Test drove a 5.0 Today

Red370 · 09-15-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I got mine up to 23 on the way home from STL. But yeah, the smaller tank sucks. The Z's was huge at 19.x gal. I think ours is 15.x.

23 is pretty good, its pretty flat through the plains. I think the reason mine wasnt the greatest is because the whole way to El Paso is hills and mountain ridges, lotsa uphill driving.

Red370 · 09-15-2010, 10:16 PM

I was also doing some research today, some guys on allfordmustangs have posted 12.7's on 3.31 gears, wonder how that is? probably less wheel spin/hop at launch maybe?

m4a1mustang · 09-15-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I was also doing some research today, some guys on allfordmustangs have posted 12.7's on 3.31 gears, wonder how that is? probably less wheel spin/hop at launch maybe?

On street tires the 3.31s will help with traction issues on the launch, so assuming you hook you could definitely cut a 12.7. I think a 3.31 car could even dip in to the .6s or high .5s depending on the DA and launch with street tires.

Red370 · 09-15-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

On street tires the 3.31s will help with traction issues on the launch, so assuming you hook you could definitely cut a 12.7. I think a 3.31 car could even dip in to the .6s or high .5s depending on the DA and launch with street tires.

I'm in El Paso and theres a strip about 2 miles from my hotel room, that track hurt my pride a bit with my Z (i'll attribute that to altitude and shitty track prep), I'm debating going this weekend, what do you think man? If I go and run a 14, i'll shit a brick and I dont know if my pride could take the hit

kgreen · 09-15-2010, 10:33 PM

which track are you talking about?

m4a1mustang · 09-15-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I'm in El Paso and theres a strip about 2 miles from my hotel room, that track hurt my pride a bit with my Z (i'll attribute that to altitude and shitty track prep), I'm debating going this weekend, what do you think man? If I go and run a 14, i'll shit a brick and I dont know if my pride could take the hit

Go and learn the car.

I am going this Friday and while I have a goal ET of 12.7 I won't be disappointed if I don't hit that target. It's been a while and I haven't launched this car yet, so I need some seat time.

I have LOTS of 17-20 second time slips from my old Mustang. If I felt I blew the launch or messed up a shift I would just coast the remainder of the track. There's no sense in using the car up if you know the run is no good. IMO, it's better to give up and run a 17.9 @ 50 mph than go down trying with a 13.9 @ 115.

Red370 · 09-15-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kgreen

which track are you talking about?

the raceway in Clint, its about 8 miles east on I-10 from El Paso.

Red370 · 09-15-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Go and learn the car.

I am going this Friday and while I have a goal ET of 12.7 I won't be disappointed if I don't hit that target. It's been a while and I haven't launched this car yet, so I need some seat time.

I have LOTS of 17-20 second time slips from my old Mustang. If I felt I blew the launch or messed up a shift I would just coast the remainder of the track. There's no sense in using the car up if you know the run is no good. IMO, it's better to give up and run a 17.9 @ 50 mph than go down trying with a 13.9 @ 115.

I think i'll go make a pass, if its terrible, i'll spare myself the embarrassment and not pull up to the line again

Lemers · 09-15-2010, 10:55 PM

Back in el paso. When do I get a drive

m4a1mustang · 09-15-2010, 10:55 PM

Haha, well if you cut a poor 60', you just need more practice.

So far it looks like folks are having good results just launching off idle. You can also drop your rear tire pressure a bit for more contact patch on the launch.

I will try a few different things on Friday and let you know what I find works the best.

kgreen · 09-15-2010, 11:10 PM

[QUOTE=Red370;723373]the raceway in Clint, its about 8 miles east on I-10 from El Paso.[/QUOTE

Thought that was the one u were talking about. Now that i know what area your staying in u can just leave the keys in the car tonight and take for a little spin lol

Red370 · 09-15-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Back in el paso. When do I get a drive

name a time and a place, im more than happy to share the 5.0 love

Red370 · 09-15-2010, 11:19 PM

[QUOTE=kgreen;723391]

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Originally Posted by Red370

the raceway in Clint, its about 8 miles east on I-10 from El Paso.[/QUOTE

Thought that was the one u were talking about. Now that i know what area your staying in u can just leave the keys in the car tonight and take for a little spin lol

well im probably going to go out saturday night to the drags if you all wanna come out there and watch, i'll even let you make a pass or two if you want.

Red370 · 09-15-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Haha, well if you cut a poor 60', you just need more practice.

So far it looks like folks are having good results just launching off idle. You can also drop your rear tire pressure a bit for more contact patch on the launch.

I will try a few different things on Friday and let you know what I find works the best.

awesome, launch RPM's, tire pressure, drop or feather the clutch, idle, i'd love to hear your input on all of those, I hear 20 psi is the money maker for tire pressure, give that a shot to begin the night.

m4a1mustang · 09-15-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

awesome, launch RPM's, tire pressure, drop or feather the clutch, idle, i'd love to hear your input on all of those, I hear 20 psi is the money maker for tire pressure, give that a shot to begin the night.

Don't start off too low. It's easier to drop pressure than to add when you're in a pinch for time.

I'm going to drop the rears from 35 to 28 and start from there.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Haha, well if you cut a poor 60', you just need more practice. So far it looks like folks are having good results just launching off idle. You can also drop your rear tire pressure a bit for more contact patch on the launch. I will try a few different things on Friday and let you know what I find works the best. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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kgreen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EL Paso, Tx Posts: 387 Drives: SR 370z Rep Power: 243	which track are you talking about?

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kgreen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EL Paso, Tx Posts: 387 Drives: SR 370z Rep Power: 243	[QUOTE=Red370;723373]the raceway in Clint, its about 8 miles east on I-10 from El Paso.[/QUOTE Thought that was the one u were talking about. Now that i know what area your staying in u can just leave the keys in the car tonight and take for a little spin lol