Bob:
If you ever find that traction, please let us know where you found it.
Glad to hear about the consistency. Keep us posted on the new stall and
how it helps/hurts.
Richard in San Antonio
On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:58:20 -0400 Bob Tom <tigers@bserv.com> writes:
> Hi, Draksters
>
> I went to track today to test the 3000 stall converter and the
> Amsoil
> ATF+4 tranny oil which I had installed last Tuesday.
>
> Last week, with the stock converter and ATF+3 Type 7176, I made
> 11 runs with a best 60' time of 2.17, a worst of 2.31 and an average
> of 2.26.
>
> Today, with the 3000 converter and Amsoil ATF+4, I made 8 runs
> with the tires spinning on every launch. Best 60' time was 2.09,
> worst was 2.18 and the average was 2.13. I was trying different
> tire pressures from 16 to 18 lbs (1/2 lb increments) but still spun
> the tires quite a bit.
>
> I would say track condition today was about average in the 3 years
> that I've been going to Cayuga. Weather conditions were 50-57F,
> 38% humidity and a 15 mph headwind.
>
> I was amazed at the consistency (for me anyways) that I had for the
> 8 runs ... four 14.7s and for 14.8s. I think that most of the
> credit for this
> consistency goes to the synth. tranny fluid. The ATF+4 also helped
> my WOT manual shifts ... no lifting for 1-2 shifts @ 4800 rpm nor
> for
> 2-3 shifts from 5200 to 5400 rpms!
>
> Personal bests:
> 1/4 ET = 14.71 sec.
> 1/4 MPH = 93.19
> 1/8 ET = 9.29 sec.
> 1/8 mph = 74.16
>
> In search of a bit more launch traction (aren't we all),
> Bob
>
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