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Posted: Oct 27, 2012 6:20 PM
by T_C_D
Jeremy wrote:Duke wrote:Nope - low 11s all day long. If it stays hooked, 10s.
Getting and maintaining traction without tearing the rear subframe off the car has traditionally been Todd's biggest barrier to really fast ETs. He's nearly always had the power to be quicker than his ETs showed, I don't see how a massive upgrade in power will help in that regard but time will tell.
I look forward to seeing him try.
Jeremy
Jeremy,
I have never actually had any rear subframe or diff issues. My downfall has always been the clutch or tranny or just getting all right at one time.
My best 60ft in the e34 was 1.58 but that car only had 360rwhp. My best 60ft in the e28 was with 1.61 with the 4hp22 and only 320rwhp.
Bigger HP always finds me torching the clutches as I try to put the power down.
My current clutch is a monster and will not be a problem. My mph goal for this setup is 130. Any decent 60ft will result in a good ET. No more 12.0000s for me.
Posted: Oct 27, 2012 7:28 PM
by Duke
T_C_D wrote:but that car only had 360rwhp.
Yea, that is really pathetic HP.
Posted: Oct 27, 2012 9:06 PM
by paul burke
T_C_D wrote:Jeremy wrote:Duke wrote:Nope - low 11s all day long. If it stays hooked, 10s.
Getting and maintaining traction without tearing the rear subframe off the car has traditionally been Todd's biggest barrier to really fast ETs. He's nearly always had the power to be quicker than his ETs showed, I don't see how a massive upgrade in power will help in that regard but time will tell.
I look forward to seeing him try.
Jeremy
Jeremy,
I have never actually had any rear subframe or diff issues. My downfall has always been the clutch or tranny or just getting all right at one time.
My best 60ft in the e34 was 1.58 but that car only had 360rwhp. My best 60ft in the e28 was with 1.61 with the 4hp22 and only 320rwhp.
Bigger HP always finds me torching the clutches as I try to put the power down.
My current clutch is a monster and will not be a problem. My mph goal for this setup is 130. Any decent 60ft will result in a good ET. No more 12.0000s for me.
No one I know has run such consistent 12.0 and 12. teen passes with so many different cars. Maybe this time the gremlins will give Todd a break and allow him that ever elusive 11.99 pass.
Paul
Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:58 AM
by T_C_D
paul burke wrote:
No one I know has run such consistent 12.0 and 12. teen passes with so many different cars. Maybe this time the gremlins will give Todd a break and allow him that ever elusive 11.99 pass.
Paul
It's not really gremlins. It's just a learning process. It's hard to achieve those goals with limited passes per year. It's not like building a 350hp SBC with a stout tranny, trans brake and 411s and going 11.99 at 103mph.
Posted: Oct 29, 2012 2:21 PM
by Black Steel
Posted: Oct 29, 2012 4:57 PM
by DangerWillRbnsn
Absolutely amazing. God, I wish I could weld.
Posted: Oct 29, 2012 5:28 PM
by mooseheadm5
This thing looks great in person. The attention to detail is really obvious when seen in the metal. This isn't some slapped together hack job. I can't wait to see it on the street!
Posted: Oct 30, 2012 2:38 AM
by Jelmer538i
Very good looking! Can't wait to see it down the strip!
Posted: Nov 15, 2012 11:53 AM
by T_C_D
Getting close. I spent some time sorting out my POS 82 year old garage to make it tolerable. Installing a wood burning stove this weekend. Sweeney coming down early next week for a day of wrenching. Have almost every part needed for completion.
Current list
Fuel System
Install pressure transducer for MS
Cooling System
Install heater hoses for cabin heat
Clutch
Reinstall Clutch Master Cyl
Power Steering
High Pressure Lines
Wiring Harness
Install lc1
Male plug for fan and relay setup and PWM Module
Install engine harness
Misc
Secure throttle cable
Ignition wires
Install Battery cable and battery box
Posted: Nov 15, 2012 12:16 PM
by Duke
T_C_D wrote:I spent some time sorting out my POS 82 year old garage to make it tolerable. Installing a wood burning stove this weekend.
Don't do this -
and end up with this -
Posted: Nov 15, 2012 12:30 PM
by Brad D.
That would be bad.
Posted: Nov 15, 2012 1:23 PM
by T_C_D
It's safe to assume I know how to safely and properly install a wood burning stove.
Posted: Nov 23, 2012 11:41 AM
by T_C_D
Battery relocated.
Clutch slave installed. Also installed the 0-100psi pressure transducer so that I can datalog fuel pressure.
Posted: Nov 23, 2012 12:46 PM
by cvillebimmer
Wow! That is going to be a beast.
Posted: Nov 23, 2012 1:40 PM
by Good & Tight
Todd you better produce a 11.5 on your first pass taking it easy. If not I'll give you my M30 to put back in it..
Posted: Nov 23, 2012 8:25 PM
by Duke
T_C_D wrote:Also installed the 0-100psi pressure transducer so that I can datalog fuel pressure.
Now that is a very cool tool to have.
Posted: Nov 23, 2012 11:40 PM
by T_C_D
Spent about 3hrs in the garage. Tidied up the trunk. Got the PS lines mocked up. Will drop them off on Monday. Started securing lines. Gave some thought to the heater coolant lines and found a location for the heater control valve.
Posted: Dec 04, 2012 10:06 PM
by ACHTUNG
T_C_D wrote:
Did you vent the battery box?
Posted: Dec 04, 2012 11:51 PM
by Nebraska_e28
ACHTUNG wrote:
Did you vent the battery box?
I bet it's an AGM. As hard as this thing is gonna launch he'll need it.
Posted: Dec 05, 2012 10:18 AM
by T_C_D
Nebraska_e28 wrote:ACHTUNG wrote:
Did you vent the battery box?
I bet it's an AGM. As hard as this thing is gonna launch he'll need it.
Correct
Posted: Dec 05, 2012 10:20 AM
by ACHTUNG
T_C_D wrote:Correct
FKNA!
Posted: Dec 16, 2012 7:45 PM
by T_C_D
Finally had the PS hoses made and got them installed. Had the wheels balanced after swapping the centers from style 19 to style 5. Hoping to install the heater control valve and hoses this week. The ignition wires are enroute as well. Slow as she goes.
Posted: Dec 23, 2012 11:25 PM
by T_C_D
More progress. Installed SS brake lines and filled the hydraulic system. Still need to bleed the brakes and clutch slave. Installed the heater control valve and hoses. Started on the ignition wires. Hope to have them installed tomorrow.
Then it's down to the wiring. Getting close.
Posted: Jan 06, 2013 12:31 AM
by Duke
Started yet? You MUST get video of the event. I'll even send you my GoPro if you need it.
Posted: Jan 06, 2013 3:18 PM
by T_C_D
Duke wrote:Started yet? You MUST get video of the event. I'll even send you my GoPro if you need it.
Not yet. Have not been in the garage since before xmas.
Posted: Jan 07, 2013 6:45 AM
by johnnye23
Todd I really like your attention to detail . This is going to be a fun car to say the least.Keep the pix and info coming.
Posted: Jan 07, 2013 8:12 AM
by europartconnect
I will be expecting a ride come july sir.
Posted: Jan 07, 2013 9:33 AM
by T_C_D
europartconnect wrote:I will be expecting a ride come july sir.
And a trip to GLD!
Posted: Jan 07, 2013 6:51 PM
by europartconnect
T_C_D wrote:europartconnect wrote:I will be expecting a ride come july sir.
And a trip to GLD!
Def need a trip to gld and help putting my tcd kit on.
Posted: Jan 11, 2013 11:19 PM
by T_C_D
More progress this evening. Both brakes and clutch hydraulic systems bled. Ignition wires run and fixed in place. Last few things delivered from McMasterCarr today. Down to wiring. Working on the cable to the starter and alt this weekend. Will then start on the MS wiring harness.
