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The 2018 East vs West Competition.

gsellstr said:
Check my build thread. Nothing too extravagant, forged bits, valves, cam, tune, exhaust, IC, boost, nice turbo, injectors/amm. The usual 300hp build.

I've managed 2.06 on Potenza's and a 15G, haven't been able to get under 2.0 even with the slicks. Local track doesn't prep worth ****, only other track was PIR and I had a crap tank of 92* and E85 so the car was down a good bit on power so I couldn't stage really hard, but it hooked damn nice.
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Through an auto... I see your running manual. Nice build!
 
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There are alot of variables in the equation. But large heavy volvos with an AW71 and big laggy turbo are very hard to launch effectively. They don't have any torque until full boost hits a second or two later. You could probably cut a good 60 foot from a Stock later model turbo Volvo with a mitsubishi 13c. Those can build reasonably quick boost. Not many people are running those here.


soclosenotnear said:
I'm not sure how to say this, because I am a drag racing novice. But I was able to pull a couple 1.8-1.9s 60's in my only trip to the drag strip in my 2012 civic si with factory all season rubber. I'm not a particularly good driver, and my eighth mile times were much slower then those posted here. I would also expect our rwd volvo's to be able to launch harder then I could make my civic launch. So, what makes it so hard to get a quick launch in these cars?
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stock management and stock converter hold you back. one could argue which does what, but the combo together makes it hard to do much. need to see what days the track is open, I think I'll sneak ol blue out there and run a time for the east. maybe drag sam and his black wagon out there too.
 
qwkswede said:
There are alot of variables in the equation. But large heavy volvos with an AW71 and big laggy turbo are very hard to launch effectively. They don't have any torque until full boost hits a second or two later. You could probably cut a good 60 foot from a Stock later model turbo Volvo with a mitsubishi 13c. Those can build reasonably quick boost. Not many people are running those here.
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Your right, I had a TD04HL-15G thenI went to a TD04HL-20T and it took so long to build boost off the launch. I put in a high stall converter and the car launches well again.
 
Swedish-Rocket, Who built your converter? And what rpm are you able to reach against the brakes?

I have played that game with aw71 converters too, with mixed results. I never got the stall speed I wanted on the 2 converters i had "modified".

--edit. I just watched your drag video. and that car leaves pretty good! it looks like some of the nitrous sprayed launches I have seen on Turbobricks.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kmwkeGuwaUA
 
I've been lucky enough to get off the line around 8psi on the 15g and the Garrett. With a decent tune I can build more on the Garrett, but the brakes can't hold it. The stock 71L stall actually works out pretty well for my own setup, sitting around 2700 at the line, both feet on the brakes and gas.
 
qwkswede said:
Swedish-Rocket, Who built your converter? And what rpm are you able to reach against the brakes?

I have played that game with aw71 converters too, with mixed results. I never got the stall speed I wanted on the 2 converters i had "modified".

--edit. I just watched your drag video. and that car leaves pretty good! it looks like some of the nitrous sprayed launches I have seen on Turbobricks.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kmwkeGuwaUA
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUtIIozazwM Here?s another good launch video.

I?ll have to hunt down where I bought the torque converter at. It?s a 700rpm over stock. I leave about 3000 rpm. I can build more boost but my brakes won?t hold. I think 8 psi of boost but the car shoots right to the set psi. I guess having a small turbo has its benefits.
 
swedish-rocket said:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUtIIozazwM Here?s another good launch video.

I?ll have to hunt down where I bought the torque converter at. It?s a 700rpm over stock. I leave about 3000 rpm. I can build more boost but my brakes won?t hold. I think 8 psi of boost but the car shoots right to the set psi. I guess having a small turbo has its benefits.
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need launch control.. retard the timing and leave at 20psi and 3000rpms ;)
 
Boost control issues now. Tossed a new spark tune in last night, cold temps, good blend in the tank, plus the WG stuck closed it appears. 26psi and a good tune, damn the thing rips. Then the throttle somehow stuck. I don't have enough brakes. Never figured out why was going on, nothing mechanical, but something went awry, suspect maybe a wonky TPS or a stuck IAC.
 
Broke a lot of stuff. Did get some Volvo passes but I threw the slips out so I will withhold those times/videos. Maybe next year...

Here's Andrewhans though -
Andrewhans said:
china turbo, camshaft, valvespring gen 3 4.8 with 366k miles on it.
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Andrewhans said:
9.99@140.57mph on my final pass of the day!!
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21psi 14.5 deg timing
3320 raceweight.
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ding ding ding... Winner, 100pts. Nicely done.

what trans and rear axle are powering this Volvo to such amazine speeds?
 
Modded TH350 & converter for the Trans, rear is an 8.8 with 3.27's, powered by a MS3 Gold Box.
 
Happy new years eve everyone!

It is December 31st 2018. This ends your chances to make a pass for the 2018 competition. If you have any timeslips hiding from the last few months please send them my way. I'll add em to the 2018 list if you like. Or wait till tomorrow and submit them for the 2019 Competition.

I am impressed! We had some good participation this year. There are lots of v8 powered cars laying down some serious fast ETs. But it's good to see some new and old blood making good runs from modified 4 cylinder Volvos too. They haven't made a redblock Volvo for 20+ years now. But that should stop people from working on these old cars and having fun. They get more respect than ever now.

See y'all in 2019. I should have a faster car up and running next year...
 
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