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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