Racing the mustangs at my local strip? dont understand!HELP!
03-15-2001, 10:58 AM
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Racing the mustangs at my local strip? dont understand!HELP!
I usually visit NJ raceway park in Englishtown and havent got to race my camaro yet. I know there are some rules u must follow but im kind of lost. As i went to see last saturday the imports vs Detroit and went to every station and all i got was "we dont have any"(rules and regulations)I do plan on taking my car to the mustangs vs.camaros/firebirds and need to know the rules and regulations to run on the 1/4 mile expecting my car should run in the 13's so please help me. What saftey modification do i have to do to my camaro, in other words what has to be done to your car in order for Englishtown to allow your car to drag race in the 1/4 mile. thanks
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92' camaro
New 305 block TPI conversion, Flat top pistons,Bore over .30 Forged parts all around,Edelbrock intake,ported plennum,ported corvette alluminum heads, accel cam,52mm throttle bodie, SLP runners Home aid cold air induction, Air foil,ford SVO 19lb injectors,fuel regulator,cloys timing chain, comp alluminum roller rocker arms and pushrods MSD 8.5 mm wires, bosch plattinum plugs, hypertech cap & rotor and coil, Edelbrock TES headers, free flowing catalytic converter and a 3 inch force II flowmaster exhaust system, and a 3 inch cutout,Zoom multi friction clutch, T-5 tranny,billenstien shocks&struts.
Soon to come!!!
Procharger system 12lbs o boost.
New paint job(hawaiin orchid purple)Cast alluminum ZR1 rims w/ 275 tires.
Favorite quote: "where ever u go, there u are"
Other car;
1971 plymouth Duster
Mods:340,edelbrock victor jr. intake, 650 4 barrel holley, heddman headers,40 series dual flowmasters, cold air intake,4:10 gears, just got a new paint job and cragar rims with 315 tires in the back.
:Yeah its not a chevy but damn how many 71' dusters have u seen in the streets.
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92' camaro
New 305 block TPI conversion, Flat top pistons,Bore over .30 Forged parts all around,Edelbrock intake,ported plennum,ported corvette alluminum heads, accel cam,52mm throttle bodie, SLP runners Home aid cold air induction, Air foil,ford SVO 19lb injectors,fuel regulator,cloys timing chain, comp alluminum roller rocker arms and pushrods MSD 8.5 mm wires, bosch plattinum plugs, hypertech cap & rotor and coil, Edelbrock TES headers, free flowing catalytic converter and a 3 inch force II flowmaster exhaust system, and a 3 inch cutout,Zoom multi friction clutch, T-5 tranny,billenstien shocks&struts.
Soon to come!!!
Procharger system 12lbs o boost.
New paint job(hawaiin orchid purple)Cast alluminum ZR1 rims w/ 275 tires.
Favorite quote: "where ever u go, there u are"
Other car;
1971 plymouth Duster
Mods:340,edelbrock victor jr. intake, 650 4 barrel holley, heddman headers,40 series dual flowmasters, cold air intake,4:10 gears, just got a new paint job and cragar rims with 315 tires in the back.
:Yeah its not a chevy but damn how many 71' dusters have u seen in the streets.
03-15-2001, 01:50 PM
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For a 13 second car, all you need is a newer helmet. Also make sure your battery hold down is tight, and your radiator catch can works and isnt leaking, etc.
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03-15-2001, 05:14 PM
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Some tracks also require a safety loop around your driveshaft when you go under 14 seconds or if you use slicks. Englishtown tech's are very professional and will let you know of any problems. Get yourself a rulebook someone posted the web site this past week and E-town sells them for $10.00. E-town requires a helmet for ALL racers.
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Having a T-top car and working in tech I've had to research the rules.
T-top cars are considered full body cars (not needing stuff required for convertibles).
Section 1A of ET racing, subsection 7:Body
Full-bodied cars must have full top and windshield.
This means T-tops must be in place to race.
Helmet rules according to NHRA are not required if 14.00 seconds and slower but most tracks require a helmet for insurance reasons. Snell 90 helmets are considered minimum. Snell 85 expire next year. If you need a new helmet, pick up a Snell M2000.
13 second cars require a roll bar and 5 point harness IF they are convertibles. They require a driveshaft loop if running slicks. Street tires are good to 13.00 without a loop.
Other than that, make sure everything is secure and safe. All your wheel studs have nuts, nothing loose in the car etc. If the car is safe for the street, it should pass tech inspection. If you fail a tech inspection, you should be allowed to remedy the problems or be refunded your gate fee to fix it for another day.
Tech isn't there to keep you from racing. They just want you to race safely. Buying a rule book and making sure your car will pass a tech inspection is your responsibility.
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87 IROC-Z Pro ET Bracket Race Car
383 stroker (carbed) with double hump cast iron heads and pump gas
461 Big Block installed and ready for the 2001 racing season
Best results before the 383 blew up
Best ET on a time slip: 11.857 altitude corrected to 11.163
Best MPH on a time slip: 117.87 altitude corrected to 126.10
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP based on power to weight ratio: 476.5
Best 60 foot: 1.662
Racing at 3500 feet elevation but most race days it's over 5000 feet density altitude!
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T-top cars are considered full body cars (not needing stuff required for convertibles).
Section 1A of ET racing, subsection 7:Body
Full-bodied cars must have full top and windshield.
This means T-tops must be in place to race.
Helmet rules according to NHRA are not required if 14.00 seconds and slower but most tracks require a helmet for insurance reasons. Snell 90 helmets are considered minimum. Snell 85 expire next year. If you need a new helmet, pick up a Snell M2000.
13 second cars require a roll bar and 5 point harness IF they are convertibles. They require a driveshaft loop if running slicks. Street tires are good to 13.00 without a loop.
Other than that, make sure everything is secure and safe. All your wheel studs have nuts, nothing loose in the car etc. If the car is safe for the street, it should pass tech inspection. If you fail a tech inspection, you should be allowed to remedy the problems or be refunded your gate fee to fix it for another day.
Tech isn't there to keep you from racing. They just want you to race safely. Buying a rule book and making sure your car will pass a tech inspection is your responsibility.
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Follow my racing progress on Stephen's racing page
and check out the race car
87 IROC-Z Pro ET Bracket Race Car
383 stroker (carbed) with double hump cast iron heads and pump gas
461 Big Block installed and ready for the 2001 racing season
Best results before the 383 blew up
Best ET on a time slip: 11.857 altitude corrected to 11.163
Best MPH on a time slip: 117.87 altitude corrected to 126.10
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP based on power to weight ratio: 476.5
Best 60 foot: 1.662
Racing at 3500 feet elevation but most race days it's over 5000 feet density altitude!
Member of the Calgary Drag Racing Association
87 IROC bracket car, 91 454SS daily driver, 95 Homebuilt Harley
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03-18-2001, 01:18 PM
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well i know the first race of camaros/firebird vs. Mustangs is july 21st on a saturday. Next saturday(24th) is camaros vs. firebirds that should be a good one. ill be there.
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92' camaro
New 305 block TPI conversion, Flat top pistons,Bore over .30 Forged parts all around,Edelbrock intake,ported plennum,ported corvette alluminum heads, accel cam,52mm throttle bodie, SLP runners Home aid cold air induction, Air foil,ford SVO 19lb injectors,fuel regulator,cloys timing chain, comp alluminum roller rocker arms and pushrods MSD 8.5 mm wires, bosch plattinum plugs, hypertech cap & rotor and coil, Edelbrock TES headers, free flowing catalytic converter and a 3 inch force II flowmaster exhaust system, and a 3 inch cutout,Zoom multi friction clutch, T-5 tranny,billenstien shocks&struts.
Soon to come!!!
Procharger system 12lbs o boost.
New paint job(hawaiin orchid purple)Cast alluminum ZR1 rims w/ 275 tires.
Favorite quote: "where ever u go, there u are"
Other car;
1971 plymouth Duster
Mods:340,edelbrock victor jr. intake, 650 4 barrel holley, heddman headers,40 series dual flowmasters, cold air intake,4:10 gears, just got a new paint job and cragar rims with 315 tires in the back.
:Yeah its not a chevy but damn how many 71' dusters have u seen in the streets.
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92' camaro
New 305 block TPI conversion, Flat top pistons,Bore over .30 Forged parts all around,Edelbrock intake,ported plennum,ported corvette alluminum heads, accel cam,52mm throttle bodie, SLP runners Home aid cold air induction, Air foil,ford SVO 19lb injectors,fuel regulator,cloys timing chain, comp alluminum roller rocker arms and pushrods MSD 8.5 mm wires, bosch plattinum plugs, hypertech cap & rotor and coil, Edelbrock TES headers, free flowing catalytic converter and a 3 inch force II flowmaster exhaust system, and a 3 inch cutout,Zoom multi friction clutch, T-5 tranny,billenstien shocks&struts.
Soon to come!!!
Procharger system 12lbs o boost.
New paint job(hawaiin orchid purple)Cast alluminum ZR1 rims w/ 275 tires.
Favorite quote: "where ever u go, there u are"
Other car;
1971 plymouth Duster
Mods:340,edelbrock victor jr. intake, 650 4 barrel holley, heddman headers,40 series dual flowmasters, cold air intake,4:10 gears, just got a new paint job and cragar rims with 315 tires in the back.
:Yeah its not a chevy but damn how many 71' dusters have u seen in the streets.
03-20-2001, 01:19 PM
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Must every piece of the fron light be in the car. I wanted to remove one of the front lights ex.front headlight or front blinker for a ram air effect on my homeade intake. what else MUST be functional on the car.
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92' camaro
New 305 block TPI conversion, Flat top pistons,Bore over .30 Forged parts all around,Edelbrock intake,ported plennum,ported corvette alluminum heads, accel cam,52mm throttle bodie, SLP runners Home aid cold air induction, Air foil,ford SVO 19lb injectors,fuel regulator,cloys timing chain, comp alluminum roller rocker arms and pushrods MSD 8.5 mm wires, bosch plattinum plugs, hypertech cap & rotor and coil, Edelbrock TES headers, free flowing catalytic converter and a 3 inch force II flowmaster exhaust system, and a 3 inch cutout,Zoom multi friction clutch, T-5 tranny,billenstien shocks&struts.
Soon to come!!!
Procharger system 12lbs o boost.
New paint job(hawaiin orchid purple)Cast alluminum ZR1 rims w/ 275 tires.
Favorite quote: "where ever u go, there u are"
Other car;
1971 plymouth Duster
Mods:340,edelbrock victor jr. intake, 650 4 barrel holley, heddman headers,40 series dual flowmasters, cold air intake,4:10 gears, just got a new paint job and cragar rims with 315 tires in the back.
:Yeah its not a chevy but damn how many 71' dusters have u seen in the streets.
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92' camaro
New 305 block TPI conversion, Flat top pistons,Bore over .30 Forged parts all around,Edelbrock intake,ported plennum,ported corvette alluminum heads, accel cam,52mm throttle bodie, SLP runners Home aid cold air induction, Air foil,ford SVO 19lb injectors,fuel regulator,cloys timing chain, comp alluminum roller rocker arms and pushrods MSD 8.5 mm wires, bosch plattinum plugs, hypertech cap & rotor and coil, Edelbrock TES headers, free flowing catalytic converter and a 3 inch force II flowmaster exhaust system, and a 3 inch cutout,Zoom multi friction clutch, T-5 tranny,billenstien shocks&struts.
Soon to come!!!
Procharger system 12lbs o boost.
New paint job(hawaiin orchid purple)Cast alluminum ZR1 rims w/ 275 tires.
Favorite quote: "where ever u go, there u are"
Other car;
1971 plymouth Duster
Mods:340,edelbrock victor jr. intake, 650 4 barrel holley, heddman headers,40 series dual flowmasters, cold air intake,4:10 gears, just got a new paint job and cragar rims with 315 tires in the back.
:Yeah its not a chevy but damn how many 71' dusters have u seen in the streets.
03-21-2001, 04:23 PM
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Hope to see ya at E-town vortec. I'm going to try and get down there on the 24th myself....
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86 SC, 305 LG4, TH700R4, SLP headers, 3" cat and exhaust. Mild cam 204/214, .423/.442. SLP shift kit, richmond 3.73's w/limited slip. Susension Technique Sway Bars, Globel West Wonderbar, Poly everything bushings, Metco LCA's, Lakewood Panhad Rod. 16" ROH, with Toyo 245's. For autocross, 16" IROC's w/bfg R1's... Need more speed.....
03-21-2001, 10:28 PM
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This saturday is the camaro vs. firebird right. I forgot what time is it. What cars are u guys gonna be driving so i can my girlfriend hold up a sign saying Vortech here. 
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Car: '98 Z
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91 G.G.Z,
do you know of any other strips closer than the grove. I like it there but the 1.5 hour drive makes me race like a little girl so I dont break anything. Ive heard of byron and route 66.....but Im not sure the prices there or if theyre closer.
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Best time yet to come
12's?? :crossthumbs:
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Yes I know how to spell camaro- so dont ask. I didnt make the link
do you know of any other strips closer than the grove. I like it there but the 1.5 hour drive makes me race like a little girl so I dont break anything. Ive heard of byron and route 66.....but Im not sure the prices there or if theyre closer.
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91 RS W/carbed 350, Vortec heads, performer rpm, Comp cams Xtreme energy 224/230 duration and .477/.480 lift. BFG Drag radials. 3.42 posi,Corvette servoed 700r4, 3000 stallconverter. Edelbrock TES, 3inch cat, flowmaster with single 2.5 inch exit.
Best time yet to come
12's?? :crossthumbs:
This is a Pic of my car in race trim www.tbns.net/billyjay/camero.jpg
Yes I know how to spell camaro- so dont ask. I didnt make the link
03-22-2001, 05:42 PM
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Vortec, I will be in a black SC, with Roh rims... Hope to see ya there
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86 SC, 305 LG4, TH700R4, SLP headers, 3" cat and exhaust. Mild cam 204/214, .423/.442. SLP shift kit, richmond 3.73's w/limited slip. Suspension Techniques Sway Bars, Globel West Wonderbar, Poly everything bushings, Metco LCA's, Lakewood Panhad Rod. 16" ROH, with Toyo 245's. For autocross, 16" IROC's w/bfg R1's... Nothing easy can be fun...
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86 SC, 305 LG4, TH700R4, SLP headers, 3" cat and exhaust. Mild cam 204/214, .423/.442. SLP shift kit, richmond 3.73's w/limited slip. Suspension Techniques Sway Bars, Globel West Wonderbar, Poly everything bushings, Metco LCA's, Lakewood Panhad Rod. 16" ROH, with Toyo 245's. For autocross, 16" IROC's w/bfg R1's... Nothing easy can be fun...
03-22-2001, 06:46 PM
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i'll be in a maroon iroc convertable. what time does it start on saturday? i heard 1 but i'm not sure.
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03-23-2001, 01:46 PM
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Hey 86 sorry what sc mean. Just so i know were are u guys gonna be with your cars. Do me a favor why dont u write down vortech305 on the back or front of the windshield so i know who u r 
03-23-2001, 09:36 PM
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VORTECFCAR, I only go to union grove but, some people I talk to get way better times at byron. I plan on checking this out because as soon as by car hits the union grove 1/4 I just spin all the way down the track. I go there every year opening day. I have a red 88 formula with t-tops and black gta rims maybe you have seen me. I don't see too many 3rd gens there!
03-25-2001, 10:32 AM
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Hey im sure i saw a couple of u guys at the firebird vs camaro and englishtown. I remember seing a conv. red firebird w/ black GTA rims. Who was there, im not sure if u guys remember but i was in a teal green camaro which had a huge crack in the front bumper and a white high rise spoiler in the back.
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92' camaro
New 305 block TPI conversion, Flat top pistons,Bore over .30 Forged parts all around,Edelbrock intake,ported plennum,ported corvette alluminum heads, accel cam,52mm throttle bodie, SLP runners Home aid cold air induction, Air foil,ford SVO 19lb injectors,fuel regulator,cloys timing chain, comp alluminum roller rocker arms and pushrods MSD 8.5 mm wires, bosch plattinum plugs, hypertech cap & rotor and coil, Edelbrock TES headers, free flowing catalytic converter and a 3 inch force II flowmaster exhaust system, and a 3 inch cutout,Zoom multi friction clutch, T-5 tranny,billenstien shocks&struts.
Soon to come!!!
Procharger system 12lbs o boost.
New paint job(hawaiin orchid purple)Cast alluminum ZR1 rims w/ 275 tires.
Favorite quote: "where ever u go, there u are"
Other car;
1971 plymouth Duster
Mods:340,edelbrock victor jr. intake, 650 4 barrel holley, heddman headers,40 series dual flowmasters, cold air intake,4:10 gears, just got a new paint job and cragar rims with 315 tires in the back.
:Yeah its not a chevy but damn how many 71' dusters have u seen in the streets.
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92' camaro
New 305 block TPI conversion, Flat top pistons,Bore over .30 Forged parts all around,Edelbrock intake,ported plennum,ported corvette alluminum heads, accel cam,52mm throttle bodie, SLP runners Home aid cold air induction, Air foil,ford SVO 19lb injectors,fuel regulator,cloys timing chain, comp alluminum roller rocker arms and pushrods MSD 8.5 mm wires, bosch plattinum plugs, hypertech cap & rotor and coil, Edelbrock TES headers, free flowing catalytic converter and a 3 inch force II flowmaster exhaust system, and a 3 inch cutout,Zoom multi friction clutch, T-5 tranny,billenstien shocks&struts.
Soon to come!!!
Procharger system 12lbs o boost.
New paint job(hawaiin orchid purple)Cast alluminum ZR1 rims w/ 275 tires.
Favorite quote: "where ever u go, there u are"
Other car;
1971 plymouth Duster
Mods:340,edelbrock victor jr. intake, 650 4 barrel holley, heddman headers,40 series dual flowmasters, cold air intake,4:10 gears, just got a new paint job and cragar rims with 315 tires in the back.
:Yeah its not a chevy but damn how many 71' dusters have u seen in the streets.
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