A few more records at the track tonight.

[Plan B]

Welp, it was pretty busy again at the track tonight, (oil downs etc). All night and only a few of us managed to get 3 runs in with most guy’s only getting a chance to see the track twice. :(

On a lighter note I managed to rattle off a 11.476 @ 119.90 mph. :) (I’ll post up the time card later) It was a pretty good run but I know there is more to come. Next meet should be interesting.

Mel, 1 Surfer is down from Noosa for a Sam’s Performance tune. “On Street Tyres” he managed to get a 12.44 @ 113.40 mph. Not bad considering he was unsure of the traction so he left the line gently, then hit the rev limiter in second, because Craig hasn’t tuned the auto as yet. Mel’s ute should be one quick contender when it gets back to QLD.

ssgen3 also ran a personal best. Not sure of the exact time 11.8something with some decent MPH, he should chime in soon and confirm. :)

There were a few more of us out there, I’m not certain how you guy’s went, because it’s easy to get separated in 200 + cars.

Cheers!!

[Craig]

Awesome time an that MPH is huge for 346 :thumbsup:

Gonna have to take me for a spin in it this weekend :burnout:

[SLE355]

Well done new quickest N/A Ls1!

12.44 is great "on street tyres" what 60ft times did you's do?

:thumbsup:

[vt2vx]

congrats guys, just keep breaking those records...almost 120

1surfers super sucker, not bad at all then.

[brock05]

congrats B impressive MPH. you must be:dance:

[strife]

great stuff

how was your 60'

1.63 :beer:

[Plan B]

Taa-Daaaa! :)

http://www.purefect.com.au/PlanB/1147PlanB.jpg

You know what was in the lane next to me???? A brand new XR8 Ute!!!! Tuna, where are you? lol

Poor bugga got out of his car, walked up to me holding his time card up and said, "Have you got NOS on that thing?"

I showed him the engine bay, told him what was done to it and all his mate kept saying.... "Told ya to get a Holden" :)

[vt2vx]

poor guy coming up against you first time.

[ssgen3]

I went down and had 2 runs first 11.82 1.73 60ft @ 118.4mph
second run 11.83 1.74 60ft @ 118.2mph not bad for a baby
cam and 380rwhp,now to get the 60ft times lower!!!

[Rate]

Nice times boys! Very nice indeed.

[quickcv8]

Well done to PlanB and that standard test shitter of a motor you pulled off poor Sam's dyno.

Great 346 NA time and MPH. I'm sure there's some more left in it yet given some decent runs down the strip.

[FatBoy]

You guys are un-farking-believable !! :shock:

Awesome stuff Pete and Al, what more can i say ?? :thumbsup:

Cheers,
Paul...

[v8 ute]

Excellent results guys.

It will be interesting to see how Mels' ute goes once the A4 is edited and he puts some slicks on.

Pity the track gets so crowded.

[LYTNING]

They are without doubt some impressive times. A big congrats to all of you. I wish you're timeslip had the temp and humidity on it so we can see what difference that makes. Seems like the bar just keeps getting higher and higher. Well Done.:thumbsup:

Mel, you can stay down there now, no need to come up here and do those sort of times.:bawl: Please fill us in on any other details of the runs you did. Exciting stuff.:)

[BLOWN]

Originally posted by Plan B
11.476 @ 119.90 mph

Mel, 1 Surfer is down from Noosa for a Sam’s Performance tune. “On Street Tyres” he managed to get a 12.44 @ 113.40 mph

You might want to note that those street tyres were Nitto NT-555 donated to PLAN B to test. You have to get those on your ute next time and do some 11's with them Peter

Congrats on the time by the way

[HOWQUICK]

Originally posted by LYTNING
They are without doubt some impressive times. A big congrats to all of you. I wish you're timeslip had the temp and humidity on it so we can see what difference that makes. Seems like the bar just keeps getting higher and higher. Well Done.:thumbsup:

Mel, you can stay down there now, no need to come up here and do those sort of times.:bawl: Please fill us in on any other details of the runs you did. Exciting stuff.:)

the air thing is getting damn boring from you Queenslanders:rolleyes: Winter Nationals saw some of the best air I have ever raced at- corrected altitude was NEGATIVE 1000' and humidity in the 4x%!!!:cool:

Good lap Pete......would of thought with all the power you picked up on the dyno (368rwhp-425rwhp) the mph would of come up more than it did but there you go.

346" with 222 cam...118x mph
346" with 24x cam...119x mph.
382" with 23x cam...223x mph.

Interesting.;)

[LYTNING]

I didn't make the comment about the weather as a suggestion that it was the reason for the times etc. I am just personally really interested in different track conditions around the country with regard to the weather. It's something I like to look at on timeslips to get a feel for how it affects things.:wave:

[HOWQUICK]

Originally posted by LYTNING
I didn't make the comment about the weather as a suggestion that it was the reason for the times etc. I am just personally really interested in different track conditions around the country with regard to the weather. It's something I like to look at on timeslips to get a feel for how it affects things.:wave:

Willowbank is from my memory the only track in Oz that puts weather on timeslips now....not sure whether the BJ tracks are still doing it now they only run street meets.;)

[Craig]

Originally posted by HOWQUICK
Willowbank is from my memory the only track in Oz that puts weather on timeslips now.... Heathcote also does :)

[HOWQUICK]

Originally posted by Craig
Heathcote also does :)

I was referring to National championship tracks.......:(

[200sx_xspsi]

Wow. Excellent times guys!

Seems that the LS1's are really getting going and running some great times. Awesome MPH as well.

[cat12z]

Congratulations to Pete, Al & Mel. :thumbsup:

In my opinion Eastern Creek may be one of the slowest tracks around. With the same mods I went faster at Calder and Heathcote. I made some inprovements to my car for last nights meet but they couldn't catch my Heathcote times and speed. :(

The new track should be interesting.

[LYTNING]

Might be time for you guys to head up to Willowbank for a run and see how the utes like the Sunshine State.;)

[RhysB]

Well done boys!:thumbsup: Look out Lytning! Surfer boys' got a Sams tune. (but once he hits our humidity, that will slow him down):stick:

[quickcv8]

Not bad for a NA 346 with a cam and set of mild Higgins heads:shock:

Cant wait for your next run at a track with no oil on it Pete.

:burnout: :burnout:

[BLOWN]

Yeah Pete, you drive like a bloody old woman
The Moroso slide calc says 120mph is worth an 11.00
so you must take off like a skirt :flip2:

[r8ls1]

Farken awesome :dance: Looks like me need to get some higgins heads :)

Well done Pete.

[Plan B]

Originally posted by quickcv8
Not bad for a NA 346 with a cam and set of mild Higgins heads:shock:

Cant wait for your next run at a track with no oil on it Pete.

:burnout: :burnout:

Yeah that was funny. I'm sure glad we have rev limiters.

BLOWN, you can call me Granny Shifter from now on. :)

The power is there and for the few guy's who have driven my car, I'm sure they will confirm that it is from the basement. Judging by Kim's and Al's MPH I realise and uderstand why there is more to be had. B4 the pointing finger comes out, we should perhaps wait and see what happends with further track tests. I only really got 2 straight runs in last night. However, I'm very happy with the result so far.

Cheers

[HOWQUICK]

Originally posted by cat12z
Congratulations to Pete, Al & Mel. :thumbsup:

In my opinion Eastern Creek may be one of the slowest tracks around. With the same mods I went faster at Calder and Heathcote. I made some inprovements to my car for last nights meet but they couldn't catch my Heathcote times and speed. :(

The new track should be interesting.

Not pouring petrol on the fire Craig....when was the last time that Heathcote held and ANDRA sanctioned National Open Meeting where the et timers and speed calibration was checked?:confused:

Maybe you did go better:bounce: new track will be interesting with the correct things in place.:)

NOTE; My comments are towards the Heathcote thing and are off topic for this thread.........

[cat12z]

Originally posted by HOWQUICK
Not pouring petrol on the fire Craig....when was the last time that Heathcote held and ANDRA sanctioned National Open Meeting where the et timers and speed calibration was checked?:confused:

Maybe you did go better:bounce: new track will be interesting with the correct things in place.:)

NOTE; My comments are towards the Heathcote thing and are off topic for this thread.........

The owner of Heathcote, (Russell) just spent $40,000+ on the timing equipment. It's calibrated. ANDRA held a meeting there last month and Heathcote Park Raceway is currently in negotiations with ANDRA for sanctioning deal.

Sounds good to me. :deal:

[strife]

Plan B

Was this your best 60 Ft or have you had better in the past ?

are you looking at doing anything to your combo to improve the 60ft ?

[HOWQUICK]

Originally posted by cat12z
The owner of Heathcote, (Russell) just spent $40,000+ on the timing equipment. It's calibrated. ANDRA held a meeting there last month and Heathcote Park Raceway is currently in negotiations with ANDRA for sanctioning deal.

Sounds good to me. :deal:

what type of timing gear was it Pete?

Glad everything is above board then....mods can't of worked?:(

[strife]

found these on the net

http://www.realper4mance.com/off_street/11_06_2003/pic_17.JPG

http://www.realper4mance.com/off_street/11_06_2003/11062003_2.jpg

[cat12z]

Originally posted by HOWQUICK
what type of timing gear was it Pete?

Glad everything is above board then....mods can't of worked?:(

John, the timing gear was supplied by Johnson Systems – Brisbane. Phone: 0419 738 493 You should give them a call and ask them directly.



By the way, my name is Craig.

[Fabio's CV8]

http://www.realper4mance.com/off_street/11_06_2003/pic_17.JPG

Struth Pete,

You have parts, motors flying in and out of this thing all the time, and by the looks of this pic it does not have a scratch on it!

Good work! :thumbsup:

[HRT.2FAST]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Plan B [/i

On a lighter note I managed to rattle off a 11.476 @ 119.90 mph. :)

Wow it's good to see that the new power was put to the track ;p

11.4 with mild ls1 just makes you wonder what a" full house " thing is capable off

[HOWQUICK]

Originally posted by cat12z
John, the timing gear was supplied by Johnson Systems – Brisbane. Phone: 0419 738 493 You should give them a call and ask them directly.



By the way, my name is Craig.

Hey it was only a suggestion as to why you latest mods didn't work.......sorry to upset you all :lol:

Check of the ANDRA record still show some there for EC. Steve Harkers 245mph in TA/FC is a stand out. :cool: Remember it as being one of the fastest in the land in it's day.

Spoke to the Johnson Systems crew....they write their own software for the timing equipment....thanks for that...very helpful people.:cool:

Was only trying to help out:stick: :doh:

[cat12z]

No problem John, anytime. Mod's since Heatcote was a 100kilo diet. So it should have showed something more positive. Maybe Eastern Creeks timing gear is up the creek! :cheers:

[HOWQUICK]

Originally posted by cat12z
No problem John, anytime. Mod's since Heatcote was a 100kilo diet. So it should have showed something more positive. Maybe Eastern Creeks timing gear is up the creek! :cheers:

who knows! You would of reckoned 220lb would of been good for 2 tenths and 2 mph atleast......:(

Iam assuming the diet was on the car?;)

[Justice R8]

Another thing craig, Heathcote is flat. Try walking the 1/4 mile at the creek. It doesnt look much till you walk it. Especially for someone my size.

[Plan B]

Originally posted by strife
Plan B

Was this your best 60 Ft or have you had better in the past ?

are you looking at doing anything to your combo to improve the 60ft ?

Yep that was my best 60' so far, I did run a 1.64 on my last run but that oil slick fixed me up half way through second.

Funny thing is, I'm not really lauching any harder, I guess it's just the extra power doing it's stuff. Hey thanks for the pic BTW. I like this one. :)

FDVTGEN3SS, I've got 50,000k on it now. It has always been my work hack. I drive it every day and most often it is full of plumbing gear. The photo tells lies. :) BTW I've never broken anything in the drive train and I use a stock clutch plate. Gee I love LS1's....

http://www.purefect.com.au/PlanB/Planb1147.jpg

[DOUGHY]

got to love that pete,all well done.

[BLWNEB]

What shocks you using to complete that run plan b, how much rwkw you got.

[Plan B]

Originally posted by BLWNEB
What shocks you using to complete that run plan b, how much rwkw you got.

I use the shocks that came with the car. The only thing I have changed on the set-up, is the rear springs. I got some lower/softer ones from the wreckers a couple of years ago. $50 :)

[Drizt]

WELL DONE :errr: :errr: SWEET SWEET LS1's


on another note:
Didnt you have a 7.0L beastie ? or am im completely mistakin ..? Didnt someone have a 7.0L jobbie that was featured in street commodores ? Whats the news on that ?

if 346 (5.7) can do 11.4 @ 120mph with mild cam and higgins heads
whats a 427 (7.0) worth ?

[LYTNING]

Originally posted by Drizt
if 346 (5.7) can do 11.4 @ 120mph with mild cam and higgins heads
whats a 427 (7.0) worth ?

I really really want Peter to refute the fact that he has a mild cam. Because if his is mild then mine is so unbelievably tiny it is almost invisible.:bawl:

[strife]

come on LYTNING with 720 degrees in a combustion cycle 24x isnt that big is it :p

[Justice R8]

Originally posted by Drizt
WELL DONE :errr: :errr: SWEET SWEET LS1's


on another note:
Didnt you have a 7.0L beastie ? or am im completely mistakin ..? Didnt someone have a 7.0L jobbie that was featured in street commodores ? Whats the news on that ?

if 346 (5.7) can do 11.4 @ 120mph with mild cam and higgins heads
whats a 427 (7.0) worth ?

It's a stock bottom end 346 but I wouldnt call the cam Mild.

[LYTNING]

Originally posted by strife
come on LYTNING with 720 degrees in a combustion cycle 24x isnt that big is it :p

Hey strife, if I ever work out what the hell that means, and find out it's an insult, I'll come looking for you.:moon: :lol:

Is it me, or like power figures, are cam sizes going thru the roof???:hmmm:

[Plan B]

Originally posted by Drizt
WELL DONE :errr: :errr: SWEET SWEET LS1's


on another note:
Didnt you have a 7.0L beastie ? or am im completely mistakin ..? Didnt someone have a 7.0L jobbie that was featured in street commodores ? Whats the news on that ?

if 346 (5.7) can do 11.4 @ 120mph with mild cam and higgins heads
whats a 427 (7.0) worth ?

That is a good question and one which should deserve a decent answer. :)

Following some recent private messages/emails and some questions at the track, I’ll explain where it is at currently.

I did get that 422 engine together “once upon a time” and ran it up on the chassis dyno. It only made 24 rwhp and a bit more torque over this engine. Frankly it wasn’t good enough in my mind for the investment. It only ran 115 mph at the track, So I ripped it out of my car and pulled it down.

I could go into all the little details as to what and why it didn’t work, but I won’t because it was only my money and time. Time and money quickly gets wasted with the wrong advice. :(

I’ll get it back together again real soon. However, I’m still having fun with the 346 stuff. (cheap and easy) :D

New heads and cam have arrived for the 422. Is it gunna be good? I'll keep you posted!

Cheers, big ears.

[Hymee]

Originally posted by Plan B
Yep that was my best 60' so far, I did run a 1.64 on my last run but that oil slick fixed me up half way through second.

Funny thing is, I'm not really lauching any harder, I guess it's just the extra power doing it's stuff. Hey thanks for the pic BTW. I like this one. :)

FDVTGEN3SS, I've got 50,000k on it now. It has always been my work hack. I drive it every day and most often it is full of plumbing gear. The photo tells lies. :) BTW I've never broken anything in the drive train and I use a stock clutch plate. Gee I love LS1's....

http://www.purefect.com.au/PlanB/Planb1147.jpg

That is a great photo Pete!

Stock clutch plate - I guess there is some hope left for my M6. What sort of pressure plate are you running?

Cheers,
Hymee.

[1surfer]

I have just arrived back in Qld & want to extend my thanks to Pete, Craig,& Sam, Tom & Matt at Sams Performance for treating me so well while in Sydney. Let alone the fantastic things Sam can do with Edit. My engine is running so sweat without the maf and Craig sorted the shifts out beautifully.
I have had the opportunity to experience some bloody nice cars in the last 3 months ranging from the new AMG55SL, 360 Modena & the factory GT2 Turbo Porcshe and none are as awesome as Petes ute. Sounds crazy but that thing pulls harder than the $450,000 GT2 with $10,000 extractors ( the cost of petes whole H/C package. From 1000rpm on it pulls hard all the way to redline ,it is quieter with a better ride.I know you will say the others go around corners, if thats what you want thats great . I would sooner do the Qld to Sydney return in Petes ute than the noisy hard riding GT2. Certainly a smooth well balanced package that I will venture into when I get a larger stally later in the year.

[VT Convert]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by HOWQUICK
Check of the ANDRA record still show some there for EC. Steve Harkers 245mph in TA/FC is a stand out. :cool: Remember it as being one of the fastest in the land in it's day.

Remember seeing that one in '96 - it was actually 254 mph as I recall - even more impressive!

(Just like B's 11.4:thumbsup: )

[Plan B]

Mel, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. :)

Thanks Hymee, This one..... CAPA91 Heavy Duty Clutch Stage 1, 425HP 3400 PSI $695.00

http://www.capa.com.au/pics/ls1_driveline_stage1.gif

[strife]

I thought you where using the starr clutch or is it the same thing ?

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12233

[r8ls1]

It would be awesome to see what that exact H&C setup would do as a 380ci on a big bore short/stock crank. 10s n/a! I reckon it would Pete, you should try it. :evil:

[r8ls1]

Something i just thought of, you & Sams heads&cam 346 is now making as much power as the best from the yanks H&C, assuming your cam is still a hydraulic roller. Raughammer had the stock short, 346 H&C record at 123 mph in a 3100 lb car. If you work out the weight difference, your ute and his car are making around the same HP.

:bounce:

[1surfer]

While in Sydney I went to EC with Plan B & had the opportunity to run on the track. It certainly didnt feel as well prepped as Willowbank & it felt like I was climbing uphill at the half way mark.
I waited patiently for the cold air to come in around 8pm as it does on a good night at Willowbank but it failed to occur, so we spent all night in light jumpers with not ideal conditions for optimum engine power & Plan B still pulled a top time. The future looks good for even better times.

[HOWQUICK]

Originally posted by VT Convert
[QUOTE]Originally posted by HOWQUICK
Check of the ANDRA record still show some there for EC. Steve Harkers 245mph in TA/FC is a stand out. :cool: Remember it as being one of the fastest in the land in it's day.

Remember seeing that one in '96 - it was actually 254 mph as I recall - even more impressive!



getting dislexic.....:(

still stand today!

http://www.andra.com.au/

all the talk of air, track conditions, flatness(1% over 1320' for ANDRA sanctioned tracks) RAH RAH is all a bit bizarre....they are only 4-500hp street cars now aren't they. It's not like it's Top Fuel is it now?:p

Will take the weather station to the track tomorrow so we can capture the data.........:stupid:

[HOWQUICK]

Originally posted by 1surfer
I have just arrived back in Qld & want to extend my thanks to Pete, Craig,& Sam, Tom & Matt at Sams Performance for treating me so well while in Sydney. Let alone the fantastic things Sam can do with Edit. My engine is running so sweat without the maf and Craig sorted the shifts out beautifully.
I have had the opportunity to experience some bloody nice cars in the last 3 months ranging from the new AMG55SL, 360 Modena & the factory GT2 Turbo Porcshe and none are as awesome as Petes ute. Sounds crazy but that thing pulls harder than the $450,000 GT2 with $10,000 extractors ( the cost of petes whole H/C package. From 1000rpm on it pulls hard all the way to redline ,it is quieter with a better ride.I know you will say the others go around corners, if thats what you want thats great . I would sooner do the Qld to Sydney return in Petes ute than the noisy hard riding GT2. Certainly a smooth well balanced package that I will venture into when I get a larger stally later in the year.

113.4mph out of you combo is excellent Mel....that is the highest out of all the A4 cars...congratulations.:)