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8-22-2011
I raced in a local event on saturday called No Bull. I was hoping to do some license passes but still need a engine diaper first. I ended up runing in a 10.2 index class. I turned to boost down to 14~15psi and thought that was enough to hit 10.2's. I got one test pass and it ran 10.1 @ 140 but was spinning a bit. I lower the tire pressure for the first round and lined up against Nitrous SBC Vega. I didn't realize were on a pro tree. Opps. I tried to chase him down and broke out with a 9.99 @ 141. I need more seat time If I want to bracket race. I did one more run at 20 psi and ran 9.52 @145 with a 1.5 60ft. I pretty happy getting the car more dialed in. I beat my best et with 4 less psi.
9-29-2011
My car is 40seconds in.
12-16-2011
I took the z out one last time before my winter project starts. Here are some photos taken at a local meet. The neon in some of the picture is one that I tuned and helped build. It has run a best of 10.25 @ 145mph so far. My winter project consists of shaving/cleaning up the engine bay and repainting it. I also plan on adding a bigger cam while the motor is out. Right now I'm thinking speedinc's tu2 cam. If funds allow I would like to change over to a air to water intercooler too. I'll keep you guys posted.
My Iat's were around 190 at the end of the track. I have considered Meth injection as well as giggle gas. Nothing is ruled out yet. I was hoping by doing a A2W I could run a inlet pipe to the turbo from the front grill area. I would have to put the radiator at more of an angle to do it though.
1-27-2012
I started my winter projects. I pulled the motor and discovered there was some damage the the zo6 cam and one of the lifters. The #3 rod bearing was not looking good either. I decide that I want to rebuild up the motor with gen IV top end (ls3 heads) this next time but its not in the budget just yet. So for now I picked up a 5.3 LM7 to play with while I gather parts for the 6.0L. I started shaving the engine bay to get it ready for a new coat of paint before the motor goes in. I also got a swing out bar kit for christmas. So I got that installed. Should be easier to get in and out of now. I got a new 30psi boost gauge and msa headlight covers that will be going in soon.
Continuing shaving the engine bay. These shots are of the fire wall.
I wanted to move the engine harness behind the intake manifold to make it less obvious.
I got a nice grommet of a honda harness to fit.
I cut out some plugs and got them welded in.
Where the wiper motor plug cam threw. I don't have wipers though. So I pulled the motor and sealed up the top.
I will be down to 2 holes passing threw the fire wall now.
I still have some more holes to fill on the driver side.