Well, just got back from Cecil Cty. Dragway in Maryland and my R/T reg. cab
now has 484 mi. on the odometer. My best run out of four went like this; 60'
--- 2.273sec. , 1/8mi. --- 9.733sec. @ 71.75 mph ,
1000' --- 12.686sec. , 1/4 mi. --- 15.181sec. @ 90.25 mph.
Observations: Launch rpm had to be kept below 1000 . The first run of the
evening I left the starting line at 1500rpm and had a 2.563sec. 60' time
(ouch). The transmission was left in the Drive position letting it shift
itself at about 4800rpm. The finish line rpm was around 4500rpm. I'm seriously
thinking about buying a set 15"X8" Dakota/Durango factory aluminum wheels and
255/55/15 M&H DOT approved drag tires. These tires, being shorter will raise
my finish line rpm, hopefully not too much, and most importantly will allow me
to stall the converter at a much higher rpm for improved 60' times.
Just a reminder; this weekend Mason-Dixon dragway located in Hagerstown, MD.
is having their annual Mopar dragrace/swapmeet/carshow. If you live in the
area or region, come on out. Also, the 12th annual Mopar Atlantic Nats in
Englishtown, NJ is May 30-31. This is a neat show.
Shane Baker
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