These runs were made after the following changes:
- Select Performance "race" prepared the 727
- Installed Turbo Action Cheetah valve body, MP deep pan
- Installed B&M flexplate, Dynamic 2800 11" converter
- Installed Perma-Cool tranny cooler
- Installed MP subframe connectors
- Replaced stock 3.23 gears with Precision 3.91 gears
- Installed Auburn Sure-Grip
- Removed front sway bar
- Installed engine torque-strap
|
6/9/01 |
|
R/T |
60 Foot |
E/T |
MPH |
Notes |
|
.673 |
2.490 |
17.856 |
77.151 |
Started in 2nd gear... Oops. |
| .732 |
2.364 |
17.333 |
79.448 |
Started in 1st gear, but missed 2nd. |
| .834 |
2.333 |
16.202 |
83.777 |
Changed carburetor |
| .654 |
2.350 |
16.106 |
84.546 |
|
| .605 |
2.596 |
16.865 |
83.041 |
Started in 2nd gear again. |
| 1.061 |
2.366 |
15.981 |
85.274 |
Must've fallen asleep at the tree. |
| .684 |
2.347 |
15.837 |
85.352 |
Lost my first round of competition! |
These runs were made after the following changes:
- Corrected throttle, so it'll open all the way.
- Bumped up the initial timing to 10 degrees.
- Aligned the front end.
| 7/14/01 |
|
R/T |
60 Foot |
E/T |
MPH |
Notes |
|
.725 |
2.323 |
15.707 |
85.576 |
|
| .969 |
2.299 |
15.676 |
85.008 |
|
| .992 |
2.313 |
15.688 |
85.874 |
|
| .707 |
2.322 |
15.745 |
84.652 |
|
| .808 |
2.301 |
15.719 |
84.273 |
|
| 1.062 |
2.323 |
15.622 |
86.294 |
Must've fallen asleep at the tree. |
These runs were made after the following changes:
- Removed carburetor spacer.
- Removed rear leaf spring clamps.
- Installed lightweight distributor springs.
|
7/29/01 |
|
R/T |
60 Foot |
E/T |
MPH |
Notes |
|
.675 |
2.439 |
16.192 |
83.233 |
|
| .709 |
2.341 |
15.845 |
85.129 |
|
| .583 |
2.335 |
15.769 |
85.365 |
1st Eliminations Round Win! |
| .563 |
2.342 |
15.829 |
85.716 |
Bye Run |
| .584 |
2.335 |
15.866 |
85.009 |
My Opponent Broke Out |
| .436 |
2.369 |
15.881 |
85.029 |
Red light in the finals... |
These runs were made after the following changes:
- Installed Performer RPM intake.
- Fixed incorrectly wired ignition.
| 8/25/01 |
|
R/T |
60 Foot |
E/T |
MPH |
Notes |
|
.714 |
2.370 |
15.022 |
91.179 |
|
| .763 |
2.294 |
15.020 |
91.184 |
|
| .953 |
2.408 |
15.065 |
91.550 |
|
| .884 |
2.381 |
15.094 |
91.216 |
|
| .830 |
2.381 |
15.066 |
91.128 |
|
These runs were made after the following changes:
- Installed transmission blanket.
- Installed neutral safety switch.
| 9/2/01 |
|
R/T |
60 Foot |
E/T |
MPH |
Notes |
|
.672 |
2.359 |
15.161 |
90.682 |
|
| .800 |
2.413 |
15.176 |
90.427 |
|
| .632 |
2.382 |
15.237 |
90.346 |
1st round of eliminations, my opponent
broke out |
| .659 |
2.452 |
20.394 |
60.876 |
All kinds of loose... Back end nearly
came around on me! |
These runs were made after the following changes:
- Replaced k member.
- Replaced lower control arm bushings.
- Replaced motor mount brackets.
- Installed solid (Moroso) motor mounts
- Replaced street tires with M/T 28x9 ET Drag Slicks
| 10/21/01 |
|
R/T |
60 Foot |
E/T |
MPH |
Notes |
|
.696 |
N/A |
14.756 |
94.572 |
First run in the 14s! |
| .704 |
N/A |
14.749 |
94.873 |
|
| .533 |
N/A |
14.668 |
95.084 |
First run over 95 MPH! |
|
11/4/01 |
|
R/T |
60 Foot |
E/T |
MPH |
Notes |
|
N/A |
N/A |
14.498 |
94.72 |
Time Run |
| .559 |
N/A |
14.559 |
94.613 |
First round of eliminations, my opponent
red lighted |
| .753 |
N/A |
14.322 |
96.92 |
Second round of eliminations, my
opponent red lighted |
