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    Roe vs Cragin SC??

    Great discussion - Other important issues are: Powerband (where is the power made - high rpm only or over a wide rpm range?) Boost lag / throttle response (is it different between centrifugal and screw?) Usability for different driving objectives (street, drag race, road race - tuners...
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    What racing is all about

    A friend sent this to me and I wanted to share it. "What Racing is all About It's about money, of course; for most it's about finding it, finding enough of it, and then finding more. It's about guzzling money like water, about living with the guilt of burning up so much hard earned cash. But...
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    Thunderhill: Gavin & JoeB

    Thanks Paul, Go give us the facts and take all the fun out of it. Best story I remember about your car was last year at Viper Days when some people were complaining about you cheating - in unlimited class! Are you showing up for this Buttonwillow thing? If so, I need some driving lessons so...
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    Thunderhill: Gavin & JoeB

    Ken, I have been running Hoosiers as required by Viper Days. But this isn't Viper Days. Therefore, I was planning on running my big Goodyears and going after their Mustang guy with his T/A car. That way you (if we are on the same team) can use my Hoosiers. I actually am down to a pair of...
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    Thunderhill: Gavin & JoeB

    John, I surely wasn't complaining. Are you sure your numbers were SAE corrected? Otherwise the weather at Buttonwillow could very well take away some HP if it was "actual" readings. I am sure you would be awfully fast in my car, but as I have only done a total of 10 track events ever, I have a...
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    Thunderhill: Gavin & JoeB

    So is this going to be a SoCal - NorCal challenge or are we going to focus on the primary task of annihilating the Mustang guys and team up? If we are teaming up, I'll bring some decent tires for Adelbeg to run the relay on. If not, sorry Ken, you're on your own. Regards,
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    Thunderhill: Gavin & JoeB

    Guys, I can only make it Saturday but this sounds like too much fun to miss. Can I still try out for a spot on the relay team? Or if you are just choosing sides, whom do I contact? Regards,
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    Thunderhill: Gavin & JoeB

    Adelberg ran a 2:01.133 with turn 5 at Viperdays earlier this year on Hoosiers. John was flying at 2:05 on street tires. However, no bragging rights unless you are under 2 minutes with turn 5 (on Hoosiers). What's this about a relay race?
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    MtHam ACR where are you

    Gavin, Why Skip was hassling me about my tires is because the ones I was running on are the same Hoosiers I have run this entire season (something like 50 heat cycles). He kept seeing me sliding around and thought that wasn't the best idea. I might give these to Adelberg for Christmas. Spooked...
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    MtHam ACR where are you

    Gavin, Great to see you out at the track. Next time out I would be happy to take you for a ride. Just let me know you want me to slow down to a 2:04 or so Regards,
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    Doug Levin is torturing me! (pics)

    I'm betting on Turbo's given that the intercooler side tanks are wider at the bottom. This seems to be the appropriate place to run the intake charge into from low-mounted turbos. The NOS looks thrown in the trunk as no lines are hooked up, but, having had lunch with Ben from time to time, I...
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    Alignment settings for the track

    Andy, This is what I run for alignment settings: Camber: Front -1.8 to -2.0 per side Rear -1.2 to -1.5 per side Castor: Front 5.5 to 7.0 positive (towards 5.5 will help turn in) Rear 1.0 positive Toe: Front 1/16" to 1/8" toe out per side Rear 1/16" toe in per side Hoosiers may require a bit...
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    "Tunnels" on Top of Car! (Cadillac)

    Re: \"Tunnels\" on Top of Car! (Cadillac) Tom, In the time it took you to post your excuses, you could have ordered the book!
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    GTS-R Parts

    Larry B, McCann Racing (330) 499-1664 makes an exact replica of the ORECA GTS-R rear wing and a matching front splitter for a normal GTS (the front bumper ground effects plate you speak of). It is carbon fiber, very lightweight, and very pricey. It is sold through Archer Racing (218) 727-4806...
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    Nurburgring street car lap times

    Guibo is correct! The numbers listed by allanlambo were compiled from tests done with the same driver - OVER A FIVE YEAR PERIOD - during different times of the year. As we all know, atmospheric and track conditions can vary quite a bit over a five year period. The results are interesting, but I...
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    Flow Numbers on Stock Heads

    Thanks Greg. Don't stop now!
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    "Tunnels" on Top of Car! (Cadillac)

    Re: \"Tunnels\" on Top of Car! (Cadillac) Tom, There is no excuse for not having purchased and read that book by now. Order online, next day air, it is a 1 - 2 day read and you are back on this site in 3 - 4 days with enlightened words of wisdom. How can you pass this opportunity up?
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    "Tunnels" on Top of Car! (Cadillac)

    Re: \"Tunnels\" on Top of Car! (Cadillac) Tom, Clint, et al, Get this book! "Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed", by Joseph Katz $25 from Amazon It covers all aspects of aerodynamics at both the technical and laymans level and uses real cars (open wheel, GTU, GTP, production, etc)...
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    Viper GTSR Wing, Red with White Stripes

    RockyTop, The ORECA wing (McCann Racing, Archer Racing) looks like it mounts to the rear deck but it actually bolts through the body panel to an aluminum bracket that is mounted to a rear structural component of the car. This is the carbon fiber one most of the VRL guys are running. I believe...
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    Carbon fiber body kits. Anyone?

    bigd003, I just saw one and I really think it is the new Autoform hood and front fascia. Two smaller front openings for brake cooling and an '03 style hood scoop. Check out this link: http://vca1.viperclub.org/ubb/Forum24/HTML/000262.html Hope you get your snake soon! Regards,
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    "Big Boy" racing seats???

    Re: \"Big Boy\" racing seats??? SoCal, Try the Sparco Evo 2 (I also think they make an Evo 3). These are made for "larger" drivers. Sparco USA is just down the street from you. Sparco Motor Sports Inc. 1852 Kaiser Ave. Irvine, CA 92614 Tel. 800-224-RACE Best regards,
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    BBS WHEELS

    joesviper, I have the LMs for street driving. LM Pros Cost: $4000 per set 2 piece design: If you bend the rim, you don't need to replace the center section Strength: forged Polished looks good - in my opinion LM Cons Smaller center section due to flange for rim bolts Weight disadvantage over...
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    INCREASE top end MPH and IMPROVE ACCELERATION:

    Wayne, Neat idea. I have a question regarding the 200 mph capability with a stock motor. With a stock motor a GTS will go approximately 185 mph. This correlates to roughly 5450 rpm in 5th gear, which is pretty much the same rpm as peak horsepower. Therefore, it takes about 400 RWHP to equal...
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    Corrected RWHP?

    Jorgen, 4500 feet of altitude results in a loss of 16% horsepower from sea level. This would give you 360 actual hp at altitude if the original 428 hp was measured at sea level. This does not take into account any variances in humidity and temperature between dyno runs. The best way to avoid...

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