I have one of these older style G techs in my car and it seems to be pretty accurate. I tried it on a back road and it says my car is making 506 HP at the wheels and runs 10.16 in the quarter mile. The previous owner ran 10.15 in the quarter with it so it is close. You do need a flat road and it is best to use the same stretch of road to get more accurate back to back tests, it is not always going to be 100% right but it is useful information. Here is more info about the G techs and they have newer versions. http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/parts-accessories/1006dp-gtech-pro-ss-data-logger/
No no no, you must have timeslips from an actual drag strip, or all else is pointless, because we all know that there is no such thing as variances in atmospheric conditions affecting engine performance on an almost hourly basis, and....wait, what's this? Ah well...nevermind. Gary
Man, that's the absolute truth. So many people get far too carried away (I too have been guilty of it) and forget this is a hobby meant to be enjoyed, meant to be FUN!! Mark, plot and plan all winter, keep the faith and execute your plan in the spring. But whatever you do, remember to have FUN!!
Doesn't TA Performance have "Packages" that fall into different categories? If not...why not?:Brow: Say for example: 300-350hp. Use our TA-1 dual plane intake, X cam, our 1 5/8" headers, and 650 double pumper carb. 350-400. Use our new SP-3 intake, X cam, headers, and 750 double pumper carb. 450-500. Use our roller cam, headers, SP-3 intake, 850 double pumper carb. 500+ Use our new aluminum heads, SP-3 intake, roller cam, 1.6:1 roller rocker set, chromoly push rods, rods, & 850+ double pumper carb, and headers.
That would be cool. They would need to spec out the compression needed along with converter and gear recommendation.
For sure....I just gave those as a quick example. I think if they did that...it would be super easy to build what you want. Another thing would be valve springs and retainers for each different cam and lifters set.
Doesn't everyone already know this stuff already? ppp Just kidding, great idea! One way I've used a G tech and eliminated dragstrip variables was to only watch the g-force thru a specific gear across an rpm range. If you plug that # and the weight into a drag formula such as one of the Wallace calcs and compare it to some of your actual timeslips, you'll find that it CAN be remarkably accurate to an ideal 60 ft. time, thus showing your IDEAL POTENTIAL. A very small change to the G force is easily seen, felt and equatable to 60 ft times. The rest is up to you.
I tried to find my post in the Juice box section for this but was unsuccessful, so Im putting it here Vince Janis called me today about my trans. Third gear is smoked, second wasn't far away:eek2: He asked if I wanted just a freshen up, I asked about "good" clutches and steels, he said he has a "race pac" kit that he does, Alto clutches and specific steels. He's going to let me know about the hard parts, like the intermediate sprag, as far as how it looks, and if I wanna upgrade it. He said 450 hp and up is when yah wanna get the better intermediate sprag, so we'll see. If all goes well, I'll be ready to hit the track this February, LOLou:
Here's a nice TH350 rebuild kit; http://www.ebay.com/itm/271328024479?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT Should be able to handle anything an N/A sbb 350 can throw at it with that kit. Derek
Picked up my fresh trans. this morning from Janis Trans. Cant wait the hit the track this spring:grin:
