Re: RE: Re: RE: RE: RE: 1/4 mile times on the R/T

From: Daniel Colucci (djcolucci@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Wed Aug 12 1998 - 16:18:06 EDT


>From what I get out of how this works is that the sensor that read manifold
pressure senses boost and retards the timing. I don't think it does this
incrementally, just one flat degree. what ever is dialed in.

Dan

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> From: Mok, Alan (SPB Brentwood) <AMok@spbank.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: RE: RE: 1/4 mile times on the R/T
> Date: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 11:22 AM
>
> So it's 7 deg retard total? You set the boost master for x degree and
> how much max boost and it retards as boost builds, right?
>
> Better safe than sorry. Don't push the timing issue unless you have 100
> octane gas. And then do so in small increments.
>
>
> Alan
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> '98 Dakota R/T (what? Not a Ford?)
> '89 Mustang GT (347, Griggs, S-trim and the list goes on...)
> '88 x-CHP Mustang LX (daily beatings from a teenager)
> Ducati 916 (someday)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Daniel Colucci
> [mailto:djcolucci@worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 8:43 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: RE: RE: 1/4 mile times on
> the R/T
>
> I think I had the ignition retard set too high fearing
> detonation. I had
> it set at 7 degrees retard on my last run. This however
> isn't per lb of
> boost. The Jacobs Boost Master senses boost then
> retards the timing. It
> doesn't compensate for different boost levels.
>
> Dan
>
> ----------
> > From: Mok, Alan (SPB Brentwood) <AMok@spbank.com>
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: 1/4 mile times on the R/T
> > Date: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 10:35 AM
> >
> > I use the 20hp/1psi guideline. Ignition timing is very
> important. I've
> > gained 15 rear-wheel hp from taking out 1 deg of
> retard on a 6lb boosted
> > engine. I think given time to sort out the combo he'll
> see more gains.
> > Exhaust could be the problem. I don't know how bad the
> exhaust ports are
> > on Magnum heads. One thing is for sure, his R/T is
> crying for headers
> > and Y-pipe.
> >
> > Alan
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > '98 Dakota R/T (what? Not a Ford?)
> > '89 Mustang GT (347, Griggs, S-trim and the list goes
> on...)
> > '88 x-CHP Mustang LX (daily beatings from a teenager)
> > Ducati 916 (someday)
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bridges, Bruce
> [mailto:bbridges@alarismed.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 7:46
> AM
> > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> > Subject: DML: RE: RE: 1/4 mile
> times on the R/T
> >
> > alan,
> > Now that Ive read the Shelby Durango
> hype (WHY an SUV...
> > Jeeze) with
> > the 360 hp claims Im wondering why the
> Vortech kit isnt
> > even in the 300
> > HP range... Could something be wrong?
> (other than
> > advertising "poetic"
> > license) Hmmmm Ive heard that the
> Vortech should add at
> > least 100 hp in
> > a 6lb config. with 220 hp to the rear
> wheels (from a
> > previous post on
> > bad JET II) on a basically stock
> normally aspirated R/T
> > then I would
> > expect at least 320 HP from a vorteched
> R/T... seems
> > there is a mising
> > 40-50 HP around somewhere.
> > Bruce K Bridges
> > wishing for the 360 HP in his R/T (and
> passing CA smog
> > too!!)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mok, Alan (SPB Brentwood)
> [mailto:AMok@spbank.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 7:13 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: RE: 1/4 mile times on the
> R/T
> >
> >
> > According to my calculations, you're
> making 278 HP
> > (14.95ET, 4300lb).
> > What's your trap speed before the
> blower? You have a
> > list of mods you've
> > made?
> >
> > I'm serious considering install my
> blower on the dak. I
> > have yet to
> > price the 'base kit' that has all the
> accessory except
> > the blower. I'm
> > just worried about voiding my extended
> warranty. Where
> > did you install
> > the oil return line? I don't want to
> take it in for
> > warranty work with a
> > hole in the oil pan. Is the blower
> housing high enough
> > where you can tap
> > the valve cover for the return?
> >
> > One last question: is the volute (outlet
> of the blower)
> > straight or does
> > it make a 90deg right turn? The S-trim I
> have for my
> > "Rustang" has a 90
> > deg bend. Sorry for all the questions.
> >
> > Alan
> >
> >
> > '98 Dakota R/T (what? Not a Ford?)
> > '89 Mustang GT (347, Griggs, S-trim and
> the list goes
> > on...)
> > '88 x-CHP Mustang LX (daily beatings
> from a teenager)
> > Ducati 916 (someday)
> >
> >
> > -----Original
> Message-----
> > From: Daniel Colucci
> > [mailto:djcolucci@worldnet.att.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August
> 11, 1998 10:01
> > PM
> > To: Dakota mailing
> list
> > Subject: DML: 1/4
> mile times on
> > the R/T
> >
> > I had my 98 R/T CC out
> at US Route 66
> > Dragway in Joliet
> > IL tonight. What a
> > good night to race. The
> temps were in
> > the 60's with
> > very little humidity.
> > BTW, I installed the
> Vortech on my R/T
> > the last week and
> > have been
> > wondering how this truck
> will run. I
> > ran the truck four
> > times. The track
> > was really crowded
> tonight. Here's my
> > best run of the
> > night.
> >
> >
> > The car I was up against
> was an early
> > 90's Rustang 5.0,
> > 5 speed, cam just
> > installed, and slicks.
> >
> >
> > R/T
> > Rustang
> >
> > R/T .815
> > 1.380
> > (he must have been tired
> >
> > because he was sleeping)
> > 60' 2.213
> > 2.039
> >
> > 1/8 9.692
> > 9.285
> >
> > 1/4 14.945
> > 14.572
> >
> > MPH 94.01
> > 93.56
> >
> > I won by .192 seconds.
> It was a great
> > race.
> >
> > I manually shifted the
> RT at 5300 rpm.
> > I hit the rev
> > limiter on this run
> > between the 1st and 2nd
> shift. I may
> > have even run a
> > litle quicker.
> > Overall I am pretty
> happy about the run.
> > I think once I
> > get the
> > supercharger dialed in
> it will go
> > faster. I don't go to
> > the track much but
> > I might start soon. I
> also weigheds the
> > truck with me
> > in it and it weighed
> > exacly 4300 pounds.
> Subtract my 230 and
> > the truck
> > weighs in at 4070 with a
> > quarter tank of gas.
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > 98 R/T CC with a
> Vortech
> >



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