HI SLICK. Sorry to hear that you are having problems. Looks to me like
all your bottom end is gone. You stated that you think your cam is too
advanced. Sometimes people get confused on this issue. Advancing the cam
gives you more torque. Retarding the cam takes away torque and adds top
end horsepower. Sounds to me like you have the top end once you get
rolling but lack the bottom end to get you rolling. Check with the
engine builder and ask him if he installed the cam straight up, advanced
it or retarted it. Even straight up, too much cam will rob your bottom
end. I hope this helps. GOOD LUCK! DW
Tom Slick North wrote:
>
> Will,
>
> Traction is a problem when I launch with the engine already spooled
> up....I'm going to buy Sam South's Slicks... It was warmer last night than
> the time before, and the track was better last night also...
>
> How much are those Viper converters? I was shifting around 5500 to
> 5800rpm...
>
> I think I've determined that the cam is degreed too advanced... I need to
> find out how much it's going to cost me to get it adjusted.... as I've don't
> have all that much extra money right now...
>
> Any advice?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom "Slick"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of ABeerCan@aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 1:27 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Drag Racing - Part II; or What the hell?!?!?
>
> In a message dated 4/7/01 12:08:10 AM Central Daylight Time,
> prodog@swbell.net writes:
>
> << Run #5
>
> Tom,
> Do you have traction problems coming off the line? Your 60 ft times vary by
> at least 1/10th. Also, what was the air temp at this run and the others
> that
> you are comparing it to? A difference of 10 degrees makes a BIG difference
> in power. Also, the shorter runners will make you loose a little low end,
> which can account for the weird 1/8 vs 1/4 times and mph. I would stick
> with
> the MP computer, think about some 3.92 gears with a posi or a locker. Also
> look into the Viper tq converter or you could have one made for you probably
> a little cheaper. Also, see about getting some nice and sticky tires out
> back and launching above 2000 rpms if possible. If you need some slicks, I
> can loan you my N50's. lol They might stick out a little bit though. ;o)
> Also, since you shortened the runners, what rpm are you shifting at? You
> want to shift as high as possible since the shorter runners help the top end
> out a good bit. HTH
>
> Will
> p.s. Thank goodness I spell checked this one!!! LMAO
>
> "You better hope there is intelligent life out there somewhere,
> Cause I think we got cheated down here on Earth!"
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