Whats realistically achievable?

[dbv8]

This is a computer sim created by RichardD for my Chim based on a realistic guestimate of additional power from my nitrous system.
Considering i have ran 1/4 mile of 11.6 @ 125 and 0-60 in 3.6 at York last year it seems pretty close.
With a chassis and engine rebuild and modifications to allow more nitrous this year what sort of performance do you reckon i will be looking at for 2010?
As well as the drag racing i want to try v-max or similar and am wondering what a realistic top speed i may achieve considering the power from the nitrous and slightly longer gearing due to 26.1" dia rear tyres.



click on the image, then again to see in better detail.

Edited by dbv8 on Friday 8th January 11:23

[Wicker Man]

I think you can realistically expect to pull 6000 rpm in top gear.

Don't know what does that work out at but hopefully it's sub-orbital.

[Bluebottle]

Wicker Man said:

I think you can realistically expect to pull 6000 rpm in top gear.

Yeah, but not in a quarter of a mile

[dbv8]

Aims for 2010 if i get it all put back together are....
consistent 1/4 miles in under 11.5 with upto 130 terminals.
Top speed at a 2 mile plus event of 165+

Im in the garage tomorrow trying to make some real progress. Got a busy 3 months ahead.

[slideways]

dbv8 said:

Aims for 2010 if i get it all put back together are....
consistent 1/4 miles in under 11.5 with upto 130 terminals.
Top speed at a 2 mile plus event of 165+

Im in the garage tomorrow trying to make some real progress. Got a busy 3 months ahead.

What bhp / torque are you aiming for? and are you keeping the original drivetrain?

[Brummmie]

not as quick as me!

[dbv8]

Brummmie said:

not as quick as me!

Now thats fighting torque
What are your reaction times like? Maybe i will gain 4 or 5 tenths on the start line if im lucky
They also say the pods worth a few tenths so we should line up sometime.

Also what 60 foot times are you getting at the pod? Am i right in thinking you wear Mickey Ts too?
Ive been getting high 1.8s but i think the suspension was letting me down last year.

Edited by dbv8 on Saturday 9th January 09:02

[dbv8]

slideways said:

dbv8 said:

Aims for 2010 if i get it all put back together are....
consistent 1/4 miles in under 11.5 with upto 130 terminals.
Top speed at a 2 mile plus event of 165+

Im in the garage tomorrow trying to make some real progress. Got a busy 3 months ahead.

What bhp / torque are you aiming for? and are you keeping the original drivetrain?

Ive ran a 13.0 without nitrous and 238 @ wheels.
Then 11.6 with what ive calculated to be at least 400lb/ft on the gas.
Hopefully with a stronger engine with fresh parts i can get over 400bhp with huge torque.

My budgets stretched so it will be a case of seeing which bit breaks first but i am rebuilding the chassis with new bushes throughout and a pair of uprated driveshafts.
Hopefully a CTS gearbox rebuild later when funding allows.