Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Thanks for asking. Results:

First goal achieved - trap speed over 170 MPH. The car ran 170.88MPH @ 9.33, super bad 1.89 60 foot.

I only got 4 passes in all weekend, 2 were aborted due to a poor launch in time trials and to me red lighting in the eliminations (Loosing).

Also, I broke a vibrant IC clamp at the top of third gear, on what would have been my personal best pass to date. I ran 5.7 second 1/8 mile time!

The best news is that the car went on the trailer running ready for the next event! I also figured out the anti lag so it is way better, the clutch is a new learning curve since I changed the engagement height. I learned a lot from my bad launches too.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Holy crap balls! 170!!
Congrats man!
Any plans to hit that grudge race this Sunday at RFR?
I'm going to spectate

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Last weekend didnt go well. I lifted the head on the first pass...due to driver error. I bounced off of the rev limiter in 3rd while watching my boost gauge -fail.

A couple of videos from my archive, including my first 8 second pass.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxxfxd6EpAA&hd=1


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzPrGBjDANQ&hd=1


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Epgt7nGK8&hd=1

Next year will be better!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Good to see you as always Mark, sucks about the head lifting! Get that rev limiter raised now before you forget :)

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

170! hot damn.
I like the "oh my god" in the first video.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

I scored a set of new 15" volk te37's recently. Present to myself this year! Super lucky to find them new as they are discontinued. I found a dealer that had them in inventory in the US, it took lots of messages to dealers and searching. They are 10lbs per wheel!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...223_103155.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...222_165338.jpg


I also made a change to a new 90mm throttle body, 3.5" ic piping' and hd vanjen clamps.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...215_075146.jpg

I'm excited for the race season! More updates to come.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Merry Christmas to you! That's so light and they look great. Your slicks still have lots of life?

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

whoops double post.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

10 lbs is crazy, how wide are they?

3.5" piping is nuts too, do you think 3" is holding you back?

I saw these new style clamps the other day too, they look promising!


http://www.lpsfab.com/product/lps-alphaloc-coupler-3-0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eszZTXb7ueI

Edit: Looks like Kiggly plans on running the linked product in 3.5" next season.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Thank you for updating, those wheels are crazy light

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Wow, nice score! Had 17" TE37's on my car a while back, I think they were 15#'s though.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

So beautiful!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

I don't know if it'll free up power or not. The reason I did it is the throttle body I'm using has a 3.5" vanjen input. I did a boost leak check yesterday and the system has never been sealed up this well.

The clamps you listed look good too!

The wheels are 8" wide.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Thanks guys!

I can't be happier how the car has turned out, kind of a blend of show car and drag race machine!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Thanks! The slicks have plenty of life for the upcoming season.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

So much drool in one thread, this is why youre my favorite DSM guy!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

In January I started a new project on the talon. Decided to make a tubular rear subframe for the 3000GT rear end. This way I can put that rear end in an ideal location. When I used the OEM subframe I could not get the rear end mounted high enough. I should be able to save approximately 25 pounds. I used a little bit thicker wall chromoly 0.120" for additional strength. I also wanted to use urethane bushings that I had for the factory subframe. I still need to make tabs for the lower control arms. I'm excited that this is all coming together.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...218_062837.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...215_160836.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...202_164738.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...202_185104.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...208_172923.jpg

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Make another one?
Looks awesome!

Seriously there would be a huge market for it.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Dude you are so rediculous. Your fabrication skills are amazing to say the least. What bender are you using?

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Can't wait to see it.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

You never cease to amaze Mark. You can't have many more spots left to take weight from without getting into the realm of body panels right?

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Looking good as always! 2017 should be an exciting year!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Thanks for the feedback guys!

My tube bender is a Woodward fab unit, very close to the JD2.

I just finished it up last night. I also cleaned up the rearend. It has new bolts, vent, plugs, seals and a fresh paint job. I'll be installing it soon. It's crazy how much oem stuff is available from Mitsubishi for a 25 year old car!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...221_065119.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...221_070211.jpg

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Not many opportunities left, I'm not going to tin can it either by hacking up body panels. The car should be close to 2200lbs now! 2017 will be an exciting year!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Beautiful work!!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Yes! 3kgt rear end. This should be a great year for you Mark; always love seeing updates on this build.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

No crazy cf doors/front clip like Bush, Holland, Montgomery and the other big dogs?

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Finished up the rearend installation. Looks awesome!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...221_194305.jpg

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Wow, amazing!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Boner material right there

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Looks awesome!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Yup, amazing!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Very nicely done!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Went to rock falls for opening day. New mph best for me. I only ran one pass and was happy with the car for the muscle car shootout in May. The launch was very soft, no boost built on the line.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/p...422_115402.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwJcdbx_wQ4&hd=1

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Unreal! Nice work!

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Yeah that is moving for sure. So mid 8s or what is your goal this season?

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Good lord.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Yep, 8.50's are the goal. Any quicker and I need more chassis work to run at bir. I'd be very happy to run that fast. The car has a lot of mph, a 1.40 60 foot and it's there.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Yeah, you know just a 1.4 60' and 170+ trap, easy peezy.

Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects
 

Can't wait to see this run this year Mark, when you run faster than 8.5 are you going to do the cage and go even crazier or are you going to stick with being able to run that fast?