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Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Nov 07, 2022 2:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
I think Lou will be putting his setup on a car that will experience a variety of throttle angles as well as wide open.
Author:  hyper_pak [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
I took the Colt out for the last time this year.
Getting cold out here in Texas, but I wanted to see where things are.
This video is the second pass and you can see quite a few things in the pass.
First, I am still driving thru the front brakes.
Second, it seemed the engine stumbled out the hole, then it picked up.
Third, my best 1-2 shift, I didn't lift the throttle and it hit good.
I was watching the tach and it was climbing toward 6k, rev limited and shift light setting.
Fourth, either I missed 3rd or I had a trans issue, it was ugly.
And so that was the night.
Gates don't open till 3, there was a pretty good oil down, and it was getting dark.
Here is the video:
https://youtu.be/XeZqwFYNiWA

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Author:  Rob Simmons [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
You’re out there doin’ it!

Even a bad day at the track is a good day. :wink:
Author:  hyper_pak [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
Thanks Rob!
Author:  Badvert65 [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
It looked like you really started to fly after hitting 3rd gear.
What sort of times were you getting?
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:41 pm ]
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Quote:
I am still driving thru the front brakes.
Are you talking about on the burn out? What gear do you do the burnout in?

What RPM are you launching at? I have to leave about @ 2200 rpm or above or else I get a bad stumble. I generally leave at about 2800 RPM.
Author:  hyper_pak [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 2:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
Rick, the first pass, not posted, I just idled it out.
I tried on the posted video to come out harder, 25-3000 rpm.
It burped on launch then picked up.
That was my best 1-2 shift, it chipped the tires.
But third was missed and it got into the limiter.
Still not fast, MPH was about the same on the first run.
Lots to fix.
They had an oil down that took about an hour of what little daylight we had.
I had some other problems, so we packed it up.
Now up on stands to fix it more better.
No records were harmed in the filming of this car.
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
You'll get it! But I bet with the stick your gonna need to hit it about 4000 rpm. Look out wheel stand!! :D :D
Author:  hyper_pak [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
Quote:
It looked like you really started to fly after hitting 3rd gear.
What sort of times were you getting?
it's not very fast, I think my best 1/8 was around 75, first pass.
Second pass after missing third was sorry.
In the video after the stumble 1 to 2nd it was pulling real good.
A full pass should be a good number.
Author:  hyper_pak [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
Quote:
You'll get it! But I bet with the stick your gonna need to hit it about 4000 rpm. Look out wheel stand!! :D :D
I hate to put the wheelie bars on an 8 sec car!
Author:  slantzilla [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 5:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
I doubt you'll damage the back bumper, but you will be amazed at how much harder it will launch.

When I finally got mine over 4000 on the brake it felt like I got hit in the back by a truck.

You really gotta drive it like ya stole it. :mrgreen:
Author:  hyper_pak [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
Quote:
I doubt you'll damage the back bumper, but you will be amazed at how much harder it will launch.

When I finally got mine over 4000 on the brake it felt like I got hit in the back by a truck.

You really gotta drive it like ya stole it. :mrgreen:
I did steal it!
But I still have to pay for it!
Author:  slantzilla [ Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
:lol: :lol:
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Tue Nov 15, 2022 4:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
I used to dump the Clutch on my '69 Dart @ 5000, of course that was on a poorly setup hyperpack Intake and ~3400# Car.


Have fun!

Greg
Author:  Dart270 [ Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1972 Dodge Colt
Exciting stuff, Stan. You will get it worked out. 4000 RPM, ditto...

Lou
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