That seems like a pretty good baseline time slip. I wonder what my CC R/T
will do at the track before I install the Vortech?
Dan
R/T CC Amethyst
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> From: Mori 4 <Mori4@AOL.COM>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: The R/T's debut @ the strip/Mason-Dixon/Englishtown shows
> Date: Friday, May 15, 1998 11:49 PM
>
>
> 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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