Guest Sidewinder Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 They sell 100 unleaded at the 76 at the Pavillions too. I'm ready whippersnappers.... Steve, Just remember, in this video game don't turn until the race is over Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Any body on the west side want to meet up and drive out there together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVETTYA Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Woi soitenly, Mike. FYI, to mix race gas with 91 octane and arrive at the desired octane level, use this formula...1) Multiply 91 by the number of gallons of 91 you already have in your tank. For example, if you had 5 gallons of 91 octane in your tank you would multiply... 91 X 5 = 4552) Multiply (octane of race gas, say 101 for example) by the number of gallons you wish to add to the tank. For example, if you added 5 gallons of 101 octane to your tank you would multiply...101 X 5 = 505.3) Add those two numbers together (455 + 505 = 960). 4) Divide the sum (960) by the total number of gallons you now have in your tank (10) and your effective octane rating is 96.Here's a tip... put your race gas in and then drive to the track so your computer can learn the new octane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVETTYA Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Any body on the west side want to meet up and drive out there together?That's a great idea Mike. The SECC is going to arrive in force, so I think it would be a good idea if we convoyed there too. It would be cool to see 30 Vettes in a row. I'm near 115th Ave and Bell. There's a QT at 113th and Bell. Or, suggest somewhere else and I'll be there. :D Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I say if you run quicker than high 12's in a stock C5 convertible, you're one hell of a driver! As Ken mentioned, SUNOCO unleaded race fuel will be available. I think 101 unleaded is about $7 a gallon.1st statement sounds like a challenge to me :D Anyone in the NE or Snottsdale they sell race fuel at 56th/Bell and Cave Creek and Union Hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANDDAD Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 We are meeting a few friends at 7:00 a.m. at Mimi's Cafe at 75th Avenue and Bell Road for breakfast and will go to Speedworld from there. If you would like to join us, we'll see you at Mimi's Sunday morning.Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Any body on the west side want to meet up and drive out there together?That's a great idea Mike. The SECC is going to arrive in force, so I think it would be a good idea if we convoyed there too. It would be cool to see 30 Vettes in a row. I'm near 115th Ave and Bell. There's a QT at 113th and Bell. Or, suggest somewhere else and I'll be there. :D SteveI will be there, name the time Mr. Steve. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXAZC6 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I just got off the phone with Butch, the race director at Speedworld. Here's the scoop...Anyone driving a convertible needs a helmet. (we already knew that). The NHRA says a convertible that runs quicker than 13.50 needs a roll bar. Butch says this is not an NHRA sanctioned event and he'll bend the rules for us a little and low 13's, even high 12's will be ok. He said with no reservation if a convertible runs quicker than high 12's he'll kick you off.I say if you run quicker than high 12's in a stock C5 convertible, you're one hell of a driver! As Ken mentioned, SUNOCO unleaded race fuel will be available. I think 101 unleaded is about $7 a gallon. Hey Tanya, I've been bouncing off the walls for a week now myself. I can't wait! Ye haw! :jive: Where did we land on the helmets and coupe issue? I'm stock so mid 12's tops.Otherwise, anyone have an XL loaner? The thought of lifting at the 1/8 doesn't sound much like fun. For whoever worried about sweating, I have a few headsocks so I keep sweat to myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phxscooby101 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Great news about the race gas. Thanks Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XLR8TNC5 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I know Mark and I will have our helmets, I don't mind sharing mine, but I know it isn't an XL. Is there anywhere that rents them? See you all Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sidewinder Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Great news about the race gas. Thanks Chad It's Mark..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I say if you run quicker than high 12's in a stock C5 convertible, you're one hell of a driver! As Ken mentioned, SUNOCO unleaded race fuel will be available. I think 101 unleaded is about $7 a gallon.1st statement sounds like a challenge to me :D Do I get a trophy or something if I'm the first C5 or 'vert to get thrown off? New headers/cats and a Yank t.c. are in, I should be ready to roll this afternoon! BTW, I have an XXL helmet that it looks like I'm gonna only use once or twice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 BTW, I have an XXL helmet that it looks like I'm gonna only use once or twice....That sounds like it was made for me. I've got a size 8+ head. XL might have been tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AZ Power & Sound Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I will be there on drag radials with a full bottle $50 gift certs to anyone and everyone that beats my best ET and/or MPH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sidewinder Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I will be there on drag radials with a full bottle $50 gift certs to anyone and everyone that beats my best ET and/or MPH!Geez Mike, at least give us a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kens06 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Here's a tip... put your race gas in and then drive to the track so your computer can learn the new octane. Steve,If your car is tuned for 91 oct how is 100+ going to help?100 oct has a lower flash point!So, you get less BTU per cylinder ignition fire!I.E. you lose HP because the PCM/ECM cannot advance timing because you aren't getting knock!It can only retart timing when you get knock!!Drag racing is WOT so there is nothing to learn or unlearn!!Now, since mine is tuned for 250 ft elevation and 93 octane, I may gain a few HP without a tune.Or I could lose 50lbs and gain a .10 sec and not pay $7 a gallon to lose HP!!!! This is just a theory that has been talked about, and I wanted to pass along!!Please correct me if I'm looking at the wrong side of the scale!!Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AZ Power & Sound Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Here's a tip... put your race gas in and then drive to the track so your computer can learn the new octane. Steve,If your car is tuned for 91 oct how is 100+ going to help?100 oct has a lower flash point!So, you get less BTU per cylinder ignition fire!I.E. you lose HP because the PCM/ECM cannot advance timing because you aren't getting knock!It can only retart timing when you get knock!!Drag racing is WOT so there is nothing to learn or unlearn!!Now, since mine is tuned for 250 ft elevation and 93 octane, I may gain a few HP without a tune.Or I could lose 50lbs and gain a .10 sec and not pay $7 a gallon to lose HP!!!! This is just a theory that has been talked about, and I wanted to pass along!!Please correct me if I'm looking at the wrong side of the scale!!KenHey Ken, you are 100% right! 100 octane in a car tuned for 91 octane will go SLOWER! However... If you want, have Nic do a race gas tune for you meant for 100 octane and you will pick up some decent power with the extra timing! We have seen 15-20 rwhp on a 100 octane tune, just make sure you change tunes back after youre done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AZ Power & Sound Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I will be there on drag radials with a full bottle $50 gift certs to anyone and everyone that beats my best ET and/or MPH!Geez Mike, at least give us a chance. I have 2 90mm NOS Plate kits in stock... $589.99 for you guys... put that in and you will have a chance ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVETTYA Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Here's a tip... put your race gas in and then drive to the track so your computer can learn the new octane. Steve,If your car is tuned for 91 oct how is 100+ going to help?100 oct has a lower flash point!So, you get less BTU per cylinder ignition fire!I.E. you lose HP because the PCM/ECM cannot advance timing because you aren't getting knock!It can only retart timing when you get knock!!Drag racing is WOT so there is nothing to learn or unlearn!!Now, since mine is tuned for 250 ft elevation and 93 octane, I may gain a few HP without a tune.Or I could lose 50lbs and gain a .10 sec and not pay $7 a gallon to lose HP!!!! This is just a theory that has been talked about, and I wanted to pass along!!Please correct me if I'm looking at the wrong side of the scale!!KenI explained in another thread that I don't run 101, I add a few gallons to get about 95 octane. That's just to avoid nock so the engine won't pull timing. (it senses knock and will pull timing even at WOT) It's going to be 84 Sunday and I want to be nice to my engine while I'm hammering the shit out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ78 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Depends on the meeting time at the QT, I might be there, or breakfast at Mimi's sounds damn good too. I live at 71st and beardsley, so its around the corner....Let me know what time at QT and I'll let you know tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICULUKN Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I will be there on drag radials with a full bottle $50 gift certs to anyone and everyone that beats my best ET and/or MPH!That is very generous... If I get the cert, I will raffle it off to the highest bidder and buy another toy for the toys for tots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ78 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Where did we land on the helmets and coupe issue? I'm stock so mid 12's tops.Otherwise, anyone have an XL loaner? The thought of lifting at the 1/8 doesn't sound much like fun. For whoever worried about sweating, I have a few headsocks so I keep sweat to myself. I believe you can get some cheapo's that are snell approved at any atv/bike shop. Metro, Cycle Zone, Desert Toyz...etc. You should be able to pick up one for $50-80 or so. Just do it, you own a vette, so obviously you have money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XLR8TNC5 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I will be there on drag radials with a full bottle $50 gift certs to anyone and everyone that beats my best ET and/or MPH!Geez Mike, at least give us a chance. I have 2 90mm NOS Plate kits in stock... $589.99 for you guys... put that in and you will have a chance ;) DAMN, don't tempt me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 What time Steve? Are you meeting at the QT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ78 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 What time Steve? Are you meeting at the QT?I'm down for the QT. What time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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