Do we have a collection of 1/4 mile times?

[quattrorunner]

Good grief what boost level did you use?
Did you Dyno it?

[dannobee]

We can derive hp from trap speed if we know the weight. If we assume the car is 2600 lbs and has a trap speed of 154mph, the hp is 740. :-o

[porschyard]

10.32@154 mph.

That mph is in the mid to low 9 sec range for a proper drag car but without a launch and good 60 ft time it would never run close to that et. The car is obviously purpose built and is definitely bad ass and a handful in that run, it wants to cross that center line something fierce as it just just keeps torquing to the left.

Curious what your 60 ft time was as it looked even slower than mine in the 74, thinking at at least 2.0
Also curious about the cool drag wheels on the frt, the rims look to be an aluminium spare wheel for a 964. What type of tire were you using in the frt.

I tend to agree with the naysayers i have encountered in the past that say the 911's are not MADE for drag racing but immediately point out that they were not made to sit in a garage with a cover on it either but way more owners do that than go out and test the performance of there porsche. (I am way guilty of that myself)

Road race, Endurance race, (24hr Lemans) Auto- x, Touring, Desert race, (Paris-Dakar), Cross country road trip, (Rennsport Reuinon) Night out with the wife, and yes DRAG RACING, a porsche 911 is not only a jack of all trades but has Mastered them all too and you will always be smiling. Any body ever hear of a guy named Bellos LOL

[mdj930]

https://youtu.be/yaBXppyH_gk
Speaking of Bello and 1/4 mile.

[porschyard]

Originally Posted by mdj930

https://youtu.be/yaBXppyH_gk
Speaking of Bello and 1/4 mile.

That wheelstand is my favorite Bello video. BAD TO THE BONE
The video of him crashing the car in puerto rico in 2014 is sad and scary

[10.32@154mph]

Quattrorunner

I would run 30psi and made 710whp.

Donabeee

Very good guess, car weight with me in there was 2550lbs

Porschyard

60 footers we're about 1.8 to 2.0, not good at all but I had to watch my launches as the outer drive shaft flanges would break often untill I got my custom 3m ones made. Correct 964 15" aluminum spare wheels in front.

Eddie Bello I've watched forever and seen him race in English town pre 2000's , serious car and was setup perfect I'd say..

Drag racing newer 911's I'd say is just too easy if the money's there.
Old 911's pre 89 is different forsure my opinion. I had to stick with drag racing as my motion sickness with roadracing just wasn't going to work out and I didn't really mind at all🙂

[Rawknees'Turbo]

It's amazing how quickly Bello disappears down the track, right after the wheel stand!

[993Speedster]

Originally Posted by Geronimo

Dude, that sound like a nasty set up you have. G50 I assume?

Sorry for starting this thread and then not replying at all LOL. Busy week at work and man there are more fans of the 1320 here than I thought! If we’re to get real technical my trans is a G64 which is loosely based on a G50 but weaker due to one of the shafts being hollow for provisions for a front-output for the 4wd planetary set. Basically this is my biggest concern and what is going to hold me back power wise.

Originally Posted by dannobee

You could always get a dragy instead of taking it to the strip. I even used mine in my old beater Lexus ;-)

I know it's not air cooled, but my 996TT with Cobb stage2, GT2RS intercoolers and Fabspeed Gen 1 exhaust ran a best of 10.82 @ 133 on the dragy. 60-130 best of 6.68.

I’ve looked into that dragy setup a whole bunch today and I think I’ll be picking one up here tonight!

Originally Posted by flightlead404

lol It's your car, enjoy it how you will.

Do you have a pic of the 3-gauge panel installed by any chance?

I just scoured my build photo collection and I guess I’ve never taken a single one of it in the car all loaded up. I do have a little POV video uploading though which gives a little peek.

Originally Posted by RarlyL8

Very cool stories and car! Thanks for sharing!

Love seeing the old grainy photos. The period correct photography adds just a little something extra.

Originally Posted by Geronimo

These threads just make me want to turbo my car even more, i'm so upside down on the value going deeper just makes sense LOL

We’re gonna keep pushing you down you the slippery slope. On the bright side, you’ll have people to hang out with once you’ve slipped entirely down the hill; turns out there are more people trapped down here than I originally anticipated. Join the party

Originally Posted by Tippy

12.02 @ 128.57 MPH on street tires, no antilag, no power shifting, just granny shifting (honestly, power shifting doesn't drop the ET much as the light FW's just don't nudge the car like big V8's):

Your vids of the car on the s366 was what made me say “F*** it” and go for the GT45 size turbski.

Originally Posted by 10.32@154mph

My setup was early 2000,s, and only raced at the local tracks here in Ontario.
1980 SC with 3.5L twin t3/t4,s, SC grind cams, Electromove tec 1 twin plugs, modified 3.2 Carrera intake manifold, twin injectors , KEP clutch, 4speed turbo gearbox with shorter 1,2and 3rd gears. Used older RA1 tires and bad alignment got me to my best times of 10.32@154 mph. Tryed going faster but just didn't work out for me.
Gave up with that chassis and installed my motor in my street car 1989 C4 and basically went 11.10. @126mph and then got kicked off the track as I had no cage or safety equipment. Did some street stuff after as that 4wd and power really worked 😁. Kinda game over for me after that when I got married but definitely trying to beat my times with new car build (85 Carrera RUF replica) if I ever finish it. Here are a couple of pics and vids, enjoy.




https://youtu.be/ArO7kVnK4Fk

https://youtu.be/zJBLSkwLLPI

Man that makes me feel better about the amount of power I’m sending through my C4 drivetrain.

[10.32@154mph]

Originally Posted by 993Speedster

Man that makes me feel better about the amount of power I’m sending through my C4 drivetrain.

I gave my transmission some real good beatings and just wanted more😁.. plus all those Singer cars out there means more spare parts like 4wd g50,s that no body wants 😁

Porschyard

The tire size I ran in the front were 165/80/15's just some cheaper ones like the mustang guys use

Here's one of my earlier days of dragging when I drove it on the street

[porschyard]

Originally Posted by 10.32@154mph

I gave my transmission some real good beatings and just wanted more😁.. plus all those Singer cars out there means more spare parts like 4wd g50,s that no body wants 😁

Porschyard

The tire size I ran in the front were 165/80/15's just some cheaper ones like the mustang guys use

Here's one of my earlier days of dragging when I drove it on the street

Love the tag
Would it pull both frts. off the ground or just the left side.
I bet you suprised a car or two on the street LOL

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by 10.32@154mph

Quattrorunner

I would run 30psi and made 710whp.

Donabeee

Very good guess, car weight with me in there was 2550lbs

Porschyard

60 footers we're about 1.8 to 2.0, not good at all but I had to watch my launches as the outer drive shaft flanges would break often untill I got my custom 3m ones made. Correct 964 15" aluminum spare wheels in front.

Eddie Bello I've watched forever and seen him race in English town pre 2000's , serious car and was setup perfect I'd say..

Drag racing newer 911's I'd say is just too easy if the money's there.
Old 911's pre 89 is different forsure my opinion. I had to stick with drag racing as my motion sickness with roadracing just wasn't going to work out and I didn't really mind at all��

I don't know your name, but you're like my 2nd hero behind Bello...

[10.32@154mph]

Originally Posted by Tippy

I don't know your name, but you're like my 2nd hero behind Bello...

Its Marco...ty appreciate that


Porschyard

ty . both front came off the ground maybe a ft but my car and setup would just spin because my tires were like hockey pucks from age.

Only used my C4 in MEXICO and surprised all cause it was a beast

[Billiracing]

My buddy @totle and I went dragracing at a Vw event called SCC in 2018. Lots of fun!
I have a 930 4 speed and my buddy has a G50 box.
...plus some extra goodies

My best 1/4 mile: 12,434
Trond did: 11,288!!!!






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[porschyard]

[QUOTE=Billiracing;10587483]My buddy @totle and I went dragracing at a Vw event called SCC in 2018. Lots of fun!
I have a 930 4 speed and my buddy has a G50 box.
...plus some extra goodies

My best 1/4 mile: 12,434
Trond did: 11,288!!!!




Very cool pic but i think he should have waited till at least half track to hit the AfterBurner LOL

[kevinbodman930]

That's a great shot.Were you guys the only ones with 930s?

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[Geronimo]

I think I am quickly concluding that searching for HP in a Porsche is a foolish endevour. If I had the metric ton of cash required it would be fun... but alas.

[flightlead404]

Originally Posted by Geronimo

I think I am quickly concluding that searching for HP in a Porsche is a foolish endevour. If I had the metric ton of cash required it would be fun... but alas.

Loosing weight is often easier, cheaper, and results in as good or better results only maybe without the bragging rights.

[quattrorunner]

Originally Posted by Geronimo

I think I am quickly concluding that searching for HP in a Porsche is a foolish endevour. If I had the metric ton of cash required it would be fun... but alas.

I’ve said it to you before but here we go again.
You’re so worried about money I think you’d be happier with something else. I realize you’ve spent lots and the desire not to loose or spend more is a real concern that I share with you.
You’re right about Porsche costing more. It’s true. Adding pressure to that doesn’t help the issue.
Sometimes we have a better half that doesn’t share our passion and that’s another potential problem with a hobby that’s expensive. I’ve found it more important to make the wifie happy than myself though I’m not a therapist and your problem might not include her concerns.
Here is what I know:
Porsche costs are higher than a corvette. (And many others)
Turboing a Porsche adds to costs but worse, it adds an addiction for more. (Keep this in mind when considering costs so far)
It’s going to leak.
Turbo hp is always faster hp. It’s also easier hp.
Don’t consider doing an na build thinking it’ll cost less. Porsche na hp is serious money.
Look at the Williams poke at na aircooled hp.
You can have a 500-600hp corvette for half the cost of your 200hp car as it sits. Let that sink in.

In conclusion, stop waffling over things you already know as though it’s all still on the table. Either do it or don’t. If you can and want too do it. If you don’t think you’ll have the balls, I get that too. Don’t do it. No one will think less of you.
Enjoy.

[Geronimo]

I think many here are a one brand person. I love the Porsche is has been the ONE I have wanted since childhood.

I also like lots of power, those two things are not the best of friends. Porsche HP is just inflated to a point that my rational side says wait, you could have a cool Porsche AND a very fast Cobra in the same garage.

While many here focus on just the Porsche and through all ration to the wind, I look at it and want my cake and eat it too I guess.

Not to mention the fragility of high HP in a Porsche, I'm not exactly poor, but I may lack the income of some of those here. So cost does have to factor into what I do, my wife is very supportive of what I do, so long as I'm not spending the family out of the house lol

I think addressing the SC's engine with a nice rebuild getting a lil extra power where I can from it and having a nice, clean well sorted 911 is the best way to allocate money. The dollar to smile ratio is good.

A 300-400HP Porsche has a much higher cost than it will pay out to me. Keeping the Porsche more on the mild side would allow me to start a Cobra build in 3-4 years I think.

I think this makes the most sense in total dollar to fun ratio in my lil head. I waffle because the child in me wants the fire breathing turbo 911, the adult in me pulls him back in.


I know the Vette argument, I am getting close to the C8 cost into my lil SC Which I try not to think about. Hehehehe

If I found $100K on the street I'd have a very fun Porsche.

[quattrorunner]

Also you could sell the sc and get a 996 turbo