Hoodedreeper's Mk1 The Purple Monster

[ManiacLachy]

I'm confused by the time slip. No mention of a mx5 or the mr2 turbo and the times are 15/16 seconds./quote]

As i said above,those are the cars that i was against. I never went against the MR2 or my 2 other friends

Fair enough but what time did you run as I couldn't see a mx5 listed in the time sheet you posted. Did I miss it?

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You missed it. All the times on that sheet are his. He got a best of 15.4603s @ 86.03MPH.

I don't know much about drag racing, but it looks like he loses power at the top end given 9.8s @ 71MPH for the 1/8 (ie, half way).

[bruce]

The wing and bling is slowing him down.

[speed]

You missed it. All the times on that sheet are his. He got a best of 15.4603s @ 86.03MPH.

I don't know much about drag racing, but it looks like he loses power at the top end given 9.8s @ 71MPH for the 1/8 (ie, half way).

Ahhhh. So the handwritten cars are the competitors then.
Reckon I could have nailed a 14 when mine was supercharged.
Hoping for a 12 with a turbo.

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[luzinit]

Ohhhh hahaha I finally get it now. Lol. I don't so silly now as it seems I wasn't the only one.

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[rascal]

I don't know much about drag racing, but it looks like he loses power at the top end given 9.8s @ 71MPH for the 1/8 (ie, half way).

Aero drag kicks in.
That wing would be acting like a parachute at the back as well.. Massive AOA..

[hks_kansei]

I'd assume a big part would have been the cooler pipe not being clamped down, as he mentioned.

More rpm, more boost pressure, more air leaking past the unsealed pipe.
That and the fact the tune would be off at the top end for the same reason.

[speed]

Be interesting to see the results with it all functioning properly with and without the wing.

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[hoodedreeper]

The times under the E.T column are my times,best was 15.4

Fuel prices here fluctuate but have been steady as of late. We're currently paying £1.14 per litre for 97 RON and approx £1.24 per litre for 99 RON.

Insurance is the main killer for high performance cars too,unless your 30+ or you're on a very good salary then people can't generally afford very fast cars (combined with fuel prices). Believe me,there are some fast cars over here but they're not quite as common as say the US.

The car scene over here is a dying thing,no one seems to build a car any more. It's all about getting a car on finance,getting wheels on finance,getting air ride on finance and suddenly you've got a show winning car! I could go on and rant for ages,so i won't bore you all with it.

As with regards to my car's performance,i'm pretty sure anything over 6000rpm and the charger is just producing hot air and has peaked performance. The car isn't built for drag racing,but it was great fun and a good laugh

[bruce]

I think 98 here is AUD $1.26, on the down cycle. Fuel is certainly dearer in the UK.

[hoodedreeper]

Headed into the city where a new light tunnel had been put up. Would have been rude not to get some snaps

[Magpie]

Must admit I like the view from the front more than the rear.

[hoodedreeper]

Certainly not the most exciting christmas present you'd usually receive,but i'm thankful
Received an engine stand and a 1.6 UK long nose engine. Compression is very good 198/202/210/210.

Plans are to strip it down and clean everything up with a lick of paint or powder coat. Will also be fitting a coolant re-route,COPs,GarageStar pulleys (already have these). Replace majority of the gaskets and seals and the usual service stuff.

The supercharger will also get a new coat of paint along with new intercooler pipes as and when the current engine is removed

[hoodedreeper]

Managed to grab a set of Toyota Coil On Plugs at a very good price. Even better that the wiring has already been sorted



Been collecting a box of parts ready



Today (Weds 4th Jan) i was finally able to degrease the block inbetween the rainy showers. Theres a few smaller areas that need cleaning (behind the silver tape for example) but its 90% ready for paint. I've switched from aerosol to brush on as it'll be easier to do with the unexpected weather at the moment

[hoodedreeper]

Finished off the prep on the block and masked it up ready for paint



A couple of layers of Smooth Silver Hammerite,job done!



Started to spray some bits and pieces in VHT Wrinkle Black





Also had some bits and pieces powder coated in Gloss Black



Today (13th Jan) i received my GarageStar/Circuit Dreamer order,much excite! rare part! wow!



Mazda 323/Mercury Capri Valve Cover
Coil On Plugs bracket
Alloy Overflow Tank
Cam Gear Hardware

I also received majority of replacement stainless bolts for the front of the car

[bruce]

I don't think the alloy overflow will fit, it may foul the headlight arms.