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So as not to confuse readers with Kable72's Drag Racing Tips Thread, I thought I'd present the results of my first ever drag experience in a new article.
Firstly, thanks to all for advice and encouragement, it was the best thing I have done in years and I'm sure it wont be the last time I give the 1320 a look. The Perth Motorplex (first visit) is well set up, and man, with the previous 2 Whoop *** Wednesday's being rained out, they had a huge turn out, all sorts of cars and lots of spectators too. To paint the picture, travelled in convoy 140 kms, with workmate Steve T, leading the way in his supercharged L76 engine Commodore Ute, me in the FG XR6 CC, Steve's son in a VF wagon, also the L76 but stock. An all 6 speed manual crew. Steve had as a passenger Nathan G, who came along as spectator. Nathan was an old hand at drag racing having run 9's in a modified Holden ute. He was happy to sit in the stands. I had my girlfriends 16yr old son on board, looking forward to being a passenger, but at the preliminaries, the scrutineer was quite firm that you had to be 18. Darn. Cut to the chase. Put helmet on early, for those of us not used to wearing them, they can isolate you from the world. Avoided the burnout, being manual, inexperienced and stock Dunlop tyres, I know I would have fluffed it. Get to staging, white lights on, glanced across, hey, its a Ford EA/EF CC. Enough of that. Amber lights on, last amber, revs around 2500, press right foot down, left foot up and off we go. TC on, didn't flash, bit of wheel spin. 5000 - into 2nd, the other guy is moving away, saw 5500 before third, darn, you realise there is nothing left, the other guy is pulling away, struck 4th just before the line - I did it ![]() The drive back was just total chill, slow and easy. Time 16.527 TS = 133.97 RT = .606 60' = 2.485 Second run was 16.572 TS = 137.27 RT = 0.397 60' = 2.51 Held third to the line. I was content with the two runs, I don't think I could find another second. Okay, not the fastest runs in the world, but pretty much the stock values. Was surprised at how calm I was at the staging. It's just matter of fact. Recommend a run to anyone and everyone. Will upload pics and vid soon.
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well done, you don't have to go fast to be happy. beating a PB in a fast car, you feel the same way as doing it in a slow car
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To right. Maybe some inlet, outlet work. It would be nice to get into 15's. Wouldn't cost too much.
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Here is a link to the first run...(You Tube).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohXDmVQz0O4 Not to sure what the black Ute had under the bonnet (I figure it was an I6) but it was probably the quietest run of the night ![]() Cheers mates.
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Next time you go take more time stagging you want to just edge in to give you every poof teenth of a second.
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i reckon you would drop into the 15s if you can get your starts right 2.4 and 2.5 for 60' ..you can do better son haha
when i did 1st run at drags i was bummed ..it that it but then you start racing the clock and you get right into it glad you had fun
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The main thing is you had a blast.
I'd love to take the family taxi down the 1/4 ... just for amusement value. The problem with racing is that ... it makes you want to do mods to see how it goes next time.
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Well, (and I'm no Doctor), in those brief milliseconds that you can absorb, after the 1st to second terror is dispensed with, it was obvious that between 4k to 5k+ it felt pretty flat. 3k to 4k was still pulling.
Surprised not much above 4k, you're just revving the engine to save on a gear change. Hmm, definitely some pipes in order. The Pacemaker 4500 just looks like the regular FG manifold, minus a few kgs in weight and smooth bends. Gonna look at the 4490 or similar.
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Yeah ignore the 4500 unless youre keeping your stock cat.
Dont be scared to rev out to 6000, IIRC the FG's by way of manifold design make peak power at both 5250rpm and 6000rpm. Or so ive been told. |
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Yeah upgrade the extractors and Cat and she will rev much more freely.
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Good onya for havin a go, my first ever pass I dropped the tailshaft on the finish line and smashed the tranny into about 10 pieces left oil and bits everywhere, ran 15 something. Fronted up a few months later with new trans and a pair of slicks and ran 13's. Once you get bit you go back for more. As stated before you can have as much fun in a slower car as in a fast one so get back there every chance you have.
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Thanks for the encouragement team. Stock is stock, not to sure what stock is for a ute. I see the Ecoboost sedan gets sub 15's, and I6 sedans get 15's. Hmmm.
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All the quick times are from auto's though. phat_stak_tipa ran his XR6 manual and got a 14.9@95mph with 2.3 60ft. Utes are heavier and have worse aero so there's no shame in not matching those times.
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Great read buddy ... thank's for sharing
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Looking at the videos and replaying things over in my head, I'm determined to find at least half a second more before I try any mods. Gear change points, tyre pressures etc - the track wasn't as sticky (so I'm told) as you find with the 'pro' cars. I lightened the car to the point where I ran without the spare tyre. Being an ally tray ute, maybe I should put a little more weight were it is needed.
Looking forward to the next run.
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From your numbers there should be alot of gain to be had with the trap speed. Maybe look at your shift speed?
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I found with my BA XR6 it helped if I was racing someone I knew next to me cause the determination to beat them was too great to ignore, even if I knew I was gonna get smashed.
Thinking that way got me from 16.2 to a 15.8. 60 foot went from around 2.3 to 2.1
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With the utes .... I'd say a bit of weight over the rears would aid in traction off the line for you ... or change to 16"s with some drag tyres to aid in traction.
I guess lower the rear tyre pressure first and see if that makes a difference in traction for you.
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