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I launched a few times in 2nd, cat run slower, so I stopped doing it. Is Z saying is has a 60 foot of 1.22 launching in 2nd in a A8? I am hearing this correctly?
I know, it's crazy right? Here's a link to video. Timeslip at the end.

 


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I was not aware any A8 vehicle had done a 1.22 60 foot. My best is a 1.29, I think I can get is lower but not by launching the A8 in 2nd. I do believe Reed launches his TH400 in 2nd, it is common because it is cheaper to buy the TH400 in a 3 speed than build it as a 2 speed.
 


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I launched a few times in 2nd, cat run slower, so I stopped doing it. Is Z saying is has a 60 foot of 1.22 launching in 2nd in a A8? I am hearing this correctly?
Yep. That’s why I started this thread. I knew he was doing that and when I saw that last 60 ft, it was... damn that’s working!! I was curious how that might impact the trans.
 


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I know, it's crazy right? Here's a link to video. Timeslip at the end.

Wow, impressive, that was launched in 2nd gear? Please let me know when you are running this fall, I am going to have to show up, our trap speed are similar but the 60 foot is just awesome. Looks like I am spraying again, the good thing is I already got a hole in the hood, LOL
 


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Yep. That’s why I started this thread. I knew he was doing that and when I saw that last 60 ft, it was... damn that’s working!! I was curious how that might impact the trans.
mid like to see if it can go rounds
 


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mid like to see if it can go rounds
You mean 1600hp might be too much? 😂
 


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You mean 1600hp might be too much? 😂
Meaning I’d like to see it hold up to consistent abuse in competition that will help determine the trans strengths and weaknesses I ran 9 passes Sunday but not at that power
 


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Meaning I’d like to see it hold up to consistent abuse in competition that will help determine the trans strengths and weaknesses I ran 9 passes Sunday but not at that power
I don't feel like I have enough passes yet but I have raced the car a lot, mix of rentals and actual race events.

5/21 Private Rental, 2 full passes launching in 2nd, this is when I ran my 8.62
5/30 Dallas Triple 7 Race Event, 3 full passes launching in 2nd, 2 of which I spun badly on.
6/7 Private Rental, 4 full passes, ran 3 back to back 8.6's.
6/12 Friday Night Street Night at the track, ran without the nitrous to test blower only passes in 2nd gear, ran two 9.0's. Was about a tenth slower than where I would have been at launching in 1st.
6/20 Street Car Take Over - Heavyweight Class (single power addeer class so no nitrous) - lost in 3rd round to Mike McGee's single big turbo th400 CTSV

It's at this point I decided to change things up and switch to 3.09 and 315 pro tire.
8/20 My two recent full passes where I had a 1.246 60' off the trailer and then the 1.228 60' with adjustments

Add to this all the racing I've done earlier this year, double entered 2 classes in Street Car Take Over OKC, TX2K Heavyweights, a few more prior to that and plenty of test and tune on Friday night street nights
 


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I don't feel like I have enough passes yet but I have raced the car a lot, mix of rentals and actual race events.

5/21 Private Rental, 2 full passes launching in 2nd, this is when I ran my 8.62
5/30 Dallas Triple 7 Race Event, 3 full passes launching in 2nd, 2 of which I spun badly on.
6/7 Private Rental, 4 full passes, ran 3 back to back 8.6's.
6/12 Friday Night Street Night at the track, ran without the nitrous to test blower only passes in 2nd gear, ran two 9.0's. Was about a tenth slower than where I would have been at launching in 1st.
6/20 Street Car Take Over - Heavyweight Class (single power addeer class so no nitrous) - lost in 3rd round to Mike McGee's single big turbo th400 CTSV

It's at this point I decided to change things up and switch to 3.09 and 315 pro tire.
8/20 My two recent full passes where I had a 1.246 60' off the trailer and then the 1.228 60' with adjustments

Add to this all the racing I've done earlier this year, double entered 2 classes in Street Car Take Over OKC, TX2K Heavyweights, a few more prior to that and plenty of test and tune on Friday night street nights
That’s what I’m wanting thanks @zhc that gives hope
 


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Wow, impressive, that was launched in 2nd gear? Please let me know when you are running this fall, I am going to have to show up, our trap speed are similar but the 60 foot is just awesome. Looks like I am spraying again, the good thing is I already got a hole in the hood, LOL
The next event I plan on making is the one in Houston in October.
 


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The next event I plan on making is the one in Houston in October.
I agree with Hellno, see if you can make a MSHS event. Your cat is running real good.
 


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Does this not count as an MSHS event? http://hemirace.com/races/lsmf/ Or is it just too far for you guys to say it's MSHS :p

Kidding aside, I get it and I'm working to be in a position to safely make longer trips starting next year. For now though, my 1500 and current trailer would probably break down half way to any of the usual MSHS spots. Give me some time to fix all that.
 


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