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Man's got a point 
I don't see Brian winning anytime soon 
With a manual, it's all in the driver; no shift light will change that 
BUT, it's just so much more fun with a manual street or strip.
I see the twin screw as a disadvantage with so much torque down low
Heck, I wish I could pull off consistent times
I'm going to the track next weekend now 
I don't see Brian winning anytime soon With a manual, it's all in the driver; no shift light will change that BUT, it's just so much more fun with a manual street or strip.
I see the twin screw as a disadvantage with so much torque down low
Heck, I wish I could pull off consistent times
I'm going to the track next weekend now
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Ooh.. out of hole, it won't be easy as you think Brian; Leo's got 4.10's.
In fact, without the stickiest of stickiest tires for you, traction might be a problem with the onset of instant boost.
Should make for an interesting race though.
Why didn't you go with an electrical gauge?
I thought only old timers still use mechanical gauges.
In fact, without the stickiest of stickiest tires for you, traction might be a problem with the onset of instant boost.
Should make for an interesting race though.
Why didn't you go with an electrical gauge?
I thought only old timers still use mechanical gauges.
I've always believed understood that for vac/boost mechanical was better. More instant response over electrical. Now for me, personally, is a $200 electrical gauge better than a $65 dollar mech. gauge... You can probably bet the other reason I went mechanical.
Let's assume we both had automatics.
If we did than yes I'd say the races would be close or you'd flat out win everytime.
Now let's go back to reality.
Reality is I've got an auto tranny that I ran a best of 8.3 but usually ran 8.4-8.5 consistently. Now I've got about an extra 100rwhp. There's no launching or other crap I have to get used to. I just smash the gas pedal and go. So I'm guessing that at the very least I'll get a 7.9 if not better.
You've got a Manual. I have no doubt's that it's alot more difficult to drive and takes more skill and practice. With that said the best you ran with your whipple was 8.3 but the majority of the time was 8.6ish if I'm not mistaken. So let's assume that next Friday you continue to improve and knock off a 3-4 tenths and get down to 7.9 as well. Who do you think is going to get closest to reproducing that 7.9 time after time?
Just saying.
If we did than yes I'd say the races would be close or you'd flat out win everytime.
Now let's go back to reality.
Reality is I've got an auto tranny that I ran a best of 8.3 but usually ran 8.4-8.5 consistently. Now I've got about an extra 100rwhp. There's no launching or other crap I have to get used to. I just smash the gas pedal and go. So I'm guessing that at the very least I'll get a 7.9 if not better.
You've got a Manual. I have no doubt's that it's alot more difficult to drive and takes more skill and practice. With that said the best you ran with your whipple was 8.3 but the majority of the time was 8.6ish if I'm not mistaken. So let's assume that next Friday you continue to improve and knock off a 3-4 tenths and get down to 7.9 as well. Who do you think is going to get closest to reproducing that 7.9 time after time?
Just saying.
Am I consistent enough yet, no. But I am improving and plan to do so at your expense.
Gotta love smack talk
Last edited by habu; Nov 13, 2008 at 03:45 PM.
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Hell Bill would see the waterbox and pass out or try to drive up the track backwards to avoid it.
There is a disadvantage of the down-low on a TS sure, but there are plenty ways to make that an advantage. Just like now, do you take the car up to 2500 rpm and drop the clutch ?? you'd be spinning the tires with your stock engine non-stop. So TS, Stock, centri is all the same problem, it's the extent of the problem and how you cure it.
There is a disadvantage of the down-low on a TS sure, but there are plenty ways to make that an advantage. Just like now, do you take the car up to 2500 rpm and drop the clutch ?? you'd be spinning the tires with your stock engine non-stop. So TS, Stock, centri is all the same problem, it's the extent of the problem and how you cure it.
And I'll always remind you of that.
Electrical is pretty **** instant, like our throttles.
But yeah, fractions of a second.. what's the diff.
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Absolutely you can drive it.
p.s. your CDs are sitting here on my desk, I'll get them out this weekend.
OK.. I am pussing out. I am taking my car for the IAT, Re-Tune and Gauge install on Dec 5th. Since I have minus vacation time it's either take time off for the 21st or have the work done. Gotta get the work done. I know, I know all this smack talk and nothing to show for it, lame.
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OK.. I am pussing out. I am taking my car for the IAT, Re-Tune and Gauge install on Dec 5th. Since I have minus vacation time it's either take time off for the 21st or have the work done. Gotta get the work done. I know, I know all this smack talk and nothing to show for it, lame.
Now, I'm not going. Only reason I was down to go was for the smack talk. I will however make the trip for Barona.
