Lap Time Thread

[cloud9]

Have to agree with Gary, a 2:36 lap time the first time there is exceptional -- please commence patting yourself on the back!! That is really an accomplishment and you should be stoked!?!?

And rightfully he was He was grinning from ear to ear after that session

 

[ls110]

And rightfully he was He was grinning from ear to ear after that session

I am still smiling after running that, and the grin got even bigger when I was able to repeat to it. 8) Can't wait to feet back to RA and hopefully it is not a year away.

 

[steveespo]

#jealousIhadtoworkthisyear
Will make it a point for next year.
Steve

 

[cloud9]

#jealousIhadtoworkthisyear
Will make it a point for next year.
Steve

That would be great! But why wait until next year? I'm thinking about going back over 8/2-8/3 for NASA TT.

 

[steveespo]

I'm booked for the rest of the season, next opening won't be until November/December when I plan on the Road Atlanta and Daytona tour.
Steve

 

[Black Boss]

Gingerman 1:44.49 with Contis. Wheel broke during session 2 then 1:45.36 on Nitto NT555RII's

 

[cloud9]

Gingerman 1:44.49 with Contis. Wheel broke during session 2 then 1:45.36 on Nitto NT555RII's

ugh one of your Enkeis? Was it catastrophic or did you just crack spokes?

 

[Black Boss]

ugh one of your Enkeis? Was it catastrophic or did you just crack spokes?

Yes it was an Enkei. Cracked spoke:

https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=8056.msg118477#msg118477

 

[steveespo]

Summit Point Main
1:27.02. Continental 285/305 scuffs, CJ intake. Lots of fun, ran 3 1/2 hours of track time with FD Sako and Trackdaze.
Steve

 

[cloud9]

Summit Point Main
1:27.02. Continental 285/305 scuffs, CJ intake. Lots of fun, ran 3 1/2 hours of track time with FD Sako and Trackdaze.
Steve

Wow that looks like almost a 6 second improvement? Congratulations!! Is that mostly the CJ intake or just more experience on that track?

 

[steveespo]

Wow that looks like almost a 6 second improvement? Congratulations!! Is that mostly the CJ intake or just more experience on that track?

I would say 2 seconds from the tires, 3 seconds from experience, and 1 second from the intake, I gained 4 mph at the end of the main straight, but also had big gains in exit speeds all around the track.
One note about temperatures, I shockingly saw 305 degrees transmission oil temp during the last 45 minute session we ran. I really need to develop a trans cooler setup. I'm not the only one, all of you track rats are getting the same temps too, the MT-82 is stronger than we give it credit if it can survive those lube temps with that much power going through it. And no I had no shifting problems all day, with shift points ranging from 6800-7700 rpm.
Steve

 

[cloud9]

I would say 2 seconds from the tires, 3 seconds from experience, and 1 second from the intake, I gained 4 mph at the end of the main straight, but also had big gains in exit speeds all around the track.
One note about temperatures, I shockingly saw 305 degrees transmission oil temp during the last 45 minute session we ran. I really need to develop a trans cooler setup. I'm not the only one, all of you track rats are getting the same temps too, the MT-82 is stronger than we give it credit if it can survive those lube temps with that much power going through it. And no I had no shifting problems all day, with shift points ranging from 6800-7700 rpm.
Steve

I agree the MT-82 is stronger than it gets credit for now that we know the clutch was the real weak point. After installing the Exedy race clutch my shifting issues are gone. I couldn't believe how well it shifted at RA, especially 4 to 5. I think the Whiteline bushing helped as well, but the clutch and assist spring removal seem to be the key items.

In a 45 MINUTE session EVERYTHING'S going to get hot!

 

[cosm3os]

Updated

 

[dmichaels]

Nice job Steve - hope I catch you at Watkins in August...

So what's that Boss intake doing now that you have the CJ?

 

[steveespo]

Nice job Steve - hope I catch you at Watkins in August...

So what's that Boss intake doing now that you have the CJ?

Thanks Derek. I already sold the Boss intake and 85mm throttle body on SVTPerfomance. Didn't think it would sell well here, sorry I forgot there are a few GT Owners on the site. I have been fake so long even I forget I'm not a Boss Owner. ;D
Steve

 

[cloud9]

Thanks Derek. I already sold the Boss intake and 85mm throttle body on SVTPerfomance. Didn't think it would sell well here, sorry I forgot there are a few GT Owners on the site. I have been fake so long even I forget I'm not a Boss Owner. ;D
Steve

Hah fake Boss owner Is this a Boss site? I forget too. I think U2 pretty wells sums up your case Steve:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrch66gdjjk

 

[dmichaels]

Thanks Derek. I already sold the Boss intake and 85mm throttle body on SVTPerfomance. Didn't think it would sell well here, sorry I forgot there are a few GT Owners on the site. I have been fake so long even I forget I'm not a Boss Owner. ;D
Steve

Steve, I think you just wanted to make sure I don't get my car any faster ;D

I'm still jealous of your fake boss though! Looks like the CJ intake is awesome huh? When are you headed to LRP again?

 

[cloud9]

Steve, I think you just wanted to make sure I don't get my car any faster ;D

I'm still jealous of your fake boss though! Looks like the CJ intake is awesome huh? When are you headed to LRP again?

Sorry to take this thread way offline, but I saw this semi-comlete kit is available for the CJ intake. I say semi-complete because it doesn't include a tune. I am wondering if anyone has developed a good email tune for the kit for those of us not near a tuner.

http://www.c-f-m.com/performanceparts/pc/Ford-Racing-Cobra-Jet-Intake-Manifold-with-CFM-Twin-67mm-Throttle-Body-and-Cold-Air-Intake-for-2011-2014-Mustang-GT-Boss-302-725p4977.htm#.U8BWx_ldUfg

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Sorry to take this thread way offline, but I saw this semi-comlete kit is available for the CJ intake. I say semi-complete because it doesn't include a tune. I am wondering if anyone has developed a good email tune for the kit for those of us not near a tuner.

http://www.c-f-m.com/performanceparts/pc/Ford-Racing-Cobra-Jet-Intake-Manifold-with-CFM-Twin-67mm-Throttle-Body-and-Cold-Air-Intake-for-2011-2014-Mustang-GT-Boss-302-725p4977.htm#.U8BWx_ldUfg

I know Shaun at AED has experience with the CJ stuff, but he won't tune for anything other than the monoblade TB--so that kit is out if you want his tunes.

 

[cloud9]

I know Shaun at AED has experience with the CJ stuff, but he won't tune for anything other than the monoblade TB--so that kit is out if you want his tunes.

Thanks. I'm not a fan of monoblade drivability based on prior experience.