At 11:57 PM 5/15/98 -0500, you wrote:
>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
>
>
>----------
>> 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
>
> Shane,
With a little more break-in and the M&Hs, you'll be in the 14s. Imagine that
with a slushbox.
Tony
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