Bert - Stealth FMIC, CAI, sways/bushings/springs, Turbo back, reflash (got it Friday, hehe)

Doug - You probably wouldn't lose to my car either. Then again, I only race 1/8 in my new car...j/k. Ha, I thought you were takin' a stab at my Z. You bat rastards should know that I'm real sensitive about the Z, she eventually ran.

 

You ever dyno that pig?

 

Sti - no
Z - yes

 

What makes you say that? Alberto is putting down probably 150 WHP more than I am, and his car is probably a tad lighter. I love my Viper, but I'm a realist and I don't pretend that I'm the fastest thing on the road. It would be a fun race anyway.

 

just sounded like you were setting him up for that priceless look on his face while he is watching you take off down the road

[stewie from family guy] maybe a small shot.. eh.. something like that? eh[/stewie from family guy]

 

LOL....Nope. The Viper is relatively stock ( minus exhaust and cats), and I know I don't stand a chance just based on the numbers. There is always a chance that a bull-moose will run out in front of Bert I suppose, but barring that, once the tires are hooked up, the race is pretty much over. I'd still do it just for gits and shiggles though.

 

Kelly you know I actually talked to a Viper owner down around the Glen Dirty, MD area. He got his panties in a bunch and came back at me with "why would I race a mod'd car against my stock car? My car costs $100K(BS) yours is 30K" So then he tells me "Im stock and with ET Streets I ran 11.6 @ 127mph (new Viper) I guess he thought he'd scare me away, I said ok, I'll def race you now. At this point he starts asking "do you want to race my buddies....?" LMAO-what a douche, needless to say he didnt back up his mouth. We'll set it up! Are you coming to the Mid-A BBQ Kelly?

 

Thanks man I didnt even know

 

Maybe I've missed it, but when are we expecting to see new 1/4 numbers?
How are you dealing with traction issues? Line locks plus ET Streets?

-Acree

 

No rush to get to the track-it may not even be this season, Im enjoying the car as Ive missed it over the summer. Reason Im holding off is because I dont have money for Level 5 axles I want, and its almost certian launching HARD on ET streets at this level something has to give....

 

Yeah well, there will always be guys who are compensating for their shortcomings with their car. By challenging them to a race, you're challenging their self-worth. Also, the "anti-ricer" sentiment is strong in the Viper community, and since you drive a Japanese import, you're a ricer (you and I know different, but what can ya do).

Me, I know how it'll end, but it's a race among friends and I'm curious about how close (or not) it would be. And I want to give you the opportunity to see how you fare against something with more than twice the displacement.

As for the BBQ, I wish I could, but I have a family commitment that's an annual thing for us and it just happens to fall on that day. (Boo Zoo at the National Zoo....the kiddo loves it.) If we can't make it happen before it gets too cold, we'll do it for sure in the spring time when our tires aren't hard as hockey pucks and you're not running lean with the cold air.

On that note, how is your car doing in the colder air? You have a WB yes? Are you seeing the car run leaner now that it's getting cold?

 

Holy crap I've never seen a Z's engine bay look like that! What kind of kit is it?

 

Kelly-Hard as hockey pucks, never heard that one The cold as far as the tune goes is not an issue for me. I used to run the Temperature Compensation on the UTEC with the TN kit-that thing was WAY off, as it would overcompensate at times, and undercompensate at others.

What Sharid did was not use that feature anymore and he tuned me at about 80-90 degree temps and a low 40psi base fuel pressure. As it gets to low 50's I go from low 11's A/F to high 11's. All I do is take 45 seconds pop the hood and adjust the FPR up a few lbs of fuel pressure-more fuel, and the whole map gets richer or leaner if I take some out. I have an Innovate WB on the A-Pillar watching the drivers side cylinders, and my UTEC WB out in view watching the passenger side of things All it takes is a quick adjustment and a run down the road watching the WB's to dial it in. For the track I plan on throwing some C16 in, and dialing it to 11.9 A/F's and I'll make more power while still being very safe.

Knowing what A/F's to run and making quick adjustments > BS UTEC Temperature Compensation

edit-of course Id run low boost...

 

I would be interested to see the outcome of this race. Bert, you've got to agree to keep the Z in low boost, though...just to be fair.

 

^^^ Thats an SFR intake manifold, and Id guess an SFR kit...

 

I'm pretty sure he's N/A.

 

SFR manifold on N/A Z. I no longer have that car though, I have an Sti. Matter of fact, that manifold (among other things) went to the dealership with my Z. Who knows who'll buy that car. I think Tim only built less than 10 of those things.

 

LOL...Alright heckler. Bring your car out too and we'll see how THAT race goes.

 

LOL, Kelly...I would get SMOKED...no question. I'm back to full n/a form will only test pipes and a plenum spacer.

I'd need you and Bert to agree to tie your right hands behind your back to have small chance.

Thanks again for the y pipe!

Rob

 

I'll race all of you and give you a 2 car start... Did I mention my car is boosting 23lbs again???