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Joe Walsh
04-09-2006, 08:00 PM
Well, I've been working on my N/A "12 second solution" the past two weeks after running a 13.28 at Capitol a few weeks ago.
I watched 'merc' holeshot me with his drag radials and knew that I had to get a set....
This is what I've added since my 13.28:
1: 16 x 7" CV steelies with P255-50R16 BFG drag Radials (effective ratio now 3.90 with OEM 3.55 gears)
2: Accufab twin 60mm TB (thanks Todd for the great group buy!)
3: Proguard rear bumper insert
4: Air suspension left 'OFF'

This is what I ran today at Capitol Raceway:

13.032 secs @ 103.75! ....:banana:

Man o man was I close to a 12!

I ran a couple of 13.1s as well, but the air was getting warmer and I don't have a line lock to really heat up the Drag radials.
I KNOW that I lost precious time coming out of the hole because I didn't really load the torque converter nor take advantage of hotter tires.

I will find the 'solution' soon....

Marauder.45
04-09-2006, 08:13 PM
What happens when you leave the Air suspension off?

FordNut
04-09-2006, 08:14 PM
You'll be there soon! Congratulations.

stevengerard
04-09-2006, 08:38 PM
wow that is fast - hope you do it, did you get a helmet yet?

MarauderMarc
04-09-2006, 08:39 PM
I asked about this some time back. Everybody said it couldnt really be done. My best ET is 13.8 with bald tires and an untuned Torque converter. I now have a killer tune and widened rear tires with Nittos. Could do a low 13 no problem. Too bad Ill never be able to find out......Anyhow, congratulations. I hope you do it. You are now the fasest NA car to date. Youre faster than alot of the Supercharged guys.

teamrope
04-09-2006, 08:42 PM
Great run Joe! :beer:

ctrlraven
04-09-2006, 09:06 PM
That time rocks Joe, great job! Another thing you may want to try if you didn't already is to remove the driver's side headlamp. I don't know if it will really help but hey anything is worth trying especially if it doesn't cost a cent to do. I think I might go to the test and tune this up coming friday cause I removed the "j snorkel" and got ride of the side pipes and got 2.5" piping with flow 40 series and res delete tips. So I'm wondering what I will run now, feels like I gained my low end back but I will miss the side pipe shock and rubber necking I got from them lol.

SergntMac
04-10-2006, 01:43 AM
Congrats, Joe, nice job!

Joe Walsh
04-10-2006, 04:00 AM
wow that is fast - hope you do it, did you get a helmet yet?

:lol:
Yeah, I finally got a helmet...BUT it is not technicaly mine!

Mike Poore lent me his indefinitely, as he has no use for it anymore.

CRUZTAKER
04-10-2006, 04:04 AM
12's NA...

It's about time. I knew it could be done without the er uh uh.

Nice runs man. Keep it up. :up:

Bluerauder
04-10-2006, 06:45 AM
This is what I ran today at Capitol Raceway:

13.032 secs @ 103.75! ....:banana:

Man o man was I close to a 12!....

Congrats :congrats: Joe on some fine numbers !!! :up: Man, I gotta get me one of the ProGuards. ;) I think that made the big difference. :D

merc
04-10-2006, 06:53 AM
13.032 seconds @ 103.75! Now that’s getting R done. Nice job Joe, did you take the tire out of the truck this time for weight reduction? I am going to have to add money to the modification pool to keep up with the big dogs in the 13 second club. :burnout: I will have to wait for cooler air in October

MarauderMark
04-10-2006, 07:14 AM
WTG Joe:up:Now thats F*****G awesome my friend.Hows that somg go? Knock knock knocking on 12's dohuer , yeah , yeah yeah yeah..Go Cam:D

merc
04-10-2006, 07:32 AM
Hows that somg go?

Guns N' Roses

Mama take this Marauder from me
I can't drive it anymore
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like I'm knockin' on the 12-second door

Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door

Mama put the pedel to the ground
I can't holeshot them anymore
That cold air cloud is comin' down
Feels like I'm knockin' on the 12-second door

Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door

:rasta:

maraudernkc
04-10-2006, 07:55 AM
Nice run and very close. With a blower you would be in the 11's club.:help:

Smokie
04-10-2006, 08:17 AM
Congratulations Joe, that is simply great, we are running about the same...way to go!!!!

MarauderMark
04-10-2006, 09:11 AM
Guns N' Roses

Mama take this Marauder from me
I can't drive it anymore
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like I'm knockin' on the 12-second door

Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door

Mama put the pedel to the ground
I can't holeshot them anymore
That cold air cloud is comin' down
Feels like I'm knockin' on the 12-second door

Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on the twelve second heaven's door

:rasta:
Ha ha ha You crazy.:D Welp there ya go Joe.:up:

KillJoy
04-10-2006, 09:22 AM
Nice run! Congrats on the Time!

KillJoy

2ndMDRebel
04-10-2006, 10:36 AM
:bows: :bows: :bows: WTG JOE!!!! :bows: :bows: :bows:

You're quicker N/A than I am S/C, now that's some power! Get that launch down and you will easily be in the 12's. Congrats!!!

... my drag radials will be in tomorrow, test and tune Friday anyone??? :burnout:

03MERCMARAUDER
04-10-2006, 12:56 PM
Congrats Joe. You are right on the 12 sec door. keep knocking bro you will get in lol. Man I really wish I could see your car run. Keep up the good work.

Joe

Joe Walsh
04-10-2006, 03:59 PM
:bows: :bows: :bows: WTG JOE!!!! :bows: :bows: :bows:

You're quicker N/A than I am S/C, now that's some power! Get that launch down and you will easily be in the 12's. Congrats!!!

... my drag radials will be in tomorrow, test and tune Friday anyone??? :burnout:


Not for long...I've seen your trap speeds and once you get the DOHC VIC hooking up, you will be mid 12s...easy!

Big House
04-17-2006, 07:09 AM
JOE WALSH, JOE WALSH, JOE WALSH,JOE WALSH, JOE WALSH....

you hear them chanting your name go go faster, JOE WALSH, JOE WALSH, JOE WALSH...the legend that went 12 secs in a 4200 lb car N/A.

Joe now that you have done what they said could not be done what are you going to do....GET A BLOWER and do it faster....

Way to go Joe.

Joe Walsh
04-28-2006, 06:34 PM
PROBLEM SOLVED!!!

Just got back from the track tonight.....Cool, dry air and I loaded the TC pretty good......

12.938 sec @ 104.58 mph!!!.......:banana2:

This car just keeps getting faster and faster! I KNOW that she's got more in her but.....

I only got two runs in because there was about 2 million people at the track tonight.
The staging lanes were SO crowded that they would wave you off to the parking lot after a run....:mad:
What a bunch of B.S.!!!:mad2:
I asked for a refund on my way out and they said "NOPE".
Well, I will avoid CAPITOL RACEWAY at all costs from now on!

I did see 2ndMdRebel (Tom) at the track and he ran a 12.9 @ 110 with his DOHC CV! He's got drag radials now so he will be deep into the 12s very soon.

DEFYANT
04-28-2006, 06:43 PM
WOW!!

I missed this thread!!!

Congrats Joe!! That car rocks.

Hotrauder
04-28-2006, 06:47 PM
Congrats, Joe. Really well done and I suspect you not thru yet. Did you see Sergnt Mac's post on brake discs? He has some for you if you want. Email him SergntMac@aol.com if you are interested. Dennis:beer:

merc
04-28-2006, 07:11 PM
Wow Joe, you are in your own class. Bring that bad boy to Mason Dixson on April 6th. A N/A Marauder running high 12's, what next Joe ?

2ndMDRebel
04-28-2006, 07:15 PM
12.938 sec @ 104.58 mph!!!.......:banana2:

I'm proud to be able to say I was an eye witness to the first all-motor 12 second Marauder! Joe that is an awesome accomplishment, congrats!


I did see 2ndMdRebel (Tom) at the track and he ran a 12.9 @ 110 with his DOHC CV! He's got drag radials now so he will be deep into the 12s very soon.

Yes sir, ran a 12.81 at 110.36 the first run and three hours later ( :shake: ) I ran a 12.38 at 114.10 !!! This launching from an idle really seems to do the trick, wish I had the time to make a 3rd run and try launching on the converter.

I don't think I'm going to sleep tonight... hmm... oh viiiickyyyyy....... ;)

Joe Walsh
04-28-2006, 07:23 PM
Cool!!! It only took you one more run and: 'VOILA'....you are DEEP into the 12s at a sick trap speed: 114.10 MPH!!!!

Sorry I didn't see your wicked run, but I couldn't hang around that dump...:down: ....I was so pissed at the number of people that they let in to race.
They told me on the way out that they 'cut off' the number of racers 'a while ago'....YEAH! RIGHT!:shake:
Like you said: "We should open up a new drag strip."
They collected an AWFUL LOT of 20 dollar bills tonight!

HwyCruiser
04-28-2006, 07:30 PM
PROBLEM SOLVED!!!

Just got back from the track tonight.....Cool, dry air and I loaded the TC pretty good......

12.938 sec @ 104.58 mph!!!.......:banana2:

That is simply awesome. :bows:

Smokie
04-28-2006, 07:34 PM
PROBLEM SOLVED!!!

Just got back from the track tonight.....Cool, dry air and I loaded the TC pretty good......

12.938 sec @ 104.58 mph!!!.......:banana2:

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Congratulations Joe, some day someone may be faster but you will always be the FIRST.:D

DEFYANT
04-28-2006, 07:42 PM
May I suggest the modification of the thread title?

Make it : "N/A '12 second solution'!

"...almost" does not apply! :D

Breadfan
04-28-2006, 08:59 PM
Wow, this is awesome! Congrats Joe for the first N/A Marauder in the 12's!!!

Glad the drag radials are working out for you!! (Quite obvoiusly!!)

Man what great news! Can't wait to see it run a few more on the 6th...you WILL be there right? :D

Bluerauder
04-29-2006, 04:48 AM
PROBLEM SOLVED!!!

Just got back from the track tonight.....Cool, dry air and I loaded the TC pretty good......

12.938 sec @ 104.58 mph!!!.......:banana2:


Fantastic Joe !!! :2thumbs: