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Power Surge
10-26-2006, 07:21 AM
Well, took Max to the track, as I was part of a private rental day at Atco Raceway in NJ this past Tuesday.

Had some issues with the car shutting down at the top of the track, so I didn't get to make a full 100% pass. Best of the day was just a 12.1@110, shutting down right after the 1000ft. The car should easily go low 11s, once I get this figured out. Unfortunately, I did not bring the equipment to the track with me that I needed to try to diag the problem there.

On a good note, the car launches insane. Everyone said I was pulling the front wheels. All I am running is is the Hoosier QTPs and the Metco control arms. Of course, the 600 ft-lbs of torque at the wheels off idle helps too :D.

The best part, is that I was the ONLY person there out of 16 cars, that drove to the track from NY. Everyone else trailered. There were two Mustangs with broken rears, one with a broken trans, one 03 Cobra with broken half shaft, a Camaro with a broken driveshaft, and a Camaro with a broken clutch (we definitely can't say the track wasn't hooking ;)). But the ole 155k mile Interceptor had no drivetrain issues and was pulling the wheels at 4000 lbs. :bows:

Here are a few pics from one of the guys who was there. I will post more as I get them from other people. There might be some video as well.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/SSmokin/0203Sal.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/SSmokin/0239Sal1.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/SSmokin/0239Sal2.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/SSmokin/0301Sal.jpg
sailsmen
10-26-2006, 07:24 AM
Nice times!

Do you know what the temp/hum was?
RoyLPita
10-26-2006, 07:28 AM
That is a good start. Keep us posted on your progress, please.
Power Surge
10-26-2006, 07:31 AM
Nice times!

Do you know what the temp/hum was?

I didn't have my weatherstation with me, and they don't put up that info on track rental days. It was in the high 50s for temp. The humidity was most likely in the 15-20% range in the early part of the day, and probably went past 50% as the day went on. I have no idea what the BP was, and that's the most important of the three.
DEFYANT
10-26-2006, 07:32 AM
That is insane!

Very cool!
SID210SA
10-26-2006, 07:34 AM
Great pics!!!! Thats just insane looking......
SID210SA
10-26-2006, 07:37 AM
Charlie, you took my words.....!!!
Hotrauder
10-26-2006, 07:38 AM
That is the cats behind. Congrats on the concept and execution of your project. Wish I could have been there. The Mad Max when you finish sorting it out will be faster than any Marauder so far. Dennis:2thumbs:
jim geary
10-26-2006, 07:41 AM
Way to go Sal. Great pics. I just love the looks of your s/c. I know you'll
get the top end worked out. Best if luck.
merc
10-26-2006, 07:50 AM
That's a very cool looking car. :up: You should bring it down to MIR next year. :pimp:
ckadiddle
10-26-2006, 08:10 AM
Great pics! 12.1 with a malfunctioning car? Geez. Scary fast.
juno
10-26-2006, 08:16 AM
Awsome pics! I guess you were launching!! Those tires were more wrinkled then Joan Rivers pantyhose!!!

Tell me about the drive train and how you are getting all that to the ground!
Power Surge
10-26-2006, 08:40 AM
Awsome pics! I guess you were launching!! Those tires were more wrinkled then Joan Rivers pantyhose!!!

Tell me about the drive train and how you are getting all that to the ground!

Nothing special really. I had my landlord (Biltron converters) build up a stock converter for me. Trans is a fresh rebuilt 4R70 with some Jerry mods to it. Using the short ouput shaft, but with the long tail housing and short stock CVPI aluminum driveshaft. Stock rear with stock 3.55s and traction lok. Metco control arms, steel 16x8 rims, Hooiser QTPs. That's it.
Raudermaster
10-26-2006, 09:45 AM
That's awesome Sal. Have you posted that up on CVN? All the guys will go even more insane over there. Car looks badass with it launching like that!
LordVader
10-26-2006, 09:57 AM
Those tires were more wrinkled then Joan Rivers pantyhose!!!

^^^^^Way to go Sal. Awesome time considering you were having issues with your ride. Great pics.
Krytin
10-26-2006, 12:02 PM
Excellent Sal! I love the wrinkle wall shots!
You can see that the fronts are just coming off of the ground - do you know of any more Lightning motors laying around? I'm starting to like the hole in the hood concept!
prchrman
10-26-2006, 12:25 PM
I guess no body told Sal a 5.4 would not fit...super looking ride and grunt to match...willie
Blackened300a
10-26-2006, 07:52 PM
WTG Sal! Low 11's is a do-able goal but I think you may even squeeze a high ten once you get the bugs worked out.
Looking forward to the vid
Bigdogjim
10-26-2006, 07:55 PM
Nice work, great times.
glassman99
10-26-2006, 08:31 PM
Where did you get the wheels?
Bradley G
10-26-2006, 09:44 PM
Nice Job Sal!
What was your 60' time?
Does it feel stable at the top end with those tires?
airborne_mp84
04-30-2009, 07:02 PM
Im in freakin love:D:bows:
TAKEDOWN
04-30-2009, 07:36 PM
Awesome pics especially the one with the warping/distorted tires... Wow, your car looks mEaN!
DEFYANT
04-30-2009, 07:36 PM
Old tread alert
CRUZTAKER
04-30-2009, 07:38 PM
Damnit suckered into a dead thread....how did I miss this one?
TAKEDOWN
04-30-2009, 07:38 PM
Old tread alert

Sorry, been out of the game for a little bit! I'll get it together...:burnout:
gdmjoe
04-30-2009, 07:55 PM
DEFYANT - Old tread alert
Had to do a double-take on the post date(s).

Was wonderin' ... When did greekgod ( Dale ) sell Mad Max back to Sal.

Never Mind !

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