Happiness is Low ET's

Phew, I finally made it! I'm happy to report Project Stocker finally broke the 13 second time barrier last weekend. Best ET of weekend was a 13.98 @ 97.2 mph. All other runs were between 13.99 and 14.02 with the exception of an odd run where the car slowed to 14.08. These new lower ET's were accomplished with the use of a short belt to bypass the power steering and a new exhaust system (mufflers still hooked up). Otherwise the car is untouched from last year. Despite a few transmission troubles earlier in the year I'm optimistic with some good air and a few more tricks that a 13.80 may just be in reach this season. Also, I know now from my mph that I'm only 20 horsepower away from making my goal of hitting the N/SA index. However, before I'll be able to do that the car drastically needs to improve the 60 foot times as they are stuck around 1.90 to 1.95. In reality, they need to be 1.70 to 1.75. More gear, more converter, and an improved suspension should take care of that problem.

FYI: The title of this blog post is a quote my dad had posted inside his 1969 Dodge Car Swinger 340. Anyhow, If you don't know the story about his car read about it here.