Badev0's Build Thread *Part 2*
We have some pretty big plans! The race season is over though yes.
Sorry for taking so long to update! Been a busy guy...
The last track day was pretty crazy that we attended after upping the boost which felt very awesome. The car was tuned up to 44psi. We decided to start running at 38psi and go from there. Previously it had gone 10.1@139 on 26-27lbs.
First run, out the hole nicely and feeling great. Fastest i've ever felt the car at the track by far. Near the middle of fourth gear the car shot water onto the windshield and instantly spun. The side freeze plug that had come out multiple times before when the car was pushing coolant came out again getting water all over the tire. The car had not pushed or had any issues when we were street tuning at 44psi.
Here's the in car video from the truck in other lane via go-pro.
This is the same damn plug that Joey's Junkbox kept popping out also. He was not pushing coolant. We believe its from the block slightly flexing.
That pretty much ended the season for me. I'm glad I was able to save it. The only real damage is the tires need to be replaced.
New plans for next year which have started include half-filling the block and welding in the plugs so they do not ever come out again! The motor is currently out and ready to be filled. I have also picked up a set of AWD spec D2 drag coilovers for next year. We also plan to upgrade the fuel pumps in the BR double pumper, add a Weldon FPR, stronger ignition, and go with a different style of porting/valve work for next year. I plan to look into removing some more weight as well without compromising much. This year it weighed 2980 with me in the car with full interior. The coilovers drop 24lbs, and another 60 if I remove the front passenger seat and rear seats when racing. I'd like to get the car to the 2800-2850 area with me in it at the track.
Stay tuned for more updates!
The last track day was pretty crazy that we attended after upping the boost which felt very awesome. The car was tuned up to 44psi. We decided to start running at 38psi and go from there. Previously it had gone 10.1@139 on 26-27lbs.
First run, out the hole nicely and feeling great. Fastest i've ever felt the car at the track by far. Near the middle of fourth gear the car shot water onto the windshield and instantly spun. The side freeze plug that had come out multiple times before when the car was pushing coolant came out again getting water all over the tire. The car had not pushed or had any issues when we were street tuning at 44psi.
Here's the in car video from the truck in other lane via go-pro.
This is the same damn plug that Joey's Junkbox kept popping out also. He was not pushing coolant. We believe its from the block slightly flexing.
That pretty much ended the season for me. I'm glad I was able to save it. The only real damage is the tires need to be replaced.
New plans for next year which have started include half-filling the block and welding in the plugs so they do not ever come out again! The motor is currently out and ready to be filled. I have also picked up a set of AWD spec D2 drag coilovers for next year. We also plan to upgrade the fuel pumps in the BR double pumper, add a Weldon FPR, stronger ignition, and go with a different style of porting/valve work for next year. I plan to look into removing some more weight as well without compromising much. This year it weighed 2980 with me in the car with full interior. The coilovers drop 24lbs, and another 60 if I remove the front passenger seat and rear seats when racing. I'd like to get the car to the 2800-2850 area with me in it at the track.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Last edited by badev0; Jan 28, 2014 at 08:04 AM.
Being winter and -15 degree's some days I haven't had much motivation to go out and physically work on the car, however I have been collecting parts and pretty soon she will be back on the road! Stay tuned for some excellent updates 