I think is around 2.35s - got some wider front tires to help with the grip now, but they are a little heavier. Watching that made me wanna head to the track soon!

-Ed

2.2 is about as good as I've managed, the torque converter is the major barrier.

cfprezskid · 05-25-08, 03:18 AM

god dang grumpy i thought you were older than you are.. you are one of the most knowledgable people i know! like it has been said before. your not just an asshole you know your stuff!!

GrumpySteelMan · 05-25-08, 03:23 AM

Everybody who 'knows' me online is surprised. I'm 26.

cfprezskid · 05-25-08, 03:26 AM

hell yeah i was surprised!

Edify · 05-25-08, 03:28 AM

Wow, I'm really impressed. I know the torque converter on the Legends is around 2k/rpm. Is that about the same for the RL? I know Upnorthacme got a low 2.3" on an auto doing a neutral drop, but I'm not about to attempt that ever. With 205/65/15s I definitely had some slight traction issues, and I know the RL's tires are wider and you have a lot more low-end torque - which are definitely helping. Any advice/tips?

-Ed

Wheelhop · 05-25-08, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GrumpySteelMan

2.2 is about as good as I've managed, the torque converter is the major barrier.

You should get like a 4 grand TC for it

GrumpySteelMan · 05-25-08, 04:09 AM

Ed,

Thanks!

Stall is 2300rpm. I would say no to the neutral drop, converters are cheaper than transmissions.

Actually a taller tire, as opposed to a wider tire makes much much more difference. Aside from running 18psi in the tires, and trying to progressively load up the torque converter, so the trans 'catches' sooner...I talked about all that in my Guide to Racing at the Strip, it's here.

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Originally Posted by Wheelhop

You should get like a 4 grand TC for it

For another 200-300rpms I'd do it for sure. I'm going to look into it.

Xcaliber003 · 05-25-08, 04:16 AM

Cool sig. LMAO

Saw the vid again, at the end was that a yellow Stang I saw you walk on? If so, Cobra?

GrumpySteelMan · 05-25-08, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Xcaliber003

Cool sig. LMAO

Saw the vid again, at the end was that a yellow Stang I saw you walk on? If so, Cobra?

Supercharged Mach 1. It was a procharger D1SC I think. The driver was absolute shit, I rolled him a couple of times. His daughter ran the car later in the day and she was rocking the house.

Xcaliber003 · 05-25-08, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GrumpySteelMan

Supercharged Mach 1. It was a procharger D1SC I think. The driver was absolute shit, I rolled him a couple of times. His daughter ran the car later in the day and she was rocking the house.

S/C Mach1?! youch. That's one of those see it to believe it type moments. If you lose in a Mach1, you don't deserve a right foot. lol

Mad props!!!

G2BMC · 05-25-08, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Xcaliber003

S/C Mach1?! youch. That's one of those see it to believe it type moments. If you lose in a Mach1, you don't deserve a right foot. lol

Mad props!!!

As u can tell by the vid that was 1 of the highlights of the evening.

05-25-08, 02:54 AM	#46 (permalink)
Edify Just Another Guy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 554 Car 1: '05 C6 Z51 Car 2: '91 Legend Coupe L Car 3: 96 Tahoe/2005 Civic iTrader: (2)	Nice runs! Curious as to what your 60" foots were on the non-nitrous? Best I've done on my auto I think is around 2.35s - got some wider front tires to help with the grip now, but they are a little heavier. Watching that made me wanna head to the track soon! -Ed __________________ Custom CAI - sr5guy stage II chip - EGR Block - TB Bypass - Blackend's Damper - Custom 2" Y Pipe - Magnaflow Cat - 2.5" B Pipe - Type II IM - Labrat Crank Pulley - NA1 NSX Rims - ME 6000k HID. 14.99 @ 94.12 before manifold, pulley, & rims. Though I've fallen to the Dark Side! 391whp/384wtq.

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GrumpySteelMan Find Em Fuck Em Forget Em Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 983 Car 1: 2004 Nighthawk RL Car 2: 2005 Nighthawk TL Car 3: 2002 525i Sport Wag iTrader: (0)	Everybody who 'knows' me online is surprised. I'm 26. __________________ "A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally." -Oscar Wilde 3.5RL With/Without Nitrous Comparo Video

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Edify Just Another Guy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 554 Car 1: '05 C6 Z51 Car 2: '91 Legend Coupe L Car 3: 96 Tahoe/2005 Civic iTrader: (2)	Wow, I'm really impressed. I know the torque converter on the Legends is around 2k/rpm. Is that about the same for the RL? I know Upnorthacme got a low 2.3" on an auto doing a neutral drop, but I'm not about to attempt that ever. With 205/65/15s I definitely had some slight traction issues, and I know the RL's tires are wider and you have a lot more low-end torque - which are definitely helping. Any advice/tips? -Ed __________________ Custom CAI - sr5guy stage II chip - EGR Block - TB Bypass - Blackend's Damper - Custom 2" Y Pipe - Magnaflow Cat - 2.5" B Pipe - Type II IM - Labrat Crank Pulley - NA1 NSX Rims - ME 6000k HID. 14.99 @ 94.12 before manifold, pulley, & rims. Though I've fallen to the Dark Side! 391whp/384wtq.

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Xcaliber003 Eh...What up Doc Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,278 Car 1: 1989 Acura Legend LS 4Dr iTrader: (0)	Cool sig. LMAO Saw the vid again, at the end was that a yellow Stang I saw you walk on? If so, Cobra? __________________ "love em all,trust a few,and fear none". . .Mos Def "Don't look at your car as it is now, see it the way it'll be when you're done fixin it up." "ridin down the block like what else should a brotha do."

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05-25-08, 03:12 AM	#49 (permalink)
Xcaliber003 Eh...What up Doc Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,278 Car 1: 1989 Acura Legend LS 4Dr iTrader: (0)	But on a serious note atleast he's been introduced to, and seems to like, the track.

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