Posted by rickyracer (IP: 209.20.170.59) on October 30, 2000 at 21:32:56:
In Reply to: latest times at the track posted by Gypsy Jim on October 30, 2000 at 18:43:02:
you might also try and fabricate a front air dam. It'll keep air flow from getting under the car and lifting the front end. That makes them very dancy at higher speeds. And now the real fun begins trying to get that little bit on speed out of her.
: Last time out, my Maverick ran a best time of 12.46.
: Since that time, I've put the car on a diet and improved carb breathing. I replaced the stock hood with a fiber glass hood and 6" scoop (32 lb reduction). I fabricated an airbox underneath the hood to maximize ram effect. I connected the airbox to the carb via a 4" velocity stack. I removed my front buckets and replaced them with fiberglass seats (80 lb savings). I also removed the rear seat(30 lbs). Relacing the stock Magnum 500 tires and rims with AR light weight rims and front runner tires saved another 60 lbs. Unfortunately, as I backed the car off the trailer, I blew out one of the front runners ($113 down the tubes) so I put the Magnums back on.
: The car ran a best time of 11.86!
: The fresh air and 140 lbs less weight made a HUGE difference in the performance. She's still loose at the top end (this run was made at 2/3rds trottle at the finish line). With the lighter front runners and putting more caster into the alignment, she should run in the low 11s. I'll keep you posted.