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Post by wrencher on Sept 16, 2010 21:33:24 GMT -6
Hello all in the Quad Cities!!!! I was just posting this for an FYI... Chaos In Cordova Track Rental Gate Opens @ 8:00AM Racing Starts @ 9:00AM - 10:00AM (dependant on track conditions) Racing Ends @ 5:00PM (roughly.. could be later if it's still hoppin' that late) Costs and fees! $35 - Prepay For Members $40 - Prepay For Non-Members $45 - Day Of Event – Regardless Of Membership Status $5 - Spectators 10 Years Old + (Under 10 Is Free) The last day for pre-payment is October 31st. Anything after this is considered "Day of Event" $45 regardless of membership status Any make of car is welcome  We have the track all day so the amount of potential runs you can get in is huge! We usually see 40-50 cars, so light staging lanes !!!! www.mfba.org/showthread.php?p=639654#post639654 |
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Post by cobraz on Sept 17, 2010 21:18:59 GMT -6
That looks like a schedule my wife might agree too. Get there at the start, race for a couple of hours and then head home before the three kids drive her crazy (also not miss much college football). It is still a ways off, but I will put it on my calendar and see how things play out by then.
You did say all makes, so I will be driving my Jeep that day.
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Post by wrencher on Sept 23, 2010 0:49:28 GMT -6
Yes any car/ truck is welcome, of course the track will do tech inspections as usual.
But the SRT8 is definately welcome. Likely be some TBSS's for you to beat up on.
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Post by cobraz on Oct 31, 2010 1:16:24 GMT -6
I'm still hoping to go, but the colder weather has introduced some serious knock issues in the Jeep (have to stay out of boost and WOT). I'm working with my tuner and still hope to get this ironed out before Saturday. Another guy from Peoria is planning to be there with his Bad A$$ Jeep (he ran a 10.910 a couple of week ago at Cordova before getting kicked out for not having a roll cage).
If my Jeep isn't ready, I may just come out and watch or might race the RS4 (seems really slow now after driving the Jeep). The Jeep hasn't run at the track since October 8th, so I'm itching to get back out there one more time before the season ends.
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Post by wrencher on Oct 31, 2010 17:01:04 GMT -6
We'll be there!
Looking forward to seeing some of you guys out there!
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Post by Superdave on Oct 31, 2010 22:12:14 GMT -6
hmm.. 6 days to get the Camaro running and tuned. I guess anything is possible with enough beer.
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Post by tspence45 on Oct 31, 2010 23:00:05 GMT -6
I'm thinking of making the trip. Doubt I'll run the car though. Maybe some issues will clear up later this week after I put new plugs in it, and go with a little hotter t-stat.
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Post by speedy6963 on Oct 31, 2010 23:58:19 GMT -6
I'm thinking of making the trip. Doubt I'll run the car though. Maybe some issues will clear up later this week after I put new plugs in it, and go with a little hotter t-stat. why would someone want a hotter thermostat |
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Post by Superdave on Nov 1, 2010 21:19:32 GMT -6
I'm thinking of making the trip. Doubt I'll run the car though. Maybe some issues will clear up later this week after I put new plugs in it, and go with a little hotter t-stat. why would someone want a hotter thermostat Too cold is just as bad as too hot. |
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Post by tspence45 on Nov 1, 2010 21:34:23 GMT -6
I'm thinking of making the trip. Doubt I'll run the car though. Maybe some issues will clear up later this week after I put new plugs in it, and go with a little hotter t-stat. why would someone want a hotter thermostat Because my car is constantly running at 165* and runs like shit at that temp. If there was actually stop and go traffic in my area, I'd probably be fine, and it'd get warmer. But, most of my driving is constant movement, so my car never really gets above 165*. I was reading on LS1Tech that the optimal temp for LSX's is anywhere from like 185-200*, and if it's colder than that, it may not burn all the fuel coming in. And, it's become pretty apparent to me, that it's happening in my car. It'll cut out in the higher RPM's when it's running ~165*. But, if I sit somewhere with it running, and it warms up to ~180* or so, it won't cut out. It'll pull strong all the way to 6700-6800rpm's. But, as soon as it's moving again, after about a minute or even less, it cools right back down to 165* and runs like crap again. |
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Post by Superdave on Nov 1, 2010 22:30:26 GMT -6
why would someone want a hotter thermostat Because my car is constantly running at 165* and runs like shit at that temp. If there was actually stop and go traffic in my area, I'd probably be fine, and it'd get warmer. But, most of my driving is constant movement, so my car never really gets above 165*. I was reading on LS1Tech that the optimal temp for LSX's is anywhere from like 185-200*, and if it's colder than that, it may not burn all the fuel coming in. And, it's become pretty apparent to me, that it's happening in my car. It'll cut out in the higher RPM's when it's running ~165*. But, if I sit somewhere with it running, and it warms up to ~180* or so, it won't cut out. It'll pull strong all the way to 6700-6800rpm's. But, as soon as it's moving again, after about a minute or even less, it cools right back down to 165* and runs like crap again. That's pretty much the consensus with most engines. 160F is just too cold. 180 should work ok but even a stock 195 would be fine as long as it stays under 220 during heavy load. What are your cooling fan temps set to in your tune? |
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Post by forcefedc5 on Nov 1, 2010 22:50:23 GMT -6
your car simply needs retuned, ls will make more hp at 165 ON PUMP GAS, proper tune at 165 will yield more power
and thats a fact.
not forum BS
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Post by tspence45 on Nov 1, 2010 22:54:48 GMT -6
Because my car is constantly running at 165* and runs like shit at that temp. If there was actually stop and go traffic in my area, I'd probably be fine, and it'd get warmer. But, most of my driving is constant movement, so my car never really gets above 165*. I was reading on LS1Tech that the optimal temp for LSX's is anywhere from like 185-200*, and if it's colder than that, it may not burn all the fuel coming in. And, it's become pretty apparent to me, that it's happening in my car. It'll cut out in the higher RPM's when it's running ~165*. But, if I sit somewhere with it running, and it warms up to ~180* or so, it won't cut out. It'll pull strong all the way to 6700-6800rpm's. But, as soon as it's moving again, after about a minute or even less, it cools right back down to 165* and runs like crap again. That's pretty much the consensus with most engines. 160F is just too cold. 180 should work ok but even a stock 195 would be fine as long as it stays under 220 during heavy load. What are your cooling fan temps set to in your tune? Not sure what they're set to kick on at. I know that it is tuned for the 160* tstat though. |
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Post by tspence45 on Nov 1, 2010 22:56:51 GMT -6
your car simply needs retuned, ls will make more hp at 165 ON PUMP GAS, proper tune at 165 will yield more power and thats a fact. not forum BS Well, it still needs a dynotune. I'm still on a mail-order, because when I went to Speed Inc for my dynotune back in June, I had fuel issues, and was dropping pressure up top. Got that problem fixed, so now just fixing these other small issues popping up, then it's time for a dynotune. I've got the money set aside for it, just need to find the time, unless I get rid of the stupid money pit. |
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Post by forcefedc5 on Nov 1, 2010 23:12:28 GMT -6
well we are in town and we could definately do your tune, on the dyno, and give you before and after charts. You would see definate gains.
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Post by 2xr95z28 on Nov 1, 2010 23:41:14 GMT -6
plannin on heading out to watch, dont think i'll get my new project finished just yet lol
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Post by tspence45 on Nov 1, 2010 23:45:39 GMT -6
well we are in town and we could definately do your tune, on the dyno, and give you before and after charts. You would see definate gains. PM sent |
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Post by tspence45 on Nov 1, 2010 23:46:35 GMT -6
plannin on heading out to watch, dont think i'll get my new project finished just yet lol I know where you could get some gears to get that LT1 running good enough to be track-worthy, Joe. ;D lol |
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Post by Superdave on Nov 2, 2010 5:18:01 GMT -6
your car simply needs retuned, ls will make more hp at 165 ON PUMP GAS, proper tune at 165 will yield more power and thats a fact. not forum BS I'd like to see that proven, I've tuned many cars and have found the opposite to be true. |
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Post by nomrlz on Nov 2, 2010 6:30:07 GMT -6
truth is. he's afraid he's gonna get beat by an EL-Es-Onewagon ;D
i suppose i should just buy the poor thing and give it a good home
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Post by 2xr95z28 on Nov 2, 2010 9:04:05 GMT -6
plannin on heading out to watch, dont think i'll get my new project finished just yet lol I know where you could get some gears to get that LT1 running good enough to be track-worthy, Joe. ;D lol Ya i know, i really should put gears in that turd, just no desire to right now lol. I wish i could sell it to someone but that thing aint leaving my house haha. Maybe this winter i'll put gears in it but with the new project, i highly doubt it lol. |
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Post by tspence45 on Nov 2, 2010 11:12:37 GMT -6
truth is. he's afraid he's gonna get beat by an EL-Es-Onewagon ;D i suppose i should just buy the poor thing and give it a good home haha. I'll sell it to ya for a real good price, Tom.  It can be your new winter beater/work car. lol |
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Post by nomrlz on Nov 2, 2010 11:31:39 GMT -6
it would look nice parked out there ;D
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It can be your new winter beater/work car. lol