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Rebel Machine
AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/03/2007 Location: Western Il Status: Offline Points: 5118 |
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We always have to go through tech here. I believe the cutoff is 7.35 in the 1/8th and 11.50 in the 1/4 for a minimum 5 point roll bar. Got a 6 point in mine. Gotta have a valid Snell rated helmet and belts that aren't out of date (belts good for two years). Two throttle springs. Coolant overflow must be terminated into a container. Drivershaft loop if running slicks. Not sure if a jacket is required for me but I have one. Don't need the gloves, pants or shoes. Not sure where the next cutoff is beyond where I'm at. I've been told since newer cars have more standard safety equipment they're less restrictive. -Steve-
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WesternRed
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2010 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 5787 |
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Gear change would probably get you there, maybe look at a 4 speed auto if you want to drive it on the highway. What are your 60’ times like?
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I've finally given up drinking for good...........now I only drink for evil.
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gunnarcove
AMC Apprentice Joined: Jan/07/2009 Location: terre haute,in Status: Offline Points: 247 |
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i agree, slightly lower gear in the rear and you would be there.
and still would be a cruiser...
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WesternRed
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2010 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 5787 |
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Swapping out that heavy 727 for a lighter 904/998 might be enough to get you over the line, really depends on your ultimate goal, do you just want to run a high 10 so you can say it is a ten second car or do you want to run deep into the 10's every week. Track specific tune and extra boost, then dial it back for the street. Easy enough to swap between tunes with the Sniper.
Our ET limit is 11.00 in competition before you need a cage (5 point) and tech inspection, under 10.00 you need a whole host of additional safety stuff, fancy race license (needs a medical), the list goes on . When I say tech inspection, I mean the car must be log booked as a race car as opposed to just going through a general safety inspection at the track. We have really strict road rules around modifications, so you cannot run a 5 point cage on the street, you would get away with a 4 point cage that had a removable door bar on the street.
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I've finally given up drinking for good...........now I only drink for evil.
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Rebel Machine
AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/03/2007 Location: Western Il Status: Offline Points: 5118 |
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60' right at 1.50. Engine makes max HP at 5,700 RPM. I'm going through the 1/4 mile traps at 6,300. Running on 27" DOT tires. That's the biggest that will fit. Not looking for low 10s, just consistent 10.90s would make me happy. I'd really like to run Drag Week. Car has to be 100% reliable. A guy at Cordova told me to make sure the transmission line pressure is high enough to prevent slippage. -Steve-
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WesternRed
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2010 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 5787 |
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The last 10th is always the tricky one, as well as the things people have suggested above, you are probably on the right track with the heads.
I have a mate with a street driven hornet that has been LS swapped and has a couple of turbos tucked underneath near the rear axle (4 link), ran 10.1 @ 150 mph last time out, but I know we all want to see your AMX stay AMC powered around here.
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garweb3
AMC Nut Joined: Jan/01/2009 Location: WI Status: Offline Points: 362 |
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Yes we do!
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