Had Ned from Solo tune the motor & make some set up changes for round 1 of the WSID track champs. Was hoping to run a 10.5 on Avgas & a 10.4 on VP race fuel. First run on Avgas & ran a 10.168 @ 132.18 & did 10.1's & 10.2's all day on Avgas. Ned is the man to speak to about getting your Torana to run the 1/4 Mile quickly. I did not get to use the VP fuel as we only had two qualifying rounds & did not want to be unsure on what time to lock in.
Did manage to get through to the quarter finals (final 16 out of 64) but red lighted.
Will try out the VP race fuel at the next test & tune to see if we can get into the 9's.
Round 1 of the WSID champs
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Posted 03 August 2009 - 10:29 PM
I heard that Ned had his Torana out there and it ran a 8.7 @154mph
making it the second fastest "Super street" sedan in the country.
Anyone who was out there got any pics?
making it the second fastest "Super street" sedan in the country.
Anyone who was out there got any pics?
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Posted 04 August 2009 - 09:39 PM
I heard that Ned had his Torana out there and it ran a 8.7 @154mph
making it the second fastest "Super street" sedan in the country.
Anyone who was out there got any pics?
Yeah he was hoping for a 8.9 but ran 3 or 4 8.7 passes. Not bad for a N/A SB chev with 9" wide tyres.
Photo's should be up on Cacklingpipes.com soon.
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Posted 09 August 2009 - 10:28 PM
WOW!!
That is an awesome photo!
Congrats on your time bigblock! you must be stoked with that!
No doubt about it, Ned is one of the best engine builders in Australia, with plenty of proof under his belt!
Keep us updated!
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That is an awesome photo!
Congrats on your time bigblock! you must be stoked with that!
No doubt about it, Ned is one of the best engine builders in Australia, with plenty of proof under his belt!
Keep us updated!
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Posted 09 August 2009 - 11:16 PM
heres one i took from the grandstand
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Posted 11 August 2009 - 08:25 PM
Thanks SS Hatch, for those great pics.
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Posted 16 August 2009 - 03:53 PM
Had Ned from Solo tune the motor & make some set up changes for round 1 of the WSID track champs. Was hoping to run a 10.5 on Avgas & a 10.4 on VP race fuel. First run on Avgas & ran a 10.168 @ 132.18 & did 10.1's & 10.2's all day on Avgas.
Nice times there , which coupe was yours and im assuming it was a lx coupe??
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Posted 16 August 2009 - 06:32 PM
great times and pics
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Posted 16 August 2009 - 10:59 PM
a few more from the bracket attack day
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Posted 16 August 2009 - 11:04 PM
Not torana's but a good pic with both of em up there
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Posted 18 August 2009 - 11:42 AM
Nice times there , which coupe was yours and im assuming it was a lx coupe??
Yeah Red with the the blackouts & the old GTS style wheels. Paint is ok but it is a race car only at this stage.
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Posted 19 August 2009 - 01:25 PM
Here you go
Yeah thats the one. Does not get the wheels up as high as some of the others but goes well enough for me for the time being.
Going to the test & tune in a few weeks & changing fuel along with upping the transbreak RPM point so it should leave the line a little harder.
Thanks for the photos.
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Posted 19 August 2009 - 08:32 PM
Yep it certainly did go alright 
send me a pm with your email if you want the pics a little larger in size
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Posted 15 September 2009 - 04:52 PM
Did not make it to the test & tune so stuck with the Avgas for Fuch's nationals. Magaged to run a 10.114 so it is still getting quicker. Need to work on the ass end as it squats before it launches.Had Ned from Solo tune the motor & make some set up changes for round 1 of the WSID track champs. Was hoping to run a 10.5 on Avgas & a 10.4 on VP race fuel. First run on Avgas & ran a 10.168 @ 132.18 & did 10.1's & 10.2's all day on Avgas. Ned is the man to speak to about getting your Torana to run the 1/4 Mile quickly. I did not get to use the VP fuel as we only had two qualifying rounds & did not want to be unsure on what time to lock in.
Did manage to get through to the quarter finals (final 16 out of 64) but red lighted.
Will try out the VP race fuel at the next test & tune to see if we can get into the 9's.
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Posted 15 September 2009 - 06:58 PM
I would have thought thats what you would want, more weight to the rear better traction ?? Anyway i missed you up there on saturday with all the rounds of pro stock to top fuel going to about 11pm maybe next bracket meet will catch up with you
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Posted 16 September 2009 - 05:21 PM
The ass end is squating after the initial launch. It does a sort of double lauch where it squats down & then comes up out of that position & squats back down. I'm heading up to Palmyra for the race up their but will be back for the next bracket meeting @ WSID so hopefully catch you there.I would have thought thats what you would want, more weight to the rear better traction ?? Anyway i missed you up there on saturday with all the rounds of pro stock to top fuel going to about 11pm maybe next bracket meet will catch up with you
Nice hatchback you have got looks awesome in the photo's.
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Posted 18 September 2009 - 12:05 AM
cool ill definately catch up with you there, the last bracket meet was real good spectator wise
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Posted 20 June 2010 - 09:14 PM
Ran the final round of the WSID champs today.
Changed the wheels to Weld Prostars from the Steel GTS rims
Ran a 9.971 @ 132MPH
Awesome to be in the 9's.
I'd say this time will now put me out of the GMH Drag nationals.
Changed the wheels to Weld Prostars from the Steel GTS rims
Ran a 9.971 @ 132MPH
Awesome to be in the 9's.
I'd say this time will now put me out of the GMH Drag nationals.
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Posted 21 June 2010 - 03:26 PM
I'm just spewing cars like these cant race at our WSID drag day!
Hopefully you can come out for a look-see and watch us tortoise giving it a go!
And congrats on the 9!
That must feel AWESOME
Hopefully you can come out for a look-see and watch us tortoise giving it a go!
And congrats on the 9!
That must feel AWESOME
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Posted 21 June 2010 - 05:34 PM
Yeah Pissed off that I can't run at our day.I'm just spewing cars like these cant race at our WSID drag day!
Hopefully you can come out for a look-see and watch us tortoise giving it a go!
And congrats on the 9!
That must feel AWESOME
I was thinking about running mufflers & airfilters & set the rev limiter lower but I would not want to get the track off side just so I can run. Depending on what's going on (wife is due on the 2/7) I will try to get out there to meet everyone & help out where I can.
I can't believe I ran into the 9's. I have been talking about it all day. Still can't believe it. The car felt great all day & the change in the rims just gave it that little extra.
Cheers
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Posted 21 June 2010 - 06:01 PM
Congratulations hey! Both on the 9s and on the forthcoming bub!
I know the feeling you've got right now, It's such an awesome feeling to break another milestone! My milestones are a bit slower than yours, but i think just as thrilling!
Hopefully you can make it on the 10th, but it's understandable if not!
Cheers!
I know the feeling you've got right now, It's such an awesome feeling to break another milestone! My milestones are a bit slower than yours, but i think just as thrilling!
Hopefully you can make it on the 10th, but it's understandable if not!
Cheers!
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Posted 21 June 2010 - 08:32 PM
Congrats on the 9's Rodd, and im sure they would recognise the car and not allow it as your a regular runner at WSID, im spewin i missed out on the day as it was rained out last time and i never knew it was schedule for last weekend. Congrats again and with bubs too
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