Times from my first 300' Sand Drag - update
#1
Times from my first 300' Sand Drag
Here are the times from my first two runs ever on a 300' sand track. First run was time trial to get a dial-in time. Second run was round 1 of eliminations.
First Run
Reaction .211
60' 2.106
ET 5.658
53.602 MPH
Second Run
Reaction -.017
60' 2.167
ET 5.873
53.267 MPH
Even though I red-lighted the 2nd run I still won because the other person red-lighted worse than I did. So how are these for my first time.
The first run I had an oil leak at the base gasket. The second run I had a cracked cylinder and it was spewing oil. Once I get that fixed, and with my new 21/12/8 ultralight 9 paddles I think I can improve quite a bit. I am hoping to get it into the low 5.0-5.1 range when I get the engine rebuilt and am running under full power. Then next will come a Boondockers nitrous kit.
What times are you other guys running on your Raptors? Am I even close?
RR1
First Run
Reaction .211
60' 2.106
ET 5.658
53.602 MPH
Second Run
Reaction -.017
60' 2.167
ET 5.873
53.267 MPH
Even though I red-lighted the 2nd run I still won because the other person red-lighted worse than I did. So how are these for my first time.
The first run I had an oil leak at the base gasket. The second run I had a cracked cylinder and it was spewing oil. Once I get that fixed, and with my new 21/12/8 ultralight 9 paddles I think I can improve quite a bit. I am hoping to get it into the low 5.0-5.1 range when I get the engine rebuilt and am running under full power. Then next will come a Boondockers nitrous kit.
What times are you other guys running on your Raptors? Am I even close?
RR1
#2
Times from my first 300' Sand Drag
I will post times and pic's tomorrow on my first drag race event that took place tonight. I'm just far too tired to fool with it now. But I will definetly get it all taken care of tomorrow in one big post.
Congrat's on the time, and I hope you get everything back together. I'm sure with tinkering and more break in you can get some really good times.
Congrat's on the time, and I hope you get everything back together. I'm sure with tinkering and more break in you can get some really good times.
#4
#6
Times from my first 300' Sand Drag
RaptorRacer- Not bad times. Your 60 foot is the area for your biggest improvement. With a little more track time and launching hard you should be able to get into the 1.9's. Your times are respectable. Tracks vary from place to place. The fastest raptors that i usually see run 4.9 and 5.0. It takes massive hp to get into the low 4's. Most 686's run from 5.3-5.8
#7
Times from my first 300' Sand Drag
Mine is running around 5.0 flat. Nothing under 5.0 yet though in 300ft. In 200ft,
the best Ive had on the timeslip is a 3.92. This is all on dirt, with horrid launch zones -
and no wheelie bars. Im totally satisfied none the less, since Im on a pretty mild
build. I have LOTS of room to go up [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] It sure looks impressive when a mild 686 Raptor
is taking out 535 Cheetah Banshees and drag Zillas in 300ft of dirt .
Good luck, and Yamaha660R - Cant wait to see your results man, post 'em !
the best Ive had on the timeslip is a 3.92. This is all on dirt, with horrid launch zones -
and no wheelie bars. Im totally satisfied none the less, since Im on a pretty mild
build. I have LOTS of room to go up [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] It sure looks impressive when a mild 686 Raptor
is taking out 535 Cheetah Banshees and drag Zillas in 300ft of dirt .
Good luck, and Yamaha660R - Cant wait to see your results man, post 'em !
Trending Topics
#8
Times from my first 300' Sand Drag
Here is a setup question for you dragracers. With stock gearing and 22" paddles I bog just a little bit when leaving in 2nd. When leaving in 1st it winds up so fast that I have to shift almost immediately to second. Either way I have to shift to 4th just before the finish.
Should I go up a couple teeth in the rear and leave in second, or should I go down a couple teeth in the rear and leave in 1st? Or any other suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!
RR1
Should I go up a couple teeth in the rear and leave in second, or should I go down a couple teeth in the rear and leave in 1st? Or any other suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!
RR1
#9
Times from my first 300' Sand Drag - update
It sure looks impressive when a mild 686 Raptor
is taking out 535 Cheetah Banshees and drag Zillas in 300ft of dirt .
is taking out 535 Cheetah Banshees and drag Zillas in 300ft of dirt .
JMiller
#10
Times from my first 300' Sand Drag - update
I was running stock gearing w/ 21-12-8 8 paddle haulers and it would do the same bog. I switched to a 12 tooth front and it pulls 2nd beautifully now. That is what I would do, cheaper and easier. I also have a 14, but I was happy enough with the 12 tooth-2nd gear launches that I didn't try it out.
Since nobody has asked the obvious, why the cracked cylinder? Are you going to have to buy a whole new jug?
Good luck with all,
St.
Since nobody has asked the obvious, why the cracked cylinder? Are you going to have to buy a whole new jug?
Good luck with all,
St.