"Junk Box" Evo 2012 Build!!!!
Oct 20, 2012, 09:40 PM
#856
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Good luck bro, bust that record.
Sucks, everyone is trying so hard to beat records with the season almost over
Excites to see what's going to happen next year!
Sucks, everyone is trying so hard to beat records with the season almost over
Excites to see what's going to happen next year!
Oct 22, 2012, 06:50 AM
#857
Drag Strip Update 10/21/12
Well I made it out to the drag strip yesterday @ Byron Dragway. The weather was perfect. Sunny and 70 degrees. There was a head wind about 20-25mph or so but couldnt complain about the weather at all. It was perfect. In the recent few weeks, We put the CNC staging brake on the car along with the AMS rear Wilwood small brakes. It was the first day out since the DSM/EVO Shootout back in Mid-August. The track was so busy. Over 400 cars i heard was there that they announced. It took me 4+ hours to make 2 passes.
First pass- First time using the staging brake, car creeped forward, 1.59 60ft9.3@157.
Second pass- Getting use to the staging brake, 1.51 60ft,
9.11@161.
Third pass- I cut a 1.46 60ft, tried to slam second gear, hit a brick wall. Pulled the car around to do it again, Cut the same 60ft 1.46 and hit a brick wall in second gear again. By that time it was the end of the day and it was dark. Standard syncro transmissions are only good for a certain amount of time which everyone knows. I am going to be looking into a dogbox for next season. It is very frustrating to try to slam a gear and it just locks you out completly of the gear. My car was spinning terribly on those 2 60fts. The car is coming out like an animal, but its spinning so much im trying to slam the gear while its in the rev-limiter which i believe is 9200.
Were going to get the Boost Solenoid up and working again. Somewhere in the wiring there is an issue. I think running boost by gear and calming the boost down in first gear will help out alot. Each track and track day is different especially with this time of year. I think i am going to try that and try to get out one more time. Wednesday night and Thursday night of this week is supposed to be 70 degrees and sunny. Overall it was still a fun day and making a couple low 9 second passes again felt pretty good. Thanks to the Boostin crew for being there and the support. Devin and I are going to dive into the selenoid and plan to get back out this week. Stay tuned!!
Well I made it out to the drag strip yesterday @ Byron Dragway. The weather was perfect. Sunny and 70 degrees. There was a head wind about 20-25mph or so but couldnt complain about the weather at all. It was perfect. In the recent few weeks, We put the CNC staging brake on the car along with the AMS rear Wilwood small brakes. It was the first day out since the DSM/EVO Shootout back in Mid-August. The track was so busy. Over 400 cars i heard was there that they announced. It took me 4+ hours to make 2 passes.
First pass- First time using the staging brake, car creeped forward, 1.59 60ft9.3@157.
Second pass- Getting use to the staging brake, 1.51 60ft,
9.11@161.
Third pass- I cut a 1.46 60ft, tried to slam second gear, hit a brick wall. Pulled the car around to do it again, Cut the same 60ft 1.46 and hit a brick wall in second gear again. By that time it was the end of the day and it was dark. Standard syncro transmissions are only good for a certain amount of time which everyone knows. I am going to be looking into a dogbox for next season. It is very frustrating to try to slam a gear and it just locks you out completly of the gear. My car was spinning terribly on those 2 60fts. The car is coming out like an animal, but its spinning so much im trying to slam the gear while its in the rev-limiter which i believe is 9200.
Were going to get the Boost Solenoid up and working again. Somewhere in the wiring there is an issue. I think running boost by gear and calming the boost down in first gear will help out alot. Each track and track day is different especially with this time of year. I think i am going to try that and try to get out one more time. Wednesday night and Thursday night of this week is supposed to be 70 degrees and sunny. Overall it was still a fun day and making a couple low 9 second passes again felt pretty good. Thanks to the Boostin crew for being there and the support. Devin and I are going to dive into the selenoid and plan to get back out this week. Stay tuned!!
Last edited by Evosick2332; Oct 22, 2012 at 11:24 AM.
Oct 22, 2012, 11:24 AM
#859
Yea I was happy for a couple low 9 second passes again. I was really hoping for a new personal best yesterday. Im just tired of getting locked out. Dog box is the way to go so thats the plan. As long as funds are there cuz thats its not cheap lol.
Last edited by Evosick2332; Oct 22, 2012 at 11:32 AM.
Oct 22, 2012, 11:55 AM
#861
You're not terribly far off from your best, its always fun going faster though. Yeah i know Dogboxes are rediculously expensive. Hell one of the major things holding my build back is getting a built trans in. Hopefully i can sell this sparco rev i got to get some funds free'd up
Oct 22, 2012, 12:59 PM
#862
It sure is!
Im real close. When I went 8.98 that was back in June and there has been a couple small changes to the car. I know the car has a 8.8 in it but with the way the track are this year and coming to an end it will be tough. Hoping to get that boost selenoid working so i can dial it down in first gear and see what happens. If not, then ill be ready to rock again next spring! I hear ya man, Im going to be selling mine as well when the time comes. I need to start saving for that dog box!!
You're not terribly far off from your best, its always fun going faster though. Yeah i know Dogboxes are rediculously expensive. Hell one of the major things holding my build back is getting a built trans in. Hopefully i can sell this sparco rev i got to get some funds free'd up
I hear ya man, Im going to be selling mine as well when the time comes. I need to start saving for that dog box!!
Oct 22, 2012, 09:41 PM
#863
Sorry I just left after my 3rd pass. No traction for me again which was very frustrating. Still happy I got a personal best even though I was spinning out of the hole. To bad I couldn't see any of you passes. If you make it out again good luck
Oct 23, 2012, 06:34 AM
#864
Hoping to make it out tomorrow night but will see how it goes. Ill keep everyone updated for sure!
Oct 23, 2012, 01:06 PM
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Thanks for letting me beat you on that third pass, it was a good boost in confidence for me. Lol jk. To bad second was locking you out, but I wouldn't of stood a chance without it 
Car was looking great and launching hard. I'm sure you be at that 8.8 soon!
Car was looking great and launching hard. I'm sure you be at that 8.8 soon!
Oct 23, 2012, 01:15 PM
#866
I do want a rematch though next season
Yea it was frustrating with the second gear lock out but thats all part if it on a stock syncro transmission. I dont get that many passes out of it but it happens. Maybe time for a DogBox next season. That will solve the issue its just not cheap at all lol. Im hoping to get out one more time this season to give it another shot. I am going to turn the 2-step down and see if that calms the car in first gear. All i was doing was spining and in the rev limiter trying to slam 2nd gear. Will see what happens, but im glad i made a couple low 9 second passes again
Oct 23, 2012, 01:19 PM
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Nice try this last time out! It sounds like the writing is on the wall--if you want to consistently run 8s your current tranny setup simply isn't going to cut it. Understand you want to address the boost solenoid issue and get back out there, but you'll most likely still have those lock-out issues. Why chance breaking something on the car knowing this? If it was me I'd leave the car in the garage until I've resolved the tranny issue.
Oct 23, 2012, 01:25 PM
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Nice try this last time out! It sounds like the writing is on the wall--if you want to consistently run 8s your current tranny setup simply isn't going to cut it. Understand you want to address the boost solenoid issue and get back out there, but you'll most likely still have those lock-out issues. Why chance breaking something on the car knowing this? If it was me I'd leave the car in the garage until I've resolved the tranny issue.
The weather is supoosed to be 70 degrees this whole week pretty much so i thought might try a couple things different to see. Will see how it goes but i thought about leaving it in the garage until next season as well but will see. I still would like to try 1 last time lol
What can I say I am dedicated drag racer haha.
Oct 23, 2012, 01:29 PM
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Thanks Man! Your exactly right. It might take the dogbox to consistently run 8s. Especially since my car is 350lbs heavier then other drag EVO's out there with a full 12 point cage that is certified. There is a lot of weight to be taken out, i just need to find the time to do it and it will be done in the off season.
The weather is supoosed to be 70 degrees this whole week pretty much so i thought might try a couple things different to see if the trans will hold up. Will see how it goes but i thought about leaving it in the garage until next season but will see. I still would like to try 1 last time lol I am dedicated drag racer haha.
The weather is supoosed to be 70 degrees this whole week pretty much so i thought might try a couple things different to see if the trans will hold up. Will see how it goes but i thought about leaving it in the garage until next season but will see. I still would like to try 1 last time lol
I am dedicated drag racer haha.Best of luck going forward!
Oct 23, 2012, 01:38 PM
#870
I would most likely go to a dog box and still shift gears. I had numerous people tell me i wont go 8s on a stock transmission and i did when i went 8.98 a few months back. DogBox and the QM 8 leg cluctch will be perfect when the time comes. Its just expensive and need to get my funds together for it. Thanks for the encouragement man, hope to have some updates soon!