Towed the Mustang to the track, raced the Excursion
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10-19-2013, 09:53 AM
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That's pretty cool! The 6.0 haters won't like this thread! 
I've often wanted to time mine, but never had a place to do so. I took in some scrap metal last spring, and when I crossed the scale coming out with just myself, my 5 year old, and 1/4 tank of fuel...the slip said 8040 lbs. Continues to amaze me the way it will get up and move.
I've often wanted to time mine, but never had a place to do so. I took in some scrap metal last spring, and when I crossed the scale coming out with just myself, my 5 year old, and 1/4 tank of fuel...the slip said 8040 lbs. Continues to amaze me the way it will get up and move.
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10-19-2013, 01:37 PM
Thank you!
Yes, the '92 has more potential for sure. It should be running 13's, honestly. It is having an issue somewhere. I bought it from someone locally that didn't know a lot about it. I previously had an S-trim on it, but after removing the supercharger, they left the 30 lb injectors on it. I think it needs 24lb injectors, but 30's are a little too much. I don't have an air/fuel gauge on it to check, though. The timing is set a little conservative (about 12 adv), so I think there is some power left on the table still. Anyway, I didn't feel like jacking with the car at the track, so I saved it for another day. The Excursion was definitely a lot more fun!
Yes, I cannot imagine the loads and stress that the driveline is going through! I would love to build a purpose-built setup for racing. I was thinking that i would love to whip out the TIG and build a custom chassis for it just to race, ha ha! I am interested in seeing what my current power in a light chassis would do. I already have too many irons in the fire. I would love to see this thing in the 13's and then just stick to doing 4wd launches against cars on the streets.
I'll shoot some updates if I can make it out to the local track in Wichita before it closes for the cold weather.
Yes, the '92 has more potential for sure. It should be running 13's, honestly. It is having an issue somewhere. I bought it from someone locally that didn't know a lot about it. I previously had an S-trim on it, but after removing the supercharger, they left the 30 lb injectors on it. I think it needs 24lb injectors, but 30's are a little too much. I don't have an air/fuel gauge on it to check, though. The timing is set a little conservative (about 12 adv), so I think there is some power left on the table still. Anyway, I didn't feel like jacking with the car at the track, so I saved it for another day. The Excursion was definitely a lot more fun!
Yes, I cannot imagine the loads and stress that the driveline is going through! I would love to build a purpose-built setup for racing. I was thinking that i would love to whip out the TIG and build a custom chassis for it just to race, ha ha! I am interested in seeing what my current power in a light chassis would do. I already have too many irons in the fire. I would love to see this thing in the 13's and then just stick to doing 4wd launches against cars on the streets.
I'll shoot some updates if I can make it out to the local track in Wichita before it closes for the cold weather.
Is your Mustang an auto or 5spd? The 30lb injectors are fine provided you are tuned for them. I had 30s on my Mustang with the HCI combo and now have a 80s with the Paxton on it. I changed the tune for each one though.
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10-19-2013, 02:34 PM
All you guys with diesel Excursions should really look into joining the NHRDA if you like drag racing. There aren't a lot of Excursions that make the events. Mostly trucks.
Here's my buddy Pete's rig (Duck Fan) at the Redding event a couple years ago:
Here's my truck in the right lane at the same event:
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10-19-2013, 04:36 PM
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It's an AOD with a stock converter. I've got the AFR adjusted pretty good, I think. It runs fairly clean and has zero drivability issues. I'm pretty good with tuning, I think, but just didn't have the time or desire to mess with it. I would like going with 24's, but I might eventually put a small turbo on this car, so there is no use in bothering with it. It currently has a Pro-M meter and no chip. I have an SCT chip with switches, but this car runs well enough for a daily, which is what it normally is.
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Nah, I really don't need to go any further with this one. I talk about putting a small turbo on it, but it really makes no sense. I have a "serious" Mustang that is my race car. I just need to keep focusing on it instead of wasting my money on this daily.
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Haha, I hear ya! I just meant that I have several other projects that deserve more of my time and money, lol.
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10-19-2013, 07:40 PM
It's an AOD with a stock converter. I've got the AFR adjusted pretty good, I think. It runs fairly clean and has zero drivability issues. I'm pretty good with tuning, I think, but just didn't have the time or desire to mess with it. I would like going with 24's, but I might eventually put a small turbo on this car, so there is no use in bothering with it. It currently has a Pro-M meter and no chip. I have an SCT chip with switches, but this car runs well enough for a daily, which is what it normally is.
Just think how much more fun it would be every day with boost. Lol!
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I am primarily a drag racer myself, and have made many 9 and 10 second passes in Mustangs, but a 14 second pass seemed just a fun for some reason, haha!
I launched in 4hi and kept it there the entire pass. I thought about switching to 2wd down track, but didn't know if it would damage the xfer case and/or be of any difference.
I launched in 4hi and kept it there the entire pass. I thought about switching to 2wd down track, but didn't know if it would damage the xfer case and/or be of any difference.
I love drag racing, both watching and racing. Of course it helps I live 3.5 miles away from the track.
