EDIT: The track is closed on 11-26-03. The new date for this event is 12-03-03.

All,

It looks like this Wednesday is going to be *THE* day to race a Lightning. I have been waiting for the stars to line up all year!

As we all know forced induction motors lose about 2% of their power for every 10-degree increase in ambient temperature. Normally aspirated motors only lose about 1%.

The best race weather for our trucks is:

50 - 60 degrees ambient temperature
Barometric Pressure over 30 in.
Humidity below 75%

Ambient temperature and power are indirectly proportional. Ambient temperature and traction are directly proportional.

With that being said, I will be at San Antonio Raceway this coming Wednesday (December 3, 2003) at 7:00 p.m.

Since my place is on the way to the track for most people why don't we all meet up at my place at 6:30 p.m. so we can follow each other to the track?

Let's see how deep into the 12's I can get! Anyone else interested in beating their best time?

Track information: San Antonio Raceway

My house: Address and Map

My number: 210-859-0926

--Steele

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sounds like fun
I don't have a Lightning to race just yet but I do have a Cobra that's just iching to get into the 11.50 et zone. And with San Antonio being an IHRA track I just may see you there. I'm about an hour south of Houston and it takes me about two and a half hours to get there.

See you there,

Paul

 

Count me in! Steele, what time you gettin off work? Think we have time to throw on my PSP Fastair and filter? I want to run the track with those done. Gonna change my oil today or tomorrow.

 

I don't get home until 5:30 or so. After eating dinner and preping for the race I doubt we will have the time -- but we can do it this weekend for sure.

--Steele

 

I would love to go as the weather looks like the perfect temperature to run a good time.

However the track is CLOSED 11/26/03

Edit: Also closed Friday as well.

 

Thanks for pointing that out. I have updated the date.

--Steele

 

I will try to be out there on the 3rd. Keep me posted. Hey Steele who is good here in SanAntonio at installing 3.73 gears, and line valve mod??

 

For the gears I would talk to Mike Murillo at DynoTex Racing. Tell him I refered you to him and he will work you a deal. As for the line modulator, we can tackle that in my driveway. Have you purchased the line mod valve already?

--Steele

 

no I have not purchased it yet. I was waiting for the second week in Dec. Is it hard to install? Also do I need a chip reburn w/ that?

 

No, it's not hard to install at all. Since you havn't purchased the modulator yet I feel obligated to point out that it is not the best option. This method can cause transmission problems from not having the accumulator bore spring rates matched to the pressure increase. I'm not saying your tranny WILL have problems, but there is a chance. The best option for you is the Factory Tech valve body.

As for the chip, if the line pressure is increased from stock in your chip (consult with your tuner) then yes you will need to reburn it for street use. Your race program can increase the line pressure a little, you just don't want to run the line pressure above stock all the time (i.e. on the street). When line pressure is increased via the chip the front pump on the tranny goes dry for a few milliseconds during shifts.

--Steele

 

what does the fac tech valve body do? Cost? I thoght the line mod is for harder shifts guess I was wrong. I guess you are the lightning master just kidding! Educate me!

 

The FT valve body replaces your current valve body. You can read all about this subject here.

I'm no master, I just learn from the best. Sal at PSP, Greg at Factory Tech, and Stan from Ruslow Performance. They are the real masters! But thanks for the complement!

Either way you decide I can help you with the install.

--Steele

 

So all I would need is the FT Valve body and the deep trans pan right? Have you done the install on your truck? Was there a big difference in the shifts?

 

Yeah, valve body, deep trans pan and filter kit. That will fix your tranny up nice.

I'm running a Factory Tech Monster Box Trans. But it does have the same valve body. You can take a ride in my truck to get a feel for it if you want. Mine will shift a little harder than yours even after you replace the valve body but that is because I have about twice the clutch surface as a stock trans.

--Steele

 

So what all have you done to your truck, and who does all of your work? What did the monster box set you back? Who installed it. I have been scared to take my truck anywhere around here cause I didn't know who to get to work on it that was trust worthy. I did everything on my own except for the 4 pounder and JDM did that at FFW 1 1/2 yrs ago.