Breaking 200 in standing mile?!?!

**Greatwhitet/a** · 03-16-2014, 08:20 AM

I would like some updates on this please....

***popo8*** · 03-16-2014, 08:26 AM

I know he had been gathering parts for the intense build. Recently I believe he has beem working on his dodge truck project...
@MeanTA

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**MeanTA** · 03-16-2014, 08:50 AM

I've been doing some work on paper I guess you can say. The tweeks I need to make to body are figured out. I was hoping I could run a modified stock style TA wing. But that is a no go. So I will be running a purpose build aluminum wing. All the parts have been striped from my car. And drive train is ready to pull.

I got a unholy amount of new parts for the car sitting in boxes waiting on me. I'm just waiting on warmer weather and wife to be on summer brake(early may) so I can start on the body then engine.

I had to take a step back from the car for a minute. Because the stress of the build was getting overwhelming since I'm a one man show lol. The build for 200+ mile is really envolved. And have a lot of rules I need to meet for the class. Along with the cost of parts like the 2,500 callies crank. So I picked up a Dakota I'm building up a little to have something fun to enjoy on the streets that isn't so involved.

I will be starting a build thread in about 6 weeks. Because I'll have the time to make some real progress.

**BIG CAT** · 03-16-2014, 04:38 PM

So did you end up with that aluminum block?

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**MeanTA** · 03-16-2014, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by BIG CAT

So did you end up with that aluminum block?

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No I sent multiple PM's and emails to the guy. And he never responded. Which is sad because I had the money ready and waiting to buy it. So I'm back to a factory block.

**ZOHAN** · 03-16-2014, 04:50 PM

Wow. That sucks... I cant wait to see more.

Making you silky smooth...

**Greatwhitet/a** · 03-16-2014, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by MeanTA

I've been doing some work on paper I guess you can say. The tweeks I need to make to body are figured out. I was hoping I could run a modified stock style TA wing. But that is a no go. So I will be running a purpose build aluminum wing.

Thats unfortunate.. I am interested to know the reasoning behind this, and what you found. Please elaborate. @MeanTA

**MeanTA** · 03-16-2014, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Greatwhitet/a

Thats unfortunate.. I am interested to know the reasoning behind this, and what you found. Please elaborate. @MeanTA

The TA wing is effective to a point. But me and friend found a few major issues

The wing creates to much drag due to its high profile and shape.
The shape makes tail unstable closer you get to 200 due to turbulence created behind wing and the outward curved shape of wing being hit from cross wind.

Basically what we found It becomes a vertical wall at higher speeds. And the turbulent air behind it will make The rear not have a constant down force. And cause rear to wash side to side.

The wing just wasn't meant for these speeds. At around 140 the wing begins to actually work against the car.

**BIG CAT** · 03-16-2014, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by MeanTA

No I sent multiple PM's and emails to the guy. And he never responded. Which is sad because I had the money ready and waiting to buy it. So I'm back to a factory block.

Bummer. We were looking to buy it as well. But I guess it was not ment to be.

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**firebird_1995** · 03-16-2014, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by BIG CAT

Bummer. We were looking to buy it as well. But I guess it was not ment to be.

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@BIG CAT
What about putting oversized sleeves in a stock block to increase bore size? I thought it was you that posted that older magazine ad a while back but it may have been @noice