TRP Racing Ford Falcon XR6T runs 9.1@159mph, update 8.48@165mph.

[prasac]

Originally Posted by Giant

I like how its my fault hahah Joe was in a hurry and not happy about the car poping that did it from memory. I blame Paulie for my red light the dramatic resuce earlier had me to pumped up

I meant i will be at Jambo, I got my own lawns to mow they should just buy a slasher and pull it behind a 8 second car will have it all sorted in mins not hours. I would go help but its a bit of drive.

yeah was some issue. seems of late it's picking up some niggling problem every meet or 2. runs good for a few meets then something happens. it's unusual in the 22 years he has raced the car has only once ever had to be towed from the track. even driving on the streets i think just once it broke down broke a fan belt.

hopefully at Jambo all 3 of us can have a safe, trouble free meet.

[CYC06T]

Originally Posted by prasac

yeah was some issue. seems of late it's picking up some niggling problem every meet or 2. runs good for a few meets then something happens. it's unusual in the 22 years he has raced the car has only once ever had to be towed from the track. even driving on the streets i think just once it broke down broke a fan belt.

hopefully at Jambo all 3 of us can have a safe, trouble free meet.

Thats definitely the plan!

[Giant]

Thats the plan Stan! Although I havent done a pass since Nov everytime I start to drive up it rains out.

[prasac]

i was talking to Spiro today, he was saying Daniel will be out with the DLM Falcon tomorrow, just setup runs for a couple meets while he gets back into the swing of things.

he hopes both u n Daniel have safe trouble free passes

[xf84]

Man, that is very impressive!!

[prasac]

hey Phil, how'd u go on Saturday mate?

[CYC06T]

Originally Posted by prasac

hey Phil, how'd u go on Saturday mate?

The short answer is not very good. The weather caused a very late start and when I finally got a pass I dropped some water in the burnout from a slightly full overflow bottle. Had to take it back to the pits to sort out. Next pass it seemed there was a slight leak in the CO2 bottle and it lost boost at launch. Next pass it didn't even come up on the trans brake before it lost boost. Sounds like a split hose or perhaps a computer issue. Will do some checking in the next week or so and sort it out for Jambo.

I was pretty bummed yesterday as it was a long day for little return, but I learnt a few new things and I they were important leanings so I will focus on the positives. There was lengthy delays with the accident that Rocco was in. It was 2 cars in front of me so we had a wait of about an hour and a half. At least it looks like he was ok.

Onwards and upwards.....

[allmtr]

Keep at it, mate. Awesome work so far!

[prasac]

Originally Posted by CYC06T

The short answer is not very good. The weather caused a very late start and when I finally got a pass I dropped some water in the burnout from a slightly full overflow bottle. Had to take it back to the pits to sort out. Next pass it seemed there was a slight leak in the CO2 bottle and it lost boost at launch. Next pass it didn't even come up on the trans brake before it lost boost. Sounds like a split hose or perhaps a computer issue. Will do some checking in the next week or so and sort it out for Jambo.

I was pretty bummed yesterday as it was a long day for little return, but I learnt a few new things and I they were important leanings so I will focus on the positives. There was lengthy delays with the accident that Rocco was in. It was 2 cars in front of me so we had a wait of about an hour and a half. At least it looks like he was ok.

Onwards and upwards.....

the worst is when you go out expecting to run good, we have went out alot of times hoping to run a PB and either the car or the track is not there. now we just go out hoping all is good, if it runs a number excellent

it's always a learning curve, you pick something up each meet. don't get too disheartened there are guys with alot more experience, knowledge and $'s that have trouble getting it right, sometimes things just happen no matter how hard you try and have everything as sorted as you can.

i heard yesterday about Rocco's accident. he should be ok.

[Giant]

What are you using for the overflow bottle? can you fit a second overflow bottle to catch it if it over fills again? Thats what I did for mine.

Whats do you use the CO2 I assuming cooling the intercooler but I am not sure how that effects boost etc.

Good luck hope you have all sorted and get some good runs in looking forward to seeing it at jambo

[prasac]

Originally Posted by Giant

What are you using for the overflow bottle? can you fit a second overflow bottle to catch it if it over fills again? Thats what I did for mine.

Whats do you use the CO2 I assuming cooling the intercooler but I am not sure how that effects boost etc.

Good luck hope you have all sorted and get some good runs in looking forward to seeing it at jambo

the co2 would be for the boost controller. Phil uses the awesome AMS1000 which controls boost pressure thru the wastegates using c02 instead of springs/solenoids etc.



if you fill up an overflow bottle or catch can then you have a serious problem best position for one would be behind the rear wheels at high speeds you don't want any type of fluid getting under your wheels. people see a R2D2 looking thing on the back of mine, it's actually not R2 its my catch can, it's about 6L if it fills up it dumps behind my back wheels i have water, oil, tranny fluid everything running to mine, it's about 6L i think.

[CYC06T]

Originally Posted by prasac

the co2 would be for the boost controller. Phil uses the awesome AMS1000 which controls boost pressure thru the wastegates using c02 instead of springs/solenoids etc.



if you fill up an overflow bottle or catch can then you have a serious problem best position for one would be behind the rear wheels at high speeds you don't want any type of fluid getting under your wheels. people see a R2D2 looking thing on the back of mine, it's actually not R2 its my catch can, it's about 6L if it fills up it dumps behind my back wheels i have water, oil, tranny fluid everything running to mine, it's about 6L i think.

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Yeah any fluid is a bad thing. I have an expansion bottle and an overflow bottle. We find the car uses a fair bit of water, so it gets topped up between runs. I just overfilled it a bit and when one of my pit crew emptied it, water ran along the chassis rail and we didnt want to risk any water leaking out during the run so we went back to the pits to sort out. No biggie, just a pain in the butt.

Yep - CO2 to control boost pressure. We really need to get the two-step working, so will play with that between now and jambo maybe.

[Giant]

Paulies one looks like a mini keg that we could use your CO2 to cool and enjoy! lol.

Paulie does a good two step just watch out for your toes.

Damn I am keen as to get some passes in can't wait.

[prasac]

Originally Posted by Giant

Paulies one looks like a mini keg that we could use your CO2 to cool and enjoy! lol.

Paulie does a good two step just watch out for your toes.

Damn I am keen as to get some passes in can't wait.

fill her up with JD will be better

this weekend is going to go off, i think it will be a big meet. WSID, ANDRA and alot of other people been promoting the hell out of it. hope it pays off.

can't wait till Jambo, it's always huge. track last year was very well prepped.

[CYC06T]

So no Jambo for me......found out the problem from last meeting seems to have broken converter. It must have sustained some damage from when the flex plate broke. We don't have enough time to get it sorted so my meet is over before it began. Bummer!!

[prasac]

Originally Posted by CYC06T

So no Jambo for me......found out the problem from last meeting seems to have broken converter. It must have sustained some damage from when the flex plate broke. We don't have enough time to get it sorted so my meet is over before it began. Bummer!!

that sucks to hear, would have been good to see the car out there. hopefully you get it fixed up soon and she comes back bigger and better than ever now u can go a good yank converter give PTC a call i reckon they could you boosting up without the NOS

[allmtr]

Spewing, was looking forward to seeing it run again :(

[CYC06T]

Originally Posted by allmtr

Spewing, was looking forward to seeing it run again :(

Yeah you and me both! Hopefully it won't be long before we are back out again. Will be interesting to see just how damaged the converter is. Hopefully its not too bad.

On a brighter note - I went and saw Pete at Elf trailers down at Ingelburn and ordered me a sweet new trailer. Highly recommended and can't wait to get the trailer in the next 3-4 weeks. Having my own trailer is the last piece of my racing puzzle. I will now be self sufficient and that was an important milestone for me to get to. Can't wait!!!

[prasac]

Originally Posted by CYC06T

Yeah you and me both! Hopefully it won't be long before we are back out again. Will be interesting to see just how damaged the converter is. Hopefully its not too bad.

On a brighter note - I went and saw Pete at Elf trailers down at Ingelburn and ordered me a sweet new trailer. Highly recommended and can't wait to get the trailer in the next 3-4 weeks. Having my own trailer is the last piece of my racing puzzle. I will now be self sufficient and that was an important milestone for me to get to. Can't wait!!!

im going to have to look into a trailer myself. didn't make a spot for it in the budget enclosed or open?

when u get it throw a few pics up.

[CYC06T]

Originally Posted by prasac

im going to have to look into a trailer myself. didn't make a spot for it in the budget enclosed or open?

when u get it throw a few pics up.

Yeah I didnt really have a budget initially either, so have gone for an open trailer. I was looking for something under $5K if possible - to get started.

Style of trailer is below. It features a hydraulic lift with short ramps and under carriage storage. Also has electric brakes and electric winch mounts.

[prasac]

looks nice n sturdy for the big beast of a car

[CYC06T]

Originally Posted by prasac

looks nice n sturdy for the big beast of a car

Very true - fairly simple and effective. Just what I was after. Cost effective enough that I still have some resources for the car.

[Bluepower]

Originally Posted by CYC06T

Very true - fairly simple and effective. Just what I was after. Cost effective enough that I still have some resources for the car.

Mate, all it has to do is get it to the track, looks more than enough!!

[prasac]

Originally Posted by CYC06T

Very true - fairly simple and effective. Just what I was after. Cost effective enough that I still have some resources for the car.

like Bluepower said if it gets you to the track, that's all you need. you going to be towing with it up to Jambo/interstate etc? sometimes there is some good deals happening a few of the guys get together and chip in, works out like $500-$600 a car there and back. all enclosed so can't get damaged.

got my turbo's for my car from DLM yesterday, you know you want to go Precision


you gonna run at the APSA event in May? you can race in PSB (Pro Street Blown) be good to see your car there. might attract a few more newer style/engined cars to come and race.

[CYC06T]

Originally Posted by prasac

like Bluepower said if it gets you to the track, that's all you need. you going to be towing with it up to Jambo/interstate etc? sometimes there is some good deals happening a few of the guys get together and chip in, works out like $500-$600 a car there and back. all enclosed so can't get damaged.

got my turbo's for my car from DLM yesterday, you know you want to go Precision
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you gonna run at the APSA event in May? you can race in PSB (Pro Street Blown) be good to see your car there. might attract a few more newer style/engined cars to come and race.

Turbos look sweet - congratulations! Can't wait to see your car out and racing!

Not sure about the event in May. I am hoping to be back out at he test n tune on the 28th of April. Converter has been sent off to be be looked at and the box will have to be pulled down and cleaned as some fine metal went into it from the converter. Let's hope it only needs cleaning and doesn't have any damage!!!

Hopefully we can still get it back on the dyno for a little more love before coming back out. I am keen on getting the two step sorted before we come back out so that I can get some more practice racing the tree.

Perhaps I will flick Spiro a message. I haven't actually done that yet....

[prasac]

Originally Posted by CYC06T

Turbos look sweet - congratulations! Can't wait to see your car out and racing!

Not sure about the event in May. I am hoping to be back out at he test n tune on the 28th of April. Converter has been sent off to be be looked at and the box will have to be pulled down and cleaned as some fine metal went into it from the converter. Let's hope it only needs cleaning and doesn't have any damage!!!

Hopefully we can still get it back on the dyno for a little more love before coming back out. I am keen on getting the two step sorted before we come back out so that I can get some more practice racing the tree.

Perhaps I will flick Spiro a message. I haven't actually done that yet....

thanks mate, can't wait the butterflies are starting.

definitely shoot him a message, he is a nice guy very friendly and helpful.

[CYC06T]

Originally Posted by prasac

thanks mate, can't wait the butterflies are starting.

definitely shoot him a message, he is a nice guy very friendly and helpful.

Yeah flicked off an email to him through the website yesterday. I thought it would be a good idea to at least start the conversation. I am pretty realistic about these sorts of things, but I agree, it's at least worth having a go.

Will see what happens from here.

[Giant]

Goodluck you started the ball rolling who knows where it will end up!

[prasac]

Originally Posted by CYC06T

Yeah flicked off an email to him through the website yesterday. I thought it would be a good idea to at least start the conversation. I am pretty realistic about these sorts of things, but I agree, it's at least worth having a go.

Will see what happens from here.

good stuff, be good to see how you go with a Precision under there.

[CYC06T]

Originally Posted by prasac

good stuff, be good to see how you go with a Precision under there.

Yeah - maybe. They are definitely supposed to be great turbos.

Time will tell if there is meant to be one under the hood.

On another note........I just wanna go racing again!! It's been far too long since smashing out a nice pass.